The GIST of It

Ep #456: Finally — FIFA funds study investigating ACL injuries in women’s soccer

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ACL injury epidemic isn’t going away. But as of Tuesday, FIFA is taking major strides to address this career-altering injury in the women’s g...

Ep #455: Saquon Barkley plays 18 with President Trump

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Barkley goes to Washington.But before he visited the White House yesterday to celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles 2025 Super Bowl win, superstar run...

Ep #454: It’s PWHL expansion time

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s happening!The PWHL is officially growing. Yesterday, the upstart pro women’s hockey league announced it’s expanding to Vancouver for the 20...

Ep #453: Drama & dysfunction: How the Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Dončić era imploded

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The NBA is so the drama.If you thought the first few games of the NBA playoffs were exciting, just wait until you hear what’s going on behind-the-sc...

Ep #452: Gross reporting in MLB and the NSL shaking up pro women’s soccer

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s finally happening.Last night was the long-awaited debut of the Northern Super League (NSL), aka Canada’s brand-new pro women’s soccer leagu...

Ep #451: Is it time for Rory's renaissance?

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A moment for the champion. Golfer Rory McIlroy reached the peak of his sport’s mountaintop on Sunday, winning the Masters to become just the sixth ...

Ep #450: Fist bumping with Breanna Stewart before the WNBA Draft

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s always the right time to talk about women’s basketball.But that’s especially true when one of the greatest hoopers of all time comes on the...

Ep #449: The only WNBA Draft preview you need

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Crown her.Winners win — and on Sunday, UConn superstar Paige Bueckers finally reached the NCAA basketball mountaintop after her Huskies defeated the...

Ep #448: Why UConn women’s hoops will win it all

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The women’s Final Four is almost here. The winner of the women’s national basketball tournament will be crowned this Sunday, but first, four scho...

Ep #447: Eat chalk: How every No. 1 seed made it to the men’s Final Four

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

March Madness, meet April reality check.Sorry, Cinderella — this year, the men’s March Madness tourney is straight chalk, with all four top seeds ...

Ep #446: March sadness: How JuJu Watkins’ injury shakes up the women’s tourney

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

March Madness, meet March sadness. The women’s NCAA hoops tourney suffered a serious blow earlier this week when No. 1 seed USC’s sophomore super...

Ep #445: How improving amenities are changing the look of the WNBA

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s get down to business. With the 2025 WNBA season fast approaching, this episode of The GIST of It takes a peek behind the curtain, as co-hosts...

Ep #444: Bracketology 101: Wild, weird, and wacky March Madness trends

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The odds of making a perfect bracket? 1 in 9.2 quintillion.But that doesn’t mean there aren’t tips, tricks, and tools of the trade when it comes t...

Ep #443: Heroes vs. Villains: March Madness head coach edition 

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s no time like The Big Dance for a little celebration.Today’s episode of The GIST of It is extra special because we’re celebrating our fiv...

Ep #442: An F1 season primer, plus Sam Mewis shares her spiciest NWSL predictions

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Formula 1 is back, baby, with the Australian Grand Prix kicking off the new season this weekend. To celebrate, The GIST of It co-hosts Ellen Hyslop an...

Ep #441: March Madness is coming: Here are the teams and names to know

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The name of the game? College hoops.We’re officially five days away from Selection Sunday, so it’s time to assess the men’s and women’s colle...

Ep #440: A NWSL Challenge Cup preview, plus examining the down-bad Dallas Mavericks

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello hello!The grass really is greener in March because the NWSL is finally back. Today’s episode of The GIST of It previews tomorrow’s Challenge...

Ep #439: Homophobic chants ruin San Diego FC’s home opener, plus an NCAA women’s hoops conference tourney preview

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, March!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a classic two-parter, starting off with a WTF moment before digging into a hoop-tastic preview.Fir...

Ep #438: Zooming out on Diana Taurasi’s retirement, plus an NCAA women’s hoops preview

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s to a legend!Diana Taurasi, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, announced her retirement on Tuesday, so today’s episode of T...

Ep #437: NHL star Alex Ovechkin’s chase for history

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ice, ice, baby.Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is chasing history, now just 13 goals away from breaking Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky’...

Ep #436: Fighting and Politics in the NHL: The 4 Nations Face-Off championship success amongst charged hockey fans

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to do that hockey!The hottest thing in sports right now is the 4 Nations Face-Off, a replacement to the NHL’s All-Star tourney that’s ...

Ep #435: Getting down to business: How the PWHL and Unrivaled are changing the game

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The business of women’s sports is booming.It’s all gals, all the time in this extra-special episode of The GIST of It. Today, co-hosts Ellen Hyslo...

Ep #434: A shiny new NBA All-Star Game, plus your Galentine’s Weekend watch list

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Galentine’s Day!Leslie Knope’s favorite day of the year is here, and to celebrate co-hosts Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula are div...

Ep #433: A 4 Nations preview, plus Trump's trans athlete ban

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hi!Today’s episode of The GIST of It has a little bit of everything with one tournament preview and one WTF moment on deck. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop an...

Ep #432: The GIST’s sixth annual Super Bowl preview

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hut, hut, hello there!You already know what time it is. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz kick off Super Bo...

Ep #431: A true WTF weekend: Disturbing allegations against Justin Tucker & the bombshell Luka Dončić trade

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there!The sports headlines came fast and furious this weekend, so co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are here to break it all down on today’s ...

Ep #430: Blockbuster trades and signings in the WNBA & NWSL

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Friday Jr.!Grab some boxes because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about major moves. From the WNBA to the NWSL, there’ve been a pl...

Ep #429: Blockbuster WNBA trade & the evolving women’s hoops landscape

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Tuesday!Or should we say hoopy Tuesday because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the WNBA. A blockbuster three-team trade sent sh...

Ep #428: An NFL Conference Championship primer, plus Novak Djokovic chases history Down Under

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello hello!We’re talking gridiron and Grand Slams on today’s episode of The GIST of It, previewing this weekend’s NFL Conference Championships ...

Ep #427: Unrivaled’s superstars, the NFL Divisional Round, and previewing the CFP Championship

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Go long!On today’s three-part episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz go long as they preview three major sporting events th...

Ep #426: PWHL Takeover Tour success, plus an Unrivaled basketball explainer

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who run the world?Girls, of course — and that’s especially fitting for today’s all women’s sports episode of The GIST of It. Co-hosts Ellen Hy...

Ep #425: A College Football Playoff semis preview & NFL MVP candidates to watch in the postseason

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hut hut!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview a wild weekend on the gridiron. First, the gals check in ...

Ep #424: The Jimmy Butler saga, plus everything you need to know about the PVF and LOVB

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, 2025!New year, same sports drama. In this episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive headfirst into Miami Heat supers...

Ep #423: The ultimate 2024 sports rewind

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to reflect.This year was truly one for the books, so today’s episode of The GIST of It is a classic year in review. From the women’s s...

Ep #422: Volleyball's spotlight moment, plus a College Football Playoff primer

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, hello!Forget the holidays — it’s playoff season for a few fall college sports: women’s volleyball and football. On this episode of The GI...

Ep #421: NBA Cup final preview, plus Unrivaled makes major money moves

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s hoopin’ time!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the hardwood. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview today’s NBA...

Ep #420: A Heisman Trophy explainer, way-too-early NFL award predictions & a dive into the Women’s Lacrosse League

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there!End-of-year awards season chatter is growing by the minute, and the football world is no exception. The fun begins on Saturday, when the Hei...

Ep #419: Juan Soto’s massive NY Mets contract & F1 season in review

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there!Turns out there’s no hibernating in baseball — especially when it’s Winter Meetings season. On the heels of heavy hitter Juan Soto’s ...

Ep #418: WNBA expansion draft explainer, plus College Football Playoff updates

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello!It may be the WNBA offseason, but the W is still dominating headlines. The Golden State Valkyries, the W’s 13th team, will take part in an exp...

Ep #417: Football’s head trauma problem

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there.Today’s episode of The GIST of It digs into a disturbing and unfortunately unrelenting issue in football: head trauma and the unmitigated ...

Ep #416: PWHL sophomore season preview, plus a conversation with the Minnesota Frost’s Taylor Heise

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ready the Zamboni!The PWHL’s sophomore season is just days away, so today’s episode is all about previewing the action before the puck drops on Se...

Ep #415: Detailing the Canada Soccer culture probe, plus F1 expands to 11 teams

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Buckle up!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a classic two-part breakdown. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the Globe and Mail...

Ep #414: Formula 1 takes Las Vegas, previewing the NWSL Championship, and chatting with NJ/NY Gotham’s Midge Purce

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s go for a drive!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is another three-parter featuring a very special guest. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and St...

Ep #413: Everything we know about Unrivaled, Seattle Storm investigation & WNBA draft lottery results, and NBA storylines

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hoop, there it is!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a hoop-tastic basketball three-parter, co-hosted by Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz. First, it’...

Ep #412: A conversation with Napheesa Collier, plus some NWSL & NFL action

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back!On today’s three-part episode of The GIST of It, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula are kicking things off with the late...

Ep #411: How a Trump presidency will affect women’s sports & an NWSL Playoffs preview

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sending love!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz break down how the incoming Trump presidency and Republican ...

Ep #410: All buckets, all the time: WNBA coaching news & NCAA basketball preview

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hoop yeah!Hope you’re ready to ball because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about hoops. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz tip things ...

Ep #409: The WNBA: A history lesson, presented by Sportly

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hoopin’ never stops.Happy Halloween, GISTers, and welcome to an extra-special episode of The GIST of It. Today, we’ve teamed up with our pals at S...

Ep #408: The World Series is here, plus a Mexican Grand Prix-view

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey batter batter, swing!Pass the cracker jacks because co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Lauren Tuiskula are previewing the 120th World Series on today’s e...

Ep #407: WNBPA opts out of historic CBA & an NBA season preview

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Time to ball out!Even though the WNBA capped their season on Sunday, the best women’s hoopers in the world are still dominating headlines, announcin...

Ep #406: Talking hoops with WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hoop, there she is!Amid the ongoing WNBA Finals, today’s episode of The GIST of It is extra-hooptastic — WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes joins The GIST...

Ep #405: A WNBA Finals preview

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the final countdown!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have your full preview of the 2024 WNBA Finals...

Ep #404: WPF softball payment dispute & more BS transphobia in college sports

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there.Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are donning their investigative hats for today’s episode of The GIST of It. First, the gals are looki...

Ep #403: NFL Week 5 headlines & celebrating 1 million subscribers

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s to one million!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is an extra special one as we celebrate hitting the one million newsletter subscriber mark...

Ep #402: MLB playoff preview, WNBA semifinals updates, and an interview with NWSL legend Ali Krieger

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy October!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a special three-parter. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz hit it out of the park with a...

Ep #401: An ode to WNBA legend Diana Taurasi & an Aces-Liberty semis preview

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One million and counting!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is another full-court press on the WNBA as the playoffs heat up. El and Steph spend part ...

Ep #400: A’ja Wilson’s unanimous MVP award & MLB postseason storylines

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello there!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a postseason special, as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat through the latest WNBA news, in...

Ep #399: WNBA regular-season finale & expansion updates

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello there!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a full-send WNBA special, as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview tonight’s thrilling reg...

Ep #398: Record-breaking WNBA updates & the latest on Tua Tagovailoa

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello hello!We have one up and one down on today’s episode of The GIST of It as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss a record-setting stretc...

Ep #397: NFL off-field updates & Solheim Cup preview

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into two complex NFL headlines. First, El and Steph revisit...

Ep #396: DeShaun Watson suit, PWHL drops new logos and team names & wrapping up the Paralympics

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Puck yeah!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss the latest updates from the PWHL after the league offic...

Ep #395: Everything you need to know about the upcoming NFL season

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hut hut!Hike! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are swiping on their eye black for a full NFL season previe...

Ep #394: A college football primer & WNBA playoffs chase

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are heading back to school as they tackle the first full weekend of...

Ep #393: Paralympics primer and US Open preview

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are brushing up on their French (again) to preview the Paralympi...

Ep #392: Jannik Sinner’s sanction & previewing AU Softball’s Champions Week

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz sift through the details surrounding world No. 1 men’s tennis...

Ep #391: WNBA playoff push & off-court updates

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula dive headfirst into the WNBA playoff push after a thri...

Ep #390: Dearica Hamby’s discrimination lawsuit and the WNBA returns post-Olympics

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Robyn Pearson dive into a plethora of WNBA news before the second h...

Ep #389: Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal explainer & the business of the Paris Olympics

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz wrap up their Olympic coverage with the latest headlines and a busi...

Ep #388: Olympic women’s soccer gold medal game preview & an interview with heptathlete Anna Hall

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Lauren Tuiskula continue their Olympic coverage heading into the ...

Ep #387: Olympic women’s soccer semis & debunking the gender boxing controversy

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are back to discuss the biggest storylines from the ongoing Paris...

Ep #386: The latest from Paris & Introducing Tested

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, August!New month, same Olympics excitement on today’s episode of The GIST of It. Host Ellen Hyslop kicks things off with the latest news from...

Ep #385: CanWNT drone scandal updates & a conversation with Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Olympics!With the Paris 2024 Games underway, The GIST of It is back with a gold medal recap of the opening action. On today’s episode, co-host...

Ep #384: Gender parity at the Paris Olympics

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Paris Olympics are almost here!In a very special episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into gender parity at the Ol...

Ep #383: The ultimate Paris Olympics primer and an interview with track & field legend Allyson Felix

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Olympics Week!The Paris Games are just three days away, so we’re going for gold on today’s episode of The GIST of It. First, co-hosts Ellen...

Ep #382: WNBA All-Star Weekend preview, media rights deal breakdown, and an interview with Team USA gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Thursday!Or should we say hoopy Thursday because today’s episode of The GIST of It tips off with all things WNBA. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and St...

Ep #381: Copa América chaos, PWHL Minnesota allegations, and an interview with soccer star Kristie Mewis

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there!And welcome to another episode of The GIST of It. On today’s pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss chaos at the Copa América ...

Ep #380: UEFA Euro finals preview and an interview with CanWNT star Adriana Leon

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello there!And welcome to a very special episode of The GIST of It featuring an international women’s footy star, CanWNT winger Adriana Leon. Firs...

Ep #379: Men’s soccer semis previews and a WNBA records roundup

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have a good old fashioned two-parter covering the latest in the ...

Ep #378: Major NWSL updates and previewing the Euro quarter-finals

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Fourth of July!It’s all soccer, all the time on today’s episode of The GIST of It as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss the latest...

Ep #377: Team USA’s newest Olympians & a Wimbledon preview

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz recap all the thrilling moments from the US Olympic Gymnastics ...

Ep #376: USWNT Roster and U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials Preview

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello there!And welcome to an Olympic-filled episode of The GIST of It. On today’s pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into the latest Ol...

Ep #375: WNBA Commissioner’s Cup and Men’s Soccer Roundup

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello hello!And welcome to an all-action episode of The GIST of It. On today’s pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz take you from the hardwood ...

Ep #374: Olympic trials continue & a celebration of Title IX

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula discuss two big upcoming events: the 2024 Paris Ol...

Ep #373: A men’s UEFA Euro 2024 preview and addressing racism in soccer

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of racism.On today’s episode of The GIST of It, we’re going full send into the world of Europe...

Ep #372: WNBA Updates and WCWS Review

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Tuesday!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, we’re celebrating the continued growth in women’s sports. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Ro...

Ep #371: NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final, and the French Open: Previewing a big weekend in sports

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Thursday!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a three-parter previewing three big finales coming up on the sports cal. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop a...

Ep #370: Breaking down the latest WNBA discourse and the Women’s College World Series rolls on

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Tuesday!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start off by digging into the viral conversation around phy...

Ep #369: A rundown of Canada’s new pro women’s soccer league and a Women’s College World Series preview

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Tiny Friday!Welcome to another episode of The GIST of It. First up, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss a major announcement from the w...

Ep #368: French Open preview and a conversation with legendary Toronto sports reporter, Hazel Mae

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Tiny Friday!Welcome to an extra-special episode of The GIST of It. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview the second tennis Grand S...

Ep #367: The WTA & PIF partner, NBA Conference Finals preview, and looking back on Week 1 of the WNBA season

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Tuesday!This episode of The GIST of It is jam-packed with headlines from the tennis courts to the hardwood. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Ste...

Ep #366: A WNBA season preview

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Merry WNBA season start!It’s all hoops, all the time on today’s episode of The GIST of It as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview everythi...

Ep #365: WNBA prepares for charter flight takeoff and a USTA WTF

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there!Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual assault.Today’s episode of The GIST of It starts out with nothing but net, a...

Ep #364: A PWHL playoff preview, the WNBA’s growing pains & an interview with LA Sparks rookie Cameron Brink

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy First Tuesday in May!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is downright hoop-tastic, as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz go all in on the WNBA...

Ep #363: Women’s soccer roundup & WNBA Canada Game preview

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Guess what…it’s (already) May!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is all women’s sports, all the time. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz kick...

Ep #362: NBA & NHL playoffs updates, Candace Parker retires & WNBA training camp breakdown

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy last pod in April!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is another loaded three-parter as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss some major ...

Ep #361: Reggie Bush’s Heisman trophy, Larry Nassar settlements & a 2024 NFL Draft preview

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello! Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual assault and abuse. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslo...

Ep #360: PWHL playoff push & Nelly Korda’s dominance

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is for the girls with a two-parter full of women’s sport updates. First up, Steph Rotz and guest co-ho...

Ep #359: NHL playoff preview & the latest on Jontay Porter

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy!It’s Christmas in April for co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz, with the NHL Playoff picture all but set ahead of Saturday’s postseason pu...

Ep #358: Previewing the NBA Play-In tourney & WTF quick hits

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hola, salut, hello!Content warning: This episode mentions harassment, bullying, verbal abuse, and sexual assault.With the NBA Playoffs on the horizon,...

Ep #357: Women’s basketball reigns supreme & a Masters preview

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, hello! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz span the courts and the links, covering the latest in wome...