The GIST of It
Episodes
Ep #356: A historic women’s March Madness in review
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Toss that confetti!March Madness has sadly come to an end, but there’s still plenty to celebrate, especially from the historic and record-setting wo...
Ep #355: Women’s and Men’s Final Four preview
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
And then there were four!The women’s and men’s March Madness Final Four action tips off this weekend, with the women starting the party on Friday ...
Ep #354: Women’s ice hockey Worlds preview
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi there!The gals are back with a full-send episode on women’s hockey ahead of the start of the IIHF Women’s Worlds Championship, the top competit...
Ep #353: Sports betting scandals & previewing the March Madness Sweet 16s
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Howdy!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a three-part special diving into recent sports betting headlines involving the NBA and NCAA before prev...
Ep #352: What’s going on with Shohei Ohtani & more discrimination in men’s soccer
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello there!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is full of head-scratching WTFs from the sports world. In part one, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Ro...
Ep #351: Men’s and women’s March Madness preview
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Merry official March Madness!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Lauren Tuiskula are previewing all of the NCA...
Ep #350: March Madness First Four preview & NWSL team sales
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy first day of spring!And happy first day of March Madness! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Lauren Tui...
Ep #349: NWSL season start & NCAA basketball Selection Sunday preview
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Pi Day!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are serving up slices from a stacked sports weekend ahead.Fi...
Legends of the Game mini-series: Episode 5, Dawn Staley
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy one week ’til March Madness!Welcome to the fifth and final episode in our new Legends of the Game mini-series highlighting five NCAA hoops ico...
Ep #348: NFL free agency & Equal Pay Day
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello!And happy Equal Pay Day! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are digging into the latest NFL free agenc...
Ep #347: An interview with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau celebrating International Women’s Day
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise!On today’s very special edition episode of The GIST of It host Ellen Hyslop is joined by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Yes, you r...
Ep #346: NFL offseason moves & NCAA women’s basketball conference tournament
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into the latest NFL offseason moves before previewing the ...
Legends of the Game mini-series: Episode 4, Mike Krzyzewski
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello!Welcome to the fourth episode in our new Legends of the Game mini-series highlighting five NCAA hoops icons — Pat Summitt, John Wooden, Geno A...
Ep #345: Early season F1 controversy & a Concacaf W Gold Cup semis preview
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy March!Today’s episode of The GIST of It brings one low and one high from the sports world as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat through...
Ep #344: An Athletes Unlimited and Formula One preview
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a season preview doubleheader, with co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz breaking down the need-to-kn...
Legends of the Game mini-series: Episode 3, Geno Auriemma
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello!Welcome to the third episode in our new Legends of the Game mini-series highlighting five NCAA hoops icons — Pat Summitt, John Wooden, Geno Au...
Ep #343: Labor disputes in soccer: CanWNT & MLS referees
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi there!It’s all soccer, all the time in today’s episode of The GIST of It, thanks to two big labor battles brewing, one in the women’s game an...
Ep #342: A WTF from Nebraska women’s basketball & soccer updates
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi there!Content warning: This episode contains mention of grooming, sexual abuse, and bullying.On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Steph ...
Legends of the Game mini-series: Episode 2, John Wooden
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi there! Welcome to the second episode in our new Legends of the Game mini-series highlighting five NCAA hoops icons — Pat Summitt, John Wooden, Ge...
Ep #341: History on the NBA All-Star hardwood & the CONCACAF W Gold Cup pitch
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy almost long weekend!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have your guide to the biggest sports happening...
Legends of the Game mini-series: Episode 1, Pat Summitt
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Galentine’s Day!Welcome to the first episode in our new Legends of the Game mini-series highlighting five NCAA hoops icons — Pat Summitt, Jo...
Ep #340: Recapping Super Bowl LVIII & college women’s basketball’s original record-holders
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Galentine’s Day!With Super Bowl LVIII officially in the rearview, today’s episode of The GIST of It begins with everything that happened at ...
Ep #339: The potential end of NCAA amateurism & a Super Bowl LVIII preview
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy nearly Super Bowl Sunday!That’s right, Super Bowl LVIII is (almost) finally here, so on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hy...
Ep #338: The progress in women’s sports: A National Girls and Women in Sports Day special
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day Eve!February 7th marks NGWSD, an annual celebration dedicated to acknowledging women’s history in sport...
Ep #337: Hockey Canada updates & the WNBA free agency frenzy begins
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy February!Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault.And, more importantly, happy “WNBA free agents can sign” day. Afte...
Ep #336: Breaking the ice on the Kamila Valieva doping scandal
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is chock-full of icy updates. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat through the latest in the doping sca...
Ep #335: Yet another Hockey Canada WTF & an NFL Conference Championship preview
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello!Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual assault.It’s one down and one up on today’s episode of The GIST of It as co-ho...
Ep #334: A chat with WNBA star A’ja Wilson & the latest from NCAA women’s hoops
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hoop, there it is!Hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are back on the mic to discuss all things women’s hoops on today’s episode of The GIST of It.F...
Ep #333: Australian Open off-court drama & an NFL Divisional Round preview
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guess who’s back (back again)!Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of domestic violence.Guest host Lauren Tuiskula’s back with host...
Ep #332: An NFL postseason primer
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy NFL playoffs eve eve!Today’s episode of The GIST of It takes over the gridiron, where the pros are gearing up for a shot at the coveted Vince ...
Ep #331: The PWHL’s record-setting launch & women’s soccer’s ACL curse
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, hi, hello!This one’s for the girls — today’s episode of The GIST of It breaks down the latest from the women’s ice and pitch.Co-hosts Ell...
Ep #330: Previewing the final NFL regular-season weekend & building an NWSL SuperTeam
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year!The gals are kicking off 2024 with all the football from both the gridiron and the pitch. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-ho...
Ep #329: The hit list: a year in review of the biggest sports stories of 2023
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tiny Friday!In the last episode of The GIST of It for the year, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz reflect on 2024, sharing not only the podca...
Ep #328: Late season NFL check-in & how Michele Kang is changing women’s soccer
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi there!The gals are back with another football-fútbol double-header on this episode of The GIST of It. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz ...
Ep #327: NFL season updates & an NWSL expansion draft primer
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about football and fútbol. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into the NFL quarter...
Ep #326: Shohei Ohtani makes MLB history & the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup hosting race kicks off
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Show us the money!That’s right, today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about two major money moves. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz begin i...
Ep #325: The footy gals’ bumpy road to Paris & a new golf tourney mixes it up
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy tiny Friday!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start on the international women’s soccer pitch, wher...
Ep #324: A spicy College Football Playoff selection & kickin’ it with USWNT star Sophia Smith
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello!Pop the kettle on because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the tea. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive headfirst i...
Ep #323: NHLer Corey Perry’s misconduct firing & Mark Cuban sells the NBA’s Mavs
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy December Eve!Content warning: This episode contains brief mention of sexual assault.Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a deal and no deal du...
Ep #322: More NHL bullsh!t and an NCAA volleyball tourney preview
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, hello!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are back at it again, digging into yet another WTF from the ...
Ep #321: A three-course sports feast: NCAA women’s hoops, NWSL free agency, & NFL updates
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving eve eve!With American Thanksgiving just around the corner, today’s episode of The GIST of It is serving up a three-course feast o...
Ep #320: A deep dive on the women’s sports landscape
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tiny Friday!In honor of the NWSL recently striking a new four-year, $240 million media rights deal a few days ahead of this past weekend’s cha...
Ep #319: NIL, NCAA unionization, & the labor of college sports…oh my!
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday!Grab your backpack and your business suit, because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the business of college sports. Co-h...
Ep #318: Waving goodbye to two legends at the NWSL Championship
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi!Get stoked for an all-footy episode of The GIST of It, previewing everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s NWSL Championship. First, co-ho...
Ep #317: Toxic hockey culture strikes again & college basketball’s back, baby!
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi!Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual assault.Settle in for a quintessential The GIST of It episode. First up, co-hosts Ell...
Ep #316: More sportswashing & an exclusive interview with trailblazer Kathrine Switzer
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, November!Let’s race into the new month with two very different stories. First on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop a...
Ep #315: Tricks & treat: Michigan football sign-stealing scandal & WTA Finals preview
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Halloween!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is filled with tricks and treats. First up, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat through the ...
Ep #314: It’s raining men(’s sports): Previewing the World Series, NBA season, and MLS Cup
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Play all the ball!Today’s episode of The GIST of It features a trifecta of men’s sports. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz crack open th...
Ep #313: The latest on the Reggae Girlz & (bicycle) kickin’ it with Angel City FC’s Sydney Leroux
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s kick it!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz kick things off by chatting through the latest in women’...
Ep #312: F1 Austin Grand Prix preview and an interview with F1 Academy driver Abbi
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Start your engines!The Formula 1 World Driver’s Championship may have already been won during a scorching hot weekend in Qatar, but the fun is far f...
Ep #311: MLB women breaking barriers & midseason NCAA football update
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, there!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula highlight two baseball barrier breakers: (now f...
Ep #310: Another day, another NHL disappointment
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello!If only we could wish you a happy hockey season. While we’re celebrating the puck dropping on the regular season earlier this week, the on-ice...
Ep #309: A 2023 WNBA Finals preview
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Count it down!With only three more days until the 2023 WNBA Finals, today’s episode of The GIST of It has co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chatt...
Ep #308: Everything you need to know about the MLB playoffs & the women leading the way
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to October!And welcome to October baseball. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz tee up everything you...
Ep #307: Swinging to Rome with the Ryder Cup & “Prime” time comes to Colorado
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thursday!We’re wrapping up September with the fellas! First up on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz ta...
Ep #306: Sports x Politics: Afghan women’s volleyball team & Megan Rapinoe’s legacy
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Fall!It’s a new season but the same ol’ song: Women are still fighting unequal systems within and outside of sports.So on today’s episode ...
Ep #305: A conversation with LPGA stars Nelly Korda, Stacy Lewis, and Lilia Vu before the Solheim Cup
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fore!We have an extra special treat on today’s episode of The GIST of It — a conversation with a trio of Team USA’s best golfers: world No. 2 Li...
Ep #304: Billie Jean King and the match that changed the world
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday!And, more importantly, happy Battle of the Sexes anniversary eve! Tomorrow marks 50 years since the legendary Billie Jean King took down...
Ep #303: WNBA playoff preview round 2 & NFL WTFs
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello!Head into the weekend with another episode of The GIST of It. On today’s pod, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula are back with ...
Ep #302: WNBA playoff preview and more male misogyny
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there!Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault and harassment.Buckle up, because today’s episode of The GIST of It is fu...
Ep #301: Vilda’s out, Hermoso presses charges, & American football is back
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
And we’re back!Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault.After a long holiday weekend, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Laur...
Ep #300: Spain women’s soccer WTF updates & crushing records with Nebraska volleyball
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the big 3-0…0!Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault.That’s right, today marks the 300th episode of The GIST of I...
Ep #299: “Contigo Jenni” and all the latest from Spain’s sexist soccer federation
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hola!Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault.The term “déjà vu” is French, but that’s the sensation Spain’s bringin...
Ep #298: How do you say WTF in Espagnol
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TGI (almost) F!Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault.It’s been a WTF–heavy week in the sports world, so on today’s ep...
Ep #297: The good, the bad, and the ugly from the FIFA Women’s World Cup
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
That’s all she wrote!And just like that, the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) has come to a close. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hos...
Ep #296: A FIFA Women’s World Cup final preview
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the final kickoff…One month to the day that the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) began, the tournament will wrap on Sunday morning, with a...
Ep #295: Kickin’ it with 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup champ Sam Mewis
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Tower of Power Tuesday!We’re smack in the middle of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) semifinals, so there’s no better time to ch...
Ep #294: FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter-final preview
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
And then there were eight…It’s quarter-final time at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, so you already know today’s episode of The GIST of It wi...
Ep #293: Pac-ing up and moving out, an NCAA conference realignment breakdown
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A change is gonna come…Buckle up, because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the wild Power Five conference moves shifting the NCAA la...
Ep #292: World Cup knockouts preview + what’s wrong with the USWNT?
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s must-win time!The FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) knockout round is nearly upon us. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Ellen Hyslop...
Ep #291: Women’s World Cup nears the knockout stage & an NCAA soccer WTF
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, August!Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual assault, harassment, intimidation, stalking, racism, and hazing.Can you be...
Ep #290: A convo with our new fave fútbolista, Meghan Klingenberg
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Friday eve!We’re officially halfway through the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup group stage, so co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz welcomed sp...
Ep #289: The Women’s World Cup latest & NFL running backs’ financial woes
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Jessica Aldos are kicking it fútbol and football style! First,...
Ep #288: Pitch, please, we have the only Women’s World Cup preview you need
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
G’day!And happy 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup kickoff! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz cover everything...
Ep #287: The WNBA All-Star experience & Women’s World C’updates
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, hi, hello!It’s a women’s sports two-parter on today’s episode of The GIST of It! First, guest Robyn Pearson, The GIST’s own senior social...
Ep #286: The WNBA All-Star party & the rot of abuse in youth soccer culture
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi there!Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual harassment, disordered eating, and racism.On today’s episode of The GIST of I...
Ep #285: FIFA Women’s World Cupdates & Northwestern football’s horrific culture
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello!Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual misconduct, hazing, and racism.On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts El...
Ep #284: CTE in women’s sports & NCAA WTF updates
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello!Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of suicide, hazing, and sexual assault.Co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Dee Lab have a load...
Ep #283: A monumental moment in women’s pro hockey
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Turn it up, GISTers!We’ve been impatiently waiting for today’s episode of The GIST of It. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into everything...
Ep #282: NBA free agency & the NHL does something…right?
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, hey, GISTers!Today on The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are sorting through the latest from two major men’s leagues — the ...
Ep #281: A triumphant NWSL return & the latest sportswashing news
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello there!Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual misconduct.On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and...
Ep #280: USWNT roster drop & international women’s soccer woes
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to summer!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about fútbol, baby! Host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Lauren Tuiskula start by breaking d...
Ep #279: F1 Canadian Grand Prix recap and an interview with Canadian national team star Quinn
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday!While co-host Steph Rotz is off galavanting with her besties in Spain, on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Ellen Hyslop is j...
Ep #278: Oakland A’s fans fight against Vegas, Mbappé’s PSG drama, & USWNT World Cup roster musings
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy almost weekend!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig through the diamond and the pitch. First, the ga...
Ep #277: The WNBA’s continued travel woes & U.S. Senate probes golf merger
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, hola, salut! Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are digging into two huge stories on today’s episode of The GIST of It. First, the gals cha...
Ep #276: The PGA Tour and LIV Golf’s merger madness
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thursday!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the golf world. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz unpack this week’s bombshell ne...
Ep #275: How women wrestlers in India fueled the nation’s #MeToo movement
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back!Content warning: Today’s episode contains discussion of sexual assault.On today’s The GIST of It pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph...
Ep #274: Women’s College World Series primer & MLB Pride Month WTFs
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Pride Month!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula chat through one up and one down from the diamond....
Ep #273: The game-changing role of youth sports in girls’ lives
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy almost–long weekend!In an episode near and dear to their hearts, The GIST of It co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are digging into the impo...
Ep #272: Simona Halep doping charge & racism in soccer
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello hello!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat through former world No. 1 Simona Haleps recent doping c...
Ep #271: Your 2023 WNBA season preview: An on- and off-court deep dive
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy WNBA season eve!In honor of tomorrow’s tip-off, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz break down everything you need to know about the upcoming...
Ep #270: Mental health in sports: A conversation with Stephanie Hale-Burkhart from the Seattle Mariners
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello!Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? To mark the occasion, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz welcomed special guest Seattl...
Ep #269: Women’s sports leagues expansion & problematic coaching patterns
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Friday Jr.!Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual assault. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop ...
Ep #268: Kentucky Derby horse deaths, NFL investigation, and Lionel Messi’s mishap
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back!Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are back with everyone’s favorite type of The GIST of It episode: a WTF roundup. From controversy ...
Ep #267: NBA Playoffs latest & Women’s World Cup blackout threats
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy May the 4th!The Force is strong with today’s episode of The GIST of It. On today’s pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the la...
Ep #266: A convo with NFL coach Jennifer King on the power of communication and enjoying who you work with
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to May!Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are starting the month off with a very exciting episode: a conversation with Jennifer King, the fi...
Ep #265: Climate change and the role of sports in a global crisis
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of last weekend’s Earth Day, co-hosts Ellen and Steph dig into the relationship between climate change and sports, as well as what the spor...
Ep 264: Special Edition: From Started from the Bottom: How Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall Made NBA History
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s a special episode from another podcast we’ve been enjoying and think you will, too. On Started from the Bottom, host Justin Richmond interv...
Ep #263: Pros & cons of the NCAA transfer portal
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Friday Eve!It may be nearly the end of the week, but today The GIST of It is going back to school. On today’s episode, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop a...
Ep #262: The WTA’s controversial return to China
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi!From the NBA playoffs to the start of the NHL postseason to the NWSL Challenge Cup kickoff, there’s no shortage of game action to discuss. On tod...