The GIST of It

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...

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 ...