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The GIST of It

The GIST of It is a twice-weekly podcast on what’s going on in the sports world. Hosts Ellen Hyslop and Stephanie Rotz discuss current sports topics and how they intersect with pop culture and social issues, covering everything from major league season previews to calling out the sexist BS we see in sports daily. Expect a hilarious yet informative conversation with a refreshing female perspective on the world of sports.

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36:59

Ep #417: Football’s head trauma problem

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2024/12/03

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 risks of playing American’s favorite sport. Two examples rocked the NCAA and NFL worlds recently: The tragic death of Alabama A&M linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. and the late hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence that resulted in a concussion. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat through these incidents, plus the differences in

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50:45

Ep #416: PWHL sophomore season preview, plus a...

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2024/11/28

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 Season 2 on Saturday. From standout rookies to women’s hockey vets, the PWHL is dripping with talent, and co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have everything you need to know. Speaking of massive talent, stick around for part two, where El chats with the Minnesota Frost’s Taylor Heise, the first pick in the inaugural 2023 PWHL draft. Heise already has one

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34:32

Ep #415: Detailing the Canada Soccer culture probe,...

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2024/11/26

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’s Canada Soccer culture probe, which came as a result of the drone scandal that rocked the Paris Olympics and exposed a longstanding culture of spying in the federation. Then in part two, the gals hit the track to discuss the latest groundbreaking Formula 1 updates: General Motors will become F1’s 11th team beginning in the 2026 season, making them the

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44:04

Ep #414: Formula 1 takes Las Vegas, previewing the...

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2024/11/21

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 Steph Rotz preview the Las Vegas Grand Prix happening in Sin City this weekend. This marks the second year the Las Vegas Strip will play host to the F1 circuit, and El and Steph have you covered with the drivers and teams to watch this weekend. Then, the gals shift gears to preview this Saturday’s NWSL Championship between the No. 1 seed Orlando Pride and

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38:20

Ep #413: Everything we know about Unrivaled, Seattle...

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2024/11/19

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’s all eyes on the WNBA, with the Seattle Storm investigating its coaching staff for alleged player mistreatment and the 2025 Draft order finally set. Then, it’s the Unrivaled explainer you’ve been waiting for, as the brand-new women’s hoops league prepares to draft its 36 inaugural players into teams, plus a couple updates from Athletes Unlimited

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40:40

Ep #412: A conversation with Napheesa Collier, plus...

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2024/11/14

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 latest news in football (and fútbol). First up, LT and Steph preview this weekend’s NWSL semifinals as NJ/NY Gotham FC faces the Washington Spirit, followed by the undefeated Orlando Pride taking on the KC Current. Thrilling. Then, the gals tackle the latest NFL headlines, from the repercussions of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott’s season-ending

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36:58

Ep #411: How a Trump presidency will affect women’s...

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2024/11/07

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 Congress will impact athletes in the U.S. with Title IX and trans athletes once again at risk. The fight continues.Then in part two, the gals kick it to the pitch to preview the NWSL Playoffs before the eight-team quarter-finals kick off tomorrow. A big thank you to Aflac for partnering with us on today’s episode! Add Aflac to your team to close the

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36:03

Ep #410: All buckets, all the time: WNBA coaching...

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2024/11/05

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 off by discussing the latest head coaching moves across the WNBA before zooming out to discuss why there’s been so much change.Then in part two, the gals hit the NCAA hardwood to preview the women’s and men’s college basketball seasons, which are officially underway as of this week. El and Steph cover the players and teams to know as we head into what’s

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41:19

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

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2024/10/31

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 Sportly to discuss the history of the WNBA. In this episode, you’ll hear from Sportly’s Emmy-award winning host, Kavitha A. Davidson, exploring the WNBA’s highs and lows, while highlighting the league’s efforts to expand viewership and leverage star power. Because as our listeners know, there’s much more to the WNBA than just the “Caitlin Clark Effect.” A

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30:45

Ep #408: The World Series is here, plus a Mexican...

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2024/10/24

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 episode of The GIST of It. Before the LA Dodgers and NY Yankees literally step up to the plate, the gals will fill you in on the storied history between these two powerhouse teams, plus the top players to watch on both sides of the bat. And in part two, El and Laur shift gears from the baseball diamond to the racetrack, providing an all-inclusive update

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38:17

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

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2024/10/22

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, announcing their decision to opt out of their current collective bargaining agreement yesterday. The news was expected but, damn, the WNBPA moves quickly.Then, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz will break down everything you need to know ahead of the NBA’s 79th season, which tips off tonight. From the Boston Celtics’ shot at back-to-back championships to the

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32:32

Ep #406: Talking hoops with WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes

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2024/10/17

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’s Associate Managing Editor Lauren Tuiskula for a wide ranging conversation on the league’s recent growth, Swoopes’ top takeaways from this Finals series so far, and even her prediction as to who will win it all. Trust us — you don’t want to miss this.A big thank you to our friends at Aflac for powering today’s episode! Just like The GIST tackles the gap

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34:59

Ep #405: A WNBA Finals preview

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2024/10/10

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, featuring the No. 1 NY Liberty vs. No. 2 Minnesota Lynx.From how both teams reached the championship series to the players to watch to the incredible attendance and viewership numbers throughout the WNBA regular season and playoffs, El and Steph have a slam dunk of a pod in store. Hoop yeah.A big thank you to our friends at Aflac for powering today’s

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32:19

Ep #404: WPF softball payment dispute & more BS...

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2024/10/08

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 looking into a reported payment dispute in the Women’s Professional Fastpitch (WPF) league, as players allege they have not been fully compensated for the most recent season. Unfortunately, we’ve seen these types of claims before, particularly in pro women’s sports leagues, and El and Steph are ready to break it down. Then in part two, the gals shift gears to

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48:48

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

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2024/10/03

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. But first, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat through the top NFL storylines heading into Week 5, from Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams’ trade request to injury updates on San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and more. Then in part two, El and fellow GIST co-founder Jacie deHoop are joined by iconic sports journalist

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47:41

Ep #402: MLB playoff preview, WNBA semifinals...

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2024/10/01

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 an MLB postseason preview, discussing how the playoffs work, the top contenders, and key players to watch before the Wild Card series begin later today. Then in part two, El and Steph head to the hardwood to catch up on the WNBA semis before digging into a recent WNBPA statement on media coverage of the league and how it fits into the larger conversation

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28:10

Ep #401: An ode to WNBA legend Diana Taurasi & an...

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2024/09/26

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 one reminiscing about Diana Taurasi’s legendary career with the Phoenix Mercury. After 20 seasons in the W, Taurasi recently hinted that this playoff series may be her last, so it’s time to contemplate her impact on and off the court. In part two, El and Steph preview the first semifinals series on books this postseason: A highly-anticipated 2023 WNBA

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

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2024/09/24

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, including major regular-season award winners and first-round playoff matchups, before setting the stage for what should be a thrilling MLB postseason.El and Steph tip off on the court, discussing the Las Vegas Aces A’ja Wilson’s unanimous MVP award, the impact of AP Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark’s remarkable first season, and the updated first-round

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34:36

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

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2024/09/19

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 regular-season finale before shifting gears to the W’s latest expansion news.First, El and Steph fly off to Oregon, digging into the details behind the latest addition to the WNBA family: Portland, now officially the 15th team in the league and set to debut in 2026.And in part two, the gals begin on the hardwood, with six games tonight and major playoff

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37:13

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

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2024/09/17

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 stretch in the WNBA before pivoting to the latest regarding Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who suffered his third diagnosed concussion in two years during last week’s Thursday Night Football game.El and Steph start off on the court, chatting about the records set by Las Vegas Aces superstar and MVP frontrunner A’ja Wilson and Rookie of the Year

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