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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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Ep #388: Olympic women’s soccer gold medal game...

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2024/08/08

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 final weekend of the Games. First up, it’s back to the pitch as the gals review a wild USWNT semis win over Germany, which sent the squad to Saturday’s gold medal match vs. Brazil, the first gold medal game for the red, white, and blue since 2012. Then in part two, it’s time for the next installment in our Olympic athlete interview series, featuring a

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34:43

Ep #387: Olympic women’s soccer semis & debunking the...

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2024/08/06

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 Olympics. The gals start with a preview of the stacked women’s soccer semis before the No. 5 USWNT takes on No. 4 Germany and No. 9 Brazil meets No. 1 Spain on Tuesday. Then in part two, El and Steph break down the controversy surrounding two women boxers who are through to semifinals in their respective events today and tomorrow. There’s been some wild

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54:15

Ep #386: The latest from Paris & Introducing Tested

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2024/08/01

Hello, August!New month, same Olympics excitement on today’s episode of The GIST of It. Guest host Lauren Tuiskula kicks things off with the latest news from Paris, specifically surrounding the drama-filled women’s soccer tournament.Then we have a special treat — CBC and NPR just released a new series called Tested, which asks the question: “who gets to compete?” Tested follows the unfolding story of elite female runners who have been told they can no longer race as women, because of their biology

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31:12

Ep #385: CanWNT drone scandal updates & a...

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2024/07/30

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 Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula discuss the latest news surrounding the CanWNT drone scandal before our special interview with Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles. First, the gals walk through the latest on the Team Canada women’s soccer drone spying scandal, with CanWNT recently appealing FIFA’s six-point penalty deduction.. There’s a lot of

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50:01

Ep #384: Gender parity at the Paris Olympics

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2024/07/25

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 Olympics, sponsored by our pals at Canadian Tire. Since 1900 when women first competed at the Olympics to 2024, there’s been enormous progress in terms of gender equity at the Games — and the Paris Olympics will be the most equitable ever. In addition to discussing the history of women at the Olympics, this episode features two insightful conversations

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38:58

Ep #383: The ultimate Paris Olympics primer and an...

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2024/07/23

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 Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive headfirst into the major Olympic storylines you need to know before the opening ceremony on Friday.And in Part Two, we have the next installment in our Olympic athletes interview series — a conversation with track & field icon and women’s sports legend Allyson Felix. Our associate managing editor Lauren Tuiskula sat down with

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41:02

Ep #382: WNBA All-Star Weekend preview, media rights...

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2024/07/18

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 Steph Rotz preview the upcoming All-Star Weekend festivities before digging into the league’s groundbreaking new media rights deals. A true slam dunk.Then to close things out, we have the next installment in our Olympic athletes interview series — a conversation with Team USA men’s gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik. Our associate managing editor Lauren Tuiskula

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50:36

Ep #381: Copa América chaos, PWHL Minnesota...

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2024/07/16

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 final in Miami and troubling allegations of bullying and verbal abuse coming out of PWHL Minnesota just months after the team won the inaugural Walter Cup. Then after discussing these tough but important stories, the gals close things out with the latest installment in our Olympic athletes interview series — a conversation with USWNT fan favorite Kristie

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43:55

Ep #380: UEFA Euro finals preview and an interview...

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2024/07/11

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. First up though, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss the UEFA Euro 2024 and Copa América tournaments with the thrilling finals of both men’s tourneys set for Sunday, July 14th. Then in part two, stick around for our convo with CanWNT star Adriana Leon. The 2020 gold medal winner will once again rep Team Canada at the upcoming Paris 2024 Games. We sat

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37:50

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

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2024/07/09

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 ongoing men’s soccer tourneys and a record-setting stretch in the WNBA.Both the Copa América and UEFA Euro 2024 semis kickoff on Tuesday and the championship matches of both epic tourneys will be set by Wednesday. El and Steph chat through the remaining contenders and their tourneys thus far.Then in part two, the gals recap the many WNBA records that

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31:30

Ep #378: Major NWSL updates and previewing the Euro...

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2024/07/04

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 allegations and firings rocking the NWSL before previewing the upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-finals.The NWSL news surrounds the tumultuous San Diego Wave, who continue making the wrong kind of headlines after shockingly firing their head coach Casey Stoney in late June. El and Steph unpack all the details.Then for part two, it’s time for the on-pitch

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26:58

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

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2024/07/02

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 and Track & Field trials, which wrapped up on Sunday. Then, the gals shift gears to the grassy courts of Wimbledon, previewing The Championship underway across the pond.A big thank you to our friends at Aflac for powering today’s episode! Just like The GIST tackles the gap in women’s sports coverage, Aflac closes the gap that health insurance leaves

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32:06

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

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2024/06/27

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 Olympic buzz, starting with the USWNT roster drop that broke the Internet by leaving out a longtime veteran. Then, the gals take it to the mat to chat about the four-day U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials that kick off later today. A big thank you to our friends at Aflac for powering today’s episode! Just like The GIST tackles the gap in women’s sports

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35:54

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

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2024/06/25

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 to the pitch, first previewing the upcoming WNBA Commissioner's Cup Championship before discussing a whole host of international men’s footy updates as the summer of soccer kicks off.A big thank you to our friends at Aflac for powering today’s episode! Just like The GIST tackles the gap in women’s sports coverage, Aflac closes the gap that health

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28:37

Ep #374: Olympic trials continue & a celebration of...

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2024/06/18

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 Olympics and the anniversary of the passage of Title IX, the landmark U.S. civil rights law.First up, Steph and Lauren chat through the ongoing U.S. Olympic swimming trials and this weekend’s track & field trials, where some Olympic hopeful’s dreams will come true. Then in part two, the gals dig into Title IX ahead of the 52nd anniversary this

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25:35

A men’s UEFA Euro 2024 preview and addressing racism...

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2024/06/13

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 European men’s soccer. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz begin with a preview of the UEFA men’s Euro 2024 before the tourney kicks off this Friday, discussing how it works, the top teams, and the players to watch. Then in part two, El and Steph detail a harsh reality in the game: The brutal racism players have been subjected to for years. After a 2023

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36:01

Ep #372: WNBA Updates and WCWS Review

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2024/06/11

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 Rotz begin with a refresher on what’s happening in the WNBA, including Caitlin Clark’s Team USA Olympics roster omission and more. Then in part two, El and Steph review yet another record-setting Women’s College World Series with attendance and viewership numbers hitting it out of the park. Is women’s college softball the next big thing? The data says yes

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33:45

Ep #371: NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final, and the...

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2024/06/06

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 and Steph Rotz start the party by laying the groundwork for the best-of-seven NBA Finals series before the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks tip off today. Then in part two, El and Steph head over to the ice for a Stanley Cup Final preview ahead of the NHL’s best-of-seven championship series. The puck doesn’t drop until Saturday, but there’s a lot

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31:10

Ep #370: Breaking down the latest WNBA discourse and...

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2024/06/04

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 physicality in the WNBA after a controversial on-court play sparked a slew of off-court responses. Then in part two, El and Steph head back to the diamond to discuss the ongoing Women’s College World Series ahead of the best-of-three championship series. It’s been a banner few months for softball, and there’s even more excitement to come. A big thank you

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31:44

Ep #369: A rundown of Canada’s new pro women’s soccer...

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2024/05/30

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 world of women’s soccer: Canada is officially getting a pro women’s soccer league! Unfortunately, at the same time, members of Argentina’s national soccer team are quitting due to poor treatment. We think we’ve seen this film before.Then in part two, El and Steph hit it out of the park and preview the upcoming Women’s College World Series, a

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