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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 #355: Women’s and Men’s Final Four preview

The GIST of It ·

2024/04/04

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 before the men square off on Saturday. So on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview the hoop-tastic weekend ahead, chatting through the teams and players to know. By the next time we talk, the champs will have been crowned!Shoutout to Aflac for sponsoring today’s episode. Aflac helps bridge the gaps that health

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Ep #354: Women’s ice hockey Worlds preview

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2024/04/02

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 competition in the sport outside of the Winter Olympics. With the historic inaugural PWHL season underway, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the exploding interest in the women’s game in part one, followed by a tourney preview in part two. Thank you to Aflac for sponsoring this women’s sports-centric episode. Powering our pod is just one of the ways

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31:50

Ep #353: Sports betting scandals & previewing the...

The GIST of It ·

2024/03/28

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 previewing the men’s and women’s March Madness Sweet 16s. In part one, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz break down the latest on Toronto Raptor Jontay Porter, who’s at the center of a gambling investigation following a series of unusual prop bets involving the fringe NBA player. Then in parts two and three, it’s all about the Big Dance, with previews of

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Ep #352: What’s going on with Shohei Ohtani & more...

The GIST of It ·

2024/03/26

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 Rotz dive into the topsy-turvy sports betting saga plaguing MLB, specifically the face of the league, LA Dodgers two-way star, Shohei Ohtani. Last week, Ohtani’s longtime interpreter and friend was fired for allegedly committing massive theft from Ohtani. Then in part two, the gals shift gears to men’s soccer where Sunday’s Concacaf Nations League final

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Ep #351: Men’s and women’s March Madness preview

The GIST of It ·

2024/03/21

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 NCAA basketball action to come, starting with the men’s tournament, which tips off Thursday at 12:15 p.m. ET, then the women’s, which begins Friday at 11:30 a.m. ET.From the top seeds to the players to know to the potential bracket busters, El and Lauren have your complete guide to all the chaos. Thanks for hooping it up with us. Thank you to Aflac for

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Ep #350: March Madness First Four preview & NWSL team...

The GIST of It ·

2024/03/19

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 Tuiskula dig into the always exciting First Four round of the NCAA basketball tournament before kicking it over to the pitch for some major NWSL news. The men’s First Four tips off tonight and the women’s begins tomorrow, so Ellen and Lauren have your guide to how it all works, the storylines to know, and the teams to watch. Then after the break, the gals

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Ep #349: NWSL season start & NCAA basketball...

The GIST of It ·

2024/03/14

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.First up, the gals preview what’s bound to be a massive NWSL season before the new campaign kicks off on Friday. From a new media rights deal, to new expansion teams entering the fold, to star players rocking new jerseys, there’s a lot to unpack on the pitch.Then for part two, El and Steph are hooping it up ahead of Selection Sunday on March 17th. The

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Legends of the Game mini-series: Episode 5, Dawn Staley

The GIST of It ·

2024/03/12

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 icons — Pat Summitt, John Wooden, Geno Auriemma, Mike Krzyzewski, and Dawn Staley.March Madness history is full of iconic moments, epic plays, and incredible athletes. But what ties each season together is the standout coaches — the changemakers that turn teams into dynasties. This series, co-hosted by The GIST’s associate managing editor Lauren Tuiskula

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Ep #348: NFL free agency & Equal Pay Day

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2024/03/12

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 agency news before chatting all things equal pay in sports. NFL free agency officially opens on Wednesday, but there’s already been a ton of movement, mostly focused on the most important position in football: quarterback. El and Steph discuss who’s going where and who could be on the move next.Then for part two, it’s time to talk money. The gals dig into the

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Ep #347: An interview with Prime Minister Justin...

The GIST of It ·

2024/03/08

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 read that right.The pair discuss everything from the Prime Minister’s allegiences in the PWHL, how the government influences the women’s sports ecosystem, to the future of women’s sports in North America. Happy listening!Show Notes:More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca

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Ep #346: NFL offseason moves & NCAA women’s...

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2024/03/07

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 upcoming NCAA women’s college basketball conference championships. On Monday, the Denver Broncos made waves by dropping franchise quarterback Russell Wilson — a move that cost the team millions. From defining “dead cap” to reminding folks whose NFL futures remain unwritten, El and Steph are the only offseason source you need before free agency begins

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20:53

Legends of the Game mini-series: Episode 4, Mike...

The GIST of It ·

2024/03/05

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 Auriemma, Mike Krzyzewski, and Dawn Staley.March Madness history is full of iconic moments, epic plays, and incredible athletes. But what ties each season together is the standout coaches — the changemakers that turn teams into dynasties. This series, co-hosted by The GIST’s associate managing editor Lauren Tuiskula and senior social media manager Robyn

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Ep #345: Early season F1 controversy & a Concacaf W...

The GIST of It ·

2024/03/05

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 a troubling F1 storyline before kicking it over to the pitch for a preview of tomorrow’s Concacaf W Gold Cup semifinals.Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has come under fire following an investigation into his “inappropriate behavior” with a member of the Red Bull team. That internal investigation cleared Horner of any wrongdoing, but the F1

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Ep #344: An Athletes Unlimited and Formula One preview

The GIST of It ·

2024/02/29

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-know storylines from the upcoming Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball and Formula 1 campaigns.First, the gals dive into the wild world of Athletes Unlimited, a unique pro sports league that operates under a fantasy-style system, crowning an individual champion at the end of each short season. Will your favorite WNBA superstar win it all this year?And start

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