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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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56:29

Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews: Staying resilient...

The GIST of It ·

2025/05/19

Welcome to Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews, a six-part series exploring mental health and wellness through game-changing 1:1 conversations with athletes.Mental health matters — it’s a topic that’s been taboo for far too long, but is thankfully being discussed more and more. Each installment centers around a 1:1 athlete conversation, creating a candid, open dialogue and an opportunity to dive deeper into important topics.We’ve tapped softball superstar and broadcaster extraordinaire A.J. Andrews

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33:03

Ep #459: WTF: Ironman reverses their equality stance

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2025/05/15

Well that ain’t it.Today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about Ironman (no, not this Iron Man) after the sport’s governing body recently announced that women won’t have their own championship race starting in 2026. It’s only been three years since the sport separated the women’s and men’s events — and the ripple effects of shifting back are vast.Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz provide the context you need before digging into the details about the decision itself, including how it will

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58:17

Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews: Navigating...

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2025/05/12

Welcome to Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews, a six-part series exploring mental health and wellness through game-changing 1:1 conversations with athletes.Mental health matters — it’s a topic that’s been taboo for far too long, but is thankfully being discussed more and more. Each installment centers around a 1:1 athlete conversation, creating a candid, open dialogue and an opportunity to dive deeper into important topics.We’ve tapped softball superstar and broadcaster extraordinaire A.J. Andrews

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28:40

Ep #458: Victim blaming & the Hockey Canada assault...

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2025/05/08

This one’s a toughie.As we’ve covered extensively at The GIST, hockey culture is in desperate need of a reckoning — and the ongoing Hockey Canada trial is the perfect example of why. Today’s episode of The GIST of It takes listeners through the latest updates from the courtroom, as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss toxicity in the sport and provide key insight as to why this trial may be different from the rest. Take care.Show notes:She’s Not Next, She’s Now capsule collectionCBC’s Hockey

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38:39

Ep #457: Predicting the PWHL champion with “Jocks in...

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2025/05/06

The more women’s hockey, the better.And our friends at Jocks in Jills couldn’t agree more. Today’s extra-special episode of The GIST of It features an interview with Tessa Bonhomme and Julia Tocheri, the hosts of Jocks in Jills, our favorite PWHL podcast. Tune in to hear co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss their PWHL postseason predictions with the gals, ask questions about the expansion draft rules, and learn the names we all need to know as the league grows and grows.This episode is

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55:17

Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews: Reclaiming your...

The GIST of It ·

2025/05/05

Welcome to Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews, a six-part series exploring mental health and wellness through game-changing 1:1 conversations with athletes.Mental health matters — it’s a topic that’s been taboo for far too long, but is thankfully being discussed more and more. Each installment centers around a 1:1 athlete conversation, creating a candid, open dialogue and an opportunity to dive deeper into important topics.We’ve tapped softball superstar and broadcaster extraordinaire A.J. Andrews

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31:32

Ep #456: Finally — FIFA funds study investigating ACL...

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2025/05/01

The ACL injury epidemic isn’t going away. But as of Tuesday, FIFA is taking major strides to address this career-altering injury in the women’s game. Today’s episode of The GIST of It breaks down the new FIFA-funded study investigating the link between ACL injuries and a player’s menstrual cycle, with co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz highlighting the importance of gender-specific research like this across all women’s sports Time to make progress.Show notes:More on The GIST:☎️ Leave us a

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31:09

Ep #455: Saquon Barkley plays 18 with President Trump

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2025/04/29

Mr. Barkley goes to Washington.But before he visited the White House yesterday to celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles 2025 Super Bowl win, superstar running back Saquon Barkley spent some one-on-one time with President Donald Trump, raising the eyebrows of many football fans — especially after his Super Bowl MVP teammate Jalen Hurts didn’t make the trip at all.On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz share their reactions to Barkley’s surprising afternoon with the

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21:42

Ep #454: It’s PWHL expansion time

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2025/04/24

It’s happening!The PWHL is officially growing. Yesterday, the upstart pro women’s hockey league announced it’s expanding to Vancouver for the 2025-26 season, delighting local fans who turned out in massive numbers during the PWHL Takeover Tour’s stop in the city.On this episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Steph Rotz and Lauren Tuiskula dig into why Vancouver was chosen as the league’s first expansion team and what that means for the future of the PWHL. Let’s do that hockey.This episode was brought

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40:05

Ep #453: Drama & dysfunction: How the Dallas...

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2025/04/22

The NBA is so the drama.If you thought the first few games of the NBA playoffs were exciting, just wait until you hear what’s going on behind-the-scenes. On Monday, ESPN dropped a bombshell article detailing the Dallas Mavericks’ dysfunction amidst the blockbuster trade that sent franchise star and generational talent, Luka Dončić, to the LA Lakers.On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz share their takeaways from the report, including the questionable decisions

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29:14

Ep #452: Gross reporting in MLB and the NSL shaking...

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2025/04/17

It’s finally happening.Last night was the long-awaited debut of the Northern Super League (NSL), aka Canada’s brand-new pro women’s soccer league. Calgary Wild FC and Vancouver Rise FC kicked off the action, but there’s so much more to discuss, on and off the pitch.On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat all things NSL, from the six teams spread out across the country to how the new league is fostering Canada’s FIFA Women’s World Cup ambitions. Tap those ruby

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36:57

Ep #451: Is it time for Rory's renaissance?

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2025/04/15

A moment for the champion. Golfer Rory McIlroy reached the peak of his sport’s mountaintop on Sunday, winning the Masters to become just the sixth player to achieve a career Grand Slam. It’s only been a couple of days since McIlroy earned his long-awaited green jacket, but folks already want to know: What’s next?Today’s episode of The GIST of It explores Rory’s ascension, as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz explain why a late-career renaissance is on the table for the Northern Irishman. To the

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37:50

Ep #450: Fist bumping with Breanna Stewart before the...

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2025/04/10

It’s always the right time to talk about women’s basketball.But that’s especially true when one of the greatest hoopers of all time comes on the pod. NY Liberty superstar Breanna Stewart joins co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz on The GIST of It today, and no topic is off-limits. From her latest PUMA shoe drop to her advice for Paige Bueckers ahead of Monday’s WNBA Draft to bonding over injury recovery, Stewie and the gals gab about it all. Don’t miss this one.Show notes:More on The GIST: ☎️ Leave

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32:11

Ep #449: The only WNBA Draft preview you need

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2025/04/08

Crown her.Winners win — and on Sunday, UConn superstar Paige Bueckers finally reached the NCAA basketball mountaintop after her Huskies defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 82–59 to claim the 2025 national championship. So what’s next for Paige Buckets? Going pro, of course.On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview next Monday’s WNBA Draft, where Bueckers is expected to be the undisputed first overall pick, before providing you with all the deets about the

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33:13

Ep #448: Why UConn women’s hoops will win it all

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2025/04/03

The women’s Final Four is almost here. The winner of the women’s national basketball tournament will be crowned this Sunday, but first, four schools — No. 1 seeds UCLA, Texas, South Carolina and No. 2 UConn — will compete in the Final Four tomorrow in Tampa. In this episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz share why they think UConn, the lowest seed with the game’s brightest star, will come out on top and win their first championship since 2016. A special shout out to FanDuel

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30:54

Ep #447: Eat chalk: How every No. 1 seed made it to...

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2025/04/01

March Madness, meet April reality check.Sorry, Cinderella — this year, the men’s March Madness tourney is straight chalk, with all four top seeds advancing to the Final Four after last weekend’s Elite Eight showdowns. But how did we really get here? On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss how the transfer portal and NIL created a Final Four chalkfest. May the best teams win. This episode was brought to you by Amazon Business, the ultimate partner for smart

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33:24

Ep #446: March sadness: How JuJu Watkins’ injury...

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2025/03/27

March Madness, meet March sadness. The women’s NCAA hoops tourney suffered a serious blow earlier this week when No. 1 seed USC’s sophomore superstar JuJu Watkins tore her ACL in the second-round. Devastating. That’s why on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are discussing the immediate and long-term implications of Watkins’ injury, from the Trojans’ title chances to Watkins’ path to recovery. Sending healing love. This episode was brought to you by Amazon

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37:33

Episode #445: How improving amenities are changing...

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2025/03/25

Let’s get down to business. With the 2025 WNBA season fast approaching, this episode of The GIST of It takes a peek behind the curtain, as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz explore how improving amenities are changing the look of the league from the inside out. From the Unrivaled effect to the importance of facilities during free agency, one thing is clear: The WNBA’s pro hoopers want to be treated as such, and improved facilities are a major way to draw in the league’s top talent. And in part

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33:40

Ep #444: Bracketology 101: Wild, weird, and wacky...

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2025/03/20

The odds of making a perfect bracket? 1 in 9.2 quintillion.But that doesn’t mean there aren’t tips, tricks, and tools of the trade when it comes to filling out your Big Dance predictions. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz look at the shocking men’s March Madness trends that have stood the test of time, from the seed that always seems to pull off the upset to the underrated skills that turn unknown teams into contenders. Grab your pencils: Bracketology 101 is

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35:08

Ep #443: Heroes vs. Villains: March Madness head...

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2025/03/18

There’s no time like The Big Dance for a little celebration.Today’s episode of The GIST of It is extra special because we’re celebrating our five-year anniversary! From teaching themselves how to edit on Garage Band to creating hundreds of episodes with a full production team, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have seen it all — and now it’s time to shake things up.Don’t worry — The GIST of It will still be your twice-weekly go-to source for the latest on the top sports headlines, but by focusing

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