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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 #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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ep #442: An F1 season primer, plus Sam Mewis shares...

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2025/03/13

Formula 1 is back, baby, with the Australian Grand Prix kicking off the new season this weekend. To celebrate, The GIST of It co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz break down the top storylines you need to know, including the lifetime legacy battle between Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Then the gals have an extra special treat in part two: former USWNT star Sam Mewis joins the pod to discuss her first year as Editor-in-Chief of The Women’s Game, moving on from pro soccer,

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Ep #441: March Madness is coming: Here are the teams...

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2025/03/11

The name of the game? College hoops.We’re officially five days away from Selection Sunday, so it’s time to assess the men’s and women’s college hoops landscape. In today’s episode of The GIST of It, guest host Lauren Tuiskula and co-host Steph Rotz first preview the players you need to know on the men’s side, before shifting gears to the gals and highlighting a few conference tourney–winning teams — and the controversial TCU player who still holds a starting position. A special shout out to FanDuel

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Ep #440: A NWSL Challenge Cup preview, plus examining...

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2025/03/06

Hello hello!The grass really is greener in March because the NWSL is finally back. Today’s episode of The GIST of It previews tomorrow’s Challenge Cup, the ceremonial start of the season. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz will walk through the changes to this year’s game before picking their winner: Will it be the defending NWSL champ Orlando Pride or the runner-up Washington Spirit?Then in part two, the gals shift gears to the NBA hardwood to weigh in on the fallout from one of the most shocking

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Ep #439: Homophobic chants ruin San Diego FC’s home...

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2025/03/04

Hello, March!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a classic two-parter, starting off with a WTF moment before digging into a hoop-tastic preview.First up, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss an incident of homophobic chants at MLS squad San Diego FC’s first-ever home opener on Saturday. The gals dig into this pervasive and unacceptable trend in footy, including the MLS’ response to hate speech. There’s no place for hate in sports — full stop.Then in part two, it’s off to the hardwood: the

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Ep #438: Zooming out on Diana Taurasi’s retirement,...

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2025/02/27

Here’s to a legend!Diana Taurasi, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, announced her retirement on Tuesday, so today’s episode of The GIST of It is a toast to the queen of confidence. As co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss, Taurasi’s skill, starpower, and most of all, swagger, re-defined women’s hoops — the game is in a bigger, better, and brighter place because of her. Bowing to the best. Then in part two, the gals stay on the hardwood, previewing this weekend’s must-watch

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Ep #437: NHL star Alex Ovechkin’s chase for history

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2025/02/25

Ice, ice, baby.Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is chasing history, now just 13 goals away from breaking Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky’s all-time NHL scoring record. So on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into Ovi’s pursuit of greatness, from his consistency across 20 (!!!) NHL seasons, to the challenges he’s overcome this year.Then in part two, the gals zoom out to examine how record chases impact pro sports leagues and discuss the legendary

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Ep #436: Fighting and Politics in the NHL: The 4...

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2025/02/20

It’s time to do that hockey!The hottest thing in sports right now is the 4 Nations Face-Off, a replacement to the NHL’s All-Star tourney that’s drawing millions of viewers and creating new hockey fans across North America. And tonight, it’s Team USA vs. Team Canada in the highly anticipated championship game, sparking new life into a storied rivalry.In today’s episode, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview the final before taking a step back to consider why this tourney has been such a

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Ep #435: Getting down to business: How the PWHL and...

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2025/02/18

The business of women’s sports is booming.It’s all gals, all the time in this extra-special episode of The GIST of It. Today, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are digging into two major women’s sports business headlines, sponsored by our pals at Amazon Business. First, El and Steph are diving head first, fearless into the PWHL’s wildly successful Takeover Tour, which is making history across nine North American cities this season. Then in part two, it’s all about Unrivaled, the women’s

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Ep #434: A shiny new NBA All-Star Game, plus your...

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2025/02/13

Happy Galentine’s Day!Leslie Knope’s favorite day of the year is here, and to celebrate co-hosts Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula are diving into all the shiny and fun happenings in the sports world this coming weekend. First, the gals discuss the 74th NBA All-Star Game, airing this Sunday from San Francisco. Much like the NHL, who upgraded their All-Star situation with the 4 Nations Face-Off, the NBA All-Star Game looks a bit different this year, transforming from a team vs. team showdown

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