x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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.

sports sports news

All Episodes

30:30

#550: What happened to the Seattle Torrent and...

The GIST of It ·

2026/04/23

A PWHL post-mortem.High-stakes sports are happening left, right, and center — and another league is about to join the playoff party: the PWHL. Four teams will vie for the Walter Cup, but equally as intriguing is who won’t be: the league’s two expansion squads. In fact, the Vancouver Goldeneyes and Seattle Torrent were the first teams eliminated from playoff contention. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into what the heck happened, from an advantageous

en

29:11

#549: AUSL’s Golden Tickets are going viral and...

The GIST of It ·

2026/04/21

Ready to smile?Then look no further than today’s episode of The GIST of It. Today, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are sharing the story of Athletes Unlimited softball’s viral Golden Tickets, handed out to college players around the country to let them know their dreams of becoming a pro softball player are about to come true. It’ll melt your heart in the best way. Show notes:World Series champ Kike Hernandez’ secret to successThe Group Chat: MLB stadium food editionMore on The GIST: ✉️ Email:

en

30:58

#548: Puck off — the NHL postseason is here

The GIST of It ·

2026/04/16

It’s giving icy and spicy. It’s once again time to talk about the hardest trophy to win in professional sports, the Stanley Cup. The puck drops on the NHL postseason this Saturday, so today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the best game you can name, from how the playoffs work to the teams co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are keeping an eye on. Let’s do that hockey.Show notes:More on The GIST: ✉️ Email: pod@thegistsports.com 📷 Instagram: @thegistusa @thegistca @ellenatthegist

en

11:18

The GIST Plus: Aliyah Funschelle is playing athlete...

The GIST of It ·

2026/04/15

Aliyah Funschelle got her start impersonating Gossip Girl. Just make it sporty. The content creator has been in the sports game since she was 14, and now she’s reaching new heights, hosting her very own podcast The Match-Up with Aliyah with iHeart Women’s Sports. Today, Funschelle joins The GIST of It host Steph Rotz for a fun, members-only conversation about being women in sports media. Tune in to hear a snippet of that convo before subscribing to The GIST Plus to hear the whole thing. Enjoy. Show

en

34:18

#547: World Series champ Kike Hernández’ secret to...

The GIST of It ·

2026/04/14

Batter up!LA Dodger Kike Hernández knows how to bring the fun to the baseball diamond, but would you believe this three-time World Series champ was once playing at a serious disadvantage? On today’s episode of The GIST of It, senior editor Lauren Tuiskula sits down with Hernández to discuss how a simple eye exam changed his career forever, as well as how the injured outfielder is adjusting to changes in MLB. A true home run. Show notes:Eye Deserve More | AOA More on The GIST: ✉️

en

30:14

#546: The Masters: The good, the bad, and the pimento...

The GIST of It ·

2026/04/09

It’s tee time.The 90th edition of the Masters kicks off at Augusta National today. The Masters isn’t just the first of the PGA’s four major tournaments of the season — it’s also a golf competition steeped in tradition, both good and bad. On today’s episode of the GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive deep on the Masters’ cultural significance, from the lush greens to the tournament’s history of racism and misogyny, before highlighting a few standout players we’re keeping an

en

30:03

#545: WNBA star Angel Reese is on the move...who's next?

The GIST of It ·

2026/04/07

WNBA free agency is officially underway. With more than 100 players available to sign new contracts, potentially with new teams, all eyes are on the WNBA leading up to May 8th’s regular-season tipoff. That’s why co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are breaking down all the nuances of free agency on today’s episode of The GIST of It, from the ins and outs of the truncated schedule to the players who could be seeking greener pastures. Show notes:123 free agents and their status.More on The GIST: ✉️

en

34:52

#544: Our spicy women’s March Madness predictions

The GIST of It ·

2026/04/02

Is it hot in here?Or is it just these takes? On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Steph Rotz and Lauren Tuiskula preview the women’s March Madness Final Four, a repeat of last year’s field featuring all four No. 1 seeds: UConn, South Carolina, Texas, and UCLA. Who will end up on top in this clash of queens? Steph and Lauren have a few ideas — and they might surprise you.Show notes:More on The GIST: 🎧 Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod ✉️ Email: pod@thegistsports.com 📷

en

11:37

The GIST Plus: Hannah Berner is the ultimate March...

The GIST of It ·

2026/04/01

Show notes:Join The GIST PlusMore on The GIST:🎧 Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod ✉️ Email: pod@thegistsports.com 📷 Instagram: @thegistca @thegistusa 🐦 X: @thegistpod

en

29:35

#543: Unpacking the drama of the Connecticut Sun sale

The GIST of It ·

2026/03/31

It’s official.The historic Houston Comets are back in the WNBA — but the news came with a heaping dose of drama. Instead of awarding Houston a 2027 expansion team, the WNBA is relocating the Connecticut Sun to Houston, where they’ll be rebranded as the Comets, an original (and very successful) W franchise. Needless to say, while some folks are thrilled to see a great WNBA team rise from the dead, others (namely fans of the Connecticut Sun) aren’t exactly pleased. On today’s episode of The GIST of

en

30:33

#542: MLB’s new rule exposes men who lie about their...

The GIST of It ·

2026/03/26

Play ball!Happy Opening Day to all who celebrate — with pitches flying, it’s time to preview the 2026 MLB season. Today's episode of The GIST of It covers it all, from the unsurprising team to beat to the new rule that’s shaking things up. And of course, co-hosts Steph Rotz and Lauren Tuiskula will chat about their respective teams: the Toronto Blue Jays and the Boston Red Sox. Because fandom is better with a friend. Show notes:More on Sarah GravesMore on The GIST: 🎧 Subscribe:

en

22:26

#541: Did NIL ruin March Madness?

The GIST of It ·

2026/03/24

No glass slippers here. For the second straight year, there aren’t any true Cinderella squads in the men’s March Madness Sweet 16, as every team remaining hails from an NCAA power conference. What gives? On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Steph Rotz and Lauren Tuiskula explore the 2024 rule change that changed March Madness forever — and maybe not for the better. Show notes:More on The GIST: 🎧 Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod ✉️ Email: pod@thegistsports.com 📷

en

29:46

#540: Are you primed for the Madness?

The GIST of It ·

2026/03/19

Lace up those dancing shoes. It’s time to boogie.Men’s March Madness officially begins today, with the 64-team first round tipping off at 12:15 p.m. ET. Before the guys and gals hit the hardwood, co-hosts Steph Rotz and Lauren Tuiskula are going all in with a Big Dance primer, spending this episode of The GIST of It talking about the top storylines in the men’s and women’s tourneys. Gimme gimme, shimmy shimmy. Show notes:Join The GIST’s Men’s College Basketball Bracket ChallengeJoin The GIST’s

en

32:16

#539: Yes, Alex Morgan has a favorite NWSL player

The GIST of It ·

2026/03/17

There’s legends, and then there’s Alex Morgan. The two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champ is now a certified friend of The GIST after chatting with podcast producer Alessandra Puccio before the start of the biggest-ever NWSL season. Morgan is using her platform to make youth soccer safer across the country and spilling tea along the way, from her future as a youth soccer coach to her favorite players to watch in the NWSL. Pour yourself a cuppa. Show notes:More on The GIST: 🎧

en

43:03

Ep #538: Taylor Heise’s golden advice for her March...

The GIST of It ·

2026/03/12

A Heise hat trick? Say less.All Team USA and Minnesota Frost forward Taylor Heise does is win, whether she’s donning a gold medal or hoisting the PWHL’s Walter Cup. And today, she’s on The GIST of It. Heise sat down with co-host Lauren Tuiskula to yap about three of our favorite things: Olympic hockey, the PWHL playoffs, and…March Madness? Talk about the perfect sports trifecta.Show notes:WNBA CBA updates:FOS’ Annie CostabileESPN’s Alexa PhillipouMore on The GIST: 🎧

en

29:17

Ep #537: Exclusive: Azzi Fudd’s sharing secrets

The GIST of It ·

2026/03/10

Azzi Fudd is that girl.We don’t want to toot our own horn, but today’s episode is a good one: The Azzi Fudd is on the podcast. A college basketball superstar, fashion icon, and one-half of our fave sports couple, Azzi sat down with The GIST of It co-host Lauren Tuiskula to chat about leading UConn to an undefeated season, making her small-screen debut, and throwing absolute ’fits. A multi-hyphenate queen.Show notes:Azzi Fudd’s GEICO PartnershipMore on The GIST: 🎧

en

23:18

Ep #536: The ultimate Milano Cortina Paralympics primer

The GIST of It ·

2026/03/05

Going for gold: The sequelThe Paralympics Opening Ceremony isn’t until tomorrow, but the action? It’s already heating up. In today’s One Big Story, The GIST of It co-hosts Steph Rotz and Lauren Tuiskula chat about the Games’ unique sports, the athletes to watch, and the incredible stories of resilience that make the Paralympics so unforgettable. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or tuning in for the first time, consider this your go-to guide for Milano Cortina: Part Two.Show notes:Wheelchair curling

en

40:48

Ep #535: UCLA women’s basketball head coach Cori...

The GIST of It ·

2026/03/03

Let the Madness begin. Now that it’s officially March, we’re kicking off the month with one of the best head coaches in the NCAA women’s basketball game: UCLA’s Cori Close. Tune in for a stellar conversation between Coach Close and co-host Alessandra Puccio, who discuss everything from the Bruins’ chances this season to their 2025 Final Four run, which was captured in the new documentary YOU SEE L.A., available to watch tonight at 6 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1 and stream on YouTube worldwide. Show

en

35:54

Ep #534: Back to business: What’s happening in...

The GIST of It ·

2026/02/26

And exhale. Still catching your breath post-Milano Cortina Olympics? Us too — that’s why today’s episode of The GIST of It is a sporty catch-up on two of our favorite leagues: Unrivaled and the PWHL. Tune in to see what’s happening in the hottest 3v3 hoops league in the game ahead of the playoffs, before hearing all the storylines you need to know for the second half of the PWHL season.Show notes:NYU Women’s Basketball winning streakMaking Popcorn for 15,000+ Basketball Fans | On the Job | NYT

en

36:49

Ep #533: How Dawn Staley fosters confidence in her...

The GIST of It ·

2026/02/24

It’s time to take it to the hardwood. Today’s episode is the absolute perfect way to segue into the next major sports moment: March Madness. The Milano Cortina Olympics are done and dusted, but while some of the greatest athletes in the world were duking it out in Italy, there were major college hoops moments happening in the U.S. Who better to join the pod today to discuss March Madness, plus empowering young girls on and off the court than South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley

en

225 results

Similar Podcasts

Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast

Elan Dubrofsky and Brian Kom

Daily Fantasy Sports by Ship It Nation

Ship It Nation

Fantasy Football Today

CBS Sports, Fantasy Football, FFT, NFL,...

Bring The Pain

Heat00veride

ESPN SportsCenter Update

ESPN