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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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38:04

Ep #519: Looking back: Our 2025 Year in Review

The GIST of It ·

2025/12/23

Is that “Auld Lang Syne” we hear?Must be, because it’s time for our favorite annual tradition: our Year-in-Review pod. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz share their favorite 2025 sports moments, from the Toronto Blue Jays’ World Series run to the heated rivalry before Heated Rivalry: The Four Nations tourney. Tune in and prepare to be nostalgic. Show notes:Join The GIST PlusMore on The GIST: ☎️ Leave us a voicemail! Call us at 1-437-564-5579 or hold down on

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51:00

She's Not Next, She's Now: The GIST of Pro Women's Rugby

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2025/12/22

Let’s ruck and roll!Welcome to our exciting new series, She’s Not Next She’s Now. We’ll dig into eight different new and emerging women’s sports, discussing the history of how we got here, the current state of the game, and what comes next. And it’s not just co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Lauren Tuiskula driving the conversation; we’ll also be chatting with the executives, players, and fans who make these leagues and sports what they are today.For today’s episode, we’re taking it to the pitch to discuss

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38:43

Ep #518: It’s time for a College Football Playoff primer

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2025/12/18

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.And not just because of the holidays. Between the final few weeks of a thrilling NFL season and the College Football Playoff, there’s no shortage of gridiron action to take in. That’s why on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are tossing the perfect spiral: a College Football Playoff special, breaking down the 12-team field and this weekend’s spiciest showdowns. Hut, hut, here we go.Show notes:➕ Join The GIST Plus🎓🏈 Join

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32:46

Ep #517: How two torn ACLs are shaking up the NFL

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2025/12/16

’Twas a dark NFL Sunday.Two major injuries rattled the league in Week 15. First, superstar Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL in the final two minutes of his team’s loss to the LA Chargers. But that wasn’t all: hours later, Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Micah Parsons went down with a non-contact knee injury that was later confirmed to be an ACL tear. Today’s episode of The GIST of It takes a look at how these devastating injuries will impact the NFL. Show notes:More on

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39:44

She’s Not Next, She’s Now: The GIST of Pro Softball

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2025/12/15

Batter up!Welcome to our exciting new series, She’s Not Next She’s Now. We’ll dig into eight different new and emerging women’s sports, discussing the history of how we got here, the current state of the game, and what comes next. And it’s not just co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Lauren Tuiskula driving the conversation; we’ll also be chatting with the executives, players, and fans who make these leagues and sports what they are today.For today’s episode, the diamond is ready to shine as we dive deep into

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38:39

Ep #516: Gay hockey romance at an NHL game? We’re in.

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2025/12/11

Is it hot in here?Or is it just “Heated Rivalry,” the steamy gay romance hockey drama sweeping North America? On Tuesday, the NHL showed a trailer of the popular show at the Montreal Canadiens Pride Night, a viral moment that has everyone talking. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz contextualize the moment in the grand scheme of hockey culture, which is notoriously homophobic, and discuss if this is a true ground-breaking moment for the league. Show

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36:01

📧 Podcast description: Ep #515: NFL temperature check...

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2025/12/09

Pass the thermometer.It’s time for a temperature check. Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a tale of three AFC teams — the Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts, and Kansas City Chiefs — who have traveled very different paths this season. With just four weeks left in the regular season, the playoff picture is starting to come into focus, and who’s in and who’s on the brink just might shock you.Show notes:Join The GIST PlusEnter The GIST’s College Football Bracket ChallengeMore on The GIST: ☎️ Leave us

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42:22

She's Not Next, She's Now: The GIST of Pro Women's...

The GIST of It ·

2025/12/08

Let’s kick it!Welcome to our exciting new series, She’s Not Next She’s Now. We’ll dig into eight different new and emerging women’s sports, discussing the history of how we got here, the current state of the game, and what comes next. And it’s not just co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Lauren Tuiskula driving the conversation; we’ll also be chatting with the executives, players, and fans who make these leagues and sports what they are today.For today’s episode, we’re taking it to the pitch for a look at the

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41:14

Ep #514: Max Verstappen’s villain to hero arc should...

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2025/12/04

Vroom, vroom.The 2025 Formula 1 season is coming down to the wire: After an uncharacteristically slow start, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has stormed back and is threatening to derail McLaren’s World Drivers’ Championship dreams. Is Verstappen’s stunning season the best comeback in F1 history — and would a fifth straight title make him the racing world’s GOAT? Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz debate on today’s episode of The GIST of It.Thanks to Fan Duel for supporting today’s podcast. From the

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36:34

Ep #513: NWSL star shares Jaedyn Shaw shares Gotham...

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2025/12/02

A moment for the champions.Gotham FC star Jaedyn Shaw is in the house, and she has stories to share. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, Shaw sits down with The GIST’s Associate Managing Editor Lauren Tuiskula to spill the tea on Gotham’s NWSL Championship celebrations, plus tell us what it’s really like to score a game-winning goal. She shoots, she literally scores.Thanks to Fan Duel for supporting today’s podcast. From the rink to the court to the pitch, FanDuel is the home for women’s sports

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43:39

She’s Not Next, She’s Now: The GIST of Pro Women’s...

The GIST of It ·

2025/12/01

Serve’s up!Welcome to our exciting new series, She’s Not Next She’s Now. We’ll dig into eight different new and emerging women’s sports, discussing the history of how we got here, the current state of the game, and what comes next.And it’s not just co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Lauren Tuiskula driving the conversation; we’ll also be chatting with the executives, players, and fans who make these leagues and sports what they are today.For today’s episode, we’re bump, set, spiking into the world of pro

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36:35

Ep #512: Kay Adams reads the NFL Thanksgiving crystal...

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2025/11/27

Gobble, gobble. It’s Turkey Day in the U-S of A, and that means one thing: It’s time for some football. Ahead of today’s three-g+ame feast, we invited football analyst Kay Adams to The GIST of It to share her predictions and tease her appearance in the EA Sports Madden NFL Cast during tonight’s primetime game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens. Hut hut, here comes the pigskin. Show notes:Join The GIST PlusHow to stream the EA Sports Madden NFL CastMore on The GIST: ☎️ Leave us a

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34:25

Ep #511: Pazzi in Dallas? Our WNBA draft lottery...

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2025/11/25

The future of the WNBA? It’s coming fast and furious. On Sunday, the Dallas Wings won the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft for the second straight year. Today, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz trade predictions on who they think is heading to Dallas, before taking a look at the larger WNBA landscape, from the NY Liberty’s new head coach to the ongoing collective bargaining agreement negotiations.Thanks to Fan Duel for supporting today’s podcast. From the rink to the court to the pitch, FanDuel

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34:02

She’s Not Next, She’s Now: The GIST of Pro Women’s...

The GIST of It ·

2025/11/24

Hello!Welcome to our exciting new series, She’s Not Next She’s Now. Over the next eight weeks, we’ll dig into eight different new and emerging women’s sports, discussing the history of how we got here, the current state of the game, and what comes next. And it’s not just co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Lauren Tuiskula driving the conversation; we’ll also be chatting with the executives, players, and fans who make these leagues and sports what they are.For our debut episode, we’re taking it to the ice to

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31:42

Ep #510: A’ja Wilson shares her dream CBA

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2025/11/20

You already know A’ja Wilson is that girl. And now, she’s chatting with us on The GIST of It. Co-host Ellen Hyslop sat down with the four-time WNBA MVP and forever Las Vegas Ace to discuss fashion, love and basketball, and of course, the ongoing collective bargaining agreement between the league and its players union. Don’t miss this one. Show notes:Join The GIST Plus membership platformSubscribe to The GISTMore on The GIST: ☎️ Leave us a voicemail! Call us at 1-437-564-5579 or hold down on this

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30:51

Ep #509: Is the NWSL going to lose Trinity Rodman?

The GIST of It ·

2025/11/18

The 2025 NWSL Championship is almost here. Saturday’s match will pit the No. 8 seed Gotham FC against No. 2 Washington Spirit, aka, the only club team Trinity Rodman has ever played for. The Spirit took a major chance on Rodman in 2022, signing her to a four-year, $1.1M contract and making her the then–highest-paid player in the league. But the women’s soccer landscape has changed dramatically since then — and Rodman may be setting her sights overseas.On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts

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53:06

Ep #508: Talkin’ NSL with Canadian soccer royalty,...

The GIST of It ·

2025/11/13

An early holiday present, no wrapping required.Struggling to find a gift for the women’s soccer fan in your life? Send ’em this podcast because today’s episode of The GIST of It features Canadian soccer royalty. Diana Matheson is a CanWNT team legend, a two-time Olympic medalist, and founder and Chief Growth Officer of the Northern Super League (NSL). Tune in to listen to Matheson and co-host Ellen Hyslop yap about everything from the business of starting Canada’s first domestic pro women’s soccer

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38:11

Ep #507: Prison time for balls and strikes? Betting...

The GIST of It ·

2025/11/11

Uh oh. ICYMI: Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were charged with fraud, conspiracy, and bribery on Sunday, related to a scheme in which both hurlers rigged individual pitches so that bettors could win big.On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz break down the latest scandal involving sports gambling and professional athletes, part of a disturbing trend that’s been on the rise ever since the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the path to legalize

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32:01

Ep #506: Icy & spicy — The Rivalry Series is back

The GIST of It ·

2025/11/06

An icy, spicy rivalry.Team Canada vs. Team USA women’s hockey is one of the best rivalries in sports — it never disappoints. That’s why today’s episode of The GIST of It is a full-send women’s hockey masterpiece about the iconic Rivalry Series. Tune in to listen to co-hosts Steph Rotz and Lauren Tuiskula give their hottest takes on the spiciest series in women’s sports. Milk not included.Show notes:Join The GIST PlusThe GIST NWSL Playoffs Bracket ChallengeMore on The GIST: ☎️ Leave us a voicemail

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40:50

Ep #505: Crying in the clubhouse: Misery and magic go...

The GIST of It ·

2025/11/04

Misery and magic go hand in hand. And never has that been more true than on Saturday, when Canada’s Toronto Blue Jays lost Game 7 of the World Series to the dynastic LA Dodgers. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, resident Canadians and co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz share what it was like to experience a deep Jays playoff run, explaining how MLB’s lone international team captured the heart and soul of a nation. Pass the tissues.Show notes:More on The GIST: ☎️ Leave us a voicemail! Call us

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