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.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 489
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Ep #490: Our way-too-early Super Bowl picks
Hut hut, here we go!
It’s officially NFL season, GISTer — and we’re going all in on The GIST of It. Before tonight’s kickoff, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are breaking down the league’s top co…
It’s officially NFL season, GISTer — and we’re going all in on The GIST of It. Before tonight’s kickoff, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are breaking down the league’s top co…
00:44:16 |
Thu 04 Sep 2025
Ep #489: A new league of their own: Introducing the Women’s Pro Baseball League
This is girlhood.
Today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL), a first-of-its-kind women’s pro league launching in 2026. It’s a tale of girlhood, community, a…
Today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL), a first-of-its-kind women’s pro league launching in 2026. It’s a tale of girlhood, community, a…
00:32:58 |
Thu 28 Aug 2025
Ep #488: Brooke Johnson just skateboarded across the U.S.
This one’s totally gnarly.
Let us introduce you to Brooke Johnson, the first woman to skateboard across the United States. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Ellen Hyslop sits down with Jo…
Let us introduce you to Brooke Johnson, the first woman to skateboard across the United States. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Ellen Hyslop sits down with Jo…
00:40:18 |
Tue 26 Aug 2025
Ep #487: It’s messy: Breaking down the messy potential Connecticut Sun sale
Money, money, money.
Always funny in a rich man’s world — like the WNBA, where the Connecticut Sun’s potential sale is causing some serious drama. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen …
Always funny in a rich man’s world — like the WNBA, where the Connecticut Sun’s potential sale is causing some serious drama. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen …
00:33:12 |
Thu 21 Aug 2025
Ep #486: Talking football, youth sports, and Taylor and Travis with Greg Olsen
It’s almost time for the NFL!
Pumpkin spice and crisp leaves are just around the corner, meaning football season is nearly here. To celebrate, today’s episode of The GIST of It features NFL analyst an…
Pumpkin spice and crisp leaves are just around the corner, meaning football season is nearly here. To celebrate, today’s episode of The GIST of It features NFL analyst an…
00:42:49 |
Tue 19 Aug 2025
Ep #485: Just the beginning: Breaking down tomorrow’s WNBA Canada Game
Buckle up.
The WNBA’s first-ever international regular-season game tips off in Vancouver tomorrow at 10 p.m. ET, marking the third Canada Game in the league’s history. Before the Seattle Storm and Atl…
The WNBA’s first-ever international regular-season game tips off in Vancouver tomorrow at 10 p.m. ET, marking the third Canada Game in the league’s history. Before the Seattle Storm and Atl…
00:31:56 |
Thu 14 Aug 2025
Ep #484: Today’s Little Leaguers, tomorrow’s MLB stars
Batter up!
Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a true home run, as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss the Little League World Series (LLWS), the classic youth baseball competition molding t…
Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a true home run, as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss the Little League World Series (LLWS), the classic youth baseball competition molding t…
00:33:30 |
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Ep #483: Finding joy in your body with author Hendrika de Vries
This one’s inspiring, GISTer.
On this very special episode of The GIST of It, Associate Managing Editor Lauren Tuiskula sits down with author, swimmer, and retired therapist Hendrika de Vries ahead of…
On this very special episode of The GIST of It, Associate Managing Editor Lauren Tuiskula sits down with author, swimmer, and retired therapist Hendrika de Vries ahead of…
00:30:42 |
Thu 07 Aug 2025
Ep #482: Are the Connecticut Sun actually on the move?
It’s time for a ballin’ round-up.
With the second half of a spicy WNBA season well underway, today’s episode of The GIST of It has the on-court news you need to know, with co-hosts Steph Rotz and The …
With the second half of a spicy WNBA season well underway, today’s episode of The GIST of It has the on-court news you need to know, with co-hosts Steph Rotz and The …
00:28:53 |
Tue 05 Aug 2025
Ep #481: Anna Leigh Waters is the world’s best pickleballer — and she’s spilling tea
Pickle while you work.
ICYMI, pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the U.S., with superstar athletes like Tom Brady and LeBron James investing in pro leagues to capitalize on the trend sweeping …
ICYMI, pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the U.S., with superstar athletes like Tom Brady and LeBron James investing in pro leagues to capitalize on the trend sweeping …
00:32:59 |
Thu 31 Jul 2025
Ep #480: Explained: Trump's college sports executive order
President Donald Trump’s got some ’splainin’ to do.
ICYMI, the college sports landscape is changing by the minute — and the NCAA’s leaders are begging the federal government to intervene and start reg…
ICYMI, the college sports landscape is changing by the minute — and the NCAA’s leaders are begging the federal government to intervene and start reg…
00:29:05 |
Tue 29 Jul 2025
Ep #479: Game day style with designer Kristin Juszczyk
Work, cover girl!
Designer Kristin Juszczyk is that girl on the NFL sidelines, outfitting the league’s hottest WAGS, from Taylor Swift to Simone Biles — and today, she’s sitting down with The GIST’s A…
Designer Kristin Juszczyk is that girl on the NFL sidelines, outfitting the league’s hottest WAGS, from Taylor Swift to Simone Biles — and today, she’s sitting down with The GIST’s A…
00:41:17 |
Thu 24 Jul 2025
Ep #478: Debunked: Misinformation swirls around the WNBA’s viral t-shirts
It’s not a moment; it’s a movement.
Of course, we’re talking about the WNBA, which just threw the most exciting, audacious, and downright viral All-Star Weekend in recent memory. On today’s episode of…
Of course, we’re talking about the WNBA, which just threw the most exciting, audacious, and downright viral All-Star Weekend in recent memory. On today’s episode of…
00:34:53 |
Tue 22 Jul 2025
Ep #477: El's going to WNBA All-Star Weekend
Hey now, you’re an All-Star.
Cue up Smash Mouth because it’s officially WNBA All-Star Weekend — and The GIST of It co-host Ellen Hyslop will be in Indianapolis for all the fun. Tune in to this episod…
Cue up Smash Mouth because it’s officially WNBA All-Star Weekend — and The GIST of It co-host Ellen Hyslop will be in Indianapolis for all the fun. Tune in to this episod…
00:38:06 |
Thu 17 Jul 2025
Ep #476: Don’t sleep on Sweden: A Women’s Euro quarter-final preview
It’s the final countdown.
The group stage of the Women’s Euro is done and dusted, leaving eight teams to compete in this week’s knockout round. On this episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop…
The group stage of the Women’s Euro is done and dusted, leaving eight teams to compete in this week’s knockout round. On this episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop…
00:36:21 |
Tue 15 Jul 2025
Ep #475: See ya never: Red Bull fires Christian Horner
There’s been a major shakeup in Formula 1.
Yesterday, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner was fired after 20 years with the team, sending shockwaves throughout the F1 community. On today’s episod…
Yesterday, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner was fired after 20 years with the team, sending shockwaves throughout the F1 community. On today’s episod…
00:35:45 |
Thu 10 Jul 2025
Ep #474: That don’t impress me much: WNBA CBA negotiations rage on
Bring it to the boardroom.
ICYMI, the WNBA players union (WNBPA) is negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with their employer, the WNBA. Contract restructuring, increased workplace …
ICYMI, the WNBA players union (WNBPA) is negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with their employer, the WNBA. Contract restructuring, increased workplace …
00:34:29 |
Tue 08 Jul 2025
Ep #473: Women’s Euro: Will England survive the Group of Death?
Hot European summer, loading.
Forget the fondue, it’s all footy, all the time in Switzerland because the Women’s Euro is already underway, pitting the 16 best European national teams against each oth…
Forget the fondue, it’s all footy, all the time in Switzerland because the Women’s Euro is already underway, pitting the 16 best European national teams against each oth…
00:31:49 |
Thu 03 Jul 2025
Ep #472: Business is booming: The WNBA’s record-setting expansion
Keep going, keep growing.
The WNBA announced their long-term expansion plans on Monday, revealing that the league is aiming to reach a whopping 18 teams in the next five years. Today’s episode of The …
The WNBA announced their long-term expansion plans on Monday, revealing that the league is aiming to reach a whopping 18 teams in the next five years. Today’s episode of The …
00:38:38 |
Tue 01 Jul 2025
Ep #471: An extra-caffeinated convo with Breanna Stewart
She’s baaack.
Friend of The GIST Breanna Stewart is back on the pod and busier than ever. On this episode of The GIST of It, Stewie sits down with The GIST’s Managing Editor Lauren Tuiskula for an ext…
Friend of The GIST Breanna Stewart is back on the pod and busier than ever. On this episode of The GIST of It, Stewie sits down with The GIST’s Managing Editor Lauren Tuiskula for an ext…
00:38:34 |
Thu 26 Jun 2025
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