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
- 490
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Ep #302: WNBA playoff preview and more male misogyny
Hey there!
Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault and harassment.
Buckle up, because today’s episode of The GIST of It is full of ups and downs. Co-host Steph Rotz and guest h…
Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault and harassment.
Buckle up, because today’s episode of The GIST of It is full of ups and downs. Co-host Steph Rotz and guest h…
00:26:03 |
Tue 12 Sep 2023
Ep #301: Vilda’s out, Hermoso presses charges, & American football is back
And we’re back!
Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault.
After a long holiday weekend, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula have a lot to discuss on today’s episod…
Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault.
After a long holiday weekend, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula have a lot to discuss on today’s episod…
00:20:55 |
Thu 07 Sep 2023
Ep #300: Spain women’s soccer WTF updates & crushing records with Nebraska volleyball
It’s the big 3-0…0!
Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault.
That’s right, today marks the 300th episode of The GIST of It! So co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are celebrat…
Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault.
That’s right, today marks the 300th episode of The GIST of It! So co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are celebrat…
00:29:01 |
Thu 31 Aug 2023
Ep #299: “Contigo Jenni” and all the latest from Spain’s sexist soccer federation
Hola!
Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault.
The term “déjà vu” is French, but that’s the sensation Spain’s bringing to the table this week as the ongoing saga sparked by Spa…
Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault.
The term “déjà vu” is French, but that’s the sensation Spain’s bringing to the table this week as the ongoing saga sparked by Spa…
00:27:48 |
Tue 29 Aug 2023
Ep #298: How do you say WTF in Espagnol
TGI (almost) F!
Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault.
It’s been a WTF–heavy week in the sports world, so on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Step…
Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault.
It’s been a WTF–heavy week in the sports world, so on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Step…
00:26:03 |
Thu 24 Aug 2023
Ep #297: The good, the bad, and the ugly from the FIFA Women’s World Cup
That’s all she wrote!
And just like that, the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) has come to a close. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are tying things up with…
And just like that, the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) has come to a close. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are tying things up with…
00:29:59 |
Tue 22 Aug 2023
Ep #296: A FIFA Women’s World Cup final preview
It’s the final kickoff…
One month to the day that the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) began, the tournament will wrap on Sunday morning, with a first-time champ topping the podium.
So on today’s epis…
One month to the day that the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) began, the tournament will wrap on Sunday morning, with a first-time champ topping the podium.
So on today’s epis…
00:32:38 |
Thu 17 Aug 2023
Ep #295: Kickin’ it with 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup champ Sam Mewis
Welcome to Tower of Power Tuesday!
We’re smack in the middle of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) semifinals, so there’s no better time to chat with someone who knows exactly what these players ar…
We’re smack in the middle of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) semifinals, so there’s no better time to chat with someone who knows exactly what these players ar…
00:27:08 |
Tue 15 Aug 2023
Ep #294: FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter-final preview
And then there were eight…
It’s quarter-final time at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, so you already know today’s episode of The GIST of It will cover everything you need to know about the matchups a…
It’s quarter-final time at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, so you already know today’s episode of The GIST of It will cover everything you need to know about the matchups a…
00:24:44 |
Thu 10 Aug 2023
Ep #293: Pac-ing up and moving out, an NCAA conference realignment breakdown
A change is gonna come…
Buckle up, because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the wild Power Five conference moves shifting the NCAA landscape.
After last week’s bloody Friday that saw five…
Buckle up, because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the wild Power Five conference moves shifting the NCAA landscape.
After last week’s bloody Friday that saw five…
00:30:31 |
Tue 08 Aug 2023
Ep #292: World Cup knockouts preview + what’s wrong with the USWNT?
It’s must-win time!
The FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) knockout round is nearly upon us. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Dee Lab have your complete guide to las…
The FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) knockout round is nearly upon us. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Dee Lab have your complete guide to las…
00:32:54 |
Thu 03 Aug 2023
Ep #291: Women’s World Cup nears the knockout stage & an NCAA soccer WTF
Hello, August!
Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual assault, harassment, intimidation, stalking, racism, and hazing.
Can you believe the FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) group stage …
Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual assault, harassment, intimidation, stalking, racism, and hazing.
Can you believe the FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) group stage …
00:31:59 |
Tue 01 Aug 2023
Ep #290: A convo with our new fave fútbolista, Meghan Klingenberg
Happy Friday eve!
We’re officially halfway through the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup group stage, so co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz welcomed special guest and 2015 world champ Meghan Klingenberg t…
We’re officially halfway through the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup group stage, so co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz welcomed special guest and 2015 world champ Meghan Klingenberg t…
00:21:54 |
Thu 27 Jul 2023
Ep #289: The Women’s World Cup latest & NFL running backs’ financial woes
Happy Tuesday!
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Jessica Aldos are kicking it fútbol and football style! First, they chat through the early days of the 2023 FIFA W…
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Jessica Aldos are kicking it fútbol and football style! First, they chat through the early days of the 2023 FIFA W…
00:29:04 |
Tue 25 Jul 2023
Ep #288: Pitch, please, we have the only Women’s World Cup preview you need
G’day!
And happy 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup kickoff! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz cover everything you need to know about one of the biggest women’s spor…
And happy 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup kickoff! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz cover everything you need to know about one of the biggest women’s spor…
00:35:40 |
Thu 20 Jul 2023
Ep #287: The WNBA All-Star experience & Women’s World C’updates
Hey, hi, hello!
It’s a women’s sports two-parter on today’s episode of The GIST of It! First, guest Robyn Pearson, The GIST’s own senior social media producer, stops by to spill all the tea on the WNB…
It’s a women’s sports two-parter on today’s episode of The GIST of It! First, guest Robyn Pearson, The GIST’s own senior social media producer, stops by to spill all the tea on the WNB…
00:32:06 |
Tue 18 Jul 2023
Ep #286: The WNBA All-Star party & the rot of abuse in youth soccer culture
Hi there!
Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual harassment, disordered eating, and racism.
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have everythi…
Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual harassment, disordered eating, and racism.
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have everythi…
00:28:19 |
Thu 13 Jul 2023
Ep #285: FIFA Women’s World Cupdates & Northwestern football’s horrific culture
Hello!
Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual misconduct, hazing, and racism.
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz take a walk down memory lan…
Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual misconduct, hazing, and racism.
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz take a walk down memory lan…
00:29:42 |
Tue 11 Jul 2023
Ep #284: CTE in women’s sports & NCAA WTF updates
Hello!
Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of suicide, hazing, and sexual assault.
Co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Dee Lab have a loaded episode of The GIST of It on deck. They’ll begin…
Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of suicide, hazing, and sexual assault.
Co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Dee Lab have a loaded episode of The GIST of It on deck. They’ll begin…
00:27:38 |
Thu 06 Jul 2023
Ep #283: A monumental moment in women’s pro hockey
Turn it up, GISTers!
We’ve been impatiently waiting for today’s episode of The GIST of It. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into everything you need to know about last week’s major news that t…
We’ve been impatiently waiting for today’s episode of The GIST of It. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into everything you need to know about last week’s major news that t…
00:28:02 |
Tue 04 Jul 2023
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