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 #262: The WTA’s controversial return to China
Hi!
From the NBA playoffs to the start of the NHL postseason to the NWSL Challenge Cup kickoff, there’s no shortage of game action to discuss. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hysl…
From the NBA playoffs to the start of the NHL postseason to the NWSL Challenge Cup kickoff, there’s no shortage of game action to discuss. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hysl…
00:23:56 |
Tue 18 Apr 2023
Ep #261: Sorting through the latest bullsh!t attacks on trans athletes
Hello!
There’s been a flurry of anti-trans nonsense in the sports world over the last week, so on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are sorting through all the bu…
There’s been a flurry of anti-trans nonsense in the sports world over the last week, so on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are sorting through all the bu…
00:23:21 |
Thu 13 Apr 2023
Ep #260: Your guide to the NBA play-in tournament and playoffs
Hey there!
As if Taco Tuesday wasn’t already great enough, today’s also tip-off Tuesday, marking the start of the NBA play-in tournament. After a catchup on the many long weekend happenings (the WNBA …
As if Taco Tuesday wasn’t already great enough, today’s also tip-off Tuesday, marking the start of the NBA play-in tournament. After a catchup on the many long weekend happenings (the WNBA …
00:30:10 |
Tue 11 Apr 2023
Ep #259: IIHF Women’s Worlds & Masters preview
Happy Friday Eve!
The Madness may be over but the sports world keeps spinning, so on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are digging into two big events that kick o…
The Madness may be over but the sports world keeps spinning, so on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are digging into two big events that kick o…
00:27:37 |
Thu 06 Apr 2023
Ep #258: Women’s March Madness highs & lows
Happy April!
March Madness is officially in the books for 2023, so on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are chatting through all the highs and lows of this year’s…
March Madness is officially in the books for 2023, so on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are chatting through all the highs and lows of this year’s…
00:36:33 |
Tue 04 Apr 2023
Ep #257: Your guide to women’s and men’s March Madness championship weekend
The Madness continues!
There’s just one more sleep until the women’s March Madness Final Four tips off, then the men’s semis follow on Saturday, so of course today’s episode of The GIST of It is your …
There’s just one more sleep until the women’s March Madness Final Four tips off, then the men’s semis follow on Saturday, so of course today’s episode of The GIST of It is your …
00:26:39 |
Thu 30 Mar 2023
Ep #256: Discriminatory bans on trans athletes, Lamar Jackson contract drama & MLB season preview
Hey there!
Thanks for joining us for another episode of The GIST of It. The Madness isn’t limited to the court this March — there’s a lot going down across the sports world.
So, today’s pod is a three…
Thanks for joining us for another episode of The GIST of It. The Madness isn’t limited to the court this March — there’s a lot going down across the sports world.
So, today’s pod is a three…
00:32:28 |
Tue 28 Mar 2023
Ep #255: The Madness continues & the NWSL season begins
Hello hello!
Hope you don’t have any plans this weekend because, along with the men’s and women’s March Madness tourneys rolling right along, the 2023 NWSL season kicks off on Saturday. On today’s epi…
Hope you don’t have any plans this weekend because, along with the men’s and women’s March Madness tourneys rolling right along, the 2023 NWSL season kicks off on Saturday. On today’s epi…
00:23:06 |
Thu 23 Mar 2023
Ep #254: The Madness of college hoops & another NHL WTF
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat through the exciting first two rounds of men’s and women’s March Madness, which set the stage for next weekend’s Sweet …
00:25:11 |
Tue 21 Mar 2023
Ep #253: A women’s March Madness preview
The men’s tournament officially tips off today, but today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the real show, aka the women’s tourney. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have your region-by-reg…
00:26:46 |
Thu 16 Mar 2023
Ep #252: A men’s March Madness preview
Grab a slice of Pi while you dig into today’s episode of The GIST of It, featuring everything you need to know about the Division I men’s March Madness tournament. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rot…
00:24:52 |
Tue 14 Mar 2023
Ep #251: Exposing gender inequity in under-covered sports
Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have something unique up their sleeve for today’s pod with two topics you might not expect: youth girls basketball in Alabama and international sailing.
The throu…
The throu…
00:23:17 |
Thu 09 Mar 2023
Ep #250: CanWNT continues their equal pay quest & WTF quick hits
Cue the confetti!
Why? Because it’s our 250th (!!!) episode of The GIST of It. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are celebrating with a classic episode, featuring women’s sports labor news and a WT…
Why? Because it’s our 250th (!!!) episode of The GIST of It. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are celebrating with a classic episode, featuring women’s sports labor news and a WT…
00:23:52 |
Tue 07 Mar 2023
Ep #249: Racing toward change: Canada Soccer updates & F1 season preview
Welcome to March!
And welcome to another episode of The GIST of It. On today’s pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz kick things off with some infuriating updates out of Canada Soccer. Turns out, …
And welcome to another episode of The GIST of It. On today’s pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz kick things off with some infuriating updates out of Canada Soccer. Turns out, …
00:29:34 |
Thu 02 Mar 2023
Ep #248: Out with the old: Women’s soccer labor updates & NFL Combine controversy
Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual misconduct.
Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are talking fútbol and football on today’s episode of The GIST of It. The gals start off with …
Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are talking fútbol and football on today’s episode of The GIST of It. The gals start off with …
00:28:20 |
Tue 28 Feb 2023
Ep #247: Sports on the global stage: One year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Hey, hi, hello!
Tomorrow is the one-year anniversary of Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, so on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are chatting through the …
Tomorrow is the one-year anniversary of Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, so on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are chatting through the …
00:24:51 |
Thu 23 Feb 2023
Ep #246: Back to school: The legal battle that could restructure the NCAA
Class is in session!
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are heading back to school to chat about a major legal battle involving the NCAA. A federal court heard …
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are heading back to school to chat about a major legal battle involving the NCAA. A federal court heard …
00:25:36 |
Thu 16 Feb 2023
Ep #245: WTF conversation hearts: CanWNT equal pay feud & New Mexico State hoops hazing
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Content warning: This episode mentions hazing and sexual assault.
And happy belated Galentine’s Day. Unfortunately, this episode of The GIST of It is short on love as co-hosts El…
Content warning: This episode mentions hazing and sexual assault.
And happy belated Galentine’s Day. Unfortunately, this episode of The GIST of It is short on love as co-hosts El…
00:25:48 |
Tue 14 Feb 2023
Ep #244: A Super Bowl preview and Rihanna’s comeback
Are you ready for some football?!
Sure hope so, because it’s time for the fourth annual Super Bowl episode of The GIST of It. The big game is set for this Sunday, so co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Ro…
Sure hope so, because it’s time for the fourth annual Super Bowl episode of The GIST of It. The big game is set for this Sunday, so co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Ro…
00:29:53 |
Thu 09 Feb 2023
Ep #243: Institutional failures to address abuse in sports
Hey there!
Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual abuse.
Thanks for tuning in for another episode of The GIST of It. On today’s pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are tackli…
Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual abuse.
Thanks for tuning in for another episode of The GIST of It. On today’s pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are tackli…
00:26:22 |
Tue 07 Feb 2023
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