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 #182: Equal pay around the world: Canada Soccer’s fight
Hi there!
Queue up Rihanna because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the fight for equal pay in soccer. After the CanMNT refused to play their World Cup tuneup match on Sunday due to a d…
Queue up Rihanna because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the fight for equal pay in soccer. After the CanMNT refused to play their World Cup tuneup match on Sunday due to a d…
00:20:43 |
Tue 07 Jun 2022
Ep #181: A sports buffet: French Open, WCWS and NBA Finals
It’s great to be back with another episode of The GIST of It, especially during such an exciting time in the sports world. The French Open, the NCAA softball Women’s College World Series, the NBA Fin…
00:22:43 |
Thu 02 Jun 2022
Ep #180: The PWHPA and BJK, a game-changing partnership
Co-hosts Ellen and Steph are back with another episode of The GIST of It all about one of their favorite topics — women’s hockey, of course. The PWHPA made a major move on Tuesday, entering into a fo…
00:28:10 |
Thu 26 May 2022
Ep #179: Enough is enough: Addressing racism in sports
Today’s episode of The GIST of It is about a topic far too often discussed on the pod — racism in sports. Co-hosts Ellen and Steph detail two infuriating incidents from the weekend — one in the MLB, …
00:28:56 |
Tue 24 May 2022
Ep #178: In partnership: Nike’s 50th anniversary and their commitment to women’s sports
Surprise!
Welcome to a very special pop-up edition of The GIST of It, in partnership with Nike. Grab your party hat and cut up a slice of cake — today’s episode is all about celebrating Nike’s 50th a…
Welcome to a very special pop-up edition of The GIST of It, in partnership with Nike. Grab your party hat and cut up a slice of cake — today’s episode is all about celebrating Nike’s 50th a…
00:19:55 |
Mon 23 May 2022
Ep #177: The girls are getting paid: On the USWNT’s equal pay win
Queue up Lizzo before you press play on today’s episode of The GIST of It because the USWNT has finally achieved equal pay with the USMNT, announcing yesterday that all sides agreed to a historic new…
00:18:39 |
Thu 19 May 2022
Ep #176: Playoffs?!: An NBA and NHL postseason update
It’s an extra happy Tuesday because today marks the start of what’s sure to be even more thrilling NBA and NHL playoff action, with the NBA conference finals and NHL second round kicking off. So, on …
00:23:48 |
Tue 17 May 2022
Ep #175: The math’s not mathing: The ludicrous world of sports broadcasting contracts
Settle in, because today’s episode of The GIST of It is a doozy. After news of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady’s massive contract to serve as a broadcaster after his playing career ends, S…
00:23:14 |
Thu 12 May 2022
Ep #174: Fashion faux pas: How sports are failing BIPOC athletes
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen and Steph break down F1’s recent crackdown on their jewelry ban and seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton’s response, with a broader discussion…
00:27:52 |
Tue 10 May 2022
Ep #173: Tip-off time: A WNBA season preview
You guessed it, today’s episode of The GIST of It is an extra special W season preview. The top teams, the players to watch, the main storylines — co-hosts Ellen and Steph have everything you need to…
00:25:07 |
Thu 05 May 2022
Ep #172: The MLB finally gets it right and a postseason sports update
In today’s episode, co-hosts Ellen and Steph break down a stunning and welcome development from MLB — star LA Dodgers Pitcher Trevor Bauer was issued a two-season suspension last week after spending …
00:27:33 |
Tue 03 May 2022
Ep #171: More problems on the pitch: The latest from the NWSL
We are once again asking the NWSL to protect its players. In today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen and Steph discuss Houston Dash head coach and general manager James Clarkson’s suspensio…
00:24:12 |
Thu 28 Apr 2022
Ep #170: Not gouda: The NWSL’s field and scheduling problems
Another week, another head scratcher from the NWSL. In today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen and Steph give you the lowdown on the upcoming NWSL Challenge Cup finale, and why the league’s…
00:26:13 |
Tue 26 Apr 2022
Ep #169: What’s up with Wimbledon?: The sports world’s continued response to the War in Ukraine
If nobody got us, we know Ellen and Steph got us. In today’s episode, co-hosts Ellen and Steph prep you for the weekend with some major sports news. First up, they break down Wimbledon’s Wednesday an…
00:23:21 |
Thu 21 Apr 2022
Ep #168: Ice, ice baby: A pro women’s hockey league update
It might be time for co-hosts Ellen and Steph to play the lotto because, after last Thursday’s deep dive on the state of women’s hockey (full of predictions for the future), some major news broke ove…
00:23:06 |
Tue 19 Apr 2022
Ep #167: We are never getting back together: A women’s hockey update
Somebody call Taylor Swift because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the PWHPA ending their discussions with the PHF to form a unified North American women’s pro hockey league. Co-hosts …
00:34:30 |
Thu 14 Apr 2022
Ep #166: Shoot your shot: An NBA postseason preview
It’s a very exciting day — the start of the NBA postseason! In today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen and Steph have everything you need to know before the play-in tournament tips off toni…
00:30:19 |
Tue 12 Apr 2022
Ep #165: Tee it up: a Masters and MLB season preview
Thursday is low-key the sexiest day of the week — and today’s jam-packed episode is just another reason why. Co-hosts Ellen and Steph start with a preview of the Masters Tournament, covering what you…
00:28:01 |
Thu 07 Apr 2022
Ep #164: Ball is life: March Madness recap and NBA playoff update
March Madness is officially over *single tear*, but it was a tournament for the books. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen and Steph are taking time to celebrate the on-court and off…
00:27:48 |
Tue 05 Apr 2022
Ep #163: Bring on the madness: A Final Four preview
What better way to send out March than with a March Madness Final Four preview? We’ll start with everything you need to know about the women’s semis (naturally) then round things out with the men bef…
00:25:06 |
Thu 31 Mar 2022
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