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 #162: Calling for change: Gymnasts speak out against abuse
We’re rounding out the month of March with a discussion of an unfortunately all-too-familiar topic: institutional failure. Today, Ellen and special guest co-host Lauren break down Monday’s news that …
00:32:10 |
Tue 29 Mar 2022
Ep #161: A stunner down under — Tennis World No. 1 Ash Barty retires
In today’s episode, co-hosts Ellen and Steph discuss Tuesday’s shocking news that 25-year-old World No. 1 tennis player Ash Barty was retiring from the sport. We’re happy for her, sad for tennis fans…
00:30:43 |
Thu 24 Mar 2022
Ep #160: “Never shocked, always disappointed” — the Deshaun Watson trade
Following Friday’s news that the Cleveland Browns traded to acquire quarterback Deshaun Watson despite 22 ongoing civil cases of sexual misconduct against him, El and Steph discuss this infuriating m…
00:28:30 |
Tue 22 Mar 2022
Ep #159: Let the Madness begin! — a Women’s March Madness preview
We’re ready for the madness to begin! Today, co-hosts Ellen and Steph break down everything you need to know ahead of the women’s March Madness Tournament. From the tourney details, to teams and play…
00:21:54 |
Thu 17 Mar 2022
Ep #158: Deshaun Watson grand jury decision and Naomi Osaka’s experience at Indian Wells
Today, co-hosts Ellen and Steph break down what exactly happened with last week’s grand jury decision not to charge Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson with any criminal charges. We’re angry an…
00:24:02 |
Tue 15 Mar 2022
Ep #157: The NFL quarterback carousel and a bobsleigh bombshell
Steph and special guest co-host Lauren are back with a new episode of The GIST of It. Today, they break down the NFL quarterback carousel — Rodgers! Wilson! Wentz! Garoppolo? — that has us sleeping t…
00:24:08 |
Thu 10 Mar 2022
Ep #156: Ice breakers — the PHF/PWHPA drama explained
It’s International Women’s Day! What better way to celebrate than with a new episode of The GIST of It? On today’s pod, co-hosts Steph and Lauren detail their concerns around WNBA star Brittney Grine…
00:22:12 |
Tue 08 Mar 2022
Ep #155: The WNBA’s airplane scandal and a Paralympics primer
On today’s pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss the WNBA fining the New York Liberty a league-record $500,000. After the break, they preview the Beijing Paralympic Games before tomorrow’…
00:26:13 |
Thu 03 Mar 2022
Ep #154: A WTF buffet: Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders scandal, Title IX lawsuit and more
Today’s pod features a plethora of WTF moments from the sports world. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz touch on the response (or lack thereof) from governing sports bodies in response to R…
00:26:35 |
Tue 01 Mar 2022
Ep #153: Pushing for progress: On trans rights and equal pay in sports
One Olympics whirlwind later, we’re back in your ears with another episode! Today, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss the new anti-trans attacks coming out of Texas and what that means for …
00:32:55 |
Thu 24 Feb 2022
Ep #152: A tale of three Olympians — Eileen Gu, Nathan Chen, Zhu Yi and Beijing 2022
We can’t believe this is our last Olympics episode, but we’ve so enjoyed the ride with you. On today’s episode, Ellen and Steph discuss why three Chinese-American Olympians have come to represent geo…
00:32:51 |
Thu 17 Feb 2022
Ep #151: This story isn’t going anywhere — the Beijing 2022 Kamila Valieva saga
Today, co-hosts Steph Rotz and our very own Lauren Tuiskula are here with the Beijing latest. They’ll break down everything you need to know about what’s happening with Russian figure skater Kamila V…
00:29:22 |
Tue 15 Feb 2022
Ep #150: The Rams? Who Dey? — Our Super Bowl Preview!
Welcome…to The GIST of It’s third annual Super Bowl episode! Today, co-hosts Ellen and Steph break down everything you need to know about Sunday’s matchup between the LA Rams and the Cincinnati Benga…
00:29:21 |
Thu 10 Feb 2022
Ep #149: Red flags everywhere — Updates from Beijing 2022: COVID-19, artificial snow and Peng Shuai
Ellen and Steph are all in on Beijing 2022. Today, they’re discussing how COVID-19 continues to impact the athletes and how these Winter Games will impact, well, the environment.
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00:25:37 |
Tue 08 Feb 2022
Ep #148: Everything is happening — an NFL bombshell and an Olympics preview
Today’s episode is a doozy. Co-hosts Ellen and Steph discuss a major bombshell from the NFL — recently (and unexpectedly) fired Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores is suing the league and its team…
00:28:37 |
Thu 03 Feb 2022
Ep #147: They came, they saw, they bargained — the NWSL’s groundbreaking CBA
New month, new news. Right after today’s podcast on the lack of an NWSL Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) was recorded last night, news broke that the NWSL Players Association had ratified the le…
00:28:54 |
Tue 01 Feb 2022
Ep #146: China and the media: The latest ahead of the Beijing Olympics
Today, co-hosts Ellen and Steph cover more reports coming out of the topsy-turvy Olympics news cycle. First, they’ll discuss NBC and ESPN’s decision not to send reporters and announcers to Beijing, r…
00:26:43 |
Thu 27 Jan 2022
Ep #145: When will hockey really be for everyone?
Today, co-hosts Ellen and Steph are breaking down two racist incidents in the world of hockey — first, in the Eastern Coast Hockey League (ECHL), and second, in the American Hockey League (AHL). One …
00:25:07 |
Tue 25 Jan 2022
Ep #144: How the NWSL’s Washington Spirit co-owner Y. Michele Kang is smashing the patriarchy
Today co-hosts Ellen and Steph are breaking down the ongoing power struggle inside the NWSL's Washington Spirit front office. Soccer fan or not, you’ll want to tune in to hear how team co-owner Y. Mi…
00:25:23 |
Thu 20 Jan 2022
Ep #143: Special, special! An Interview With Sedona Prince
On today’s special episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen and Steph interview the one and only Sedona Prince. The Oregon basketball standout was already making moves on the court when her TikTok’s…
00:25:42 |
Tue 18 Jan 2022
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