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 #142: Beijing 2022: How censorship and COVID-19 could disrupt the Olympics
Can you believe the 2022 Beijing Olympics are just 22 days away? *gasps* On today’s episode, co-hosts Ellen and Steph discuss the latest news from the Games, covering everything from censorship to CO…
00:26:02 |
Thu 13 Jan 2022
Ep #141: Novax Djokovic wins in court
On today’s episode, co-hosts Ellen and Steph are continuing last week’s discussion of tennis player Novak Djokovic’s legal saga unfolding in Australia. The Aussie Open kicked off last Sunday, and thi…
00:28:09 |
Tue 11 Jan 2022
Ep #140: The NBA’s loss is the WNBA’s gain: Becky Hammon blazes another trail
We’re so happy you’re sticking with us for another year of The GIST of It! On today’s episode, co-hosts Ellen and Steph are discussing Becky Hammon’s new role as the Las Vegas Aces’ head coach and wh…
00:24:44 |
Thu 06 Jan 2022
Ep #139: Ellen and Steph’s Year in Review you didn’t ask for
And then there was one!
On the final episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen and Steph are here to give their year in review. From their favorite sports moments, behind the scenes podcast insight a…
On the final episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen and Steph are here to give their year in review. From their favorite sports moments, behind the scenes podcast insight a…
00:36:41 |
Thu 30 Dec 2021
Ep #138: All we want for Christmas is safety first — COVID-19 and sports
On today’s episode, co-hosts Ellen and Steph are back with more on the latest of COVID-19 in sports, but today they’re zooming out to discuss some bigger picture impacts of this latest surge. From te…
00:24:32 |
Thu 23 Dec 2021
Ep #137: The latest on COVID-19 in sports and tennis star Peng Shuai
Co-hosts Ellen and Steph are continuing their discussion on how COVID-19 is impacting sports and the bleak midwinter we see ahead. Every day seems to bring new cases, new postponements and new norms.
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00:22:57 |
Tue 21 Dec 2021
Ep #136: How COVID-19 is affecting sports (again)
Roll up your sleeves (literally and figuratively) — on today’s episode, co-hosts Ellen and Steph are discussing how COVID-19 is (yet again) hitting the sports world. The Omicron variant is on the ris…
00:24:31 |
Thu 16 Dec 2021
Ep #135: Larry Nassar, the Olympics and institutional failure in sports
In today’s important episode, co-hosts Ellen and Steph are tackling a pernicious and prevalent problem across sports: institutional failure.
Given yesterday’s announcement that USA Gymnastics and the …
Given yesterday’s announcement that USA Gymnastics and the …
00:25:05 |
Tue 14 Dec 2021
Ep #134: The Women’s Professional Soccer League (WPSL) isn’t what it seems
Hey friend!
We’re so excited you’re here and we can’t wait to share today’s episode of The GIST of It. Co-hosts Ellen and Steph discuss why the announcement of a Canadian Women’s Soccer League might …
We’re so excited you’re here and we can’t wait to share today’s episode of The GIST of It. Co-hosts Ellen and Steph discuss why the announcement of a Canadian Women’s Soccer League might …
00:23:12 |
Thu 09 Dec 2021
Ep #133: Why the U.S. is boycotting the Olympics and absurd salaries in college sports
On today’s episode, co-hosts Ellen and Steph discuss yesterday’s big announcement that the U.S. will diplomatically boycott the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics.
El and Steph cover what exactly a dip…
El and Steph cover what exactly a dip…
00:26:02 |
Tue 07 Dec 2021
Ep #132: An update to the Peng Shuai story: the WTA is taking a stand
Ellen and Steph have a major update to the story of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai. In an unprecedented move, the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) announced yesterday that they would suspend all to…
00:24:05 |
Thu 02 Dec 2021
Ep #131: Why the MLB’s looming lockout is a BFD
In today's episode, the gals (Ellen and Steph) break down the looming work stoppage in the MLB, the history of lockouts and labor disputes in sports and what it all means for women’s sports too. Than…
00:29:03 |
Tue 30 Nov 2021
Ep #130: Coaching drama in the NFL and feuds on the golf course
Gobble gobble!
On today’s special Thanksgiving episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen and Steph and today have a feast of dramatic sports news from you. From their wild holiday food hot takes to t…
On today’s special Thanksgiving episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen and Steph and today have a feast of dramatic sports news from you. From their wild holiday food hot takes to t…
00:24:33 |
Thu 25 Nov 2021
Ep #129: Everyday I’m tussling: Fights and brawls in sports
Ellen and Steph are diving into just what happened between the Detroit Pistons and the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. From Isaiah Stewart and LeBron James and the “Malice at the Palace” — El and Steph…
00:26:17 |
Tue 23 Nov 2021
Ep #128: College Cup, MLS and NWSL playoffs...oh my!
Co-hosts Courtney Stith and Steph Rotz are back with another great episode, and today they’re breaking down the latest happenings in soccer. From World Cup qualifiers to the NCAA women’s College Cup …
00:19:39 |
Thu 18 Nov 2021
Ep #127: Sports and censorship in China
We're diving deep into why the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) is taking a stand on behalf of women’s tennis star Peng Shuai. The story involves issues of censorship in China as well as allegations …
00:31:47 |
Tue 16 Nov 2021
Ep #126: Violence and sabotage in sports: Attack on PSG Féminine players
Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have everything you need to know about the trouble brewing in Paris St. Germain. We have you covered on this deeply concerning story involving PSG’s Aminata Diall…
00:30:56 |
Thu 11 Nov 2021
Ep #125: Everything you need to know about the 2021-22 college basketball season
On today’s episode, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have everything you need to know about the 2021-22 college basketball season before the action tips off later today. From the season schedule …
00:28:20 |
Tue 09 Nov 2021
Ep #124: Fake vaccine cards and lying frauds: vaccine hesitancy in sports
After Green Bay Packers quarterback (QB) Aaron Rodgers tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday after misleading the public about his vaccine status, El and Steph are discussing lingering vaccine hesit…
00:25:55 |
Thu 04 Nov 2021
Ep #123: Changing the conversation around mental health in sports
Inspired by Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley taking a step back from football to focus on his mental health, El and Steph chat about the history of other athletes speaking out about their …
00:27:14 |
Tue 02 Nov 2021
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