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
- 489
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Ep #470: Hockey never ends: A PWHL draft primer, plus an inspiring chat with blind hockey player Joe Fornasier
This episode is truly inspiring.
It’s no secret that The GIST of It co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are huge hockey fans…but this episode truly takes the cake. After the gals preview tonight’s P…
It’s no secret that The GIST of It co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are huge hockey fans…but this episode truly takes the cake. After the gals preview tonight’s P…
00:39:49 |
Tue 24 Jun 2025
Ep #469: Holy airball: Half-empty stadiums at the FIFA Club World Cup
Wait, what’s happening right now?
It’s the FIFA Club World Cup. The first-of-its-kind tournament could have been a smashing success, especially in the lead up to next year’s World Cup hosted in North …
It’s the FIFA Club World Cup. The first-of-its-kind tournament could have been a smashing success, especially in the lead up to next year’s World Cup hosted in North …
00:32:16 |
Thu 19 Jun 2025
Ep #468: Bombshell Rafael Devers trade rocks MLB
Didn’t see that coming.
Check in on the Boston Red Sox fans in your life because a blockbuster trade is sending shockwaves through MLB: Franchise cornerstone Rafael Devers is heading to the San Franci…
Check in on the Boston Red Sox fans in your life because a blockbuster trade is sending shockwaves through MLB: Franchise cornerstone Rafael Devers is heading to the San Franci…
00:31:44 |
Tue 17 Jun 2025
Ep #467: WTF: Same old playbook in Hockey Canada trial’s closing arguments
We’re almost at the end of the Hockey Canada trial.
Covering this case hasn’t been easy, but here at The GIST of It, we’re in the business of telling hard stories that shed light on important issues, …
Covering this case hasn’t been easy, but here at The GIST of It, we’re in the business of telling hard stories that shed light on important issues, …
00:27:17 |
Thu 12 Jun 2025
Ep #466: House v. NCAA is confusing — we’re here to help
The winds of change are blowing in college sports.
The $2.8B lawsuit settlement House v. NCAA was approved on Friday, ushering in a new era of college sports where Division I athletes can be paid dir…
The $2.8B lawsuit settlement House v. NCAA was approved on Friday, ushering in a new era of college sports where Division I athletes can be paid dir…
00:30:53 |
Tue 10 Jun 2025
Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews: Body positivity & self-acceptance with track & field Olympian Anna Hall
Welcome to Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews, a six-part series exploring mental health and wellness through game-changing 1:1 conversations with athletes.
Mental health matters — it’s a topic that’s…
Mental health matters — it’s a topic that’s…
00:53:34 |
Mon 09 Jun 2025
Ep #465: The French Open’s sexist scheduling
The math isn’t mathing.
Sexism is in the air at Roland-Garros. For the second straight year, no women’s matches have been scheduled at night at the French Open, relegating high-profile matches to mor…
Sexism is in the air at Roland-Garros. For the second straight year, no women’s matches have been scheduled at night at the French Open, relegating high-profile matches to mor…
00:29:00 |
Thu 05 Jun 2025
Ep #464: WTF: Protect women athletes from stalkers
Ep #464: WTF: Protect women athletes from stalkers—Enough is enough.
Over the weekend, there were two incidents of stalking and harassment of women athletes, incidents that targeted NCAA gymnast and c…
Over the weekend, there were two incidents of stalking and harassment of women athletes, incidents that targeted NCAA gymnast and c…
00:33:00 |
Tue 03 Jun 2025
Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews: Living in the moment with USWNT star Rose Lavelle
Welcome to Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews, a six-part series exploring mental health and wellness through game-changing 1:1 conversations with athletes.
Mental health matters — it’s a topic that’s…
Mental health matters — it’s a topic that’s…
00:46:27 |
Mon 02 Jun 2025
Ep #463: The Women’s College World Series is in its dynasty era
Step up to the plate.
And start swinging! This episode of The GIST of It is all about the Women’s College World Series, which begins today in Oklahoma City. Co-hosts Steph Rotz and Lauren Tuiskula dig…
And start swinging! This episode of The GIST of It is all about the Women’s College World Series, which begins today in Oklahoma City. Co-hosts Steph Rotz and Lauren Tuiskula dig…
00:31:37 |
Thu 29 May 2025
Ep #462: Unpacking the WNBA CBA negotiations
It’s time to negotiate.
The WNBA season is in full swing, but there’s an even spicier battle brewing off the court. The WNBPA (aka, the WNBA players union) is currently negotiating a new collective ba…
The WNBA season is in full swing, but there’s an even spicier battle brewing off the court. The WNBPA (aka, the WNBA players union) is currently negotiating a new collective ba…
00:19:25 |
Tue 27 May 2025
Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews: Finding strength in self-care with USMNT star Jozy Altidore
Welcome to Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews, a six-part series exploring mental health and wellness through game-changing 1:1 conversations with athletes.
Mental health matters — it’s a topic that’s…
Mental health matters — it’s a topic that’s…
00:37:08 |
Mon 26 May 2025
Ep #461: Getting chippy in the PWHL Finals, plus our expansion draft rules reaction
The PWHL Finals are off to a raucous start.
The defending champ Minnesota Frost fell in overtime to the upstart Ottawa Charge in Tuesday’s Game 1 — but the box score only tells half the story. On tod…
The defending champ Minnesota Frost fell in overtime to the upstart Ottawa Charge in Tuesday’s Game 1 — but the box score only tells half the story. On tod…
00:36:24 |
Thu 22 May 2025
Ep #460: WNBA “fans” need a vibe check
There’s no place for racism in the WNBA — full stop.
Unfortunately, a hate speech incident marred an otherwise thrilling opening weekend of WNBA action. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts…
Unfortunately, a hate speech incident marred an otherwise thrilling opening weekend of WNBA action. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts…
00:33:52 |
Tue 20 May 2025
Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews: Staying resilient with PWHL star Kendall Coyne Schofield
Welcome to Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews, a six-part series exploring mental health and wellness through game-changing 1:1 conversations with athletes.
Mental health matters — it’s a topic that’s…
Mental health matters — it’s a topic that’s…
00:56:29 |
Mon 19 May 2025
Ep #459: WTF: Ironman reverses their equality stance
Well that ain’t it.
Today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about Ironman (no, not this Iron Man) after the sport’s governing body recently announced that women won’t have their own championship race…
Today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about Ironman (no, not this Iron Man) after the sport’s governing body recently announced that women won’t have their own championship race…
00:33:03 |
Thu 15 May 2025
Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews: Navigating high-stakes moments with figure skater Patrick Chan
Welcome to Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews, a six-part series exploring mental health and wellness through game-changing 1:1 conversations with athletes.
Mental health matters — it’s a topic that’s…
Mental health matters — it’s a topic that’s…
00:58:17 |
Mon 12 May 2025
Ep #458: Victim blaming & the Hockey Canada assault trial
This one’s a toughie.
As we’ve covered extensively at The GIST, hockey culture is in desperate need of a reckoning — and the ongoing Hockey Canada trial is the perfect example of why. Today’s episode …
As we’ve covered extensively at The GIST, hockey culture is in desperate need of a reckoning — and the ongoing Hockey Canada trial is the perfect example of why. Today’s episode …
00:28:40 |
Thu 08 May 2025
Ep #457: Predicting the PWHL champion with “Jocks in Jills”
The more women’s hockey, the better.
And our friends at Jocks in Jills couldn’t agree more. Today’s extra-special episode of The GIST of It features an interview with Tessa Bonhomme and Julia Tocheri,…
And our friends at Jocks in Jills couldn’t agree more. Today’s extra-special episode of The GIST of It features an interview with Tessa Bonhomme and Julia Tocheri,…
00:38:39 |
Tue 06 May 2025
Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews: Reclaiming your joy with gymnast Katelyn Ohashi
Welcome to Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews, a six-part series exploring mental health and wellness through game-changing 1:1 conversations with athletes.
Mental health matters — it’s a topic that’s…
Mental health matters — it’s a topic that’s…
00:55:17 |
Mon 05 May 2025
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