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 #102: Christine Sinclair on winning gold at the Olympics, what’s next for her and the future of women’s soccer in Canada
On today’s episode, Ellen and Steph chat with a very (very) special guest — CanWNT captain, NWSL superstar and Olympic gold medalist — Christine Sinclair. Fresh off the win in Tokyo, Christine shares…
00:31:53 |
Fri 20 Aug 2021
Ep #101: The deeply troubling case of Trevor Bauer
Another week, another deeply disturbing assault case gripping the sports world. As LA Dodger Trevor Bauer faces his accusers in court, Steph and Ellen are back to give "the gist" on the case as it st…
00:25:16 |
Tue 17 Aug 2021
Ep #100: The NWSL and NHL have a coaching problem
On today’s episode, Steph and guest host Courtney are looking at two cases of massive abuses of power by coaches in the NWSL and the NHL. It’s a pretty heavy episode, and there are mentions of emotio…
00:17:33 |
Fri 13 Aug 2021
Ep #99: Post-Olympics reset
And now, back to our regularly scheduled programming...The Olympics are over and it’s time to return to regular sports (until the next Olympics in February, of course). So to get us back on track, St…
00:19:50 |
Tue 10 Aug 2021
Ep #98: Olympics Edition: Christine Sinclair’s and Tokyo 2020’s impact on soccer
No shockers here: CanWNT are gold medalists, and you know we have to get into it. After two weeks of Olympics action, Ellen and Steph are looking at some of the amazing moments that women have given …
00:20:12 |
Fri 06 Aug 2021
Ep #97: Olympics Edition: Team USA basketball going for gold and global warming
With the women’s soccer final being pushed to nighttime to avoid the sun (seriously), Ellen and guest host Vanessa are chatting about the weather (we promise, it’s way more fun than it sounds), befor…
00:19:37 |
Thu 05 Aug 2021
Ep #96: Olympics Edition: Out with the old, in with the new
It’s out with the old, in with the new at this year’s Olympic Games...or is it? With Andre De Grasse’s gold medal win in the 200m, Ellen and guest host Courtney are looking at how De Grasse can fill …
00:21:51 |
Wed 04 Aug 2021
Ep #95: Olympics Edition: Athletes and asylum seeking
After Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya was forced to seek asylum at the Polish embassy in Tokyo last weekend, Ellen and guest host Vanessa are looking at why some athletes defect during th…
00:16:38 |
Tue 03 Aug 2021
Ep #94: Olympics Edition: The USWNT can’t win ’em all
Did the Canadian women’s national soccer team win today’s Olympic semifinal...or did the USWNT lose it? In this special Olympic edition of the pod, Ellen and Steph look at what went wrong and what we…
00:16:03 |
Mon 02 Aug 2021
Ep #93: Olympics Edition: Week 1 recap and USWNT vs. CanWNT preview
After one full week of the Olympics, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz recap the first week of the Games and preview the biggest rivalry of the Olympics yet: USWNT vs. CanWNT semifinal on Monday a…
00:18:19 |
Fri 30 Jul 2021
Ep #92: Olympics Edition: Are athletes *actually* competing *for* their countries?
Inspired by golfer Rory McIlroy saying “I am not a very patriotic guy” and “I want to represent the game of golf more than anything else,” Ellen Hyslop and guest host Vanessa Sanchez ask the question…
00:20:21 |
Thu 29 Jul 2021
Ep #91: Olympics Edition: Non-binary athletes are already being misgendered
With at least 170 publicly out LGBT2Q+ athletes competing in Tokyo, these Olympics are the most “out” Games yet. In today’s episode, Ellen and Courtney are celebrating these Olympians while also look…
00:16:51 |
Wed 28 Jul 2021
Ep #90: Olympics Edition: Simone Biles and mental health at the Games
After Simone Biles’ withdrawal from the women’s gymnastics team final this morning, guest hosts Vanessa and Courtney take a look at how she prioritized her mental health while dealing with the weight…
00:16:50 |
Tue 27 Jul 2021
Ep #89: Olympics Edition: The kids are alright
We’re back! And as of this week, we’re here to bring you a daily update on all things Olympics, every weekday evening. You’re welcome.
On our first Olympics Edition episode, guest hosts Vanessa and Co…
On our first Olympics Edition episode, guest hosts Vanessa and Co…
00:16:05 |
Mon 26 Jul 2021
Ep #88: Ellie Black on the Tokyo Games, Simone Biles and preparing for her 3rd Olympics
We’re popping into your feed today with a very special pop-up episode of The GIST of It.
Today, Ellen is joined by our very own regional contributor (and big Gymnastics fan) Annie Chan to chat with a…
Today, Ellen is joined by our very own regional contributor (and big Gymnastics fan) Annie Chan to chat with a…
00:35:44 |
Sat 24 Jul 2021
Ep #87: Olympics updates and a chat with two-time Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach
The Olympics have begun and so has our expanded coverage on The GIST of It.
Today, Steph and guest host Vanessa dive into a few Olympics updates — including dismissals, resignations, heat waves, soci…
Today, Steph and guest host Vanessa dive into a few Olympics updates — including dismissals, resignations, heat waves, soci…
00:25:55 |
Fri 23 Jul 2021
Ep #86: Update on the Tokyo Games and good news from the NHL
Happy official/unofficial start of the Olympics...just in time for today’s episode! Today, Ellen and Steph have an update on the Tokyo Games hours before they begin, including a look at who’s not goi…
00:22:32 |
Tue 20 Jul 2021
Ep #85: Good luck banning sex at the Olympics
T-minus seven days until the Olympics, and t-minus zero for today’s episode of The GIST of It.
Today, Ellen and guest host Courtney Stith have updates on Olympic health and safety measures (even the …
Today, Ellen and guest host Courtney Stith have updates on Olympic health and safety measures (even the …
00:25:28 |
Fri 16 Jul 2021
Ep #84: Stephen A. Smith needs to Stephen A. Stop
Today, Ellen and Steph are giving you the scoop on everything that followed Sunday’s European Championship final. The game may have been bad for England, but the post-game aftermath was even worse. T…
00:28:34 |
Tue 13 Jul 2021
Ep #83: A COVID-safe sports buffet
Today, Ellen and Steph are bringing you the scoop on some big sporting events going on in jolly old England this weekend. Join us for a quick trip across the pond before returning to North America fo…
00:25:40 |
Fri 09 Jul 2021
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