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 #81: Abuse and inaction in the NBA and the NHL
In today’s episode, Ellen and Steph are breaking down two upsetting developments in the sports world: first, the hiring of NBA coaches with histories of abuse, and second, the lack of action taken by…
00:27:00 |
Tue 29 Jun 2021
Ep #80: Carl Nassib and coming out in the sports world
In today’s episode, Steph is joined by special guest co-host Courtney to dive back into NFLer Carl Nassib’s coming out, the impact it’s already had on the sports world, and what’s to come. They also …
00:18:26 |
Fri 25 Jun 2021
Ep #79: An Olympic update: COVID-19, the first openly trans athlete, Caster Semenya status
In today’s episode, co-hosts Ellen and Steph give you an Olympic state of the zone, updating you on COVID-19’s impact on the Games, introducing you to the Games first-ever openly trans athlete and gi…
00:27:32 |
Tue 22 Jun 2021
Ep #78: Everything you need to know about the WNBA’s Commissioner’s Cup
In today’s episode, co-hosts Ellen and Steph have the scoop on the WNBA’s new lucrative in-season tournament: the Commissioner's Cup. Mix in some WNBA Twitter drama and a conversation around play and…
00:21:09 |
Fri 18 Jun 2021
Ep #77: How much is too much coverage? Catastrophic moments in sports
In today’s episode, co-hosts Ellen and Steph talk about how TV broadcasters deal with medical emergencies in live sporting events, after watching Danish soccer star Christian Eriksen suffer a cardiac…
00:26:37 |
Tue 15 Jun 2021
Ep #76: Aaron Rodgers and the Packers saga explained
In today’s episode, co-hosts Ellen and Steph break down the drama between quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. Rodgers announced he wanted to leave Green Bay earlier this year, but ma…
00:20:25 |
Fri 11 Jun 2021
Ep #75: Racism and homophobia in the world’s most global game
Following some unsavory fan behavior in England and the U.S., co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Stephanie Rotz talk about racism and homophobia in men’s soccer — important topics ahead of this week’s Euros a…
00:21:50 |
Tue 08 Jun 2021
Ep #74: The NFL’s “race norming” explained
In today’s episode, co-hosts Ellen and Steph talk through the bombshell that the NFL dropped this week: their decades long, deeply racist practice of “race norming” that, TBH, the majority of the spo…
00:22:56 |
Fri 04 Jun 2021
Ep #73: Media boycotts and mental health
Why are you getting a podcast alert on a Tuesday, you may ask? Well, we have great news for you: The GIST of It is now a twice-weekly podcast! Starting today, we’re doubling the sports news to give y…
00:28:46 |
Tue 01 Jun 2021
Ep #72: Body shaming in sports
Following Connecticut Suns Head Coach Curt Miller’s offensive and inappropriate comments about three-time WNBA star Liz Cambage’s weight, this week, co-hosts Ellen and Steph dive deep into this situa…
00:25:32 |
Wed 26 May 2021
Ep #71: Pregnancy is not an injury - the Mandy Bujold case
This week, co-hosts Ellen and Steph discuss how motherhood and maternity leave are unfairly leaving a world-class boxer, Mandy Bujold, out of the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games. Mandy also joins the po…
00:27:45 |
Wed 19 May 2021
Ep #70: WNBA and NWSL and NHL Playoffs, oh my!
Ahead of the WNBA and NWSL season starts and the beginning of the NHL playoffs, Ellen and Steph give you “the gist” of everything you need to know in each. Bonus? This week, they’re joined by co-host…
00:32:56 |
Wed 12 May 2021
Ep#69: Caitlyn Jenner needs to take a step back
This might be the most important episode of The GIST of It yet.
After Olympic gold medalist and transwoman, Caitlyn Jenner said that she supports recent state legislation banning transgender kids from…
After Olympic gold medalist and transwoman, Caitlyn Jenner said that she supports recent state legislation banning transgender kids from…
00:26:07 |
Wed 05 May 2021
Ep #68: The Simone Biles effect and the Women’s World Hockey Championship aftermath
This week, co-hosts Ellen and Steph give “the gist” of (and their opinions on):
The Women’s World Hockey Championships abrupt cancellations
Simone Biles leaving Nike to sign with Athleta
A rapid-fire…
The Women’s World Hockey Championships abrupt cancellations
Simone Biles leaving Nike to sign with Athleta
A rapid-fire…
00:25:54 |
Wed 28 Apr 2021
Ep #67: How the European Super League totally forgot about women’s soccer
Following Sunday’s bombshell news about the creation of the European Super League (ESL), this week co-hosts Ellen and Steph give “the gist” on all of the drama including:
What the ESL is, why it start…
What the ESL is, why it start…
00:31:40 |
Wed 21 Apr 2021
Ep #66: The NCAA finally gets it right, Megan Rapinoe puts Draymond Green in his place, the gist of the WNBA draft
This week co-hosts Ellen and Steph give “the gist” on everything you need to know about tomorrow’s WNBA draft, the Megan Rapinoe and Draymond Green saga, and how the NCAA is supporting trans athletes…
00:22:48 |
Wed 14 Apr 2021
Ep #65: The Masters: the good, the bad and the ugly — 2021 Edition
This week co-hosts Ellen and Steph give “the gist” on everything you need to know about the Masters. From the good — like what makes the tournament so special and who’s favored to win — to the bad — …
00:31:14 |
Wed 07 Apr 2021
Ep #64: The gist of the 2021 MLB Season
Play ball! This week co-hosts Ellen and Steph give “the gist” of the upcoming MLB season covering everything from the basics, to women breaking barriers, to the drama. Add that to some March Madness …
00:26:11 |
Wed 31 Mar 2021
Ep #63: Gender disparity in the NCAA: a deep dive
After Oregon Duck Sedona Prince called out the very obvious differences between the men’s and women’s NCAA March Madness tournaments, co-hosts Ellen and Steph dive deeper into what’s gone on behind-t…
00:26:26 |
Wed 24 Mar 2021
Ep #62: Everything you need to know about March Madness
After two years of waiting, it’s finally time for March Madness! This week, co-hosts Ellen and Steph give you “the gist” of the tournament. From how it’s organized, to COVID-19 protocols and teams an…
00:25:37 |
Wed 17 Mar 2021
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