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 #436: Fighting and Politics in the NHL: The 4 Nations Face-Off championship success amongst charged hockey fans
It’s time to do that hockey!
The hottest thing in sports right now is the 4 Nations Face-Off, a replacement to the NHL’s All-Star tourney that’s drawing millions of viewers and creating new hockey fan…
The hottest thing in sports right now is the 4 Nations Face-Off, a replacement to the NHL’s All-Star tourney that’s drawing millions of viewers and creating new hockey fan…
00:34:09 |
Thu 20 Feb 2025
Ep #435: Getting down to business: How the PWHL and Unrivaled are changing the game
The business of women’s sports is booming.
It’s all gals, all the time in this extra-special episode of The GIST of It. Today, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are digging into two major women’s s…
It’s all gals, all the time in this extra-special episode of The GIST of It. Today, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are digging into two major women’s s…
00:17:10 |
Tue 18 Feb 2025
Ep #434: A shiny new NBA All-Star Game, plus your Galentine’s Weekend watch list
Happy Galentine’s Day!
Leslie Knope’s favorite day of the year is here, and to celebrate co-hosts Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula are diving into all the shiny and fun happenings in the spor…
Leslie Knope’s favorite day of the year is here, and to celebrate co-hosts Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula are diving into all the shiny and fun happenings in the spor…
00:27:23 |
Thu 13 Feb 2025
Ep #433: A 4 Nations preview, plus Trump's trans athlete ban
Hi!
Today’s episode of The GIST of It has a little bit of everything with one tournament preview and one WTF moment on deck. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start things off by discussing the upc…
Today’s episode of The GIST of It has a little bit of everything with one tournament preview and one WTF moment on deck. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start things off by discussing the upc…
00:36:18 |
Tue 11 Feb 2025
Ep #432: The GIST’s sixth annual Super Bowl preview
Hut, hut, hello there!
You already know what time it is. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz kick off Super Bowl weekend with a full preview of the biggest event…
You already know what time it is. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz kick off Super Bowl weekend with a full preview of the biggest event…
00:32:46 |
Thu 06 Feb 2025
Ep #431: A true WTF weekend: Disturbing allegations against Justin Tucker & the bombshell Luka Dončić trade
Hey there!
The sports headlines came fast and furious this weekend, so co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are here to break it all down on today’s episode of The GIST of It. First, the gals dig into…
The sports headlines came fast and furious this weekend, so co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are here to break it all down on today’s episode of The GIST of It. First, the gals dig into…
00:34:41 |
Tue 04 Feb 2025
Ep #430: Blockbuster trades and signings in the WNBA & NWSL
Happy Friday Jr.!
Grab some boxes because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about major moves. From the WNBA to the NWSL, there’ve been a plethora of massive trades and signings in the last few…
Grab some boxes because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about major moves. From the WNBA to the NWSL, there’ve been a plethora of massive trades and signings in the last few…
00:34:31 |
Thu 30 Jan 2025
Ep #429: Blockbuster WNBA trade & the evolving women’s hoops landscape
Happy Tuesday!
Or should we say hoopy Tuesday because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the WNBA. A blockbuster three-team trade sent shockwaves through the league over the weekend, so co…
Or should we say hoopy Tuesday because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the WNBA. A blockbuster three-team trade sent shockwaves through the league over the weekend, so co…
00:30:28 |
Tue 28 Jan 2025
Ep #428: An NFL Conference Championship primer, plus Novak Djokovic chases history Down Under
Hello hello!
We’re talking gridiron and Grand Slams on today’s episode of The GIST of It, previewing this weekend’s NFL Conference Championships along with the finals of the first tennis major of the …
We’re talking gridiron and Grand Slams on today’s episode of The GIST of It, previewing this weekend’s NFL Conference Championships along with the finals of the first tennis major of the …
00:36:38 |
Thu 23 Jan 2025
Ep #427: Unrivaled’s superstars, the NFL Divisional Round, and previewing the CFP Championship
Go long!
On today’s three-part episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz go long as they preview three major sporting events this weekend. First up, the gals continue their deep …
On today’s three-part episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz go long as they preview three major sporting events this weekend. First up, the gals continue their deep …
00:37:55 |
Thu 16 Jan 2025
Ep #426: PWHL Takeover Tour success, plus an Unrivaled basketball explainer
Who run the world?
Girls, of course — and that’s especially fitting for today’s all women’s sports episode of The GIST of It. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz begin with a look at the PWHL’s nine-…
Girls, of course — and that’s especially fitting for today’s all women’s sports episode of The GIST of It. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz begin with a look at the PWHL’s nine-…
00:36:50 |
Tue 14 Jan 2025
Ep #425: A College Football Playoff semis preview & NFL MVP candidates to watch in the postseason
Hut hut!
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview a wild weekend on the gridiron. First, the gals check in with the College Football Playoff as the remaining …
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview a wild weekend on the gridiron. First, the gals check in with the College Football Playoff as the remaining …
00:39:32 |
Thu 09 Jan 2025
Ep #424: The Jimmy Butler saga, plus everything you need to know about the PVF and LOVB
Hello, 2025!
New year, same sports drama. In this episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive headfirst into Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler’s team-issued seven-game suspens…
New year, same sports drama. In this episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive headfirst into Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler’s team-issued seven-game suspens…
00:36:03 |
Tue 07 Jan 2025
Ep #423: The ultimate 2024 sports rewind
It’s time to reflect.
This year was truly one for the books, so today’s episode of The GIST of It is a classic year in review. From the women’s sports movement to the standout moments at the Paris Oly…
This year was truly one for the books, so today’s episode of The GIST of It is a classic year in review. From the women’s sports movement to the standout moments at the Paris Oly…
00:32:32 |
Tue 24 Dec 2024
Ep #422: Volleyball's spotlight moment, plus a College Football Playoff primer
Hello, hello!
Forget the holidays — it’s playoff season for a few fall college sports: women’s volleyball and football. On this episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz first pr…
Forget the holidays — it’s playoff season for a few fall college sports: women’s volleyball and football. On this episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz first pr…
00:30:05 |
Thu 19 Dec 2024
Ep #421: NBA Cup final preview, plus Unrivaled makes major money moves
It’s hoopin’ time!
Today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the hardwood. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview today’s NBA Cup final between the in-season tournament’s two No. 1 s…
Today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the hardwood. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview today’s NBA Cup final between the in-season tournament’s two No. 1 s…
00:34:03 |
Tue 17 Dec 2024
Ep #420: A Heisman Trophy explainer, way-too-early NFL award predictions & a dive into the Women’s Lacrosse League
Hey there!
End-of-year awards season chatter is growing by the minute, and the football world is no exception. The fun begins on Saturday, when the Heisman Trophy, aka, the MVP award of college footba…
End-of-year awards season chatter is growing by the minute, and the football world is no exception. The fun begins on Saturday, when the Heisman Trophy, aka, the MVP award of college footba…
00:36:25 |
Thu 12 Dec 2024
Ep #419: Juan Soto’s massive NY Mets contract & F1 season in review
Hi there!
Turns out there’s no hibernating in baseball — especially when it’s Winter Meetings season. On the heels of heavy hitter Juan Soto’s historic NY Mets contract, The GIST of It co-hosts Ellen …
Turns out there’s no hibernating in baseball — especially when it’s Winter Meetings season. On the heels of heavy hitter Juan Soto’s historic NY Mets contract, The GIST of It co-hosts Ellen …
00:33:27 |
Tue 10 Dec 2024
Ep #418: WNBA expansion draft explainer, plus College Football Playoff updates
Hello!
It may be the WNBA offseason, but the W is still dominating headlines. The Golden State Valkyries, the W’s 13th team, will take part in an expansion draft tomorrow ahead of their 2025 debut, so…
It may be the WNBA offseason, but the W is still dominating headlines. The Golden State Valkyries, the W’s 13th team, will take part in an expansion draft tomorrow ahead of their 2025 debut, so…
00:34:17 |
Thu 05 Dec 2024
Ep #417: Football’s head trauma problem
Hey there.
Today’s episode of The GIST of It digs into a disturbing and unfortunately unrelenting issue in football: head trauma and the unmitigated risks of playing American’s favorite sport.
Two exa…
Today’s episode of The GIST of It digs into a disturbing and unfortunately unrelenting issue in football: head trauma and the unmitigated risks of playing American’s favorite sport.
Two exa…
00:36:59 |
Tue 03 Dec 2024
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