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 #397: NFL off-field updates & Solheim Cup preview
Hi there!
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into two complex NFL headlines. First, El and Steph revisit the lawsuit against Cleveland Browns quarterback D…
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into two complex NFL headlines. First, El and Steph revisit the lawsuit against Cleveland Browns quarterback D…
00:30:56 |
Thu 12 Sep 2024
Ep #396: DeShaun Watson suit, PWHL drops new logos and team names & wrapping up the Paralympics
Puck yeah!
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss the latest updates from the PWHL after the league officially dropped new names and logos for all six teams…
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss the latest updates from the PWHL after the league officially dropped new names and logos for all six teams…
00:37:15 |
Tue 10 Sep 2024
Ep #395: Everything you need to know about the upcoming NFL season
Hut hut!
Hike! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are swiping on their eye black for a full NFL season preview. From the offseason moves shaking up the league t…
Hike! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are swiping on their eye black for a full NFL season preview. From the offseason moves shaking up the league t…
00:41:46 |
Thu 05 Sep 2024
Ep #394: A college football primer & WNBA playoffs chase
Hello!
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are heading back to school as they tackle the first full weekend of college football. After a quick refresher on how i…
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are heading back to school as they tackle the first full weekend of college football. After a quick refresher on how i…
00:35:51 |
Thu 29 Aug 2024
Ep #393: Paralympics primer and US Open preview
Hi there!
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are brushing up on their French (again) to preview the Paralympic Games, which kick off on Wednesday. From the Para…
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are brushing up on their French (again) to preview the Paralympic Games, which kick off on Wednesday. From the Para…
00:34:35 |
Tue 27 Aug 2024
Ep #392: Jannik Sinner’s sanction & previewing AU Softball’s Champions Week
Hey there!
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz sift through the details surrounding world No. 1 men’s tennis player Jannik Sinner’s anti-doping sanction, and wha…
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz sift through the details surrounding world No. 1 men’s tennis player Jannik Sinner’s anti-doping sanction, and wha…
00:23:32 |
Thu 22 Aug 2024
Ep #391: WNBA playoff push & off-court updates
Hello!
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula dive headfirst into the WNBA playoff push after a thrilling weekend of headline-making action. From the N…
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula dive headfirst into the WNBA playoff push after a thrilling weekend of headline-making action. From the N…
00:23:10 |
Tue 20 Aug 2024
Ep #390: Dearica Hamby’s discrimination lawsuit and the WNBA returns post-Olympics
Hi there!
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Robyn Pearson dive into a plethora of WNBA news before the second half of the season tips off. First up, the gals disc…
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Robyn Pearson dive into a plethora of WNBA news before the second half of the season tips off. First up, the gals disc…
00:25:00 |
Thu 15 Aug 2024
Ep #389: Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal explainer & the business of the Paris Olympics
Hello!
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz wrap up their Olympic coverage with the latest headlines and a business breakdown on Paris. First, the gals discuss Te…
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz wrap up their Olympic coverage with the latest headlines and a business breakdown on Paris. First, the gals discuss Te…
00:32:43 |
Tue 13 Aug 2024
Ep #388: Olympic women’s soccer gold medal game preview & an interview with heptathlete Anna Hall
Hi there!
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Lauren Tuiskula continue their Olympic coverage heading into the final weekend of the Games. First up, it’s back to …
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Lauren Tuiskula continue their Olympic coverage heading into the final weekend of the Games. First up, it’s back to …
00:42:42 |
Thu 08 Aug 2024
Ep #387: Olympic women’s soccer semis & debunking the gender boxing controversy
Hello!
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are back to discuss the biggest storylines from the ongoing Paris Olympics. The gals start with a preview of the stac…
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are back to discuss the biggest storylines from the ongoing Paris Olympics. The gals start with a preview of the stac…
00:34:43 |
Tue 06 Aug 2024
Ep #386: The latest from Paris & Introducing Tested
Hello, August!
New month, same Olympics excitement on today’s episode of The GIST of It. Host Ellen Hyslop kicks things off with the latest news from Paris, specifically surrounding the drama-filled w…
New month, same Olympics excitement on today’s episode of The GIST of It. Host Ellen Hyslop kicks things off with the latest news from Paris, specifically surrounding the drama-filled w…
00:54:15 |
Thu 01 Aug 2024
Ep #385: CanWNT drone scandal updates & a conversation with Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles
Happy Olympics!
With the Paris 2024 Games underway, The GIST of It is back with a gold medal recap of the opening action. On today’s episode, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula discuss …
With the Paris 2024 Games underway, The GIST of It is back with a gold medal recap of the opening action. On today’s episode, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula discuss …
00:31:12 |
Tue 30 Jul 2024
Ep #384: Gender parity at the Paris Olympics
The Paris Olympics are almost here!
In a very special episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into gender parity at the Olympics, sponsored by our pals at Canadian Tire. S…
In a very special episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into gender parity at the Olympics, sponsored by our pals at Canadian Tire. S…
00:50:01 |
Thu 25 Jul 2024
Ep #383: The ultimate Paris Olympics primer and an interview with track & field legend Allyson Felix
It’s Olympics Week!
The Paris Games are just three days away, so we’re going for gold on today’s episode of The GIST of It. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive headfirst into the major Ol…
The Paris Games are just three days away, so we’re going for gold on today’s episode of The GIST of It. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive headfirst into the major Ol…
00:38:58 |
Tue 23 Jul 2024
Ep #382: WNBA All-Star Weekend preview, media rights deal breakdown, and an interview with Team USA gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik
Happy Thursday!
Or should we say hoopy Thursday because today’s episode of The GIST of It tips off with all things WNBA. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview the upcoming All-Star Weekend fest…
Or should we say hoopy Thursday because today’s episode of The GIST of It tips off with all things WNBA. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview the upcoming All-Star Weekend fest…
00:41:02 |
Thu 18 Jul 2024
Ep #381: Copa América chaos, PWHL Minnesota allegations, and an interview with soccer star Kristie Mewis
Hey there!
And welcome to another episode of The GIST of It. On today’s pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss chaos at the Copa América final in Miami and troubling allegations of bullying…
And welcome to another episode of The GIST of It. On today’s pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss chaos at the Copa América final in Miami and troubling allegations of bullying…
00:50:36 |
Tue 16 Jul 2024
Ep #380: UEFA Euro finals preview and an interview with CanWNT star Adriana Leon
Hello there!
And welcome to a very special episode of The GIST of It featuring an international women’s footy star, CanWNT winger Adriana Leon.
First up though, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz di…
And welcome to a very special episode of The GIST of It featuring an international women’s footy star, CanWNT winger Adriana Leon.
First up though, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz di…
00:43:55 |
Thu 11 Jul 2024
Ep #379: Men’s soccer semis previews and a WNBA records roundup
Hi there!
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have a good old fashioned two-parter covering the latest in the ongoing men’s soccer tourneys and a record-setting …
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have a good old fashioned two-parter covering the latest in the ongoing men’s soccer tourneys and a record-setting …
00:37:50 |
Tue 09 Jul 2024
Ep #378: Major NWSL updates and previewing the Euro quarter-finals
Happy Fourth of July!
It’s all soccer, all the time on today’s episode of The GIST of It as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss the latest allegations and firings rocking the NWSL before prev…
It’s all soccer, all the time on today’s episode of The GIST of It as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss the latest allegations and firings rocking the NWSL before prev…
00:31:30 |
Thu 04 Jul 2024
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