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 #377: Team USA’s newest Olympians & a Wimbledon preview
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On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz recap all the thrilling moments from the US Olympic Gymnastics and Track & Field trials, which wrapped up on Sunda…
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz recap all the thrilling moments from the US Olympic Gymnastics and Track & Field trials, which wrapped up on Sunda…
00:26:58 |
Tue 02 Jul 2024
Ep #376: USWNT Roster and U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials Preview
Hello there!
And welcome to an Olympic-filled episode of The GIST of It. On today’s pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into the latest Olympic buzz, starting with the USWNT roster drop tha…
And welcome to an Olympic-filled episode of The GIST of It. On today’s pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into the latest Olympic buzz, starting with the USWNT roster drop tha…
00:32:06 |
Thu 27 Jun 2024
Ep #375: WNBA Commissioner’s Cup and Men’s Soccer Roundup
Hello hello!
And welcome to an all-action episode of The GIST of It. On today’s pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz take you from the hardwood to the pitch, first previewing the upcoming WNBA Co…
And welcome to an all-action episode of The GIST of It. On today’s pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz take you from the hardwood to the pitch, first previewing the upcoming WNBA Co…
00:35:54 |
Tue 25 Jun 2024
Ep #374: Olympic trials continue & a celebration of Title IX
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On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula discuss two big upcoming events: the 2024 Paris Olympics and the anniversary of the passage of Title …
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula discuss two big upcoming events: the 2024 Paris Olympics and the anniversary of the passage of Title …
00:28:37 |
Tue 18 Jun 2024
Ep #373: A men’s UEFA Euro 2024 preview and addressing racism in soccer
Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of racism.
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, we’re going full send into the world of European men’s soccer. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz b…
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, we’re going full send into the world of European men’s soccer. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz b…
00:25:35 |
Thu 13 Jun 2024
Ep #372: WNBA Updates and WCWS Review
Happy Tuesday!
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, we’re celebrating the continued growth in women’s sports. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz begin with a refresher on what’s happening in the WN…
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, we’re celebrating the continued growth in women’s sports. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz begin with a refresher on what’s happening in the WN…
00:36:01 |
Tue 11 Jun 2024
Ep #371: NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final, and the French Open: Previewing a big weekend in sports
Happy Thursday!
Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a three-parter previewing three big finales coming up on the sports cal. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start the party by laying the groundw…
Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a three-parter previewing three big finales coming up on the sports cal. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start the party by laying the groundw…
00:33:45 |
Thu 06 Jun 2024
Ep #370: Breaking down the latest WNBA discourse and the Women’s College World Series rolls on
Happy Tuesday!
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start off by digging into the viral conversation around physicality in the WNBA after a controversial on-court…
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start off by digging into the viral conversation around physicality in the WNBA after a controversial on-court…
00:31:10 |
Tue 04 Jun 2024
Ep #369: A rundown of Canada’s new pro women’s soccer league and a Women’s College World Series preview
Happy Tiny Friday!
Welcome to another episode of The GIST of It. First up, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss a major announcement from the world of women’s soccer: Canada is officially gett…
Welcome to another episode of The GIST of It. First up, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss a major announcement from the world of women’s soccer: Canada is officially gett…
00:31:44 |
Thu 30 May 2024
Ep #368: French Open preview and a conversation with legendary Toronto sports reporter, Hazel Mae
Happy Tiny Friday!
Welcome to an extra-special episode of The GIST of It. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview the second tennis Grand Slam of the year: the French Open, which begins th…
Welcome to an extra-special episode of The GIST of It. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview the second tennis Grand Slam of the year: the French Open, which begins th…
00:43:38 |
Thu 23 May 2024
Ep #367: The WTA & PIF partner, NBA Conference Finals preview, and looking back on Week 1 of the WNBA season
Happy Tuesday!
This episode of The GIST of It is jam-packed with headlines from the tennis courts to the hardwood. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into the newly announced partnership…
This episode of The GIST of It is jam-packed with headlines from the tennis courts to the hardwood. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into the newly announced partnership…
00:35:58 |
Tue 21 May 2024
Ep #366: A WNBA season preview
Merry WNBA season start!
It’s all hoops, all the time on today’s episode of The GIST of It as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview everything you need to know before the new WNBA season tips o…
It’s all hoops, all the time on today’s episode of The GIST of It as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview everything you need to know before the new WNBA season tips o…
00:32:12 |
Tue 14 May 2024
Ep #365: WNBA prepares for charter flight takeoff and a USTA WTF
Hey there!
Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual assault.
Today’s episode of The GIST of It starts out with nothing but net, as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss a plet…
Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual assault.
Today’s episode of The GIST of It starts out with nothing but net, as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss a plet…
00:29:43 |
Thu 09 May 2024
Ep #364: A PWHL playoff preview, the WNBA’s growing pains & an interview with LA Sparks rookie Cameron Brink
Happy First Tuesday in May!
Today’s episode of The GIST of It is downright hoop-tastic, as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz go all in on the WNBA. First, the gals dive into the preseason problems …
Today’s episode of The GIST of It is downright hoop-tastic, as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz go all in on the WNBA. First, the gals dive into the preseason problems …
00:40:03 |
Tue 07 May 2024
Ep #363: Women’s soccer roundup & WNBA Canada Game preview
Guess what…it’s (already) May!
Today’s episode of The GIST of It is all women’s sports, all the time. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz kick things off with women’s soccer, first diving into Projec…
Today’s episode of The GIST of It is all women’s sports, all the time. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz kick things off with women’s soccer, first diving into Projec…
00:30:49 |
Thu 02 May 2024
Ep #362: NBA & NHL playoffs updates, Candace Parker retires & WNBA training camp breakdown
Happy last pod in April!
Today’s episode of The GIST of It is another loaded three-parter as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss some major women’s hoops news plus the latest from the NHL and…
Today’s episode of The GIST of It is another loaded three-parter as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss some major women’s hoops news plus the latest from the NHL and…
00:28:30 |
Tue 30 Apr 2024
Ep #361: Reggie Bush’s Heisman trophy, Larry Nassar settlements & a 2024 NFL Draft preview
Hello!
Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual assault and abuse.
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz round up some major mid-week headlines…
Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual assault and abuse.
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz round up some major mid-week headlines…
00:32:54 |
Thu 25 Apr 2024
Ep #360: PWHL playoff push & Nelly Korda’s dominance
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Today’s episode of The GIST of It is for the girls with a two-parter full of women’s sport updates. First up, Steph Rotz and guest co-host Lauren Tuiskula discuss yet another historic PWHL …
Today’s episode of The GIST of It is for the girls with a two-parter full of women’s sport updates. First up, Steph Rotz and guest co-host Lauren Tuiskula discuss yet another historic PWHL …
00:23:57 |
Tue 23 Apr 2024
Ep #359: NHL playoff preview & the latest on Jontay Porter
Howdy!
It’s Christmas in April for co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz, with the NHL Playoff picture all but set ahead of Saturday’s postseason puck drop. Today’s episode includes a deep dive on all …
It’s Christmas in April for co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz, with the NHL Playoff picture all but set ahead of Saturday’s postseason puck drop. Today’s episode includes a deep dive on all …
00:29:55 |
Thu 18 Apr 2024
Ep #358: Previewing the NBA Play-In tourney & WTF quick hits
Hola, salut, hello!
Content warning: This episode mentions harassment, bullying, verbal abuse, and sexual assault.
With the NBA Playoffs on the horizon, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start off t…
Content warning: This episode mentions harassment, bullying, verbal abuse, and sexual assault.
With the NBA Playoffs on the horizon, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start off t…
00:28:53 |
Tue 16 Apr 2024
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