313 episodes

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.

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The GIST of It The GIST of It

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    • 4.9 • 192 Ratings

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.

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    Ep #325: The footy gals’ bumpy road to Paris & a new golf tourney mixes it up

    Ep #325: The footy gals’ bumpy road to Paris & a new golf tourney mixes it up

    Happy tiny Friday!
    On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start on the international women’s soccer pitch, where the drama has been kicking as two of the world’s Top 4 teams failed to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics over the last week.
    Then after the break, the gals swing through the shiny new Grant Thornton Invitational golf tournament, a first-of-its-kind mixed tourney that pairs LPGA and PGA stars together. Stick with El and Steph for everything you need to know on and off the links before the competition tees off tomorrow.
    Show notes: Ep #305: A conversation with LPGA stars Nelly Korda, Stacy Lewis, and Lilia Vu before the Solheim Cup
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    • 31 min
    Ep #324: A spicy College Football Playoff selection & kickin’ it with USWNT star Sophia Smith

    Ep #324: A spicy College Football Playoff selection & kickin’ it with USWNT star Sophia Smith

    Hello!
    Pop the kettle on because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the tea.
    First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive headfirst into the four-team College Football Playoff (CFP), where the selection committee made waves with a few serious snubs this weekend, including leaving one undefeated squad on the outside looking in.
    Then after the break, associate managing editor Lauren Tuiskula takes the reins for a fabulous interview with USWNT star Sophia Smith, chatting about all things footy, Forbes, and more fun. Don’t miss a minute.
    Show notes:
    Sophia Smith’s “shrug” goal celebration
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    • 35 min
    Ep #323: NHLer Corey Perry’s misconduct firing & Mark Cuban sells the NBA’s Mavs

    Ep #323: NHLer Corey Perry’s misconduct firing & Mark Cuban sells the NBA’s Mavs

    Happy December Eve!
    Content warning: This episode contains brief mention of sexual assault.
    Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a deal and no deal duo with co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz taking on the latest headlines from men’s sports.
    First, the gals dig into the news that the Chicago Blackhawks fired NHLer Corey Perry for “unacceptable conduct,” a somewhat surprising move from a team with a history of questionable ethics.
    Then after the break, El and Steph chat through a massive NBA deal: owner Mark Cuban is selling the Dallas Mavericks to casino queen Miriam Adelson, netting a multi-billion dollar profit in the process. Sharks gonna shark.
    Show notes:Ep #317: Toxic hockey culture strikes again & college basketball’s back, baby!Ep #310: Another day, another NHL disappointmentEp #254: The Madness of college hoops & another NHL WTFEp #194: Hockey culture? Still trash: The latest on Hockey Canada
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    • 25 min
    Ep #322: More NHL bullsh!t and an NCAA volleyball tourney preview

    Ep #322: More NHL bullsh!t and an NCAA volleyball tourney preview

    Hello, hello!
    On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are back at it again, digging into yet another WTF from the NHL. Over the long weekend, Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-André Fleury defied the threat of a fine from the NHL and wore a specialty mask honoring Native American heritage. El and Steph have all the latest on the NHL once again failing their claim that hockey is for everyone.
    Then for part two, the gals serve up some positive news ahead of Thursday’s start to the NCAA volleyball championship tournament. Listen in for a tourney preview, plus a look at the massive growth of the game. Aces.
    Show notes:Ep #310: Another day, another NHL disappointmentEp #254: The Madness of college hoops & another NHL WTFEp #194: Hockey culture? Still trash: The latest on Hockey CanadaEp #145: When will hockey really be for everyone?Ep #106: Men's hockey culture is trashFleury’s maskEp #300: Spain women's soccer WTF updates & crushing records with Nebraska volleyball
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    • 31 min
    Ep #321: A three-course sports feast: NCAA women’s hoops, NWSL free agency, & NFL updates

    Ep #321: A three-course sports feast: NCAA women’s hoops, NWSL free agency, & NFL updates

    Happy Thanksgiving eve eve!
    With American Thanksgiving just around the corner, today’s episode of The GIST of It is serving up a three-course feast of sports news. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start off with the latest from a chaotic first two weeks of the NCAA women’s basketball season.
    Then for part two, the gals kick it to the pitch to roundup the latest women’s soccer news, USWNT roster drop and NWSL free agency included.
    And finally, head into the NFL’s Thanksgiving Day slate with everything you need to know about what’s truly been a topsy-turvy football season so far. Thankful, next.
    Show notes:
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    • 27 min
    Ep #320: A deep dive on the women’s sports landscape

    Ep #320: A deep dive on the women’s sports landscape

    Happy Tiny Friday!
    In honor of the NWSL recently striking a new four-year, $240 million media rights deal a few days ahead of this past weekend’s championship action, co-hosts Ellen and Steph dig into the importance of that deal, and also zoom out to discuss the sports media landscape at large.

    Show notes:
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    • 26 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
192 Ratings

192 Ratings

Ronbenlisa ,

Love the GIST! Keep it Up!

Love listening to the Gist twice a week! Great female perspective. Love the banter back and forth between the hosts and their knowledge on all things sports! They are enthusiastic and funny and I don’t miss an episode!

gracesydney ,

Love it!

I’ve been signed up to The Gist’s newsletter since they launched and was so happy to hear that they have a podcast too! Ellen and Steph bring a new energy to sport media and are so fun to listen to :)

_Jo777 ,

The best sports podcast on the air!!

I love this podcast, and everything the Gist does. It’s my go-to for sports news, and especially sports news when it comes to the many incredible women’s leagues!

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