The GIST of It

The GIST of It
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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.

  1. 2天前

    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 preview tonight’s national volleyball tournament semifinals, where all four No. 1 seeds will be duking it out for a spot in Sunday’s championship. And volleyball is just getting started in the U.S., with major news about the Pro Volleyball Federation and League One Volleyball dropping this week. Then in part two, it’s all about the College Football Playoff, which begins on Friday night. The gals dig through the revamped 12-team format before shouting out the top players to watch on the gridiron. Hut, hut. A big thank you to Aflac for partnering with us on today’s episode! Add Aflac to your team to close the insurance gap today. Learn more at aflac.com/thegist. Show notes: More on The GIST:  Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod X: @thegistpod Email: pod@thegistsports.com  IG: @thegistca @thegistusa

    30 分钟

  2. 4天前

    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 seeds: The Milwaukee Bucks and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Trust us — you won’t want to miss this star-powered showdown featuring a pair of perennial MVP candidates in Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and OKC’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. And all that glitters is green in part two, where the gals discuss Unrivaled’s latest money moves. The brand-new 3v3 women’s league will tip off its inaugural season in January and just signed a serious ledger of high-profile investors, allowing Unrivaled to pay all of its players six-figure salaries. Cha-ching. A big thank you to Aflac for partnering with us on today’s episode! Add Aflac to your team to close the insurance gap today. Learn more at aflac.com/thegist. Show notes: More on The GIST:  Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod X: @thegistpod Email: pod@thegistsports.com  IG: @thegistca @thegistusa

    34 分钟

  3. 12月12日

    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 football, will be handed out. Before the winner is named, today’s episode of The GIST of It begins with an explainer on one of the most important trophies in college sports and the four players in contention for the coveted prize. And the fun doesn’t stop there. With just four weeks left in the NFL regular season, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz share their way-too-early picks for some end-of-season NFL awards, along with their thoughts as to how the playoff picture might shape up. And last but not least, the new Women’s Lacrosse League announced their inaugural four-team names yesterday, so the gals are taking a deep dive into one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. A big thank you to Aflac for partnering with us on today’s episode! Add Aflac to your team to close the insurance gap today. Learn more at aflac.com/thegist. Show notes: More on The GIST:  Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod X: @thegistpod Email: pod@thegistsports.com  IG: @thegistca @thegistusa

    36 分钟

  4. 12月10日

    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 Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into what the most expensive deal in sports history means for the Mets and their opponents. Batter up. Then in part two, the gals look back at the 2024 F1 season following Sunday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, recapping the final race on this year’s circuit while looking ahead to the Australian Grand Prix in March. Can’t come soon enough. A big thank you to Aflac for partnering with us on today’s episode! Add Aflac to your team to close the insurance gap today. Learn more at aflac.com/thegist. Show notes: Ep #415: Detailing the Canada Soccer culture probe, plus F1 expands to 11 teams More on The GIST:  Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod X: @thegistpod Email: pod@thegistsports.com  IG: @thegistca @thegistusa

    33 分钟

  5. 12月5日

    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 on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are breaking down how player selection works, the draft rules, and more.  Then in part two, it’s time to hut hut hop over to the gridiron, where the gals dig into the latest College Football Playoff rankings before previewing a few must-see conference championship games this weekend in anticipation of Sunday’s final 12-team rankings drop. A big thank you to Aflac for partnering with us on today’s episode! Add Aflac to your team to close the insurance gap today. Learn more at aflac.com/thegist. Show notes: More on The GIST:  Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod X: @thegistpod Email: pod@thegistsports.com  IG: @thegistca @thegistusa

    34 分钟

  6. 12月3日

    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 examples rocked the NCAA and NFL worlds recently: The tragic death of Alabama A&M linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. and the late hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence that resulted in a concussion. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat through these incidents, plus the differences in how the NCAA and NFL implement protection for their players.  A big thank you to Aflac for partnering with us on today’s episode! Add Aflac to your team to close the insurance gap today. Learn more at aflac.com/thegist. Show notes: Ep #398: Record-breaking WNBA updates & the latest on Tua Tagovailoa More on The GIST:  Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod X: @thegistpod Email: pod@thegistsports.com  IG: @thegistca @thegistusa

    37 分钟

  7. 11月28日

    Ep #416: PWHL sophomore season preview, plus a conversation with the Minnesota Frost’s Taylor Heise

    Ready the Zamboni! The PWHL’s sophomore season is just days away, so today’s episode is all about previewing the action before the puck drops on Season 2 on Saturday. From standout rookies to women’s hockey vets, the PWHL is dripping with talent, and co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have everything you need to know.  Speaking of massive talent, stick around for part two, where El chats with the Minnesota Frost’s Taylor Heise, the first pick in the inaugural 2023 PWHL draft. Heise already has one league championship to her name and is itching to add to her trophy collection — in between featuring in EA Sports NHL 25, of course. Puck yeah.  A big thank you to Aflac for partnering with us on today’s episode! Add Aflac to your team to close the insurance gap today. Learn more at aflac.com/thegist. Show notes: More on The GIST:  Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod X: @thegistpod Email: pod@thegistsports.com  IG: @thegistca @thegistusa

    51 分钟

  8. 11月26日

    Ep #415: Detailing the Canada Soccer culture probe, plus F1 expands to 11 teams

    Buckle up! Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a classic two-part breakdown. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the Globe and Mail’s Canada Soccer culture probe, which came as a result of the drone scandal that rocked the Paris Olympics and exposed a longstanding culture of spying in the federation.  Then in part two, the gals hit the track to discuss the latest groundbreaking Formula 1 updates: General Motors will become F1’s 11th team beginning in the 2026 season, making them the first new team since 2017 to join the highest echelon of racing. Vroom vroom.  A big thank you to Aflac for partnering with us on today’s episode! Add Aflac to your team to close the insurance gap today. Learn more at aflac.com/thegist. Show notes: Globe and Mail Investigation into Canada Soccer More on The GIST:  Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod X: @thegistpod Email: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa

    35 分钟
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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
  • 活跃年份
    2020年 - 2024年
  • 单集
    415
  • 分级
    儿童不宜
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    © Copyright The GIST of IT
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