The GIST of It Ellen Hyslop

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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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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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.
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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.

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Happy Tuesday!
Grab your backpack and your business suit, because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the business of college sports. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start with a quick explainer of pro sports’ labor practices before going back to school to dig through the history and current landscape of labor in NCAA sports.
Then after the break, El and Steph parse through name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals and how they’re influencing college athletes’ decisions to go pro, all before chatting through what’s next in the wild, wild West of today’s NCAA. Sharpen those pencils.
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Hi!
Get stoked for an all-footy episode of The GIST of It, previewing everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s NWSL Championship. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the upcoming battle between No. 4 OL Reign and No. 6 NJ/NY Gotham FC, focusing on the game-changing players on each squad.
Then for part two, El and Steph highlight two retiring legends and share their predictions for the star-studded showdown before discussing the NWSL’s upcoming expansion plans. The beautiful game never fails to impress.
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