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: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ScndBf36MFsI5Ahn6JT1z More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegistpod Email: mailto:pod@thegistsports.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegistca/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thegistusa/?hl=en ////

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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLOLkQSmlHg More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegistpod Email: https://thegistsports.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegistca/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thegistusa/?hl=en ////

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:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gist-of-it/id1496908555?i=1000633979911https://open.spotify.com/episode/4tkBPH9abFFP8zmb48pbWs?si=b57c822d551744bbhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5XMWWkBTKhfxyIB9t4rooG?si=857224edc54243e7https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ObNPis5Bso7rV9FukJZXj?si=53b72f38014a4bf1 More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodTwitter: https://twitter.com/thegistpodEmail: mailto:pod@thegistsports.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegistca/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thegistusa/?hl=en

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:https://open.spotify.com/episode/4tkBPH9abFFP8zmb48pbWs?si=b57c822d551744bbhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5XMWWkBTKhfxyIB9t4rooG?si=857224edc54243e7https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ObNPis5Bso7rV9FukJZXj?si=53b72f38014a4bf1https://open.spotify.com/episode/1kCPjLYhczztLhlvtf7Pvthttps://open.spotify.com/episode/3DOFtLZb44ugKo5K3Y35tZhttps://www.instagram.com/p/C0FOH_RpQEH/https://open.spotify.com/episode/5nblJbxQrLfBFnCo6jaEuT More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodTwitter: https://twitter.com/thegistpodEmail: https://thegistsports.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegistca/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thegistusa/?hl=en

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: More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodTwitter: https://twitter.com/thegistpodEmail: mailto:pod@thegistsports.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegistca/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thegistusa/?hl=en

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: More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodTwitter: https://twitter.com/thegistpodEmail: mailto:pod@thegistsports.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegistca/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thegistusa/?hl=en

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. Show notes: More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodTwitter: https://twitter.com/thegistpodEmail: mailto:pod@thegistsports.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegistca/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thegistusa/?hl=en

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. Show notes: More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodTwitter: https://twitter.com/thegistpodEmail: mailto:pod@thegistsports.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegistca/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thegistusa/?hl=en

Hi! Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual assault. Settle in for a quintessential The GIST of It episode. First up, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz sadly have to start with a hockey WTF — a second player filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Blackhawks alleging the team’s former video coach sexually assaulted him during the 2009-10 season. El and Steph dig into the horrific details, and the disturbing pattern in hockey culture. Then for part two, it’s over to the hardwood for some good vibes. The new NCAA basketball season tipped off yesterday and El and Steph have all the storylines you need to know as the road to March Madness begins. Hoop yeah. Show notes: More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodTwitter: https://twitter.com/thegistpodEmail: mailto:pod@thegistsports.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegistca/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thegistusa/?hl=en

Hello, November! Let’s race into the new month with two very different stories. First on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat through the latest news that Saudi Arabia will be the likely host of the 2034 FIFA (men’s) World Cup, deepening the sportswashing country’s reach into both the beautiful game, and international sports more broadly. Then after the break, producer Lauren Tuiskula sits down with a legendary American marathoner, Kathrine Switzer, who in 1967 became the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon. Switzer shares her thoughts on this Sunday’s NYC Marathon, a race she won in 1974, and what running has meant to her and the next generation of women, like Lauren, that she paved the way for. A literal trailblazer. Show notes: More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodTwitter: https://twitter.com/thegistpodEmail: mailto:pod@thegistsports.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegistca/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thegistusa/?hl=en