The GIST of It

Happy March! Today’s episode of The GIST of It brings one low and one high from the sports world as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat through a troubling F1 storyline before kicking it over to the pitch for a preview of tomorrow’s Concacaf W Gold Cup semifinals. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has come under fire following an investigation into his “inappropriate behavior” with a...

Hey there! Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a season preview doubleheader, with co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz breaking down the need-to-know storylines from the upcoming Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball and Formula 1 campaigns. First, the gals dive into the wild world of Athletes Unlimited, a unique pro sports league that operates under a fantasy-style system, crowning an individual ch...

Hello! Welcome to the third episode in our new Legends of the Game mini-series highlighting five NCAA hoops icons — Pat Summitt, John Wooden, Geno Auriemma, Mike Krzyzewski, and Dawn Staley. March Madness history is full of iconic moments, epic plays, and incredible athletes. But what ties each season together is the standout coaches — the changemakers that turn teams into dynasties. This series,...

Hi there! It’s all soccer, all the time in today’s episode of The GIST of It, thanks to two big labor battles brewing, one in the women’s game and one in the men’s. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start off with the latest from the CanWNT, where the team’s players’ association is suing Canada Soccer for alleged financial negligence. Then for part two, El and Steph kick it over to MLS to detai...

Hi there! Content warning: This episode contains mention of grooming, sexual abuse, and bullying. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula start off with a seriously disturbing story out of NCAA basketball. A former Nebraska player filed a lawsuit earlier this week alleging that her former assistant coach groomed and sexually abused her. Steph and Lau...

Hi there! Welcome to the second episode in our new Legends of the Game mini-series highlighting five NCAA hoops icons — Pat Summitt, John Wooden, Geno Auriemma, Mike Krzyzewski, and Dawn Staley. March Madness history is full of iconic moments, epic plays, and incredible athletes. But what ties each season together is the standout coaches — the changemakers that turn teams into dynasties. This seri...

Happy almost long weekend! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have your guide to the biggest sports happenings on the horizon, previewing the NBA All-Star Weekend and the upcoming CONCACAF W Gold Cup tournament. Both events will be historic: WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu will compete against Golden State Warrior Steph Curry in a first-of-its-kind head-to-head ba...

Happy Galentine’s Day! Welcome to the first episode in our new Legends of the Game mini-series highlighting five NCAA hoops icons — Pat Summitt, John Wooden, Geno Auriemma, Mike Krzyzewski, and Dawn Staley. March Madness history is full of iconic moments, epic plays, and incredible athletes. But what ties each season together is the standout coaches — the changemakers that turn teams into dynastie...

Happy Galentine’s Day! With Super Bowl LVIII officially in the rearview, today’s episode of The GIST of It begins with everything that happened at the NFL’s biggest party. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig through the gridiron action, the unforgettable halftime show, and the business side of the big game. Then after the break, the gals Euro step to the college hardwood, where No. 4 Iowa sup...

Happy nearly Super Bowl Sunday! That’s right, Super Bowl LVIII is (almost) finally here, so on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are breaking down everything you need to know before kickoff, from the teams and players to the commercials and the Usher concert. But first, the gals unpack this week’s bombshell ruling impacting the NCAA. On Monday, a National Labo...

Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day Eve! February 7th marks NGWSD, an annual celebration dedicated to acknowledging women’s history in sports, celebrating current achievements, and recommitting to the continued fight for equality. So on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are starting the party early, digging into the history of the day, some of the ong...

Happy February! Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault. And, more importantly, happy “WNBA free agents can sign” day. After a quick update on the latest in the ongoing Hockey Canada story surrounding sexual assault allegations against members of the 2018 World Juniors team, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into a full primer ahead of the W free agency frenzy. Fro...

Hello! Today’s episode of The GIST of It is chock-full of icy updates. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat through the latest in the doping scandal surrounding Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, including the background, the details of her four-year ban, and the broader implications on global sport. Thanks for tuning in. And a big thank you to our friends at Goodr for supporting today’s e...

Hello! Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual assault. It’s one down and one up on today’s episode of The GIST of It as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the latest maddening updates from Hockey Canada before kicking it over to the gridiron to preview this weekend’s NFL Conference Championship slate. First, the gals discuss a major update to the 2018 World Juniors...

Hoop, there it is! Hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are back on the mic to discuss all things women’s hoops on today’s episode of The GIST of It. First, the gals dive into the wild world of college ball, from Stanford head coach Tara VanDerveer’s new title as college basketball’s winningest coach ever to No. 1 South Carolina’s sheer undefeated dominance. It seems like everywhere you look, women’s...

Guess who’s back (back again)! Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of domestic violence. Guest host Lauren Tuiskula’s back with host Ellen Hyslop, breaking down the latest from the tennis court and the gridiron on today’s episode of The GIST of It. First, the gals head Down Under, where the Australian Open is in full swing and the off-court happenings are dominating headlines. From a...

Happy NFL playoffs eve eve! Today’s episode of The GIST of It takes over the gridiron, where the pros are gearing up for a shot at the coveted Vince Lombardi trophy. Host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Lauren Tuiskula break down everything you need to know before the 14-team NFL postseason kicks off with this weekend’s Wild Card action. From how it all works to this weekend’s six playoff games, the g...

Hey, hi, hello! This one’s for the girls — today’s episode of The GIST of It breaks down the latest from the women’s ice and pitch. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz kick things off with the PWHL’s history-making first week, complete with smashed viewership and attendance records. They built it, and now everyone’s come to watch women’s hockey. Part two features a more frustrating story out of w...

Happy New Year! The gals are kicking off 2024 with all the football from both the gridiron and the pitch. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start in the NFL, where the final weekend of the regular season is chock-full of games that will decide more than a third of the league’s postseason spots. Then after the break, El and Steph kit-up soccer-style, as the...

Happy Tiny Friday! In the last episode of The GIST of It for the year, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz reflect on 2024, sharing not only the podcast’s top moments but also the best moments in sports over the last 12 months. Take a walk down memory lane with us, won’t you? Happy listening! More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod Twitter: @thegistpod Email: pod@thegistsports...

Hi there! The gals are back with another football-fútbol double-header on this episode of The GIST of It. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into another topsy-turvy weekend of NFL madness, including which squads are playoff-bound, who’s leading the MVP race, and which head coaches may be out of a job by season’s end. Then in part two, it’s all about iconic businesswoman Michele Kang,...

Hey there! Today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about football and fútbol. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into the NFL quarterback injury crisis (and its unexpectedly joyful consequences) before taking a peek at the playoff-clinching scenarios heading into Week 15. Then in part two, the gals shift gears to women’s soccer, talking through all the nuances of tomorrow’s NWSL exp...

Show us the money! That’s right, today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about two major money moves. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz begin in baseball, where two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani just inked the largest contract in team sports history, joining the LA Dodgers on a $700M, 10-year deal. Ohtani is a once in a lifetime player, and now he has an unprecedented contract to match it. Then...

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...

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...