The GIST of It

TGI (almost) F! Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault. It’s been a WTF–heavy week in the sports world, so on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat through two infuriating and deeply troubling stories. First up, calls are growing louder for Royal Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales to resign after he forcibly kissed s...

That’s all she wrote! And just like that, the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) has come to a close. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are tying things up with a tourney in review, starting with the good, bad, and then the oh so ugly of No. 6 Spain’s first-ever WWC victory. Then after the break, the gals zoom out to discuss the state of women’s footy overal...

It’s the final kickoff… One month to the day that the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) began, the tournament will wrap on Sunday morning, with a first-time champ topping the podium. So on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are breaking down the two finalists, No. 4 England and No. 6 Spain, as they prepare to battle for footy glory. Will the ladies in Roja emer...

Welcome to Tower of Power Tuesday! We’re smack in the middle of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) semifinals, so there’s no better time to chat with someone who knows exactly what these players are experiencing. That’s why on today’s episode of The GIST of It, host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Lauren Tuiskula are sitting down with 2019 WWC champ Sam Mewis! The gals ask the standout USWNT midfie...

And then there were eight… It’s quarter-final time at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, so you already know today’s episode of The GIST of It will cover everything you need to know about the matchups ahead. Plus, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz will chat through some of the bigger picture storylines emerging, namely the rise of equal play and the continued fight for equal pay. While the gals k...

A change is gonna come… Buckle up, because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the wild Power Five conference moves shifting the NCAA landscape. After last week’s bloody Friday that saw five more Pac-12 schools order moving boxes, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are chatting through the long history of conference realignment, the current flood of moves, the many ramifications, and...

It’s must-win time! The FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) knockout round is nearly upon us. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Dee Lab have your complete guide to last 16, chatting through the biggest storylines including the GOATs that have sadly been eliminated, the underdogs surprising us all, and, of course, what the hell is happening with the USWNT. Thanks fo...

Hello, August! Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual assault, harassment, intimidation, stalking, racism, and hazing. Can you believe the FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) group stage is nearly over? On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat through the latest updates from Down Under, including the unfortunate early elimination of their belove...

Happy Friday eve! We’re officially halfway through the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup group stage, so co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz welcomed special guest and 2015 world champ Meghan Klingenberg to today’s episode of The GIST of It. The gals chat with the NWSL Portland Thorns defender about her experience helping the USWNT hoist that World Cup, her take on this year’s edition so far, and her n...

Happy Tuesday! On today’s episode of The GIST of It , host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Jessica Aldos are kicking it fútbol and football style! First, they chat through the early days of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup play, as well as the record attendance and viewership the tourney is already bringing to the pitch — plus how that could be leveraged to level the World Cup playing field. Then after...

G’day! And happy 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup kickoff! On today’s episode of The GIST of It , co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz cover everything you need to know about one of the biggest women’s sporting events in the world. The gals breakdown how things work, the home teams, the top contenders, the players to watch and more. Thanks for kicking it with us. Helping to grow the beautiful game is C...

Hey, hi, hello! It’s a women’s sports two-parter on today’s episode of The GIST of It! First, guest Robyn Pearson, The GIST’s own senior social media producer, stops by to spill all the tea on the WNBA All-Star weekend to co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz. Then after the break, El and Steph dive into the injured icons we won’t be watching on the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup pitch, plus some of t...

Hi there! Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual harassment, disordered eating, and racism. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have everything you need to know about a thrilling sports weekend ahead. From the Wimbledon semifinals and final to the WNBA’s All-Star Weekend, the gals are here to prep you for all the fun to come. Then after t...

Hello! Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual misconduct, hazing, and racism. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz take a walk down memory lane, reliving USWNT star Megan Rapinoe’s finest moments on and off the pitch following her announcement that she’ll retire at the end of the NWSL season. Then comes a soccer WTF, as the gals chat throu...

Hello! Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of suicide, hazing, and sexual assault. Co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Dee Lab have a loaded episode of The GIST of It on deck. They’ll begin with massive news that CTE has been diagnosed in a female pro athlete for the first time. Steph and Dee discuss the findings, along with the implications for all women and girls who play contact spo...

Turn it up, GISTers! We’ve been impatiently waiting for today’s episode of The GIST of It. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into everything you need to know about last week’s major news that the Mark Walter Group and Billie Jean King Enterprises — both already formal partners of the PWHPA — acquired the PHF, clearing the way for a unified women’s hockey league. This news is years in the ma...

Hey, hey, GISTers! Today on The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are sorting through the latest from two major men’s leagues — the NBA and the NHL. Tipping things off in hoops, the gals chat through the spice of NBA free agency, including the history and player freedom granted by this system, as well as some of the big names who are considering moves. Then after the break, El and S...

Hello there! Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual misconduct. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are back with big updates on two topics they’ve followed closely on the pod: continued progress following investigations into rampant abuse across the NWSL and the latest sportswashing campaigns. They’ll begin in the NWSL where whistleblowe...

Welcome to summer! Today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about fútbol, baby! Host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Lauren Tuiskula start by breaking down yesterday’s USWNT World Cup roster reveal, complete with players who made the cut despite recent injuries and a whole slate of first-timers hungry for the world stage. Just 28 more days! Then after the break, the gals shift off the pitch to chat th...

Happy Tuesday! While co-host Steph Rotz is off galavanting with her besties in Spain, on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Ellen Hyslop is joined by two very special guests. First, Ellen is joined by our very own social media producer, Jessica Aldos, to recap their experience covering the F1 Canadian Grand Prix over the weekend. Then after the break, Ellen is joined by the one and only Qu...

Happy almost weekend! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig through the diamond and the pitch. First, the gals chat through MLB’s Oakland A’s and their anticipated relocation to Las Vegas, along with the reverse boycott A’s fans staged on Tuesday. Then after the break, El and Steph take on international soccer, first breaking down the drama building between...

Hello, hola, salut! Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are digging into two huge stories on today’s episode of The GIST of It. First, the gals chat through the horrible incident in which WNBA star Brittney Griner and her Phoenix Mercury teammates were harassed at the Dallas Fort Worth airport over the weekend. The news has reignited calls for charter flights in the league in light of security co...

Happy Thursday! Today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the golf world. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz unpack this week’s bombshell news that, despite condemning LIV Golf for over a year, the PGA and DB World Tours are now merging with the Saudi Arabian–backed Tour. The gals dig into the uproar from players and fans alike, as well as the warranted claims of hypocrisy the PGA is now fa...

Welcome back! Content warning: Today’s episode contains discussion of sexual assault. On today’s The GIST of It pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into a story from India, where women wrestlers are protesting amid allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation by the president of the Wrestling Federation of India. El and Steph chat through all the details in this lengthy, infuriating...

Happy Pride Month! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula chat through one up and one down from the diamond. The gals start off with a preview of the always thrilling NCAA softball Women’s College World Series (WCWS), where eight teams begin their quest for the natty title today. Then, after the break, comes the down. MLB’s kicking off Pride Month by making...