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Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula are back with yet another WTF episode of The GIST of It. The gals begin in Boston, where the NHL’s Bruins are trying to cut ties with defenseman Mitchell Miller after signing him to an entry-level contract despite accounts that he horrifically bullied and assaulted a Black classmate with special needs six years ago.* Then, after the break, Lauren and Steph...

Happy hoops season! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula are celebrating with a NCAA women’s basketball season preview. They’ll discuss the season setup, the top contenders, the players to keep an eye on and more. It’s tip-off time, baby. Thank you to Nike for supporting today’s episode! Just in time for the start of the new women’s basketball season, Nik...

On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are back with an NBA WTF and an update on the NFL’s Washington Commanders. First, the gals discuss the Brooklyn Nets’ firing of head coach Steve Nash. Most disturbingly, the top candidate to replace Nash is none other than Boston Celtics suspended head coach Ime Udoka. Then, Steph and El chat through what we know and, more...

Co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula are kicking off the new month with yet another WTF–filled episode of The GIST of It. They’ll start in the NBA, where Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is making all the wrong headlines after doubling down on his promotion of an antisemitic film and book to his massive social media following last week. Then, it’s time for another NBA WTF, this one cen...

On this episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are previewing this weekend’s crowning sports competitions — the start of the World Series and the NWSL Championship game. First, the gals head to the diamond to chat about the National League champion Philadelphia Phillies and American League champs Houston Astros, who will battle it out for baseball glory beginning on Friday...

Today on The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into the “sensitive” photos that were leaked of University of Wisconsin volleyball players last week. The images, which were taken from the team’s locker room, were captured and distributed without their consent. Then the gals discuss the latest news about Iranian sport climber Elnaz Rekabi, who competed without a hijab earlier thi...

On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into the story of Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi, who competed without a hijab last weekend. Her decision was seen as a powerful statement amid the ongoing protests in Iran, but given the country’s history of human rights abuses, many are fearing for her safety. Then after the break, El and Steph have a rapid fire segmen...

On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz detail everything you need to know before the new NBA season hits the court tonight. First, the gals explain how the path to the championship is set up, along with all the offseason moves and trade drama. Then, El and Steph break down the 2022–23 contenders and dark horses, plus a couple players we can’t wait to see on the...

Hey, Hey GISTers! After a full week away, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are back. In today’s episode of The GIST of It, the gals dig into the unfortunate news that, in an effort to save next year’s season, the last three races of the W Series have been canceled due to funding issues. Then, it’s yet another dive into hockey’s toxic culture, with updates on Hockey Canada’s ongoing saga and, f...

Hello!   Today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about major women’s sports updates. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz return to a topic they discussed in Tuesday’s episode, U.S. Soccer’s bombshell investigation into abuse allegations in the NWSL. Players are speaking out, fans and sponsors are following suit and some team owners are finally stepping down.*    Then El and Steph race ove...

It’s podcast day!   On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are diving into two hot button stories focused on the issue of player safety. First, El and Steph discuss the NFL’s concussion controversy after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered two apparent head injuries in the span of five days. Something’s gotta change.   Then the gals shift from the...

Happy National Coffee Day! Grab a cup, then start your morning with today’s episode of The GIST of It, featuring playoff picture updates from MLB and the NWSL. With less than a week remaining in the regular season, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start off on the MLB diamond by breaking down which teams have already clinched, who’s in the hunt and the history that could be made along the way....

On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz deep dive into two important stories where the initial reporting missed the mark. Starting with the NBA, El and Steph discuss the Boston Celtics’ season-long suspension of head coach Ime Udoka, specifically the media’s mishandling of this complicated situation. Then the gals go international to discuss the Spanish women’s n...

It’s fall, y’all! To celebrate, cozy up with another episode of The GIST of It. On today’s quick hits edition, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start things off with a welcome update to the controversy surrounding Phoenix Mercury and Suns owner Robert Sarver, which they discussed on Tuesday’s episode. The embattled owner announced yesterday that he’s begun the process to sell both teams. Then...

Today, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are diving into another WTF episode of The GIST of It. Last week’s suspension of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns and WNBA’s Mercury owner Robert Sarver due to his history of racist and sexist behavior has become this week’s outcry in the basketball community, from players to brands. After that, the gals get into allegations of racism on the soccer field, digging...

Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are back with a doozy of an episode for today’s edition of The GIST of It. Texts were released Tuesday implicating NFL legend Brett Favre in a scheme to defraud Mississippi's welfare system in order to *checks notes* build a new volleyball facility at his daughter’s college.  El and Steph break down everything you need to know about this WTF story before discus...

On today’s extra special episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz sit down with Top Shot social media lead (and GISTer) Carrie Oehm to dig into everything about the sports NFT space. The gals ask all your burning blockchain questions including what digital collectibles are, how you can connect with other sports fans in the digital community and how Top Shot is leveling the N...

With the No. 1 Las Vegas Aces eliminating the No. 4 Seattle Storm in four games, the WNBA finals are nearly set. But first, the No. 2 Chicago Sky and No. 3 Connecticut Sun will duke it out in tonight’s winner-take-all Game 5 to decide the final spot. So on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have everything you need to know ahead of tip off.  Then the gals turn...

Today’s episode of The GIST of It digs into everything you need to know before the NFL season kicks off next week. On today’s pod, host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Dee Lab break down how it all works, the teams to keep tabs on and the players already making us sit up and take notice. A big thank you to Sonos for sponsoring today’s episode! If you’re ready to up your TV game like Ellen and Steph ha...

Back by popular demand, it’s time for another WTF episode of The GIST of It. On today’s pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz detail an infuriating story out of the NCAA. On Friday, Duke volleyball sophomore Rachel Richardson was subject to racial slurs during a game against BYU. El and Steph discuss the institution’s inaction and history of problematic behavior.  Then after the break, El and...

Happy Thursday!   On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz kick things off with a head-scratching move from the USTA. Belarusian player Victoria Azarenka was surprisingly dropped from last night’s “Tennis Plays for Peace” exhibition match, despite publicly condemning Russia’s war with Ukraine. El and Steph deep dive with a nuanced conversation on this complicated...

On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have one up and one down from the sports world. Starting with the good news, El and Steph discuss a rare win for trans kids in sports after a Utah judge reversed the state’s law banning trans girls from participating. Then it’s time for the down, and this one’s coming from the baseball diamond. Atlanta Braves outfielder Mar...

On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the business side of women’s sports by breaking down the ratings and deals shaping pro and college teams. The money is on the table and the women’s sports industry is poised for a massive financial leap forward. Let’s talk dollars!   More on The GIST:  Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod Twitter: @thegistpod...

On today’s episode of The GIST of It (the 200th one!), Ellen Hyslop and guest host Lauren Tuiskula break down everything you need to know before the eight-team postseason begins tomorrow. With a new playoff structure and more games than ever before, this playoff race is shaping up to be one of the best yet. Enjoy!   More on The GIST:  Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod Twitter: @thegistpod...

Hopping off the controversy train for an episode, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into athletes and parenthood in today’s edition of The GIST of It.  First, it’s time to smile through the tears after Serena Williams’ retirement announcement and dig into her familial reasons for stepping off the court for the final time. Then, El and Steph check into how other GOATs have approached parent...