The GIST of It

Today’s episode is a doozy. Co-hosts Ellen and Steph discuss a major bombshell from the NFL — recently (and unexpectedly) fired Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores is suing the league and its teams over alleged racism in their hiring practices. Today’s episode has all of the details, plus a conversation about what systemic changes the league needs to make. Then, with the Beijing Olympics set to...

New month, new news. Right after today’s podcast on the lack of an NWSL Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) was recorded last night, news broke that the NWSL Players Association had ratified the league’s first-ever CBA. But bearing in mind that the CBA has to be approved by the league’s Board of Governors in order to be fully actualized, we still think today’s episode of The GIST of It is helpfu...

Today, co-hosts Ellen and Steph cover more reports coming out of the topsy-turvy Olympics news cycle. First, they’ll discuss NBC and ESPN’s decision not to send reporters and announcers to Beijing, rather choosing to headquarter in Connecticut. Second, they break down the U.S. Republican Party probing NBC over Olympics coverage.  But of course, we’ll be starting off with our second “Olympic Athlet...

Today, co-hosts Ellen and Steph are breaking down two racist incidents in the world of hockey — first, in the Eastern Coast Hockey League (ECHL), and second, in the American Hockey League (AHL). One day, this sport will truly be for everyone, but if these stories are any indicator, there’s still so much work to do.  Off the top, we’ll be debuting our first “Olympic Athletes to Watch” segment as we...

Today co-hosts Ellen and Steph are breaking down the ongoing power struggle inside the NWSL's Washington Spirit front office. Soccer fan or not, you’ll want to tune in to hear how team co-owner Y. Michele Kang is fighting the patriarchy. You know we love it. And later, Ellen and Steph visit the college sports world for today's WTF moment all about the University of Michigan’s $490 million settleme...

On today’s special episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen and Steph interview the one and only Sedona Prince. The Oregon basketball standout was already making moves on the court when her TikTok’s exposing the NCAA’s disparate treatment of the women’s and men’s teams during March Madness went viral. She’s been on the rise ever since and now hosts an Uninterrupted series, “More Than An Athlete H...

Can you believe the 2022 Beijing Olympics are just 22 days away? *gasps* On today’s episode, co-hosts Ellen and Steph discuss the latest news from the Games, covering everything from censorship to COVID-19. Hosting an international sporting event in a global pandemic…what could go wrong? Thank you to FanDuel for sponsoring today’s episode. The NFL regular season wasn’t enough, so we’ve partnered w...

On today’s episode, co-hosts Ellen and Steph are continuing last week’s discussion of tennis player Novak Djokovic’s legal saga unfolding in Australia. The Aussie Open kicked off last Sunday, and this story of (un)vaccination has taken center stage.    More on The GIST:  Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod Twitter: @thegistpod Email: pod@thegistsports.com   IG: @thegistca @thegistusa 

We’re so happy you’re sticking with us for another year of The GIST of It! On today’s episode, co-hosts Ellen and Steph are discussing Becky Hammon’s new role as the Las Vegas Aces’ head coach and why it matters that she left the NBA and headed back to her WNBA roots.  And stick around for a true WTF moment from the No. 1 world-ranked men’s singles player, Novak Djokovic. *hint* We’re over him.  T...

And then there was one!   On the final episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen and Steph are here to give their year in review. From their favorite sports moments, behind the scenes podcast insight and more, this is a roundup you don’t want to miss.    Thank you to FanDuel for sponsoring today’s episode! Somehow there are only two (!!!) NFL Sunday remaining in the NFL regular season, but it’s no...

On today’s episode, co-hosts Ellen and Steph are back with more on the latest of COVID-19 in sports, but today they’re zooming out to discuss some bigger picture impacts of this latest surge. From teams essentially grabbing players off the street to leagues putting profits over people *eye roll* El and Steph get into all of it. Thank you to FanDuel for sponsoring today’s episode! Somehow there’s o...

Co-hosts Ellen and Steph are continuing their discussion on how COVID-19 is impacting sports and the bleak midwinter we see ahead. Every day seems to bring new cases, new postponements and new norms. After the break, we’ll be shedding light on some troubling new updates concerning women’s tennis star Peng Shuai. We’ve covered her story previously on Episodes #127 and #132, and please note that thi...

Roll up your sleeves (literally and figuratively) — on today’s episode, co-hosts Ellen and Steph are discussing how COVID-19 is (yet again) hitting the sports world. The Omicron variant is on the rise and the NBA, NFL, NHL and even the Olympics aren’t immune. Producer’s note: While we’ll be taking a look at the virus from a sports perspective, we do want to acknowledge the very real, very human to...

In today’s important episode, co-hosts Ellen and Steph are tackling a pernicious and prevalent problem across sports: institutional failure. Given yesterday’s announcement that USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committees agreed to pay a $380 million settlement to survivors of former U.S. Olympic team doctor Larry Nassar, today El and Steph are covering the latest from that case and...

Hey friend!   We’re so excited you’re here and we can’t wait to share today’s episode of The GIST of It. Co-hosts Ellen and Steph discuss why the announcement of a Canadian Women’s Soccer League might not be as exciting as it sounds.     They’ll cover why professional women’s soccer players deserve better (something we will never stop talking about, TBH), and end with a WTF moment concerning the o...

On today’s episode, co-hosts Ellen and Steph discuss yesterday’s big announcement that the U.S. will diplomatically boycott the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics.  El and Steph cover what exactly a diplomatic boycott entails along with the history of Olympic boycotts then wrap things up with a WTF moment from college football. You don’t want to miss this one. Today’s episode is brought to you by Ca...

Ellen and Steph have a major update to the story of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai. In an unprecedented move, the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) announced yesterday that they would suspend all tournaments in China. El and Steph cover the timeline of events, why this move from the WTA is such a big deal and how it could impact other global sporting events. Thanks for listening! Today’s episode...

In today's episode, the gals (Ellen and Steph) break down the looming work stoppage in the MLB, the history of lockouts and labor disputes in sports and what it all means for women’s sports too. Thanks for tuning in! Today’s episode is brought to you by Scotiabank. Scotiabank is on a mission to make sure hockey is accessible, inclusive and diverse with their Hockey for All Initiative. Through spon...

Gobble gobble!   On today’s special Thanksgiving episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen and Steph and today have a feast of dramatic sports news from you. From their wild holiday food hot takes to the NFL coach that could be fired before the day is out to the spicy feud hitting the golf course, today’s episode has it all. Grab a plate and let’s dig in!   Today’s episode is brought to you by Fan...

Ellen and Steph are diving into just what happened between the Detroit Pistons and the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. From Isaiah Stewart and LeBron James and the “Malice at the Palace” — El and Steph have you covered. They’ll recap these basketball tussles and share their thoughts on how the media has historically reacted with some problematic (read: racist) language. Not okay. Today’s episode is...

Co-hosts Courtney Stith and Steph Rotz are back with another great episode, and today they’re breaking down the latest happenings in soccer. From World Cup qualifiers to the NCAA women’s College Cup to the MLS and NWSL playoffs, Courtney and Steph have everything you need to know about this whirlwind week of fútbol. Tune in for the on-field updates and stick around for the bigger picture conversat...

We're diving deep into why the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) is taking a stand on behalf of women’s tennis star Peng Shuai. The story involves issues of censorship in China as well as allegations of sexual assault, so please take care while listening.  After discussing the news in the tennis world, we touch briefly on our thoughts regarding sports and the environment. The UN’s summit on climate...

Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have everything you need to know about the trouble brewing in Paris St. Germain. We have you covered on this deeply concerning story involving PSG’s Aminata Diallo and Kheira Hamraoui.  After discussing the drama, El and Steph share their thoughts on Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook and ESPN analyst Adam Schefter. The worst.  Today’s episode is brough...

On today’s episode, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have everything you need to know about the 2021-22 college basketball season before the action tips off later today. From the season schedule to the top teams and the key players to watch, we’re here to get’cha head in the game. Come for the season preview and stick around to hear which teams El and Steph think will win it all this year. The...

After Green Bay Packers quarterback (QB) Aaron Rodgers tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday after misleading the public about his vaccine status, El and Steph are discussing lingering vaccine hesitancy amongst athletes and how it’s impacting sports. Tune in for this critical discussion, then stick around for a preview of the upcoming NWSL playoffs, which kick off on Sunday. Happy listening! Toda...