The GIST of It is a twice-weekly podcast on what’s going on in the sports world. Hosts Ellen Hyslop and Stephanie Rotz discuss current sports topics and how they intersect with pop culture and social issues, covering everything from major league season previews to calling out the sexist BS we see in sports daily. Expect a hilarious yet informative conversation with a refreshing female perspective on the world of sports.
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Sep 29, 2026 · 33:39
The NHL season is starting extra-early, tipping off tonight instead of in October with a five-game slate, but we’re having trouble getting excited here at The GIST. During the…
Sep 28, 2026 · 13:50
Calling all women’s basketball fans: The WNBA postseason tipped off yesterday, so it just makes sense that today’s episode features an interview with two legends: Former WNBA…
Sep 24, 2026 · 25:25
Kentucky State University women’s basketball star Amina Seck was detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, aka ICE, a month-and-a-half ago and remains in custody…
Sep 22, 2026 · 28:15
In the September 1st episode of The GIST of It, #586: Exposing fake NFL players , co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz briefly discussed two men who made headlines for posing as…
Sep 17, 2026 · 28:34
Today is Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin’s 41st birthday. It’s also the first day of training camp ahead of his 22nd and perhaps final season in the NHL, which should…
Sep 16, 2026 · 11:55
Today’s episode features an interview with journalist Hannah Vanbiber, a staff writer at The Athletic, who covers just about everything in the sports world. In particular,…
Sep 15, 2026 · 42:47
Week 1 of the NFL season did not disappoint. The stars shined, the offenses scored a mind-boggling number of touchdowns, and most importantly, Cleveland Browns quarterback…
Sep 10, 2026 · 32:51
Today, we’re covering the end of an era…maybe. LIV Golf has officially filed for bankruptcy, bringing the four-year battle between the Saudi-backed league and the PGA Tour to an…
Sep 3, 2026 · 32:41
Today, The GIST of It is celebrating iconic women: Venus and Serena Williams are returning to doubles, playing together for the first time since 2022 at the iconic US Open.…
Sep 2, 2026 · 13:39
Today’s members-only episode is about the WNBA’s two newest expansion teams: The Toronto Tempo and the Portland Fire. Both squads will officially miss the upcoming WNBA…
Sep 1, 2026 · 34:01
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz turn the exposure all the way up, digging into not one, but two instances of men posing as NFL players…
Aug 27, 2026 · 32:10
ICYMI, Good Good Golf and Callaway are in hot, hot water after releasing a video ad that depicted a woman being shoved to the ground. The backlash was swift and fierce, but…
Aug 25, 2026 · 32:17
#584: WTF? Quarterback Deshaun Watson’s controversial return The Cleveland Browns controversial quarterback Deshaun Watson, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by at least…
Aug 20, 2026 · 34:25
Earlier this year, players on a girls’ team had their privacy repeatedly violated when two members of a U-13 boys’ team entered their dressing room multiple times while the women…
Aug 19, 2026 · 13:01
Today’s members-only episode features a lovely conversation between our podcast producer Alessandra Puccio and Anne-Valérie Seto, a defender for the Montreal Roses in Canada’s…
Aug 18, 2026 · 28:37
Over the weekend, WNBA legend Diana Taurasi’s jersey was officially retired by the Phoenix Mercury — but her legacy in the desert is far from over: She told ESPN that she hopes…
Aug 14, 2026 · 16:07
On Wednesday, the LA Lakers were shockingly sold for $12.5B to businessman Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, former two-time CEO of Disney. This sale came out of nowhere and has a…
Aug 13, 2026 · 30:31
Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a classic GIST explainer on one of sport’s most unique postseasons: The PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup. In individual sports like golf, majors get most…
Aug 11, 2026 · 36:17
The WNBA seems to be everywhere these days, but not in a great way. A lot of the oxygen around the league is being taken up by off-court issues, particularly regarding trans…
Aug 6, 2026 · 26:57
There’s been some major drama going down at FIFA headquarters. Last week, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced a plan to sell stakes in future World Cups to private equity…
Aug 4, 2026 · 32:33
The GIST’s resident baseball expert Lauren Tuiskula joins co-host Steph Rotz on today’s episode of The GIST of It — and she’s got answers to Steph’s, ahem, hard-hitting questions…
Jul 30, 2026 · 30:12
NFL training camps began this week, reigniting America’s great love affair with football. There are some spicy storylines already emerging out of camp, including an update from…
Jul 28, 2026 · 31:10
We have to talk about the man on everyone’s mind: King James. LeBron James shocked the basketball world last Friday when he announced he was signing with the Philadelphia 76ers,…
Jul 23, 2026 · 26:20
Ready to get your game on and go play? So are the WNBA’s best. That’s why on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Steph Rotz and Lauren Tuiskula are going all in on…
Jul 21, 2026 · 28:19
And just like that the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup has come to an end. Five weeks and 104 games later, Spain are the world champions after defeating defending champ Argentina 1–0…
Jul 16, 2026 · 28:33
39 days and 102 games later, it’s nearly time for the FIFA men’s World Cup final. Spain takes on Argentina this Sunday at 3 p.m. ET, so today co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz…
Jul 14, 2026 · 31:33
We’re living our WNBA fangirl dreams. Executive producer Alessandra Puccio sat down with Prime Video’s WNBA sideline reporter Kayla Grey to talk all things W. Grey’s been on site…
Jul 9, 2026 · 29:32
The summer of soccer rages on, and the World Cup is about to gift us a slate of spectacular quarterfinal matches. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and…
Jul 8, 2026 · 17:56
Today, our executive producer and Survivor superfan Alessandra Puccio sits down with Paralympian and former Survivor contestant Noelle Lambert. Lambert, who lost one of her legs…
Jul 7, 2026 · 30:31
On Sunday, FIFA shocked the world by announcing that American striker Folarin Balogun’s red card had been suspended, allowing the USMNT’s World Cup leading scorer to play in…
Jul 2, 2026 · 18:51
We’ve been loving all the World Cup action — and as a special holiday treat, you can access this members-only episode of The GIST of It featuring USWNT legend Kristine Lilly.…
Jun 30, 2026 · 30:41
CanMNT won their first-ever World Cup knockout game on Sunday, so Canadian co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are in their feels. Today, they break down the historic win, look…
Jun 25, 2026 · 31:28
We’re celebrating for all the right reasons today. Blayre Turnbull of the Toronto Sceptres is pregnant, marking the first PWHL player going through pregnancy in the league’s…
Jun 24, 2026 · 11:45
In honor of the first World Cup hosted on U.S. soil since 1999, USWNT legend Kristine Lilly joins executive producer Alessandra Puccio for a very special subscribers-only…
Jun 23, 2026 · 27:53
Azzi Fudd is packing her passport, electing to join Project B, the new 5-on-5 offseason league that will make its grand debut in December. On today’s episode of The GIST of It,…
Jun 18, 2026 · 24:48
Today, the Canadian men’s national team takes the field in their second World Cup game, playing Qatar at 6 p.m. ET. To celebrate, we’re previewing the match, shouting out the…
Jun 16, 2026 · 27:01
The World Cup is in full swing in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. There are four (!!!) games to watch every day from now until next Wednesday, when that number jumps to six through…
Jun 11, 2026 · 27:09
You know what kind of soccer player Trinity Rodman is — but what kind of soccer fan is she? Find out on today’s episode of The GIST of It. Executive producer Alessandra Puccio…
Jun 10, 2026 · 9:36
The 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup starts tomorrow, but the road to the biggest soccer tournament ever has been…bumpy, to put it mildly. Before the first whistle blows, co-hosts Ellen…
Jun 9, 2026 · 39:06
Ahead of the biggest soccer tournament ever, we have a special treat. In collaboration with our friends at Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, today’s episode of The GIST of It…
Jun 4, 2026 · 27:40
GIST HQ is gathering IRL at our team offsite and prepping all sorts of exciting new content. So today, we have a free listen of a members-only The GIST Plus interview with USWNT…
Jun 2, 2026 · 37:07
The GIST HQ is cooking up new content IRL this week, so we prepped a fun episode in advance. Today, you’ll hear Steph’s interview with Odessa Jenkins, founder and CEO of the…
May 28, 2026 · 24:50
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are talking about trail-blazing women — because of course they are. Earlier this week, the PWHL…
May 27, 2026 · 12:08
Calling all readers: today’s preview episode is a real treat. Author Jennifer Cooper sits down with Senior Editor Lauren Tuiskula to discuss her new book This Skirt Won’t Work ,…
May 21, 2026 · 49:11
The men’s FIFA World Cup is just three weeks away — which means it’s time to start studying up on the tournament’s biggest edition ever. Good thing USWNT legends Tobin Heath and…
May 19, 2026 · 32:21
Two words: Ilona Maher. The rugby star and queen of the Internet joins The GIST of It today, sitting down with senior editor Lauren Tuiskula for a convo on building strength,…
May 14, 2026 · 36:20
Calling all sports fans. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, executive producer Alessandra Puccio sits down with one of her USWNT heroes, retired two-time World Cup winner…
May 13, 2026 · 15:42
Tune in to hear a snippet of this super fun conversation, but to get to the end, you’ll need to subscribe to The GIST Plus using the link in our show notes. Don’t miss this one.…
May 12, 2026 · 26:58
Softball is having a major moment this season, so on this episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz head to the diamond to preview the 64-team NCAA national…
May 7, 2026 · 38:40
At long last, we’re just one day away from the start of the highly-anticipated WNBA season. To celebrate, we have an extra-special treat: Acclaimed sports broadcaster and women’s…
May 5, 2026 · 26:49
It’s been 33 years since a Canadian team won the Stanley Cup, and with the second round of the playoffs underway, just one squad remains in contention: the Montreal Canadiens. On…
Apr 30, 2026 · 26:33
The puck drops now — literally. The PWHL Playoffs begin tonight when the No. 2 seed Boston Fleet take on the No. 4 Ottawa Charge, making this episode of The GIST of It the…
Apr 29, 2026 · 10:56
You’re gonna want pads for this. Okay, not really — but after the preview for this members-only episode of The GIST of It, you’ll be more excited about women’s tackle football…
Apr 28, 2026 · 31:03
Gonna have a good day. It’s always a good day on The GIST of It when co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat women's hockey and WNBA free agency drama — and today’s no…
Apr 23, 2026 · 30:30
A PWHL post-mortem. High-stakes sports are happening left, right, and center — and another league is about to join the playoff party: the PWHL. Four teams will vie for the Walter…
Apr 21, 2026 · 29:11
Ready to smile? Then look no further than today’s episode of The GIST of It. Today, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are sharing the story of Athletes Unlimited softball’s…
Apr 16, 2026 · 30:58
It’s giving icy and spicy. It’s once again time to talk about the hardest trophy to win in professional sports, the Stanley Cup. The puck drops on the NHL postseason this…
Apr 15, 2026 · 11:18
Aliyah Funschelle got her start impersonating Gossip Girl. Just make it sporty. The content creator has been in the sports game since she was 14, and now she’s reaching new…
Apr 14, 2026 · 34:18
Batter up! LA Dodger Kike Hernández knows how to bring the fun to the baseball diamond, but would you believe this three-time World Series champ was once playing at a serious…
Apr 9, 2026 · 30:14
It’s tee time. The 90th edition of the Masters kicks off at Augusta National today. The Masters isn’t just the first of the PGA’s four major tournaments of the season — it’s also…
Apr 7, 2026 · 30:03
WNBA free agency is officially underway. With more than 100 players available to sign new contracts, potentially with new teams, all eyes are on the WNBA leading up to May 8th’s…
Apr 2, 2026 · 34:52
Is it hot in here? Or is it just these takes? On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Steph Rotz and Lauren Tuiskula preview the women’s March Madness Final Four, a repeat…
Apr 1, 2026 · 11:37
It’s time to giggle. This is a true sporty spice treat, GISTers. Podcast host and comedian Hannah Berner joins our members-only podcast episode today, chatting with Senior Editor…
Mar 31, 2026 · 29:35
It’s official. The historic Houston Comets are back in the WNBA — but the news came with a heaping dose of drama. Instead of awarding Houston a 2027 expansion team, the WNBA is…
Mar 26, 2026 · 30:33
Play ball! Happy Opening Day to all who celebrate — with pitches flying, it’s time to preview the 2026 MLB season. Today's episode of The GIST of It covers it all, from the…
Mar 24, 2026 · 22:26
No glass slippers here. For the second straight year, there aren’t any true Cinderella squads in the men’s March Madness Sweet 16, as every team remaining hails from an NCAA…
Mar 19, 2026 · 29:46
Lace up those dancing shoes. It’s time to boogie. Men’s March Madness officially begins today, with the 64-team first round tipping off at 12:15 p.m. ET. Before the guys and gals…
Mar 17, 2026 · 32:16
There’s legends, and then there’s Alex Morgan. The two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champ is now a certified friend of The GIST after chatting with podcast producer Alessandra…
Mar 12, 2026 · 43:03
A Heise hat trick? Say less. All Team USA and Minnesota Frost forward Taylor Heise does is win, whether she’s donning a gold medal or hoisting the PWHL’s Walter Cup. And today,…
Mar 10, 2026 · 29:17
Azzi Fudd is that girl. We don’t want to toot our own horn, but today’s episode is a good one: The Azzi Fudd is on the podcast. A college basketball superstar, fashion icon, and…
Mar 5, 2026 · 23:18
Going for gold: The sequel The Paralympics Opening Ceremony isn’t until tomorrow, but the action? It’s already heating up. In today’s One Big Story, The GIST of It co-hosts Steph…
Mar 3, 2026 · 40:48
Let the Madness begin. Now that it’s officially March, we’re kicking off the month with one of the best head coaches in the NCAA women’s basketball game: UCLA’s Cori Close. Tune…
Feb 26, 2026 · 35:54
And exhale. Still catching your breath post-Milano Cortina Olympics? Us too — that’s why today’s episode of The GIST of It is a sporty catch-up on two of our favorite leagues:…
Feb 24, 2026 · 36:49
It’s time to take it to the hardwood. Today’s episode is the absolute perfect way to segue into the next major sports moment: March Madness. The Milano Cortina Olympics are done…
Feb 19, 2026 · 27:53
Celebrate good times, c’mon! On today’s pod, co-hosts Lauren Tuiskula and Alessandra Puccio honor a true Olympic icon: Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated Alpine skier of…
Feb 17, 2026 · 28:10
Norway has the secret sauce for Olympic success. We’re more than halfway through the Milano Cortina Olympics, and Norway is once again leading the medal count with just 80…
Feb 12, 2026 · 30:25
We’re heading back to the rink. The men’s ice hockey Olympic tourney officially began yesterday in Milan. And today, both Team Canada and Team USA will hit the ice for their…
Feb 10, 2026 · 33:08
The iciest, spiciest rivalry. Today, we’re doing what we do best at The GIST: discuss perhaps the best rivalry in all of sports — Team Canada vs. Team USA women’s hockey. With…
Feb 5, 2026 · 37:26
The Games are almost here! It’s the pod you’ve all been waiting for: It’s time to preview the major storylines ahead of the Milano Cortina Olympics. The Opening Ceremony is…
Feb 3, 2026 · 25:29
Glowing up for the Big Game! For the first time since 2003, the two teams vying for a Super Bowl title — the AFC’s New England Patriots and the NFC’s Seattle Seahawks — missed…
Jan 29, 2026 · 27:33
When was your last doctor’s appointment? Women’s basketball star Erica Wheeler understands how hard it is for women to carve out time for themselves — and that’s why she’s…
Jan 27, 2026 · 31:51
It’s tough to talk sports during times like these. After the tragedy that occurred in Minneapolis, Minnesota, over the weekend, today’s episode of The GIST of It is a brief…
Jan 22, 2026 · 43:38
Work, cover girl. Tennis star Naomi Osaka is making good on her April 2025 promise to treat every Grand Slam like the Met Gala , walking into her first-round match at the…
Jan 15, 2026 · 37:44
Hut, hut! There’s nothing quite like playoff football. On this episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview this weekend’s NFL Divisional Round slate,…
Jan 13, 2026 · 39:26
Axels, and lutzes, and salchows, oh my. Still picking your jaw up off the floor after last weekend’s national figure skating championships? Same. That’s why today’s episode of…
Jan 8, 2026 · 42:52
It’s a love story, baby. Just like everyone on the Internet, today we’re talking about “Heated Rivalry.” However, considering Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams haven’t answered…
Jan 6, 2026 · 39:54
The college sports landscape is a wonky place. And that’s an understatement. Between NIL rules, the transfer portal, and constantly changing eligibility requirements, it’s tough…
Jan 5, 2026 · 43:42
Happy New Year! And welcome back to our exciting new series, She’s Not Next She’s Now. We’ll dig into eight different new and emerging women’s sports, discussing the history of…
Dec 31, 2025 · 36:00
There’s no crying in baseball! Welcome to our exciting new series, She’s Not Next She’s Now. We’ll dig into eight different new and emerging women’s sports, discussing the…
Dec 29, 2025 · 44:59
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Dec 23, 2025 · 38:04
Is that “Auld Lang Syne” we hear? Must be, because it’s time for our favorite annual tradition: our Year-in-Review pod. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen…
Dec 22, 2025 · 51:00
Let’s ruck and roll! Welcome to our exciting new series, She’s Not Next She’s Now. We’ll dig into eight different new and emerging women’s sports, discussing the history of how…
Dec 18, 2025 · 38:43
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. And not just because of the holidays. Between the final few weeks of a thrilling NFL season and the College Football Playoff, there’s no…
Dec 16, 2025 · 32:46
’Twas a dark NFL Sunday. Two major injuries rattled the league in Week 15. First, superstar Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL in the final two minutes…
Dec 15, 2025 · 39:44
Batter up! Welcome to our exciting new series, She’s Not Next She’s Now. We’ll dig into eight different new and emerging women’s sports, discussing the history of how we got…
Dec 11, 2025 · 38:39
Is it hot in here? Or is it just “Heated Rivalry,” the steamy gay romance hockey drama sweeping North America? On Tuesday, the NHL showed a trailer of the popular show at the…
Dec 9, 2025 · 36:01
Pass the thermometer. It’s time for a temperature check. Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a tale of three AFC teams — the Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts, and Kansas City…
Dec 8, 2025 · 42:22
Let’s kick it! Welcome to our exciting new series, She’s Not Next She’s Now. We’ll dig into eight different new and emerging women’s sports, discussing the history of how we got…
Dec 4, 2025 · 41:14
Vroom, vroom. The 2025 Formula 1 season is coming down to the wire: After an uncharacteristically slow start, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has stormed back and is threatening to…
Dec 2, 2025 · 36:34
A moment for the champions. Gotham FC star Jaedyn Shaw is in the house, and she has stories to share. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, Shaw sits down with The GIST’s…
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