Today, co-hosts Ellen and Steph break down what exactly happened with last week’s grand jury decision not to charge Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson with any criminal charges. We’re angry and we’re tired of this. After the break, Ellen and Steph discuss a heckler disparaging Naomi Osaka during last Saturday’s match at Indian Wells, and why this story is about more than just one mean fan. And before you listen, we want to let you know that this podcast includes mention of sexual assault....
Mar 15, 2022•24 min
Steph and special guest co-host Lauren are back with a new episode of The GIST of It. Today, they break down the NFL quarterback carousel — Rodgers! Wilson! Wentz! Garoppolo? — that has us sleeping through this offseason with one eye open. Then, they discuss how Canadian bobsled and skeleton athletes are taking a stand against their national organization, Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton. And thank you to our friends at Campaign Monitor for sponsoring this episode. We’re true blue fans of their email m...
Mar 10, 2022•24 min
It’s International Women’s Day! What better way to celebrate than with a new episode of The GIST of It? On today’s pod, co-hosts Steph and Lauren detail their concerns around WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detainment in Russia. Then, they break down everything you need to know about the ongoing feud between the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) and the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA). After the break, they share crushing news from Iowa and its recent anti-trans legislation. Th...
Mar 08, 2022•22 min
On today’s pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss the WNBA fining the New York Liberty a league-record $500,000. After the break, they preview the Beijing Paralympic Games before tomorrow’s Opening Ceremony. Spoiler alert: we’re big fans of Grandma Colleen. Thanks for listening! More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com Twitter: @thegistpod Email: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa
Mar 03, 2022•26 min
Today’s pod features a plethora of WTF moments from the sports world. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz touch on the response (or lack thereof) from governing sports bodies in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. For more on this story, subscribe to our sports news and sports business newsletters at thegistsports.com/subscribe. Next, El and Steph dig into an infuriating story from the NFL after last week’s news that the Dallas Cowboys paid $2.4 million to settle with their own che...
Mar 01, 2022•27 min
One Olympics whirlwind later, we’re back in your ears with another episode! Today, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss the new anti-trans attacks coming out of Texas and what that means for trans athletes like college swimmer Lia Thomas. Then after the break, we’ll transition to some celebratory news, as El and Steph discuss the U.S. women’s soccer team’s landmark settlement for equal pay. If there’s anything the USWNT has taught us, it’s that we can celebrate progress while continuing ...
Feb 24, 2022•33 min
We can’t believe this is our last Olympics episode, but we’ve so enjoyed the ride with you. On today’s episode, Ellen and Steph discuss why three Chinese-American Olympians have come to represent geopolitical tensions and cross-cultural questions. And after the break, they’ll share why Mikaela Shiffrin is giving us hope. Special thanks to Janes for sponsoring today’s episode! What better time to celebrate women’s hockey than the day after a gold-medal match, and who better to celebrate with than...
Feb 17, 2022•33 min
Today, co-hosts Steph Rotz and our very own Lauren Tuiskula are here with the Beijing latest. They’ll break down everything you need to know about what’s happening with Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva and the doping scandal wrecking the skating world. And after the break, they’ll be discussing the WTF from one of Team USA’s snowboarding coaches. We do want to say that today’s episode includes mention of eating disorders and sexual assault allegations. So, if you need to pass on today’s epis...
Feb 15, 2022•29 min
Welcome…to The GIST of It’s third annual Super Bowl episode! Today, co-hosts Ellen and Steph break down everything you need to know about Sunday’s matchup between the LA Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals. They have you covered on the coaching drama, key matchups and key players — Camp Rock 2 analogies included. So whether you’re making mac and cheese or betting on “Money Mac,” we’d love for you to tune in. And thanks so much to FanDuel for sponsoring today’s episode. We’re going big for the big ga...
Feb 10, 2022•29 min
Ellen and Steph are all in on Beijing 2022. Today, they’re discussing how COVID-19 continues to impact the athletes and how these Winter Games will impact, well, the environment. Then, they bring you a concerning update regarding Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai. ICYMI — our past episodes covering her story are linked in the show notes. If, like us, you’re still recovering from Canada’s major women’s hockey win over the U.S. last night, get comfy and turn up the volume. Thanks for tuning in! Show ...
Feb 08, 2022•26 min
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 officially begin tomorrow (!!!), El and Steph have you covered with a preview of the Games. Athlete...
Feb 03, 2022•29 min
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 helpful in contextualizing what brought us to this moment. Then for some evergreen excitement — after the ...
Feb 01, 2022•29 min
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 Athletes to Watch” segment. Cynthia Appiah — know the name. Thank you to FanDuel for sponsoring today’s epi...
Jan 27, 2022•27 min
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 count down the days to Beijing. Spoiler alert — skating and sportsmanship. Need we say more? Show no...
Jan 25, 2022•25 min
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 settlement in the case of sexual abuse at the hands of former sports doctor Robert Anderson. We encourage yo...
Jan 20, 2022•25 min
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 Hotline: Varsity Edition,” presented by Champs Sports and East Bay. Prince is on the rise — as a hoop...
Jan 18, 2022•26 min
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 with FanDuel for a special playoff GIST-exclusive fantasy football contest. With over $250 in cash pr...
Jan 13, 2022•26 min
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
Jan 11, 2022•28 min
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. Thank you to FanDuel for sponsoring today’s episode! Somehow there’s only one (!!!) NFL Sunday remainin...
Jan 06, 2022•25 min
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 not too late to get in the game thanks to our GIST-exclusive fantasy contest. Visit fanduel.com/gist to pla...
Dec 30, 2021•37 min
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 only one (!!!) NFL Sunday remaining in 2021, but it’s not too late to get in the game thanks to our G...
Dec 23, 2021•25 min
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 this story concerns allegations of sexual assault. If you have to take a break, we’re sending you love ...
Dec 21, 2021•23 min
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 toll COVID-19 has had on our communities. We’ll link Dr. Clint Smith III’s article in The Atlantic in ...
Dec 16, 2021•25 min
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 discussing power imbalances across organizations and leagues. And we do want to mention that th...
Dec 14, 2021•25 min
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 ongoing media coverage — or lack thereof — of the PSG Féminine attacks we covered last month. Today’s episo...
Dec 09, 2021•23 min
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 Campaign Monitor and Dispatch Coffee. We use Campaign Monitor to send our newsletter and we’re massive ...
Dec 07, 2021•26 min
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 is brought to you by FanDuel. Tired of never being invited to play fantasy football? We were too. Th...
Dec 02, 2021•24 min
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 sponsorships, partnerships and support programs, they’re working hard to change the way we see the game....
Nov 30, 2021•29 min
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 FanDuel. There’s nothing quite like the tradition of American Thanksgiving NFL football, and you could add ...
Nov 25, 2021•25 min
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 brought to you by Canadian Tire and Dispatch Coffee. Our friends over at Canadian Tire have truly be...
Nov 23, 2021•26 min
