Welcome to October! And welcome to October baseball. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz tee up everything you need to know about the MLB postseason contenders ahead of today’s first playoff pitch. Then after the break, the gals head from the dugout to the front office, where Miami Marlins general manager (GM) Kim Ng, the first-ever female GM in any major North American men’s sport, made women’s history again when her Marlins clinched the MLB playoffs. El a...
Oct 03, 2023•28 min•Ep. 308
Happy Thursday! We’re wrapping up September with the fellas! First up on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz take to the men’s links to preview this weekend’s 2023 Ryder Cup, the biennial team golf tournament between Team USA and Team Europe, featuring the world’s best battling for international bragging rights. Then be-fore you know it, the gals head over to the NCAA gridiron to break down the sensation taking college football by storm: Deion “Prime” Sanders,...
Sep 28, 2023•31 min•Ep. 307
Happy Fall! It’s a new season but the same ol’ song: Women are still fighting unequal systems within and outside of sports. So on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz first chat about the Afghan women’s national volleyball team, who compete in defiance of the country’s Taliban rule and are currently speaking out about dismal training conditions at the Asian Games. Then after the break, the gals give flowers to a women’s soccer and activist GOAT: the USWNT’s Meg...
Sep 26, 2023•31 min•Ep. 306
Fore! We have an extra special treat on today’s episode of The GIST of It — a conversation with a trio of Team USA’s best golfers: world No. 2 Lilia Vu, world No. 3 Nelly Korda, and the squad’s Solheim Cup captain, Stacy Lewis. Our producer Dee Lab sat down with the gals to discuss all the deets on the Solheim Cup, one of golf’s most anticipated tourneys. They’ll chat through the state of women’s golf, what makes the Solheim Cup so unique, how they’re preparing, and what it means to tee it up fo...
Sep 21, 2023•32 min•Ep. 305
Happy Tuesday! And, more importantly, happy Battle of the Sexes anniversary eve! Tomorrow marks 50 years since the legendary Billie Jean King took down self-described male chauvinist Bobby Riggs in the monumental event, scoring a win on the court and a massive dub for women’s equality. So, in honor of the milestone anniversary, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are spending today’s episode of The GIST of It breaking down how the match came to be, how it went down, and the impact on women’s te...
Sep 19, 2023•28 min•Ep. 304
Hello! Head into the weekend with another episode of The GIST of It. On today’s pod, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula are back with more on the WNBA playoffs before the rest of the first-round series tip off on Friday. Then, stick around for part two for a deep dive on two serious storms brewing in the NFL. We’re digging into the renewed turf vs. grass field debate, which received fresh oxygen after Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ season- (and potentially, career) ending injury....
Sep 14, 2023•22 min•Ep. 303
Hey there! Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault and harassment. Buckle up, because today’s episode of The GIST of It is full of ups and downs. Co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Dee Lab start off with the good news, previewing the first two WNBA playoff series before the postseason tips off on Wednesday. Then for part two, the gals kick it over to a major soccer update: Disgraced Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales finally resigned on Sunday, but there’...
Sep 12, 2023•26 min•Ep. 302
And we’re back! Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault. After a long holiday weekend, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula have a lot to discuss on today’s episode of The GIST of It. They start off with the latest updates from the Spanish women’s national soccer team saga, where embattled head coach Jorge Vilda is officially out but president Luis Rubiales remains in power. Then we hope you’re ready for some football because, after the break, Steph and Laur...
Sep 07, 2023•21 min•Ep. 301
It’s the big 3-0…0! Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault. That’s right, today marks the 300th episode of The GIST of It! So co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are celebrating in style, kicking off with all the details on the new pro women’s hockey league, the PWHL, before digging into Nebraska women’s volleyball’s anticipated new women’s sports attendance record. But it wouldn’t be a true The GIST of It episode without a WTF, so El and Steph also chat through the mo...
Aug 31, 2023•29 min•Ep. 300
Hola! Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault. The term “déjà vu” is French, but that’s the sensation Spain’s bringing to the table this week as the ongoing saga sparked by Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales’ non-consensual public kiss of player Jenni Hermoso continues. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are breaking down the latest in this misogyny-filled situation, starting with a timeline overview of the ever-ch...
Aug 29, 2023•28 min•Ep. 299
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 star player Jenni Hermoso during Spain’s Women’s World Cup championship celebrations. El and Steph ch...
Aug 24, 2023•26 min•Ep. 298
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 overall, including the still ongoing fight for equal investment. Thanks for tuning in! Show notes: More on...
Aug 22, 2023•30 min•Ep. 297
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 emerge victorious or will football be coming home (again)? Growing the women’s game isn’t just about the...
Aug 17, 2023•33 min•Ep. 296
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 midfielder about her ongoing injury recovery, what it’s like watching her older sister, Kristie Mewis, tak...
Aug 15, 2023•27 min•Ep. 295
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 keep it locked on footy, stay up-to-date on all of the hardwood happenings with The Pick Up, a WNBA p...
Aug 10, 2023•25 min•Ep. 294
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 the many, many questions still lingering. Are we heading for the NCAA’s super-conference era? Tune i...
Aug 08, 2023•31 min•Ep. 293
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 for kicking it with us. And a big thank you to BMO for supporting today’s episode! Dubbed the Bank of ...
Aug 03, 2023•33 min•Ep. 292
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 beloved CanWNT amid the team’s ongoing labor dispute with their federation. Then after the break, El and S...
Aug 01, 2023•32 min•Ep. 291
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 new podcast, My New Fave Futbolista , where she interviews changemakers in the women’s game. Thanks f...
Jul 27, 2023•22 min•Ep. 290
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 the break, the gals pivot to the pigskin, where NFL running backs are making headlines for a pay ga...
Jul 25, 2023•29 min•Ep. 289
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 Canada’s most soccer-obsessed bank, BMO , whose investment in today’s women and tomorrow’s stars are ...
Jul 20, 2023•36 min•Ep. 288
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 the on-field drama already occurring Down Under. With the action officially underway in just two days...
Jul 18, 2023•32 min•Ep. 287
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 the break, it’s unfortunately time for yet another WTF story, this one coming out of youth soccer. Ne...
Jul 13, 2023•28 min•Ep. 286
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 through disturbing allegations against Zambia’s head coach ahead of the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup. ...
Jul 11, 2023•30 min•Ep. 285
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 sports. Then for part two, they’ll dig into follow-ups on stories of cultures of abuse at two NCAA prog...
Jul 06, 2023•28 min•Ep. 284
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 making, bringing with it lots of lingering concerns and questions. El and Steph chat through the histo...
Jul 04, 2023•28 min•Ep. 283
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 Steph glide on over to the NHL, where, this week, the league partnered with the Players Association t...
Jun 29, 2023•36 min•Ep. 282
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 whistleblower Mana Shim made her triumphant return to the league on Sunday after being off the NWSL pitch since ...
Jun 27, 2023•25 min•Ep. 281
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 through Japanese fans’ legitimate concerns that they may miss out on watching the World Cup due to a p...
Jun 22, 2023•26 min•Ep. 280
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 Quinn, a Canadian national soccer team star and the first out, transgender, nonbinary athlete to compe...
Jun 20, 2023•36 min•Ep. 279
