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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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Hi there! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are brushing up on their French (again) to preview the Paralympic Games, which kick off on Wednesday. From the Paralympics’ origins to the Games’ unprecedented growth on the international stage, we’re diving headfirst, fearless into the top tier alternative sports …
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Hey there! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz sift through the details surrounding world No. 1 men’s tennis player Jannik Sinner’s anti-doping sanction, and what it means for the young player at the upcoming US Open. Then in part two, the girls swing for the fences, previewing Athletes Unlimited’s Softball’s …
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Hello! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula dive headfirst into the WNBA playoff push after a thrilling weekend of headline-making action. From the NY Liberty’s postseason clinch to the ongoing Rookie of the Year battle, the W is adding extra spice to a thrilling summer of sports. Then in part two,…
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Hi there! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Robyn Pearson dive into a plethora of WNBA news before the second half of the season tips off. First up, the gals discuss LA Sparks forward Dearica Hamby’s recent federal lawsuit against her former team, the Las Vegas Aces, and the WNBA over alleged discrimination in …
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Hello! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz wrap up their Olympic coverage with the latest headlines and a business breakdown on Paris. First, the gals discuss Team USA gymnast (and friend of the pod) Jordan Chiles, who may be stripped of her individual floor exercise bronze medal. Heartbreaking. Then in part t…
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Ep #388: Olympic women’s soccer gold medal game preview & an interview with heptathlete Anna Hall
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Hi there! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Lauren Tuiskula continue their Olympic coverage heading into the final weekend of the Games. First up, it’s back to the pitch as the gals review a wild USWNT semis win over Germany, which sent the squad to Saturday’s gold medal match vs. Brazil, the first gold medal…
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Hello! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are back to discuss the biggest storylines from the ongoing Paris Olympics. The gals start with a preview of the stacked women’s soccer semis before the No. 5 USWNT takes on No. 4 Germany and No. 9 Brazil meets No. 1 Spain on Tuesday. Then in part two, El and Steph br…
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Hello, August! New month, same Olympics excitement on today’s episode of The GIST of It. Host Ellen Hyslop kicks things off with the latest news from Paris, specifically surrounding the drama-filled women’s soccer tournament. Then we have a special treat — CBC and NPR just released a new series called Tested, which asks the question: “who gets to c…
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Happy Olympics! With the Paris 2024 Games underway, The GIST of It is back with a gold medal recap of the opening action. On today’s episode, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula discuss the latest news surrounding the CanWNT drone scandal before our special interview with Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles. First, the gals walk through th…
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The Paris Olympics are almost here! In a very special episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into gender parity at the Olympics, sponsored by our pals at Canadian Tire. Since 1900 when women first competed at the Olympics to 2024, there’s been enormous progress in terms of gender equity at the Games — and the Paris Oly…
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Ep #383: The ultimate Paris Olympics primer and an interview with track & field legend Allyson Felix
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It’s Olympics Week! The Paris Games are just three days away, so we’re going for gold on today’s episode of The GIST of It. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive headfirst into the major Olympic storylines you need to know before the opening ceremony on Friday. And in Part Two, we have the next installment in our Olympic athletes intervi…
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Ep #382: WNBA All-Star Weekend preview, media rights deal breakdown, and an interview with Team USA gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik
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Happy Thursday! Or should we say hoopy Thursday because today’s episode of The GIST of It tips off with all things WNBA. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview the upcoming All-Star Weekend festivities before digging into the league’s groundbreaking new media rights deals. A true slam dunk. Then to close things out, we have the next installme…
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Ep #381: Copa América chaos, PWHL Minnesota allegations, and an interview with soccer star Kristie Mewis
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Hey there! And welcome to another episode of The GIST of It. On today’s pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss chaos at the Copa América final in Miami and troubling allegations of bullying and verbal abuse coming out of PWHL Minnesota just months after the team won the inaugural Walter Cup. Then after discussing these tough but importan…
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Hello there! And welcome to a very special episode of The GIST of It featuring an international women’s footy star, CanWNT winger Adriana Leon. First up though, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss the UEFA Euro 2024 and Copa América tournaments with the thrilling finals of both men’s tourneys set for Sunday, July 14th. Then in part two, st…
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Hi there! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have a good old fashioned two-parter covering the latest in the ongoing men’s soccer tourneys and a record-setting stretch in the WNBA. Both the Copa América and UEFA Euro 2024 semis kickoff on Tuesday and the championship matches of both epic tourneys will be set …
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Happy Fourth of July! It’s all soccer, all the time on today’s episode of The GIST of It as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss the latest allegations and firings rocking the NWSL before previewing the upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-finals. The NWSL news surrounds the tumultuous San Diego Wave, who continue making the wrong kind of headli…
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Hey there! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz recap all the thrilling moments from the US Olympic Gymnastics and Track & Field trials, which wrapped up on Sunday. Then, the gals shift gears to the grassy courts of Wimbledon, previewing The Championship underway across the pond. A big thank you to our friends …
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Hello there! And welcome to an Olympic-filled episode of The GIST of It. On today’s pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into the latest Olympic buzz, starting with the USWNT roster drop that broke the Internet by leaving out a longtime veteran. Then, the gals take it to the mat to chat about the four-day U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials th…
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Hello hello! And welcome to an all-action episode of The GIST of It. On today’s pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz take you from the hardwood to the pitch, first previewing the upcoming WNBA Commissioner's Cup Championship before discussing a whole host of international men’s footy updates as the summer of soccer kicks off. A big thank you t…
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Hey there! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula discuss two big upcoming events: the 2024 Paris Olympics and the anniversary of the passage of Title IX, the landmark U.S. civil rights law. First up, Steph and Lauren chat through the ongoing U.S. Olympic swimming trials and this weekend’s track & fi…
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Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of racism. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, we’re going full send into the world of European men’s soccer. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz begin with a preview of the UEFA men’s Euro 2024 before the tourney kicks off this Friday, discussing how it works, the top teams, and the players to w…
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Happy Tuesday! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, we’re celebrating the continued growth in women’s sports. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz begin with a refresher on what’s happening in the WNBA, including Caitlin Clark’s Team USA Olympics roster omission and more. Then in part two, El and Steph review yet another record-setting Women’s Col…
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Ep #371: NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final, and the French Open: Previewing a big weekend in sports
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Happy Thursday! Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a three-parter previewing three big finales coming up on the sports cal. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start the party by laying the groundwork for the best-of-seven NBA Finals series before the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks tip off today. Then in part two, El and Steph head over to …
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Ep #370: Breaking down the latest WNBA discourse and the Women’s College World Series rolls on
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Happy Tuesday! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start off by digging into the viral conversation around physicality in the WNBA after a controversial on-court play sparked a slew of off-court responses. Then in part two, El and Steph head back to the diamond to discuss the ongoing Women’s College World Seri…
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Ep #369: A rundown of Canada’s new pro women’s soccer league and a Women’s College World Series preview
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Happy Tiny Friday! Welcome to another episode of The GIST of It. First up, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss a major announcement from the world of women’s soccer: Canada is officially getting a pro women’s soccer league! Unfortunately, at the same time, members of Argentina’s national soccer team are quitting due to poor treatment. We t…
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Ep #368: French Open preview and a conversation with legendary Toronto sports reporter, Hazel Mae
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Happy Tiny Friday! Welcome to an extra-special episode of The GIST of It. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview the second tennis Grand Slam of the year: the French Open, which begins this Sunday. Oui oui! Then stick around for a very exciting part two: a conversation between El and Toronto reporting legend, Hazel Mae, taped live in t…
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