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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...
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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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The GIST of It
The GIST of It
Ep #382: WNBA All-Star Weekend preview, media rights deal breakdown, and an interview with Team USA gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik
18 JUL 2024 · 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 installment in our Olympic athletes interview series — a conversation with Team USA men’s gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik. Our associate managing editor Lauren Tuiskula chatted with the pommel horse specialist before he makes his Olympic debut in Paris later this month. Magnifique.
A big thank you to our friends at Aflac for powering today’s episode! Just like The GIST tackles the gap in women’s sports coverage, Aflac closes the gap that health insurance leaves behind. Learn more at http://aflac.com/thegist.
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Ep #381: Copa América chaos, PWHL Minnesota allegations, and an interview with soccer star Kristie Mewis
16 JUL 2024 · 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 important stories, the gals close things out with the latest installment in our Olympic athletes interview series — a conversation with USWNT fan favorite Kristie Mewis. Our associate managing editor Lauren Tuiskula sat down with Mewis to discuss everything from new USWNT head coach Emma Hayes to what Kristie’s streaming on Netflix. Thanks for tuning in!
A big thank you to our friends at Aflac for powering today’s episode! Just like The GIST tackles the gap in women’s sports coverage, Aflac closes the gap that health insurance leaves behind. Learn more at http://aflac.com/thegist.
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Ep #380: UEFA Euro finals preview and an interview with CanWNT star Adriana Leon
11 JUL 2024 · 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, stick around for our convo with CanWNT star Adriana Leon. The 2020 gold medal winner will once again rep Team Canada at the upcoming Paris 2024 Games. We sat down with her to discuss her mindset, the growth of women’s sports, the red and white’s rivalry with the USWNT, and so much more.
A big thank you to our friends at Aflac for powering today’s episode! Just like The GIST tackles the gap in women’s sports coverage, Aflac closes the gap that health insurance leaves behind. Learn more at http://aflac.com/thegist.
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Ep #379: Men’s soccer semis previews and a WNBA records roundup
9 JUL 2024 · 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 by Wednesday. El and Steph chat through the remaining contenders and their tourneys thus far.
Then in part two, the gals recap the many WNBA records that fell over the weekend and check in on the standings as the regular season nears the midway point. Hooptastic.
A big thank you to our friends at Aflac for powering today’s episode! Just like The GIST tackles the gap in women’s sports coverage, Aflac closes the gap that health insurance leaves behind. Learn more at http://aflac.com/thegist.
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Ep #378: Major NWSL updates and previewing the Euro quarter-finals
4 JUL 2024 · 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 headlines after shockingly firing their head coach Casey Stoney in late June. El and Steph unpack all the details.
Then for part two, it’s time for the on-pitch action, with eight of Europe’s best teams still competing for the title of Euro 2024 champion. Footy-freakin’-tastic.
A big thank you to our friends at Aflac for powering today’s episode! Just like The GIST tackles the gap in women’s sports coverage, Aflac closes the gap that health insurance leaves behind. Learn more at http://aflac.com/thegist.
Ep #377: Team USA’s newest Olympians & a Wimbledon preview
2 JUL 2024 · 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 at Aflac for powering today’s episode! Just like The GIST tackles the gap in women’s sports coverage, Aflac closes the gap that health insurance leaves behind. Learn more at http://aflac.com/thegist.
And one more shoutout to Canadian Tire, who’s partnering with us to send GISTers to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (!!!). Visit https://ca.thegistsports.com/contest/paris-olympics/ to enter by telling us how women’s sports have impacted you. Bonne chance!
Ep #376: USWNT Roster and U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials Preview
27 JUN 2024 · 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 that kick off later today.
A big thank you to our friends at Aflac for powering today’s episode! Just like The GIST tackles the gap in women’s sports coverage, Aflac closes the gap that health insurance leaves behind. Learn more at http://aflac.com/thegist.
And another thank you to Gainbridge for supporting today’s pod! The digital financial services leader wants to help you support women’s sports at the grassroots level. Visit http://paritynow.co/ParityWeek to apply for $150K in grant money for orgs making a difference for women and girls in sport.
One more shoutout to Canadian Tire, who’s partnering with us to send GISTers to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (!!!). Visit https://ca.thegistsports.com/contest/paris-olympics/ to enter by telling us how women’s sports have impacted you. Bonne chance!
More on The GIST:
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Ep #375: WNBA Commissioner’s Cup and Men’s Soccer Roundup
25 JUN 2024 · 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 to our friends at Aflac for powering today’s episode! Just like The GIST tackles the gap in women’s sports coverage, Aflac closes the gap that health insurance leaves behind. Learn more at http://aflac.com/thegist.
And another thank you to Gainbridge for supporting today’s pod! The digital financial services leader wants to help you support women’s sports at the grassroots level. Visit http://paritynow.co/ParityWeek to apply for $150K in grant money for orgs making a difference for women and girls in sport.
One more shoutout to Canadian Tire, who’s partnering with us to send GISTers to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (!!!). Visit https://ca.thegistsports.com/contest/paris-olympics/ to enter by telling us how women’s sports have impacted you. Bonne chance!
More on The GIST:
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Ep #374: Olympic trials continue & a celebration of Title IX
18 JUN 2024 · 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 & field trials, where some Olympic hopeful’s dreams will come true.
Then in part two, the gals dig into Title IX ahead of the 52nd anniversary this Sunday, June 23rd. The law has been crucial in leveling the playing field for women in sports, but there are still areas where it falls short.
A big thank you to our friends at Aflac for powering today’s episode! Just like The GIST tackles the gap in women’s sports coverage, Aflac closes the gap that health insurance leaves behind. Learn more at http://aflac.com/thegist.
And another thank you to Gainbridge for supporting today’s pod! The digital financial services leader wants to help you support women’s sports at the grassroots level. Visit http://paritynow.co/ParityWeek to apply for $150K in grant money for orgs making a difference for women and girls in sport.
Ep #373: A men’s UEFA Euro 2024 preview and addressing racism in soccer
13 JUN 2024 · 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 watch.
Then in part two, El and Steph detail a harsh reality in the game: The brutal racism players have been subjected to for years. After a 2023 incident involving Brazilian Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr., Spanish courts are finally holding the aggressors accountable.
A big thank you to our friends at Aflac for powering today’s episode! Just like The GIST tackles the gap in women’s sports coverage, Aflac closes the gap that health insurance leaves behind. Learn more at http://aflac.com/thegist.
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...
show more
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.
show less
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