The GIST of It Podcast

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.
 Kay Adams reads the NFL Thanksgiving crystal ball Kay Adams reads the NFL Thanksgiving crystal ball

Gobble, gobble.

It’s Turkey Day in the U-S of A, and that means one thing: It’s time for some football. Ahead of today’s three-g+ame feast, we invited football analyst Kay Adams to The GIST of It to share her predictions and tease her appearance in the EA Sports Madden NFL Cast during tonight’s primetime game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens. Hut hut, here comes the pigskin.

 Pazzi in Dallas? Our WNBA draft lottery reaction Pazzi in Dallas? Our WNBA draft lottery reaction

The future of the WNBA?

It’s coming fast and furious. On Sunday, the Dallas Wings won the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft for the second straight year. Today, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz trade predictions on who they think is heading to Dallas, before taking a look at the larger WNBA landscape, from the NY Liberty’s new head coach to the ongoing collective bargaining agreement negotiations.

Thanks to Fan Duel for supporting today’s podcast. From the rink to the court to the pitch, FanDuel is the home for women’s sports betting in Ontario. Download the FanDuel app or click here to get started.

A big shoutout to LPGA for sponsoring The GIST of It. Check out the LPGA’s 2026 schedule, lock in your plans, and get ready to cheer on a sport that’s been lifting up women athletes for 76 years.

 A’ja Wilson shares her dream CBA A’ja Wilson shares her dream CBA

You already know A’ja Wilson is that girl.

And now, she’s chatting with us on The GIST of It. Co-host Ellen Hyslop sat down with the four-time WNBA MVP and forever Las Vegas Ace to discuss fashion, love and basketball, and of course, the ongoing collective bargaining agreement between the league and its players union. Don’t miss this one.