Business is booming: The WNBA’s record-setting expansionBusiness is booming: The WNBA’s record-setting expansion

Keep going, keep growing.

The WNBA announced their long-term expansion plans on Monday, revealing that the league is aiming to reach a whopping 18 teams in the next five years. Today’s episode of The GIST of It takes a closer look at why the WNBA chose Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia as their newest markets, with co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz breaking down the deets, including the record-setting expansion fee each squad will pay to join women’s basketball’s hottest club.

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An extra-caffeinated convo with Breanna StewartAn extra-caffeinated convo with Breanna Stewart

She’s baaack.

Friend of The GIST Breanna Stewart is back on the pod and busier than ever. On this episode of The GIST of It, Stewie sits down with The GIST’s Managing Editor Lauren Tuiskula for an extra-fun, super caffeinated conversation about the NY Liberty's recent injury struggles, finding inner zen on the road, and what the six-time All-Star is most looking forward to at the upcoming All-Star Weekend.

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Hockey never ends: A PWHL draft primer, plus an inspiring chat with blind hockey player Joe FornasierHockey never ends: A PWHL draft primer, plus an inspiring chat with blind hockey player Joe Fornasier

This episode is truly inspiring.

It’s no secret that The GIST of It co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are huge hockey fans…but this episode truly takes the cake. After the gals preview tonight’s PWHL draft, El sits down with blind hockey player Joe Fornasier for a wide-ranging, super-interesting conversation that will take you inside the world of blind hockey.

Fornasier is an inspiring hockey content creator whose videos have captivated millions online — and that’s why he’s Canada’s Next Great Hockey Creator. ICYMI, we partnered with Truly to find and support a passionate hockey storyteller with intuition for moments that matter, like Joe. Trust us — you’re going to love this conversation.