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.
NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final, and the French Open: Previewing a big weekend in sportsNBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final, and the French Open: Previewing a big weekend in sports

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 the ice for a Stanley Cup Final preview ahead of the NHL’s best-of-seven championship series. The puck doesn’t drop until Saturday, but there’s a lot to cover in this Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers showdown.

Then last but not least, the gals wrap up by discussing the French Open as the athletes head into the semis — notably without defending champ Novak Djokovic.

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 aflac.com/thegist.

Breaking down the latest WNBA discourse and the Women’s College World Series rolls onBreaking down the latest WNBA discourse and the Women’s College World Series rolls on

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 Series ahead of the best-of-three championship series. It’s been a banner few months for softball, and there’s even more excitement to come.

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 aflac.com/thegist.

And a big shoutout to our pals at the PGA for their support. Whether you’ve never golfed before or are an experienced player looking to tighten up your game, it’s super easy to find a pro in your area at PGAofCanada.com.

A rundown of Canada’s new pro women’s soccer league and a Women’s College World Series previewA rundown of Canada’s new pro women’s soccer league and a Women’s College World Series preview

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 think we’ve seen this film before.

Then in part two, El and Steph hit it out of the park and preview the upcoming Women’s College World Series, a highly-anticipated event amid the skyrocketing popularity of college softball.

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 aflac.com/thegist.

And a big shoutout to our pals at the PGA for their support. Whether you’ve never golfed before or are an experienced player looking to tighten up your game, it’s super easy to find a pro in your area at PGAofCanada.com.