WNBA playoff preview and more male misogynyWNBA playoff preview and more male misogyny

Hey there!

Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault and harassment.

Buckle up, because today’s episode of The GIST of It is full of ups and downs. Co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Dee Lab start off with the good news, previewing the first two WNBA playoff series before the postseason tips off on Wednesday.

Then for part two, the gals kick it over to a major soccer update: Disgraced Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales finally resigned on Sunday, but there’s still much more to come in this seemingly never-ending saga.

And to close things out, Steph and Dee chat through the latest from Michigan State University, where head football coach Mel Tucker is on unpaid leave amid horrifying sexual harassment allegations against him. Why must men…?


Vilda’s out, Hermoso presses charges, & American football is backVilda’s out, Hermoso presses charges, & American football is back

And we’re back!

Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault.

After a long holiday weekend, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula have a lot to discuss on today’s episode of The GIST of It. They start off with the latest updates from the Spanish women’s national soccer team saga, where embattled head coach Jorge Vilda is officially out but president Luis Rubiales remains in power.

Then we hope you’re ready for some football because, after the break, Steph and Lauren preview the new NFL season ahead of opening weekend. The biggest names on the move, the teams to watch, and the fun fact you need to know — the gals dig into all of it. Hut, hut, happy to have you here.


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It’s the big 3-0…0!

Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault.

That’s right, today marks the 300th episode of The GIST of It! So co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are celebrating in style, kicking off with all the details on the new pro women’s hockey league, the PWHL, before digging into Nebraska women’s volleyball’s anticipated new women’s sports attendance record.

But it wouldn’t be a true The GIST of It episode without a WTF, so El and Steph also chat through the most recent updates regarding Luis Rubiales and the Spanish women’s soccer team.

Thanks for tuning in and celebrating three hundo with us!