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.
 Basketball star Erica Wheeler is here with a women’s health wake-up call Basketball star Erica Wheeler is here with a women’s health wake-up call

When was your last doctor’s appointment?

Women’s basketball star Erica Wheeler understands how hard it is for women to carve out time for themselves — and that’s why she’s speaking out. More than 13K American women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year, but early detection can save lives. With January, aka Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, coming to a close, Wheeler is spreading the word about early detection in honor of her mother, who passed away from the disease in 2012. This episode could change your life — don’t miss out and visit YourUltimateDefense.com today.

 ‘ABOLISH ICE’ — A brief history of athlete activism ‘ABOLISH ICE’ — A brief history of athlete activism

It’s tough to talk sports during times like these.

After the tragedy that occurred in Minneapolis, Minnesota, over the weekend, today’s episode of The GIST of It is a brief history of recent athlete activism, inspired by hoops star Breanna Stewart, who held up an “ABOLISH ICE” sign before Sunday’s Unrivaled game. Let’s reflect.

 Naomi Osaka brings couture to the Australian Open Naomi Osaka brings couture to the Australian Open

Work, cover girl.

Tennis star Naomi Osaka is making good on her April 2025 promise to treat every Grand Slam like the Met Gala, walking into her first-round match at the Australian Open in full custom couture on Tuesday. A four-time Slam winner, Osaka is generating a lot of conversation — both supportive and critical — with her look, which is why this episode of The GIST of It is about how fashion and sport aren’t so different after all.