The progress in women’s sports: A National Girls and Women in Sports Day special
Ep #338

The progress in women’s sports: A National Girls and Women in Sports Day special

February 06, 2024

Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day Eve!

February 7th marks NGWSD, an annual celebration dedicated to acknowledging women’s history in sports, celebrating current achievements, and recommitting to the continued fight for equality.

So on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are starting the party early, digging into the history of the day, some of the ongoing barriers to participation in sports for girls and women, and all of the incredible recent progress that’s been made. Queue it up and let’s keep on leveling the playing field.

 Hockey Canada updates & the WNBA free agency frenzy begins
Ep #337

Hockey Canada updates & the WNBA free agency frenzy begins

February 01, 2024

Happy February!

Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault.

And, more importantly, happy “WNBA free agents can sign” day. After a quick update on the latest in the ongoing Hockey Canada story surrounding sexual assault allegations against members of the 2018 World Juniors team, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into a full primer ahead of the W free agency frenzy.

From the biggest names on the block (and already on the move), to the dates to mark on your cal, to the potential impact of an expected flurry of deals, today’s pod has it all. Hoop to it.

 Breaking the ice on the Kamila Valieva doping scandal
Ep #336

Breaking the ice on the Kamila Valieva doping scandal

January 30, 2024

Hello!

Today’s episode of The GIST of It is chock-full of icy updates. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat through the latest in the doping scandal surrounding Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, including the background, the details of her four-year ban, and the broader implications on global sport. Thanks for tuning in.

And a big thank you to our friends at Goodr for supporting today’s episode. Visit goodr.com/THEGIST and use code THEGIST for free shipping on your first order. Go ahead and slay.