Ep #348

NFL free agency & Equal Pay Day

March 12, 2024
 NFL free agency & Equal Pay Day NFL free agency & Equal Pay Day

Hello!

And happy Equal Pay Day! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are digging into the latest NFL free agency news before chatting all things equal pay in sports.

NFL free agency officially opens on Wednesday, but there’s already been a ton of movement, mostly focused on the most important position in football: quarterback. El and Steph discuss who’s going where and who could be on the move next.

Then for part two, it’s time to talk money. The gals dig into the origins of Equal Pay Day and the continued fight for equity in women’s sports.

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Ep #347

An interview with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau celebrating International Women’s Day

March 08, 2024
 An interview with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau celebrating International Women’s Day An interview with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau celebrating International Women’s Day

Surprise!

On today’s very special edition episode of The GIST of It host Ellen Hyslop is joined by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Yes, you read that right.

The pair discuss everything from the Prime Minister’s allegiences in the PWHL, how the government influences the women’s sports ecosystem, to the future of women’s sports in North America.

Happy listening!

Ep #346

NFL offseason moves & NCAA women’s basketball conference tournament

March 07, 2024
NFL offseason moves & NCAA women’s basketball conference tournamentNFL offseason moves & NCAA women’s basketball conference tournament

Hey there!

On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into the latest NFL offseason moves before previewing the upcoming NCAA women’s college basketball conference championships.

On Monday, the Denver Broncos made waves by dropping franchise quarterback Russell Wilson — a move that cost the team millions. From defining “dead cap” to reminding folks whose NFL futures remain unwritten, El and Steph are the only offseason source you need before free agency begins next Wednesday.

Then in part two, the gals dig into women’s college basketball as the best hoopers battle for their respective conference titles, ones that have serious implications when it comes to March Madness seeding. Hoop, there it is.