The GIST of It
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. Expect a hilarious yet informative conversation with a refreshing female perspective on the world of sports.
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August 7, 2025 • 30 mins
This one’s inspiring, GISTer.
On this very special episode of The GIST of It, Associate Managing Editor Lauren Tuiskula sits down with author, swimmer, and retired therapist Hendrika de Vries ahead of the release of her memoir, “Open Turns.” de Vries fled Nazi-occupied Amsterdam as a child and started a new life as an immigrant in Australia, where becoming an athlete helped her re-discover her sense of self amid global and internal ...
On this very special episode of The GIST of It, Associate Managing Editor Lauren Tuiskula sits down with author, swimmer, and retired therapist Hendrika de Vries ahead of the release of her memoir, “Open Turns.” de Vries fled Nazi-occupied Amsterdam as a child and started a new life as an immigrant in Australia, where becoming an athlete helped her re-discover her sense of self amid global and internal ...
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August 5, 2025 • 28 mins
It’s time for a ballin’ round-up.
With the second half of a spicy WNBA season well underway, today’s episode of The GIST of It has the on-court news you need to know, with co-hosts Steph Rotz and The GIST’s Associate Managing Editor Lauren Tuiskula breaking down the top headlines around the league. From an alarming injury trend to the Connecticut Sun’s possible move to Boston, this episode is packed with tea. Put that kettle on.
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With the second half of a spicy WNBA season well underway, today’s episode of The GIST of It has the on-court news you need to know, with co-hosts Steph Rotz and The GIST’s Associate Managing Editor Lauren Tuiskula breaking down the top headlines around the league. From an alarming injury trend to the Connecticut Sun’s possible move to Boston, this episode is packed with tea. Put that kettle on.
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July 31, 2025 • 32 mins
Pickle while you work.
ICYMI, pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the U.S., with superstar athletes like Tom Brady and LeBron James investing in pro leagues to capitalize on the trend sweeping the nation. But the real star of the court? Anna Leigh Waters, the world’s best pickleballer, who currently holds the Professional Pickleball Association’s No. 1 ranking in women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. She’s kind of a bi...
ICYMI, pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the U.S., with superstar athletes like Tom Brady and LeBron James investing in pro leagues to capitalize on the trend sweeping the nation. But the real star of the court? Anna Leigh Waters, the world’s best pickleballer, who currently holds the Professional Pickleball Association’s No. 1 ranking in women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. She’s kind of a bi...
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July 29, 2025 • 29 mins
President Donald Trump’s got some ’splainin’ to do.
ICYMI, the college sports landscape is changing by the minute — and the NCAA’s leaders are begging the federal government to intervene and start regulating name, image, and likeness deals. Enter: President Donald Trump. The suddenly sports-obsessed president signed his 176th executive order on July 24th, titled “SAVING COLLEGE SPORTS” — but what exactly did he accomplish? That’s wh...
ICYMI, the college sports landscape is changing by the minute — and the NCAA’s leaders are begging the federal government to intervene and start regulating name, image, and likeness deals. Enter: President Donald Trump. The suddenly sports-obsessed president signed his 176th executive order on July 24th, titled “SAVING COLLEGE SPORTS” — but what exactly did he accomplish? That’s wh...
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July 24, 2025 • 41 mins
Work, cover girl!
Designer Kristin Juszczyk is that girl on the NFL sidelines, outfitting the league’s hottest WAGS, from Taylor Swift to Simone Biles — and today, she’s sitting down with The GIST’s Associate Managing Editor Lauren Tuiskula. With NFL training camps underway and Juszczyk’s new Off Season collection dropping now, it’s the perfect time to level up your game day style. Tune in to hear her ultimate fashion playbook, incl...
Designer Kristin Juszczyk is that girl on the NFL sidelines, outfitting the league’s hottest WAGS, from Taylor Swift to Simone Biles — and today, she’s sitting down with The GIST’s Associate Managing Editor Lauren Tuiskula. With NFL training camps underway and Juszczyk’s new Off Season collection dropping now, it’s the perfect time to level up your game day style. Tune in to hear her ultimate fashion playbook, incl...
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July 22, 2025 • 34 mins
It’s not a moment; it’s a movement.
Of course, we’re talking about the WNBA, which just threw the most exciting, audacious, and downright viral All-Star Weekend in recent memory. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz break down the major talking points from Indianapolis, from the inimitable StudBudz to the “Pay Us What You Owe Us” t-shirts that broke the internet. Tune in, won’t you?
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Of course, we’re talking about the WNBA, which just threw the most exciting, audacious, and downright viral All-Star Weekend in recent memory. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz break down the major talking points from Indianapolis, from the inimitable StudBudz to the “Pay Us What You Owe Us” t-shirts that broke the internet. Tune in, won’t you?
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July 17, 2025 • 38 mins
Hey now, you’re an All-Star.
Cue up Smash Mouth because it’s officially WNBA All-Star Weekend — and The GIST of It co-host Ellen Hyslop will be in Indianapolis for all the fun. Tune in to this episode to hear El and Steph Rotz preview the weekend, from the on-court festivities to the off-court negotiations surrounding the league’s collective bargaining agreement. Can you say spicy?
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Episode #474: That don’t impress me much...
Cue up Smash Mouth because it’s officially WNBA All-Star Weekend — and The GIST of It co-host Ellen Hyslop will be in Indianapolis for all the fun. Tune in to this episode to hear El and Steph Rotz preview the weekend, from the on-court festivities to the off-court negotiations surrounding the league’s collective bargaining agreement. Can you say spicy?
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Episode #474: That don’t impress me much...
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July 15, 2025 • 36 mins
It’s the final countdown.
The group stage of the Women’s Euro is done and dusted, leaving eight teams to compete in this week’s knockout round. On this episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive deep on two teams, No. 6 Sweden and No. 10 France, that could finally turn their respective country’s luck around and hoist the trophy. Is this the year a bridesmaid finally becomes a bride?
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Episode #473: ...
The group stage of the Women’s Euro is done and dusted, leaving eight teams to compete in this week’s knockout round. On this episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive deep on two teams, No. 6 Sweden and No. 10 France, that could finally turn their respective country’s luck around and hoist the trophy. Is this the year a bridesmaid finally becomes a bride?
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July 10, 2025 • 35 mins
There’s been a major shakeup in Formula 1.
Yesterday, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner was fired after 20 years with the team, sending shockwaves throughout the F1 community. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, F1 girlies and co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the curious timing of Horner’s sacking, digging into how Red Bull’s lackluster performance — not previous misconduct allegations — sealed Horner’s fate. V...
Yesterday, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner was fired after 20 years with the team, sending shockwaves throughout the F1 community. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, F1 girlies and co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the curious timing of Horner’s sacking, digging into how Red Bull’s lackluster performance — not previous misconduct allegations — sealed Horner’s fate. V...
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July 8, 2025 • 34 mins
Bring it to the boardroom.
ICYMI, the WNBA players union (WNBPA) is negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with their employer, the WNBA. Contract restructuring, increased workplace benefits, codifying charter flights — the players’ goals are focused on revamping the growing league…but initial negotiations are not going well.
In today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss recent c...
ICYMI, the WNBA players union (WNBPA) is negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with their employer, the WNBA. Contract restructuring, increased workplace benefits, codifying charter flights — the players’ goals are focused on revamping the growing league…but initial negotiations are not going well.
In today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss recent c...
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July 3, 2025 • 31 mins
Hot European summer, loading.
Forget the fondue, it’s all footy, all the time in Switzerland because the Women’s Euro is already underway, pitting the 16 best European national teams against each other for continental glory. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the tourney’s group of death, where world No. 5 England, No. 10 France, No. 11 Netherlands, and No. 30 Wales will battle for o...
Forget the fondue, it’s all footy, all the time in Switzerland because the Women’s Euro is already underway, pitting the 16 best European national teams against each other for continental glory. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the tourney’s group of death, where world No. 5 England, No. 10 France, No. 11 Netherlands, and No. 30 Wales will battle for o...
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July 1, 2025 • 38 mins
Keep going, keep growing.
The WNBA announced their long-term expansion plans on Monday, revealing that the league is aiming to reach a whopping 18 teams in the next five years. Today’s episode of The GIST of It takes a closer look at why the WNBA chose Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia as their newest markets, with co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz breaking down the deets, including the record-setting expansion fee each squad ...
The WNBA announced their long-term expansion plans on Monday, revealing that the league is aiming to reach a whopping 18 teams in the next five years. Today’s episode of The GIST of It takes a closer look at why the WNBA chose Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia as their newest markets, with co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz breaking down the deets, including the record-setting expansion fee each squad ...
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June 26, 2025 • 38 mins
She’s baaack.
Friend of The GIST Breanna Stewart is back on the pod and busier than ever. On this episode of The GIST of It, Stewie sits down with The GIST’s Managing Editor Lauren Tuiskula for an extra-fun, super caffeinated conversation about the NY Liberty's recent injury struggles, finding inner zen on the road, and what the six-time All-Star is most looking forward to at the upcoming All-Star Weekend.
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Friend of The GIST Breanna Stewart is back on the pod and busier than ever. On this episode of The GIST of It, Stewie sits down with The GIST’s Managing Editor Lauren Tuiskula for an extra-fun, super caffeinated conversation about the NY Liberty's recent injury struggles, finding inner zen on the road, and what the six-time All-Star is most looking forward to at the upcoming All-Star Weekend.
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This episode is truly inspiring.
It’s no secret that The GIST of It co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are huge hockey fans…but this episode truly takes the cake. After the gals preview tonight’s PWHL draft, El sits down with blind hockey player Joe Fornasier for a wide-ranging, super-interesting conversation that will take you inside the world of blind hockey.
Fornasier is an inspiring hockey content creator whose videos have cap...
It’s no secret that The GIST of It co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are huge hockey fans…but this episode truly takes the cake. After the gals preview tonight’s PWHL draft, El sits down with blind hockey player Joe Fornasier for a wide-ranging, super-interesting conversation that will take you inside the world of blind hockey.
Fornasier is an inspiring hockey content creator whose videos have cap...
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June 19, 2025 • 32 mins
Wait, what’s happening right now?
It’s the FIFA Club World Cup. The first-of-its-kind tournament could have been a smashing success, especially in the lead up to next year’s World Cup hosted in North America — but with empty seats making headlines, it’s been anything but. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz explain what the tournament is before investigating why it’s a flub and what that might ...
It’s the FIFA Club World Cup. The first-of-its-kind tournament could have been a smashing success, especially in the lead up to next year’s World Cup hosted in North America — but with empty seats making headlines, it’s been anything but. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz explain what the tournament is before investigating why it’s a flub and what that might ...
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June 17, 2025 • 31 mins
Didn’t see that coming.
Check in on the Boston Red Sox fans in your life because a blockbuster trade is sending shockwaves through MLB: Franchise cornerstone Rafael Devers is heading to the San Francisco Giants. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the stunning move that’s giving shades of February’s logic-defying Luka Dončić deal in the NBA. Buckle up.
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Check in on the Boston Red Sox fans in your life because a blockbuster trade is sending shockwaves through MLB: Franchise cornerstone Rafael Devers is heading to the San Francisco Giants. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the stunning move that’s giving shades of February’s logic-defying Luka Dončić deal in the NBA. Buckle up.
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June 12, 2025 • 27 mins
We’re almost at the end of the Hockey Canada trial.
Covering this case hasn’t been easy, but here at The GIST of It, we’re in the business of telling hard stories that shed light on important issues, while calling out bullsh!t along the way. With a verdict expected on July 24th, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz share thoughts on the defense’s disturbing closing arguments. Take care with this one, GISTer.
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Covering this case hasn’t been easy, but here at The GIST of It, we’re in the business of telling hard stories that shed light on important issues, while calling out bullsh!t along the way. With a verdict expected on July 24th, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz share thoughts on the defense’s disturbing closing arguments. Take care with this one, GISTer.
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June 10, 2025 • 30 mins
The winds of change are blowing in college sports.
The $2.8B lawsuit settlement House v. NCAA was approved on Friday, ushering in a new era of college sports where Division I athletes can be paid directly by their schools through name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals. Now that each school has the right to determine how it will distribute revenue, we have lots of questions — and on this episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hysl...
The $2.8B lawsuit settlement House v. NCAA was approved on Friday, ushering in a new era of college sports where Division I athletes can be paid directly by their schools through name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals. Now that each school has the right to determine how it will distribute revenue, we have lots of questions — and on this episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hysl...
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Welcome to Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews, a six-part series exploring mental health and wellness through game-changing 1:1 conversations with athletes.
Mental health matters — it’s a topic that’s been taboo for far too long, but is thankfully being discussed more and more. Each installment centers around a 1:1 athlete conversation, creating a candid, open dialogue and an opportunity to dive deeper into important topics.
We’ve ta...
Mental health matters — it’s a topic that’s been taboo for far too long, but is thankfully being discussed more and more. Each installment centers around a 1:1 athlete conversation, creating a candid, open dialogue and an opportunity to dive deeper into important topics.
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June 5, 2025 • 29 mins
The math isn’t mathing.
Sexism is in the air at Roland-Garros. For the second straight year, no women’s matches have been scheduled at night at the French Open, relegating high-profile matches to morning slots where there are fewer fans in the stands, and crucially, fewer viewers across the pond. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into this prime-time gender gap and all the fun storylines...
Sexism is in the air at Roland-Garros. For the second straight year, no women’s matches have been scheduled at night at the French Open, relegating high-profile matches to morning slots where there are fewer fans in the stands, and crucially, fewer viewers across the pond. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into this prime-time gender gap and all the fun storylines...
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