The GIST of It

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  • 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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  • Ep #410: All buckets, all the time: WNBA coaching news & NCAA basketball preview

    Ep #410: All buckets, all the time: WNBA coaching news & NCAA basketball preview
    Nov 5 2024
    Hoop yeah!

    Hope you’re ready to ball because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about hoops. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz tip things off by discussing the latest head coaching moves across the WNBA before zooming out to discuss why there’s been so much change.

    Then in part two, the gals hit the NCAA hardwood to preview the women’s and men’s college basketball seasons, which are officially underway as of this week. El and Steph cover the players and teams to know as we head into what’s sure to be another record-setting season. Buckets on buckets.

    A big thank you to Aflac for partnering with us on today’s episode! Add Aflac to your team to close the insurance gap today. Learn more at aflac.com/thegist.

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    Email: pod@thegistsports.com
    IG: @thegistca @thegistusa
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    36 mins
  • Ep #409: The WNBA: A history lesson, presented by Sportly

    Ep #409: The WNBA: A history lesson, presented by Sportly
    Oct 31 2024
    Hoopin’ never stops.

    Happy Halloween, GISTers, and welcome to an extra-special episode of The GIST of It. Today, we’ve teamed up with our pals at Sportly to discuss the history of the WNBA. In this episode, you’ll hear from Sportly’s Emmy-award winning host, Kavitha A. Davidson, exploring the WNBA’s highs and lows, while highlighting the league’s efforts to expand viewership and leverage star power. Because as our listeners know, there’s much more to the WNBA than just the “Caitlin Clark Effect.”

    A big thank you to Aflac for partnering with us on today’s episode! Add Aflac to your team to close the insurance gap today. Learn more at aflac.com/thegist.

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    More on The GIST:
    Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod
    X: @thegistpod
    Email: pod@thegistsports.com
    IG: @thegistca @thegistusa
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    41 mins
  • Ep #408: The World Series is here, plus a Mexican Grand Prix-view

    Ep #408: The World Series is here, plus a Mexican Grand Prix-view
    Oct 24 2024
    Hey batter batter, swing!

    Pass the cracker jacks because co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Lauren Tuiskula are previewing the 120th World Series on today’s episode of The GIST of It. Before the LA Dodgers and NY Yankees literally step up to the plate, the gals will fill you in on the storied history between these two powerhouse teams, plus the top players to watch on both sides of the bat.

    And in part two, El and Laur shift gears from the baseball diamond to the racetrack, providing an all-inclusive update on the latest Formula 1 standings ahead of this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix. Vroom vroom, and away they go.

    A big thank you to Aflac for partnering with us on today’s episode! Add Aflac to your team to close the insurance gap today. Learn more at aflac.com/thegist.

    Show notes:

    More on The GIST:
    Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod
    X: @thegistpod
    Email: pod@thegistsports.com
    IG: @thegistca @thegistusa
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    31 mins

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