The GIST

NWSL playoff push is on with three weeks remaining

There are just three weeks to go in the NWSL regular season and six of eight playoff spots still to be claimed. With so much still up in the air, let’s narrow in on tomorrow’s tilts, featuring eight teams still firmly in contention. Every inch matters in these very tight standings.

October 16, 2026

Being authentic in the workplace with Susie Piotrkowski

Susie Piotrkowski is one of one: At ESPN, she drives the growth of women’s sports across the network’s massive portfolio. It’s a pretty big job, so she’s all about incremental progress — what can we do today to make women’s sports easier to find, watch, and be a fan of?

October 15, 2026

The Call Up: New Platform from The GIST Helping Women Build Careers in Sports and Tackle Industry Challenges

New career platform gives women the insights, opportunities and connections to break into the sports industry, advance their careers and open doors for others.

October 14, 2026

LA Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani down 2-0 as NLCS heads to LA

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October baseball, where the leaves fall as the stakes rise. From defending champs on the brink to a back-and-forth showdown, let’s discuss the two Championship Series Game 3s on deck.

October 14, 2026

Using tentpole moments to break into or grow within the sports industry

The cyclical nature of sports means there’s always something big on the horizon. These tentpole moments — from the Super Bowl and Grey Cup to FIFA World Cups and playoff pushes — represent the best of competition and golden opportunities to accelerate your career.

October 13, 2026

Las Vegas Aces icon A’ja Wilson wins fifth WNBA MVP

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Two perennial powerhouses are on the brink of elimination as the best-of-five WNBA semifinals continue tonight. Before we discuss how the NY Liberty and Las Vegas Aces can salvage their seasons, a moment for the unprecedented five-time MVP.

October 09, 2026

MLB lockout looming as postseason rolls on

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October 09, 2026

The Call Up

Being entrepreneurial with Kirby Porter

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October 08, 2026

Kirby Porter isn’t just any C-suite exec: She was named Unrivaled’s CBO at just 27 years old, after a career that spanned working for corporate and venture capital firms, launching her own podcast, and founding a startup called New Game Labs. At Unrivaled, she’s responsible for crafting how the league shows up in the world — and making sure more of the world gets to see it.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #597

Coach Jackie’s “Dancing with the Stars” confession

October 15, 2026

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Coach Jackie’s “Dancing with the Stars” confession

If you love women’s sports, you probably know Coach Jackie from her viral reels and TikToks — and now she’s entering the podcast world with her new show Is She Game? Coach Jackie joined our very own Steph Rotz today for a silly conversation full of giggles, Dancing With the Stars lore, and of course, support for women’s sports. You’re gonna love it.