The GIST of It Podcast 


The Golden State Valkyries are your 2026 WNBA champs which means at long last, the WNBA season is over. That said, we’re looking at yet another important offseason, with some splashy free agents officially on the market and a certain commissioner role up for grabs. Today, we’re going to share some off-court storylines that will certainly impact next season and beyond when it comes to the future of the WNBA.

The Indiana Fever are getting their LinkedIn on. Last Friday, the Fever announced that team president Kelly Krauskopf is stepping down and hours later fired general manager Amber Cox, two major front office moves ahead of a pivotal offseason. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are here to break down the reasons behind the shakeup, as well as what to expect before the 2027 season tipoff.
The Jalen Hurts situation: What we know and what we don't

Today, we need to address the football elephant in the room: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who will not compete in the NFL again this season after being diagnosed with multiple blood clots in his lungs. There’s a lot to unpack with this story, from the timeline around Hurts’ diagnosis to the NFL Players Association now calling for a “full investigation” into his treatment during this saga. That’s why co-hosts Steph Rotz and Alessandra Puccio are here to clearly define what we do know about this story and what we don’t. Game on.











