Ep #184

Anti-choice legislation and the NCAA’s response

June 14, 2022
 Anti-choice legislation and the NCAA’s response

It’s been a busy stretch in the sports world, so today’s episode of The GIST of It has a little bit of everything. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss the future of the NCAA softball Women’s College World Series (WCWS) tournament given recent controversy surrounding the state of Oklahoma’s anti-choice legislation. Will the tourney remain in its famed Oklahoma City–based stadium or is it time for a change in venue?

Then after the break, it’s preview time! The Stanley Cup Final begins tomorrow night, so El and Steph have everything you need to know about this high-powered battle of the elements between the Colorado Avalanche and the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning. Thanks for tuning in!

Ep #183

He said what now?: A deep dive into golf’s latest drama

June 09, 2022
 He said what now?: A deep dive into golf’s latest drama

Buckle up, because today’s episode of The GIST of It is a doozy. Today marks the start of LIV Golf, a Saudi Arabian–backed event intended to rival the PGA tour. But the event is in the headlines for all the wrong reasons with allegations of sportswashing thanks to Saudi Arabia’s atrocious human rights record. Co-hosts Ellen and Steph will break it all down.

Then after the break, we have a major update to an important story — approximately 90 survivors of sexual abuse by former Team USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar are seeking $1 billion from the FBI for the organization’s failure to intervene.*

*Content warning: Today’s episode does include mention of sexual assault. Please take care while listening.

Ep #182

Equal pay around the world: Canada Soccer’s fight

June 07, 2022
 Equal pay around the world: Canada Soccer’s fight

Queue up Rihanna because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the fight for equal pay in soccer. After the CanMNT refused to play their World Cup tuneup match on Sunday due to a dispute over player compensation, co-hosts El and Steph detail the ongoing situation then discuss how it’s all impacting the CanWNT and women’s soccer as a whole.

Then it’s time for not one, but two infuriating WTF moments, both related to sports and Pride Month. Thanks for tuning in!