The GIST of It Podcast 

Australian Open off-court drama & an NFL Divisional Round preview

Guess who’s back (back again)!
Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of domestic violence.Guest host Lauren Tuiskula’s back with host Ellen Hyslop, breaking down the latest from the tennis court and the gridiron on today’s episode of The GIST of It.
First, the gals head Down Under, where the Australian Open is in full swing and the off-court happenings are dominating headlines. From a player mired in controversy due to abuse allegations to icon Rafael Nadal inking a Saudi Arabian deal, El and Lauren dig through all the drama surrounding the Grand Slam.
Then after the break, it’s back to the States, as the NFL Playoff gridiron heats up for the eight teams still standing in this weekend’s Divisional Round. Will these quarter-final games top last weekend’s Wild Card chaos?

Happy NFL playoffs eve eve!
Today’s episode of The GIST of It takes over the gridiron, where the pros are gearing up for a shot at the coveted Vince Lombardi trophy.
Host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Lauren Tuiskula break down everything you need to know before the 14-team NFL postseason kicks off with this weekend’s Wild Card action. From how it all works to this weekend’s six playoff games, the gals will have you hyped and ready for football’s season encore. Hut, hut!
The PWHL’s record-setting launch & women’s soccer’s ACL curse

Hey, hi, hello!
This one’s for the girls — today’s episode of The GIST of It breaks down the latest from the women’s ice and pitch.
Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz kick things off with the PWHL’s history-making first week, complete with smashed viewership and attendance records. They built it, and now everyone’s come to watch women’s hockey.
Part two features a more frustrating story out of women’s soccer: Chelsea FC and Australia superstar Sam Kerr is the latest athlete sidelined with an ACL injury. El and Steph parse through the concerning pattern of knee injuries in the sport, as well as the moves to address it.











