The GIST of It Podcast

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.
Shohei Ohtani makes MLB history & the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup hosting race kicks offShohei Ohtani makes MLB history & the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup hosting race kicks off

Show us the money!

That’s right, today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about two major money moves. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz begin in baseball, where two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani just inked the largest contract in team sports history, joining the LA Dodgers on a $700M, 10-year deal. Ohtani is a once in a lifetime player, and now he has an unprecedented contract to match it.

Then for part two, El and Steph kick it over to the pitch with news that the U.S. and Mexico submitted a joint bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, potentially making North America the soccer destination this decade.

Thanks for kickin’ it with us!

 The footy gals’ bumpy road to Paris & a new golf tourney mixes it up The footy gals’ bumpy road to Paris & a new golf tourney mixes it up

Happy tiny Friday!

On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start on the international women’s soccer pitch, where the drama has been kicking as two of the world’s Top 4 teams failed to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics over the last week.

Then after the break, the gals swing through the shiny new Grant Thornton Invitational golf tournament, a first-of-its-kind mixed tourney that pairs LPGA and PGA stars together. Stick with El and Steph for everything you need to know on and off the links before the competition tees off tomorrow.

A spicy College Football Playoff selection & kickin’ it with USWNT star Sophia SmithA spicy College Football Playoff selection & kickin’ it with USWNT star Sophia Smith

Hello!

Pop the kettle on because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the tea.

First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive headfirst into the four-team College Football Playoff (CFP), where the selection committee made waves with a few serious snubs this weekend, including leaving one undefeated squad on the outside looking in.

Then after the break, associate managing editor Lauren Tuiskula takes the reins for a fabulous interview with USWNT star Sophia Smith, chatting about all things footy, Forbes, and more fun. Don’t miss a minute.