How do you measure, measure six years?

With 500 episodes, it appears. Today marks the 500th episode of The GIST of It, so co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are taking a trip down memory lane. Tune in as the gals reveal the most popular episode of all-time, plus share a few behind-the-scenes secrets on what really happens when they’re recording. Happy 500 to us!

All hoops, all the time.

The WNBA Finals are in full swing, which means The GIST of It co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz were ready to break down what to expect in Game 3, now that the Las Vegas Aces hold a two-game lead over the Phoenix Mercury…but then LeBron James tweeted. Is the King retiring? Or is he trolling with another clever marketing campaign? Hear the gals’ thoughts on all the above today.

A big thank you to our friends at DoorDash for sponsoring today’s pod. DoorDash is launching a brand new platform called BRING IT IN that’s dedicated to championing women’s sports. The goal is to showcase more women’s games to fans just like you, while providing local restaurants with access to opportunities usually reserved for big sponsors. To celebrate, DoorDash wants to give you up to 30% off during the WNBA Finals. Just head to the link in the shownotes, download the DoorDash app, and start thinking about your next game-day meal.

The exit interview heard ’round the world.

ICYMI, Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier lambasted WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the league office on Tuesday. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz place Collier’s explosive comments into the league’s larger context, connecting the dots to the ongoing CBA negotiations, the WNBA’s sustainability, and of course, Unrivaled. Questions? Answered.

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