On this episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are previewing this weekend’s crowning sports competitions — the start of the World Series and the NWSL Championship game.

First, the gals head to the diamond to chat about the National League champion Philadelphia Phillies and American League champs Houston Astros, who will battle it out for baseball glory beginning on Friday.

Then, El and Steph discuss the last two squads standing in the NWSL postseason, the Kansas City Current and Portland Thorns FC. One of those clubs will hoist the championship trophy this Saturday night.

Today on The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into the “sensitive” photos that were leaked of University of Wisconsin volleyball players last week. The images, which were taken from the team’s locker room, were captured and distributed without their consent.

Then the gals discuss the latest news about Iranian sport climber Elnaz Rekabi, who competed without a hijab earlier this month and is reportedly now on house arrest. Both her freedom and safety remain in question.

Then, after the break, El and Steph detail the latest news from Formula One. The racing body is reportedly launching a female feeder series as early as next year, and the gals talk through the details we know so far, along with the potential impact on the W Series and female drivers in general.

On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz detail everything you need to know before the new NBA season hits the court tonight. First, the gals explain how the path to the championship is set up, along with all the offseason moves and trade drama.

Then, El and Steph break down the 2022–23 contenders and dark horses, plus a couple players we can’t wait to see on the boards. It’s hoops heaven on today’s pod!