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.
 A WTF round of missed flights and misogyny A WTF round of missed flights and misogyny

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before, but it’s time for yet another WTF buffet episode of The GIST of It. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz detail the latest (and perhaps most egregious) in the WNBA’s many travel woes.

Then it’s time for a WTF from the diamond following controversial MLB figure Pete Rose’s outlandishly sexist remarks over the weekend.

And to round things out, El and Steph dive into the latest from Hockey Canada’s ongoing sexual assault hearings with the men’s World Juniors tourney set to begin today. Buckle up, it’s going to be a bumpy ride.

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

 Appeals galore: The NFL on Deshaun Watson’s suspension and the Lionesses grabbing the governmental mic Appeals galore: The NFL on Deshaun Watson’s suspension and the Lionesses grabbing the governmental mic

Today’s episode of The GIST of It features co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz reacting to some breaking news after the NFL filed an appeal of the initial six-game suspension levied against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. El and Steph discuss the stunning turn and what comes next in the process.

After discussing football, they turn to fútbol, specifically the women’s side starting with the state of gendered phys ed in British schools and the Lionesses’ efforts to increase girls’ access to soccer following their historic Euro win.

Then after the break, make way for yet another WTF NWSL moment. After NJ/NY Gotham FC captain McCall Zerboni made a racist analogy during her postgame presser on Sunday, it’s once again time for the league to take a hard look in the mirror.

 WTF Thursday: NFL chaos and LIV Golf controversy WTF Thursday: NFL chaos and LIV Golf controversy

Welcome back to another WTF-filled episode of The GIST of It. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz kick things off with an update on the dumpster fire that is the Washington Commanders organization, as team owner Dan Snyder is set to testify before Congress today.

Then it’s time for yet another WTF, this time from men’s golf. The controversial Saudi Arabian–funded LIV Golf tour tees off with another event tomorrow, this time at former U.S. President Donald Trump’s New Jersey golf course, miles from the site of Ground Zero. El and Steph break down how 9/11 families are responding to LIV’s sportswashing, plus why this golf drama likely isn’t going anywhere soon.

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