The GIST of It Podcast 
Hoopin’ never stops.
Happy Halloween, GISTers, and welcome to an extra-special episode of The GIST of It. Today, we’ve teamed up with our pals at Sportly to discuss the history of the WNBA. In this episode, you’ll hear from Sportly’s Emmy-award winning host, Kavitha A. Davidson, exploring the WNBA’s highs and lows, while highlighting the league’s efforts to expand viewership and leverage star power. Because as our listeners know, there’s much more to the WNBA than just the “Caitlin Clark Effect.”
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The World Series is here, plus a Mexican Grand Prix-view
Hey batter batter, swing!
Pass the cracker jacks because co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Lauren Tuiskula are previewing the 120th World Series on today’s episode of The GIST of It. Before the LA Dodgers and NY Yankees literally step up to the plate, the gals will fill you in on the storied history between these two powerhouse teams, plus the top players to watch on both sides of the bat.
And in part two, El and Laur shift gears from the baseball diamond to the racetrack, providing an all-inclusive update on the latest Formula 1 standings ahead of this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix. Vroom vroom, and away they go.
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Time to ball out!
Even though the WNBA capped their season on Sunday, the best women’s hoopers in the world are still dominating headlines, announcing their decision to opt out of their current collective bargaining agreement yesterday. The news was expected but, damn, the WNBPA moves quickly.
Then, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz will break down everything you need to know ahead of the NBA’s 79th season, which tips off tonight.
From the Boston Celtics’ shot at back-to-back championships to the family ties binding the LA Lakers to the trades impacting the league, consider this your one-stop shop for everything shaping this season’s NBA action. Hoop yeah.
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