The GIST of It Podcast 

PWHL Takeover Tour success, plus an Unrivaled basketball explainer

Who run the world?
Girls, of course — and that’s especially fitting for today’s all women’s sports episode of The GIST of It. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz begin with a look at the PWHL’s nine-game Takeover Tour, which is already off to a rousing start as the league tests new markets for its two expansion teams, set to debut next season.
Then in part two, El and Steph go all in on Unrivaled, the new 3v3 women’s basketball league set to make its highly anticipated debut on Friday. From how the league works to Unrivaled’s many superstar investors, this pod will have you primed before Friday’s tip-off. Ballin’.
A College Football Playoff semis preview & NFL MVP candidates to watch in the postseason

Hut hut!
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview a wild weekend on the gridiron. First, the gals check in with the College Football Playoff as the remaining four teams head into the semifinals, with star-studded games on deck tomorrow and Friday. Score.
Then in part two, El and Steph look ahead toward the NFL’s Wild Card weekend kicking off on Saturday. With the Kansas City Chiefs claiming the top AFC seed and the Detroit Lions enjoying a magical run atop the NFC, 12 teams are left to battle it out during this six-game slate — and three MVP candidates are fighting for postseason redemption. Let the games begin.
The Jimmy Butler saga, plus everything you need to know about the PVF and LOVB

Hello, 2025!
New year, same sports drama. In this episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive headfirst into Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler’s team-issued seven-game suspension, detailing the timeline behind this shocking breakup before sharing their takes on where Butler could land before the February 6th trade deadline.
Then in part two, the gals set up the ultimate pro women’s volleyball primer, digging into the Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) and League One Volleyball (LOVB) before their seasons start this week. Ready, set, bumpin’ that.











