Happy Valentine’s Day!

Content warning: This episode mentions hazing and sexual assault.

And happy belated Galentine’s Day. Unfortunately, this episode of The GIST of It is short on love as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into two WTF stories claiming headlines.

First up, the CanWNT’s ongoing labor dispute. The squad went on strike over the weekend, just days before the all-important SheBelieves Cup is set to kick off. El and Steph chat through the inequities that led to this moment, and what’s at stake as the red and white take the pitch in protest later this week.

Then the gals head to the NCAA to discuss a stunning story out of New Mexico State. The men’s basketball program suspended operations on Saturday amid rampant hazing and sexual abuse allegations. This one is all kinds of messed up.

Are you ready for some football?!

Sure hope so, because it’s time for the fourth annual Super Bowl episode of The GIST of It. The big game is set for this Sunday, so co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are serving up everything you need to know before kickoff.

Will quarterback Patrick Mahomes lead his Kansas City Chiefs back to glory? Or can the Philadelphia Eagles fly to a second franchise title? The gals also tackle other crucial questions, including which Kelce brother will win ultimate bragging rights and, most importantly, what does the one and only Rihanna have in store for the halftime show? Turn the music (and the podcast) up.

Happy Groundhog Day!

Content warning: Today’s episode contains brief mention of racism and verbal and emotional abuse.

No, you’re not reliving the same day again — co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are back with yet another WTF-filled episode of The GIST of It. The first relates to a topic oft-discussed on the pod: toxic hockey culture. Longtime Harvard women’s coach Katey Stone is facing allegations of abusive behavior and racist language.

The second pertains to another hot button topic: sportswashing. Saudi Arabia will reportedly sponsor July’s Women’s World Cup leaving teams and fans alike outraged given the nation’s appalling human rights record.

Thanks for tuning in and getting fired up with us!