Beste The Gist Of It Podcasts (2025)

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Ep #492: Unrivaled is growing — and still putting players first 32:17

1d ago32:17

32:17

Women’s hoops is where it’s at. Yes, the WNBA regular season ends today, but this episode of The GIST of It is all about the offseason plans for the best hoopers in the game. Unrivaled, the 3v3 league founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, will be bigger and better than ever for its second season, boasting new investments and even more te…

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Ep #491: The Big Two era of men’s tennis 33:21

3d ago33:21

33:21

Aces all around. ICYMI: Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in Sunday’s US Open men’s single final, clinching his sixth career Grand Slam and snatching the world No. 1 ranking from his respected rival in the process. So on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the Big Two era of men’s tennis, a stark con…

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Ep #490: Our way-too-early Super Bowl picks 44:16

8d ago44:16

44:16

Hut hut, here we go! It’s officially NFL season, GISTer — and we’re going all in on The GIST of It. Before tonight’s kickoff, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are breaking down the league’s top contenders, from the defending champs to a team we know, ahem, all too well. It really is the greatest time of year. Show notes: Episode #489: A new lea…

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Ep #489: A new league of their own: Introducing the Women’s Pro Baseball League 32:58

15d ago32:58

32:58

This is girlhood. Today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL), a first-of-its-kind women’s pro league launching in 2026. It’s a tale of girlhood, community, and sports — and that sounds an awful lot like the founding principles of The GIST, meaning co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are the perfect duo to…

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Ep #488: Brooke Johnson just skateboarded across the U.S. 40:18

17d ago40:18

40:18

This one’s totally gnarly. Let us introduce you to Brooke Johnson, the first woman to skateboard across the United States. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Ellen Hyslop sits down with Johnson to discuss her 3,266-mile journey, and Johnson’s efforts to raise $50K for spinal cord injury research in honor of her late stepfather along the …

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Ep #487: It’s messy: Breaking down the messy potential Connecticut Sun sale 33:12

22d ago33:12

33:12

Money, money, money. Always funny in a rich man’s world — like the WNBA, where the Connecticut Sun’s potential sale is causing some serious drama. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz break down a new report from ESPN that details the behind-the-scenes moves as the league’s smallest market tries to find a new h…

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Ep #486: Talking football, youth sports, and Taylor and Travis with Greg Olsen 42:49

24d ago42:49

42:49

It’s almost time for the NFL! Pumpkin spice and crisp leaves are just around the corner, meaning football season is nearly here. To celebrate, today’s episode of The GIST of It features NFL analyst and former tight end Greg Olsen, chatting with co-host Ellen Hyslop on everything from unexpected storylines to follow this season to the impact of his …

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Ep #485: Just the beginning: Breaking down tomorrow’s WNBA Canada Game 31:56

29d ago31:56

31:56

Buckle up. The WNBA’s first-ever international regular-season game tips off in Vancouver tomorrow at 10 p.m. ET, marking the third Canada Game in the league’s history. Before the Seattle Storm and Atlanta Dream battle for Great White North bragging rights (and fight to maintain their playoff positions), tune into today’s episode of The GIST of It t…

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Ep #484: Today’s Little Leaguers, tomorrow’s MLB stars 33:30

1M ago33:30

33:30

Batter up! Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a true home run, as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss the Little League World Series (LLWS), the classic youth baseball competition molding the MLB stars of tomorrow. Tune in to learn how the LLWS works, why it’s such a magical tournament, and to meet the gals turning the baseball world ups…

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Ep #483: Finding joy in your body with author Hendrika de Vries 30:42

1M ago30:42

30:42

This one’s inspiring, GISTer. On this very special episode of The GIST of It, Associate Managing Editor Lauren Tuiskula sits down with author, swimmer, and retired therapist Hendrika de Vries ahead of the release of her memoir, “Open Turns.” de Vries fled Nazi-occupied Amsterdam as a child and started a new life as an immigrant in Australia, where …

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Ep #482: Are the Connecticut Sun actually on the move? 28:53

1M ago28:53

28:53

It’s time for a ballin’ round-up. With the second half of a spicy WNBA season well underway, today’s episode of The GIST of It has the on-court news you need to know, with co-hosts Steph Rotz and The GIST’s Associate Managing Editor Lauren Tuiskula breaking down the top headlines around the league. From an alarming injury trend to the Connecticut S…

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Ep #481: Anna Leigh Waters is the world’s best pickleballer — and she’s spilling tea 32:59

1M ago32:59

32:59

Pickle while you work. ICYMI, pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the U.S., with superstar athletes like Tom Brady and LeBron James investing in pro leagues to capitalize on the trend sweeping the nation. But the real star of the court? Anna Leigh Waters, the world’s best pickleballer, who currently holds the Professional Pickleball Associat…

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Ep #480: Explained: Trump's college sports executive order 29:05

2M ago29:05

29:05

President Donald Trump’s got some ’splainin’ to do. ICYMI, the college sports landscape is changing by the minute — and the NCAA’s leaders are begging the federal government to intervene and start regulating name, image, and likeness deals. Enter: President Donald Trump. The suddenly sports-obsessed president signed his 176th executive order on Jul…

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Ep #479: Game day style with designer Kristin Juszczyk 41:17

2M ago41:17

41:17

Work, cover girl! Designer Kristin Juszczyk is that girl on the NFL sidelines, outfitting the league’s hottest WAGS, from Taylor Swift to Simone Biles — and today, she’s sitting down with The GIST’s Associate Managing Editor Lauren Tuiskula. With NFL training camps underway and Juszczyk’s new Off Season collection dropping now, it’s the perfect tim…

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Ep #478: Debunked: Misinformation swirls around the WNBA’s viral t-shirts 34:53

2M ago34:53

34:53

It’s not a moment; it’s a movement. Of course, we’re talking about the WNBA, which just threw the most exciting, audacious, and downright viral All-Star Weekend in recent memory. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz break down the major talking points from Indianapolis, from the inimitable StudBudz to the “Pay …

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Ep #477: El's going to WNBA All-Star Weekend 38:06

2M ago38:06

38:06

Hey now, you’re an All-Star. Cue up Smash Mouth because it’s officially WNBA All-Star Weekend — and The GIST of It co-host Ellen Hyslop will be in Indianapolis for all the fun. Tune in to this episode to hear El and Steph Rotz preview the weekend, from the on-court festivities to the off-court negotiations surrounding the league’s collective bargai…

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Ep #476: Don’t sleep on Sweden: A Women’s Euro quarter-final preview 36:21

2M ago36:21

36:21

It’s the final countdown. The group stage of the Women’s Euro is done and dusted, leaving eight teams to compete in this week’s knockout round. On this episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive deep on two teams, No. 6 Sweden and No. 10 France, that could finally turn their respective country’s luck around and hoist the t…

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Ep #475: See ya never: Red Bull fires Christian Horner 35:45

2M ago35:45

35:45

There’s been a major shakeup in Formula 1. Yesterday, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner was fired after 20 years with the team, sending shockwaves throughout the F1 community. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, F1 girlies and co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the curious timing of Horner’s sacking, digging into how Red Bull’s …

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Ep #474: That don’t impress me much: WNBA CBA negotiations rage on 34:29

2M ago34:29

34:29

Bring it to the boardroom. ICYMI, the WNBA players union (WNBPA) is negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with their employer, the WNBA. Contract restructuring, increased workplace benefits, codifying charter flights — the players’ goals are focused on revamping the growing league…but initial negotiations are not going well. In to…

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Ep #473: Women’s Euro: Will England survive the Group of Death? 31:49

2M ago31:49

31:49

Hot European summer, loading. Forget the fondue, it’s all footy, all the time in Switzerland because the Women’s Euro is already underway, pitting the 16 best European national teams against each other for continental glory. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the tourney’s group of death, where world…

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Ep #472: Business is booming: The WNBA’s record-setting expansion 38:38

2M ago38:38

38:38

Keep going, keep growing. The WNBA announced their long-term expansion plans on Monday, revealing that the league is aiming to reach a whopping 18 teams in the next five years. Today’s episode of The GIST of It takes a closer look at why the WNBA chose Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia as their newest markets, with co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Step…

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Ep #471: An extra-caffeinated convo with Breanna Stewart 38:34

3M ago38:34

38:34

She’s baaack. Friend of The GIST Breanna Stewart is back on the pod and busier than ever. On this episode of The GIST of It, Stewie sits down with The GIST’s Managing Editor Lauren Tuiskula for an extra-fun, super caffeinated conversation about the NY Liberty's recent injury struggles, finding inner zen on the road, and what the six-time All-Star i…

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Ep #470: Hockey never ends: A PWHL draft primer, plus an inspiring chat with blind hockey player Joe Fornasier 39:49

3M ago39:49

39:49

This episode is truly inspiring. It’s no secret that The GIST of It co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are huge hockey fans…but this episode truly takes the cake. After the gals preview tonight’s PWHL draft, El sits down with blind hockey player Joe Fornasier for a wide-ranging, super-interesting conversation that will take you inside the world o…

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Ep #469: Holy airball: Half-empty stadiums at the FIFA Club World Cup 32:16

3M ago32:16

32:16

Wait, what’s happening right now? It’s the FIFA Club World Cup. The first-of-its-kind tournament could have been a smashing success, especially in the lead up to next year’s World Cup hosted in North America — but with empty seats making headlines, it’s been anything but. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz ex…

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Ep #468: Bombshell Rafael Devers trade rocks MLB 31:44

3M ago31:44

31:44

Didn’t see that coming. Check in on the Boston Red Sox fans in your life because a blockbuster trade is sending shockwaves through MLB: Franchise cornerstone Rafael Devers is heading to the San Francisco Giants. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the stunning move that’s giving shades of February’s l…

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Ep #492: Unrivaled is growing — and still putting players first 32:17

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Ep #491: The Big Two era of men’s tennis 33:21

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Ep #490: Our way-too-early Super Bowl picks 44:16

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Ep #489: A new league of their own: Introducing the Women’s Pro Baseball League 32:58

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Ep #488: Brooke Johnson just skateboarded across the U.S. 40:18

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Ep #487: It’s messy: Breaking down the messy potential Connecticut Sun sale 33:12

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Ep #486: Talking football, youth sports, and Taylor and Travis with Greg Olsen 42:49

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Ep #485: Just the beginning: Breaking down tomorrow’s WNBA Canada Game 31:56

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Ep #484: Today’s Little Leaguers, tomorrow’s MLB stars 33:30

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Ep #483: Finding joy in your body with author Hendrika de Vries 30:42

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Ep #482: Are the Connecticut Sun actually on the move? 28:53

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Ep #481: Anna Leigh Waters is the world’s best pickleballer — and she’s spilling tea 32:59

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Ep #480: Explained: Trump's college sports executive order 29:05

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Ep #479: Game day style with designer Kristin Juszczyk 41:17

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Ep #478: Debunked: Misinformation swirls around the WNBA’s viral t-shirts 34:53

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Ep #477: El's going to WNBA All-Star Weekend 38:06

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Ep #476: Don’t sleep on Sweden: A Women’s Euro quarter-final preview 36:21

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Ep #475: See ya never: Red Bull fires Christian Horner 35:45

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Ep #474: That don’t impress me much: WNBA CBA negotiations rage on 34:29

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Ep #473: Women’s Euro: Will England survive the Group of Death? 31:49

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Ep #472: Business is booming: The WNBA’s record-setting expansion 38:38

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Ep #471: An extra-caffeinated convo with Breanna Stewart 38:34

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Ep #470: Hockey never ends: A PWHL draft primer, plus an inspiring chat with blind hockey player Joe Fornasier 39:49

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Ep #469: Holy airball: Half-empty stadiums at the FIFA Club World Cup 32:16

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Ep #468: Bombshell Rafael Devers trade rocks MLB 31:44

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