The GIST of It
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. Expect a hilarious yet informative conversation with a refreshing female perspective on the world of sports.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5678978/advertisement
Ep #307: Swinging to Rome with the Ryder Cup & “Prime” time comes to Colorado
Happy Thursday!We’re wrapping up September with the fellas! First up on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz take to the men’s links to preview this weekend’s 2023 Ryder Cup, the biennial team golf tournament between Team USA and Team Europe, featuring the world’s best battling for international bragging rights.Then be-fore you know it, the gals head over to the NCAA gridiron to break down the sensation taking college football by storm: Deion “Prime” …
Ep #306: Sports x Politics: Afghan women’s volleyball team & Megan Rapinoe’s legacy
Happy Fall!It’s a new season but the same ol’ song: Women are still fighting unequal systems within and outside of sports.So on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz first chat about the Afghan women’s national volleyball team, who compete in defiance of the country’s Taliban rule and are currently speaking out about dismal training conditions at the Asian Games. Then after the break, the gals give flowers to a women’s soccer and activist …
Ep #305: A conversation with LPGA stars Nelly Korda, Stacy Lewis, and Lilia Vu before the Solheim Cup
Fore!We have an extra special treat on today’s episode of The GIST of It — a conversation with a trio of Team USA’s best golfers: world No. 2 Lilia Vu, world No. 3 Nelly Korda, and the squad’s Solheim Cup captain, Stacy Lewis. Our producer Dee Lab sat down with the gals to discuss all the deets on the Solheim Cup, one of golf’s most anticipated tourneys.They’ll chat through the state of women’s golf, what makes the Solheim Cup so …
Ep #304: Billie Jean King and the match that changed the world
Happy Tuesday!And, more importantly, happy Battle of the Sexes anniversary eve! Tomorrow marks 50 years since the legendary Billie Jean King took down self-described male chauvinist Bobby Riggs in the monumental event, scoring a win on the court and a massive dub for women’s equality.So, in honor of the milestone anniversary, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are spending today’s episode of The GIST of It breaking down how the match came to be, how it went down, and the …
Ep #303: WNBA playoff preview round 2 & NFL WTFs
Hello!Head into the weekend with another episode of The GIST of It. On today’s pod, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula are back with more on the WNBA playoffs before the rest of the first-round series tip off on Friday.Then, stick around for part two for a deep dive on two serious storms brewing in the NFL. We’re digging into the renewed turf vs. grass field debate, which received fresh oxygen after Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ season- (and …
Ep #302: WNBA playoff preview and more male misogyny
Hey there!Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault and harassment.Buckle up, because today’s episode of The GIST of It is full of ups and downs. Co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Dee Lab start off with the good news, previewing the first two WNBA playoff series before the postseason tips off on Wednesday.Then for part two, the gals kick it over to a major soccer update: Disgraced Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales finally resigned on Sunday, but …
Ep #301: Vilda’s out, Hermoso presses charges, & American football is back
And we’re back!Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault.After a long holiday weekend, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula have a lot to discuss on today’s episode of The GIST of It. They start off with the latest updates from the Spanish women’s national soccer team saga, where embattled head coach Jorge Vilda is officially out but president Luis Rubiales remains in power.Then we hope you’re ready for some football because, after the break, Steph and …
Ep #300: Spain women’s soccer WTF updates & crushing records with Nebraska volleyball
It’s the big 3-0…0!Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault.That’s right, today marks the 300th episode of The GIST of It! So co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are celebrating in style, kicking off with all the details on the new pro women’s hockey league, the PWHL, before digging into Nebraska women’s volleyball’s anticipated new women’s sports attendance record.But it wouldn’t be a true The GIST of It episode without a WTF, so El and Steph also chat …
Ep #299: “Contigo Jenni” and all the latest from Spain’s sexist soccer federation
Hola!Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault.The term “déjà vu” is French, but that’s the sensation Spain’s bringing to the table this week as the ongoing saga sparked by Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales’ non-consensual public kiss of player Jenni Hermoso continues.On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are breaking down the latest in this misogyny-filled situation, starting with a timeline overview of the ever-changing headlines.Then after the break, the …
Ep #298: How do you say WTF in Espagnol
TGI (almost) F!Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault.It’s been a WTF–heavy week in the sports world, so on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat through two infuriating and deeply troubling stories.First up, calls are growing louder for Royal Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales to resign after he forcibly kissed star player Jenni Hermoso during Spain’s Women’s World Cup championship celebrations. El and Steph chat through Hermoso bravely coming …