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The GIST of It
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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.
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The GIST Plus: Everything that’s wrong with the World Cup (The GIST Plus preview)
1w ago00:09:44Tap to summarizeThe 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup starts tomorrow, but the road to the biggest soccer tournament ever has been…bumpy, to put it mildly. Before the first whistle blows, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are sharing their unfiltered World Cup thoughts on everything from ticket prices to politics. To enjoy this episode in full, join The GIST Plus, our extra-special membership platform. Until then, this preview will have to do.Show notes:Join The GIST PlusMore on The GIST:✉️ Email: pod@thegistsports.com 📷 Instagram: @thegistusa @thegistca @ellenatthegist @stephanierotz
Transcribe →#562: Christine Sinclair reflects on her youth soccer career, as Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities pushes the game forward
1w ago00:39:06Tap to summarizeAhead of the biggest soccer tournament ever, we have a special treat. In collaboration with our friends at Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, today’s episode of The GIST of It features two thrilling conversations about the state of Canadian soccer and how Jumpstart is expanding youth access to pitches across the country. First, you’ll hear from CanWNT legend Christine Sinclair, who reflects on how youth soccer programs changed her life, before Marco Di Buono, the President of Jumpstart Charities, discusses findings from the latest State of Youth Sport report. She shoots, we score. Show notes:Click here to learn more about how Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities is supporting the growth of youth soccerThe GIST:📰 Newsletter: Subscribe to The GIST✉️ Email: pod@thegistsports.com 📷 Instagram: @thegistusa @thegistca @ellenatthegist @stephanierotz
Transcribe →#561: Crystal Dunn is present, pivoting, and powerful (The GIST Plus gift episode)
2w ago00:27:40Tap to summarizeGIST HQ is gathering IRL at our team offsite and prepping all sorts of exciting new content. So today, we have a free listen of a members-only The GIST Plus interview with USWNT legend Crystal Dunn. Executive producer Alessandra Puccio sat down with Dunn to get the inside scoop on USWNT head coach Emma Hayes, reflect on Dunn’s trailblazing legacy as a Black woman in soccer, and, of course, geek out about Long Island.If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining the All-Star tier of The GIST Plus to receive bi-weekly bonus episodes of The GIST of It, plus access to our Discord channel, where you can chat with our incredible community of fellow GISTers. Show notes:Join The GIST PlusIn partnership with the U.S. Soccer Federation, Haleon is launching “For The Assist” — a campaign celebrating the essential assists that make big goals possible, both on and off the field. Because every goal starts with an assist. Visit haleonassist.com for more info.The GIST:📰 Newsletter: Subscribe to The GIST✉️ Email: pod@thegistsports.com 📷 Instagram: @thegistusa @thegistca @ellenatthegist @stephanierotz
Transcribe →#560: How the French Open boycott might change tennis’ pay structure (The GIST Plus gift episode)
2w ago00:37:07Tap to summarizeThe GIST HQ is cooking up new content IRL this week, so we prepped a fun episode in advance. Today, you’ll hear Steph’s interview with Odessa Jenkins, founder and CEO of the Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC), which was previously only available to The GIST Plus members. After that, El & Steph dig into what’s happened at the French Open and how it might change the future of tennis. If you enjoyed this episode, join the All-Star tier of The GIST Plus to receive bi-weekly The GIST of It bonus episodes, plus access to our Discord channel, where you can chat with our incredible community of fellow GISTers. It’s a win-win. Show notes:Join The GIST PlusThe GIST:📰 Newsletter: Subscribe to The GIST✉️ Email: pod@thegistsports.com 📷 Instagram: @thegistusa @thegistca @ellenatthegist @stephanierotz
Transcribe →#559: Why PWHL salary transparency is so important
3w ago00:24:50Tap to summarizeOn today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are talking about trail-blazing women — because of course they are. Earlier this week, the PWHL Players’ Association released every player’s 2025-26 salary, all 194 of them. Talking about finances has often been viewed as a faux pas, especially for women. But now, the curtain’s up, the receipts are out, and financial transparency is having an important moment.The GIST:📰 Newsletter: Subscribe to The GIST✉️ Email: pod@thegistsports.com 📷 Instagram: @thegistusa @thegistca @ellenatthegist @stephanierotz
Transcribe →The GIST Plus: Jen Cooper literally wrote the book on women athletes in skirts (The GIST Plus preview)
3w ago00:12:08Tap to summarizeCalling all readers: today’s preview episode is a real treat.Author Jennifer Cooper sits down with Senior Editor Lauren Tuiskula to discuss her new book This Skirt Won’t Work, a fun, picture book history of women’s sporting uniforms, from bloomers to swim dresses to leggings and shorts. Want to hear how it ends? Join The GIST Plus — it’s as easy as one, two, three. Show notes:Join The GIST PlusMore on The GIST: ✉️ Email: pod@thegistsports.com 📷 Instagram: @thegistusa @thegistca @ellenatthegist @stephanierotz
Transcribe →#558: Spilling World Cup tea and talking tequila with Tobin Heath & Christen Press
4w ago00:49:11Tap to summarizeThe men’s FIFA World Cup is just three weeks away — which means it’s time to start studying up on the tournament’s biggest edition ever. Good thing USWNT legends Tobin Heath and Christen Press are today’s guests on The GIST of It, spilling the tea on their World Cup plans, the teams they’re most excited to cheer on, and their World Cup partnership with Don Julio 1942. Cheers to that.Show notes:📺 Watch Tobin Heath & Christen Press in this Don Julio commercial🍋🟩 Celebrate the FIFA World Cup with Don Julio 1942🏒 Episode #458: Victim blaming & the Hockey Canada assault trial🏒 All five former Canadian World Junior hockey players found not guilty in sexual assault trialThe GIST:📰 Newsletter: Subscribe to The GIST✉️ Email: pod@thegistsports.com 📷 Instagram: @thegistusa @thegistca @ellenatthegist @stephanierotz
Transcribe →#557: The secret to building strength with Ilona Maher
May 1900:32:21Tap to summarizeTwo words: Ilona Maher.The rugby star and queen of the Internet joins The GIST of It today, sitting down with senior editor Lauren Tuiskula for a convo on building strength, something Ilona knows better than anyone. Trust us — by the end of this episode, you’ll be ready to add another plate at the gym.Show notes:Check out Muscle Milk’s new protein shakesHockey Canada resists joining abuse registry as other sports publish bansThe GIST:📰 Newsletter: Subscribe to The GIST✉️ Email: pod@thegistsports.com📷 Instagram: @thegistusa @thegistca @ellenatthegist @stephanierotz
Transcribe →#556: Kelley O’Hara spills NWSL alt-cast tea
May 1400:36:20Tap to summarizeCalling all sports fans. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, executive producer Alessandra Puccio sits down with one of her USWNT heroes, retired two-time World Cup winner Kelley O’Hara. The soccer-loving duo dig into Kelley’s latest adventure: hosting an alt-cast on Victory+ for the NWSL’s Utah Royals vs. Racing Louisville game on Sunday, May 17th at 8 p.m. ET. Between NWSL hot takes and men’s World Cup chit chat, this one’s a must-listen. Show notes:Watch Kelley O’Hara’s free NWSL alt-cast on Sunday, May 17th, only on Victory+The GIST:📰 Newsletter: Subscribe to The GIST✉️ Email: pod@thegistsports.com 📷 Instagram: @thegistusa @thegistca @ellenatthegist @stephanierotz
Transcribe →The GIST Plus: Crystal Dunn is present, pivoting, and powerful (The GIST Plus preview)
May 1300:15:42Tap to summarizeTune in to hear a snippet of this super fun conversation, but to get to the end, you’ll need to subscribe to The GIST Plus using the link in our show notes. Don’t miss this one. Show notes:Join The GIST PlusIn partnership with the U.S. Soccer Federation, Haleon is launching “For The Assist” — a campaign celebrating the essential assists that make big goals possible, both on and off the field. Because every goal starts with an assist. Visit haleonassist.com for more info.More on The GIST: ✉️ Email: pod@thegistsports.com 📷 Instagram: @thegistusa @thegistca @ellenatthegist @stephanierotz
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