Hello, hello!  On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz span the courts and the links, covering the latest in women’s basketball and previewing the upcoming Masters tournament. From all-time winningest NCAA head coach Tara VanDeerveer retiring after 38 legendary seasons to the WNBA looking ahead to next Monday’s highly anticipated draft, there’s a whole lot of hoopla to dig into today. Then in part two, the gals tee up the prestigious Masters tournament and all of the drama surrounding it before it swings into action from Augusta on Thursday. Thank you ..read more

Toss that confetti! March Madness has sadly come to an end, but there’s still plenty to celebrate, especially from the historic and record-setting women’s tournament. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz recap the eye-popping numbers from the women’s action before highlighting a few standout players who really changed the game. Ballin’, baby. Thank you to Aflac and the PGA for sponsoring today’s episode! Aflac puts their money where their mouth is when it comes to growing women’s sports, and they really come in clutch by helping you with expenses that he ..read more

And then there were four! The women’s and men’s March Madness Final Four action tips off this weekend, with the women starting the party on Friday before the men square off on Saturday. So on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview the hoop-tastic weekend ahead, chatting through the teams and players to know. By the next time we talk, the champs will have been crowned! Shoutout to Aflac for sponsoring today’s episode. Aflac helps bridge the gaps that health insurance doesn’t cover, just like they’re helping to close the gap in women’s sports coverage t ..read more

Hello there! Today’s episode of The GIST of It is full of head-scratching WTFs from the sports world. In part one, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into the topsy-turvy sports betting saga plaguing MLB, specifically the face of the league, LA Dodgers two-way star, Shohei Ohtani. Last week, Ohtani’s longtime interpreter and friend was fired for allegedly committing massive theft from Ohtani.  Then in part two, the gals shift gears to men’s soccer where Sunday’s Concacaf Nations League final between No. 13 USMNT and No. 15 Mexico had to be stopped twice in an attempt to control a ..read more

Merry official March Madness! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Lauren Tuiskula are previewing all of the NCAA basketball action to come, starting with the men’s tournament, which tips off Thursday at 12:15 p.m. ET, then the women’s, which begins Friday at 11:30 a.m. ET. From the top seeds to the players to know to the potential bracket busters, El and Lauren have your complete guide to all the chaos. Thanks for hooping it up with us.   Thank you to Aflac for supporting today’s episode! Powering today’s pod is just one of the ways Aflac is s ..read more

Happy first day of spring! And happy first day of March Madness! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Lauren Tuiskula dig into the always exciting First Four round of the NCAA basketball tournament before kicking it over to the pitch for some major NWSL news.  The men’s First Four tips off tonight and the women’s begins tomorrow, so Ellen and Lauren have your guide to how it all works, the storylines to know, and the teams to watch.  Then after the break, the gals detail a flurry of team sales in the NWSL, including the complications surroundin ..read more

Happy Pi Day! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are serving up slices from a stacked sports weekend ahead. First up, the gals preview what’s bound to be a massive NWSL season before the new campaign kicks off on Friday. From a new media rights deal, to new expansion teams entering the fold, to star players rocking new jerseys, there’s a lot to unpack on the pitch. Then for part two, El and Steph are hooping it up ahead of Selection Sunday on March 17th. The women’s and men’s March Madness brackets drop on St. Patrick’s Day, but there’s no luck needed ..read more

Happy one week ’til March Madness! Welcome to the fifth and final episode in our new Legends of the Game mini-series highlighting five NCAA hoops icons — Pat Summitt, John Wooden, Geno Auriemma, Mike Krzyzewski, and Dawn Staley. March Madness history is full of iconic moments, epic plays, and incredible athletes. But what ties each season together is the standout coaches — the changemakers that turn teams into dynasties. This series, co-hosted by The GIST’s associate managing editor Lauren Tuiskula and senior social media manager Robyn Pearson, will dig into five of the greats. Episode 1 sp ..read more

Hello! And happy Equal Pay Day! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are digging into the latest NFL free agency news before chatting all things equal pay in sports.  NFL free agency officially opens on Wednesday, but there’s already been a ton of movement, mostly focused on the most important position in football: quarterback. El and Steph discuss who’s going where and who could be on the move next. Then for part two, it’s time to talk money. The gals dig into the origins of Equal Pay Day and the continued fight for equity in women’s sports. Than ..read more

Surprise! On today’s very special edition episode of The GIST of It host Ellen Hyslop is joined by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Yes, you read that right. The pair discuss everything from the Prime Minister’s allegiences in the PWHL, how the government influences the women’s sports ecosystem, to the future of women’s sports in North America. Happy listening! Show Notes: More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod X: @thegistpod Email: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa ..read more