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The GIST of It is a sports podcast hosted by The GIST of It. It has 554 episodes, with the latest published April 2026.

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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#546: The Masters: The good, the bad, and the pimento cheese

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#545: WNBA star Angel Reese is on the move...who's next?

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#544: Our spicy women’s March Madness predictions

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The GIST Plus: Hannah Berner is the ultimate March Madness sporty spice (The GIST Plus preview)

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#543: Unpacking the drama of the Connecticut Sun sale

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#542: MLB’s new rule exposes men who lie about their height

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#541: Did NIL ruin March Madness?

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#540: Are you primed for the Madness?

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#539: Yes, Alex Morgan has a favorite NWSL player

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Ep #538: Taylor Heise’s golden advice for her March Madness-bound brother

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Ep #537: Exclusive: Azzi Fudd’s sharing secrets

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Ep #536: The ultimate Milano Cortina Paralympics primer

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Ep #535: UCLA women’s basketball head coach Cori Close is leading with joy this March Madness

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Ep #534: Back to business: What’s happening in Unrivaled and the PWHL?

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Ep #533: How Dawn Staley fosters confidence in her student-athletes

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Ep #532: Mikaela Shiffrin's unmatched mental strength

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Ep #531: Why Norway is dominating the Milano Cortina Olympics

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Ep #530: Everything you need to know about the Olympic men’s hockey tournament

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Ep #529: Heated rivalry: It’s time for Canada vs. the U.S. in Olympic women’s hockey

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Ep #528: Our favorite Milano Cortina Olympic storylines

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Ep #527: The Super Bowl plot twist no one saw coming

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Ep #526: Basketball star Erica Wheeler is here with a women’s health wake-up call

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Ep #525: ‘ABOLISH ICE’ — A brief history of athlete activism

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Ep #524: Naomi Osaka brings couture to the Australian Open

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Ep #523: It’s literally anyone’s game: Previewing the NFL Divisional Round

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Ep #522: Getting emotional watching figure skating

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Ep #521: Meet the real-life “Heated Rivalry” Olympians

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Ep #520: Banned for accepting tuition money: Diving into the complicated NCAA sports landscape

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She’s Not Next, She’s Now: The GIST of Emerging Women’s Basketball Leagues

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She’s Not Next, She’s Now: The GIST of Pro Women’s Baseball

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She’s Not Next, She’s Now: The GIST of Pro Women’s Lacrosse

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Ep #519: Looking back: Our 2025 Year in Review

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She's Not Next, She's Now: The GIST of Pro Women's Rugby

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Ep #518: It’s time for a College Football Playoff primer

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Ep #517: How two torn ACLs are shaking up the NFL

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She’s Not Next, She’s Now: The GIST of Pro Softball

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Ep #516: Gay hockey romance at an NHL game? We’re in.

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Ep #515: NFL temperature check — who’s hot and who’s not after Week 14

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She's Not Next, She's Now: The GIST of Pro Women's Soccer

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Ep #514: Max Verstappen’s villain to hero arc should be studied

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Ep #513: NWSL star shares Jaedyn Shaw shares Gotham FC’s surprising anthem

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She’s Not Next, She’s Now: The GIST of Pro Women’s Indoor Volleyball

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Ep #512: Kay Adams reads the NFL Thanksgiving crystal ball

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Ep #511: Pazzi in Dallas? Our WNBA draft lottery reaction

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She’s Not Next, She’s Now: The GIST of Pro Women’s Hockey

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Ep #510: A’ja Wilson shares her dream CBA

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Ep #509: Is the NWSL going to lose Trinity Rodman?

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Ep #508: Talkin’ NSL with Canadian soccer royalty, Diana Matheson

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Ep #507: Prison time for balls and strikes? Betting scandal rocks MLB

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Ep #506: Icy & spicy — The Rivalry Series is back

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