Podcast Episodes

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

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, a…

Published on 9 hours ago

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

Episode 488

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 Jo…

Published on 2 days, 9 hours ago

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

Episode 487

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 …

Published on 1 week ago

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

Episode 386

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 an…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

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

Episode 485

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 Atl…

Published on 2 weeks ago

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

Episode 484

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 t…

Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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

Episode 483

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…

Published on 3 weeks ago

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

Episode 480

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 …

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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

Episode 481

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 …

Published on 4 weeks ago

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

Episode 480

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 reg…

Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago