Podcast Episodes

Ep #497: WTF? Ryder Cup fans crossed the line

Episode 497

It’s all fun and games until someone throws a beer.

And unfortunately, that’s exactly what happened at the Ryder Cup over the weekend. The biennial men’s golf competition between Team USA and Team Eur…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Ep #496: Behind-the-scenes of the Golden State Valkyries with team president Jess Smith

Episode 496

The Golden State Valkyries are that team. 

ICYMI, the WNBA’s 13th team absolutely crushed it in their debut season, becoming the first expansion team to make the playoffs in their inaugural campaign —…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Ep #495: We’re not talking enough about four-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson

Episode 495

Crown her.

Las Vegas Aces icon A’ja Wilson won a historic fourth career WNBA MVP on Sunday, the most of any player in league history. Wilson’s more than just the WNBA’s best player; she is the moment …

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep #494: Legendary reporter Holly Rowe does it all…with the help of caffeine and bubblegum

Episode 494

It’s not every day you meet your heroes.

But The GIST’s Associate Managing Editor Lauren Tuiskula did just that earlier this week, sitting down with legendary ESPN reporter Holly Rowe to discuss the e…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep #493: Nostalgia-core: How pop culture is winning over casual sports fans

Episode 493

Let’s take a trip down memory lane.

ICYMI, nostalgia is having a moment at the box office — and now, we’re seeing that translate to the sports world. Inspired by the news that Bend It Like Beckham is …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep #492: Unrivaled is growing — and still putting players first

Episode 492

Women’s hoops is where it’s at.

Yes, the WNBA regular season ends today, but this episode of The GIST of It is all about the offseason plans for the best hoopers in the game. Unrivaled, the 3v3 league…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep #491: The Big Two era of men’s tennis

Episode 491

Aces all around.

ICYMI: Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in Sunday’s US Open men’s single final, clinching his sixth career Grand Slam and snatching the world No. 1 ranking from his respected riv…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Ep #490: Our way-too-early Super Bowl picks

Episode 486

Hut hut, here we go!

It’s officially NFL season, GISTer — and we’re going all in on The GIST of It. Before tonight’s kickoff, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are breaking down the league’s top co…

Published on 3 months ago

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 3 months, 1 week 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 3 months, 1 week ago