Podcast Episodes

Ep #469: Holy airball: Half-empty stadiums at the FIFA Club World Cup

Episode 469

Wait, what’s happening right now?

It’s the FIFA Club World Cup. The first-of-its-kind tournament could have been a smashing success, especially in the lead up to next year’s World Cup hosted in North …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Ep #468: Bombshell Rafael Devers trade rocks MLB

Episode 468

Didn’t see that coming.

Check in on the Boston Red Sox fans in your life because a blockbuster trade is sending shockwaves through MLB: Franchise cornerstone Rafael Devers is heading to the San Franci…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Ep #467: WTF: Same old playbook in Hockey Canada trial’s closing arguments

Episode 467

We’re almost at the end of the Hockey Canada trial.

Covering this case hasn’t been easy, but here at The GIST of It, we’re in the business of telling hard stories that shed light on important issues, …

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep #466: House v. NCAA is confusing — we’re here to help

Episode 466

The winds of change are blowing in college sports.

The $2.8B lawsuit settlement House v. NCAA was approved on Friday, ushering in a new era of college sports where Division I athletes can be paid dir…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews: Body positivity & self-acceptance with track & field Olympian Anna Hall

Welcome to Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews, a six-part series exploring mental health and wellness through game-changing 1:1 conversations with athletes.

Mental health matters — it’s a topic that’s…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep #465: The French Open’s sexist scheduling

Episode 465

The math isn’t mathing.

Sexism is in the air at Roland-Garros. For the second straight year, no women’s matches have been scheduled at night at the French Open, relegating high-profile matches to mor…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep #464: WTF: Protect women athletes from stalkers

Ep #464: WTF: Protect women athletes from stalkers—Enough is enough.

Over the weekend, there were two incidents of stalking and harassment of women athletes, incidents that targeted NCAA gymnast and c…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews: Living in the moment with USWNT star Rose Lavelle

Welcome to Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews, a six-part series exploring mental health and wellness through game-changing 1:1 conversations with athletes.

Mental health matters — it’s a topic that’s…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep #463: The Women’s College World Series is in its dynasty era

Episode 463

Step up to the plate.

And start swinging! This episode of The GIST of It is all about the Women’s College World Series, which begins today in Oklahoma City. Co-hosts Steph Rotz and Lauren Tuiskula dig…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Ep #462: Unpacking the WNBA CBA negotiations

Episode 462

It’s time to negotiate.

The WNBA season is in full swing, but there’s an even spicier battle brewing off the court. The WNBPA (aka, the WNBA players union) is currently negotiating a new collective ba…

Published on 3 months ago