Stop us if you’ve heard this one before, but it’s time for yet another WTF buffet episode of The GIST of It. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz detail the latest (and perhaps most egregious) in the WNBA’s many travel woes.
Then it’s time for a WTF from the diamond following controversial MLB figure Pete Rose’s outlandishly sexist remarks over the weekend. 
And to round things out, El and Steph dive into the latest from Hockey Canada’s ongoing sexual assault hearings with the men’s World Juniors tourney set to begin today. Buckle up, it’s going to be a bumpy ride.
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*Content warning: Today’s episode includes mention of sexual assault. Please take care while listening. 
 
Show notes:
Ep #155: The WNBA’s airplane scandal
Ep #194: Hockey culture? Still trash: The latest on Hockey Canada
 
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Today’s episode of The GIST of It features co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz reacting to some breaking news after the NFL filed an appeal of the initial six-game suspension levied against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. El and Steph discuss the stunning turn and what comes next in the process.
After discussing football, they turn to fútbol, specifically the women’s side starting with the state of gendered phys ed in British schools and the Lionesses’ efforts to increase girls’ access to soccer following their historic Euro win.
Then after the break, make way for yet another WTF NWSL moment. After NJ/NY Gotham FC captain McCall Zerboni made a racist analogy during her postgame presser on Sunday, it’s once again time for the league to take a hard look in the mirror.
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New month, same The GIST of It podcast. On today’s episode, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz react to and break down yesterday’s disappointing but not at all surprising news that, despite facing at least 22 sexual assault allegations, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will only serve a six-game suspension. Absolutely ridiculous.
Then, stop us if you’ve heard this one before, but it’s time for another WTF because North Carolina Courage defender Jaelene Daniels missed Friday’s game after refusing to wear the team’s Pride jersey…and it wasn’t the first time this has happened. Wish we were kidding.
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Content warning: Today’s episode includes mention of sexual assault. Please take care while listening. 
 
Show notes:
Ep #192: WTFs all around: ESPN’s controversial snubs and a Deshaun Watson update
Ep #185: The hits keep coming: The latest on Deshaun Watson
Ep #160: “Never shocked, always disappointed” — the Deshaun Watson Trade
Ep #158: Deshaun Watson grand jury decision
Ep #122: The latest WTF updates: Deshaun Watson and the Chicago Blackhawks
 
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Welcome back to another WTF-filled episode of The GIST of It. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz kick things off with an update on the dumpster fire that is the Washington Commanders organization, as team owner Dan Snyder is set to testify before Congress today. 
Then it’s time for yet another WTF, this time from men’s golf. The controversial Saudi Arabian–funded LIV Golf tour tees off with another event tomorrow, this time at former U.S. President Donald Trump’s New Jersey golf course, miles from the site of Ground Zero. El and Steph break down how 9/11 families are responding to LIV’s sportswashing, plus why this golf drama likely isn’t going anywhere soon.
 
*Content warning: Today’s episode includes mention of sexual assault. Please take care while listening. 
 
Show notes:
Ep #185: The hits keep coming: The latest on Deshaun Watson and more golf drama
Ep #183: He said what now?: A deep dive into golf’s latest drama
 
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On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are back discussing a topic that’s far too often the subject of this podcast: toxic hockey culture. With Hockey Canada’s sexual assault crisis continuing to unfold, El and Steph detail the long, winding and frustrating timeline.
Then after the break, the gals zoom out to discuss what it’ll take to actually change hockey culture. Thanks for tuning in for this difficult but important episode.*
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*Today’s episode includes mention of sexual assault. Please take care while listening. 
Show notes:
Canadian National Women’s Hockey Team statement
 
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At long last, the first official women’s Tour de France begins this Sunday. So, today’s episode of The GIST of It has everything you need to know about the historic inaugural occasion.
Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz kick things off with a brief history of women’s cycling, including a discussion of the bike’s pivotal role in the women’s rights movement. Sports and feminism? You love to see it.  
Then after the break, El and Steph dive into the details of the 2022 Tour de France Femme. From the course to how the scoring works to the top cyclists to watch — they have you covered.
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Hope you’re ready to get fired up on this fine Tuesday because today’s episode of The GIST of It features not one, but two WTF moments from the sports world. 
First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss controversy surrounding the ESPYs after ESPN neglected to invite reigning Player of the Year, Best College Athlete nominee Aliyah Boston to Wednesday’s award ceremony. Yes, seriously.  
Then after the break, El and Steph have an important update to the ongoing Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson saga, along with a look ahead to when (and if) the NFL will issue the QB a suspension after he faced multiple sexual assault allegations.*
*Content warning: Today’s episode does include mention of sexual assault. Please take care while listening.   
 
Show notes:
Article on Diamond DeShields’ comeback story
Racism’s central role in WNBA coverage, by Lindsay Gibbs
Ep #185: The hits keep coming: The latest on Deshaun Watson
Ep #160: “Never shocked, always disappointed” — the Deshaun Watson Trade
Ep #158: Deshaun Watson grand jury decision
Ep #122: The latest WTF updates: Deshaun Watson and the Chicago Blackhawks
 
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Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are back with another jam-packed episode of The GIST of It featuring the latest men’s golf drama (yes, there’s more) and a preview of Thursday’s all-important CONCACAF W semifinals.
With the controversial Saudi Arabian–backed LIV Golf making more headlines and Tiger Woods continuing his triumphant return, this weekend’s The Open Championships (men’s golf’s final major of the season) is shaping up to be a doozy. El and Steph catch you up on the latest and preview the prestigious tournament.
Then it’s time for all the deets on another must-see sporting event — the CONCACAF W semifinals. The USWNT and CanWNT are both in action looking to book their spots in next week’s final, and a chance to snag the tourney’s only Olympic 2024 automatic qualifying berth. No pressure. 
 
Show notes:
Ep #183: He said what now? A deep dive into golf’s latest drama
Ep #185: The hits keep coming: The latest on Deshaun Watson and more golf drama
Sunday Scroll on sportswashing
 
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Hoops fans, rejoice. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are discussing El’s whirlwind trip to WNBA All-Star weekend in Chicago. You won’t want to miss these behind-the-scenes stories, plus the biggest takeaways from a newsworthy weekend for the league.
And stick around after the break as El and Steph look ahead to what’s sure to be a thrilling race for the playoffs before the second half of the W season starts today. Truly ballin’
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Ep #155: The WNBA’s airplane scandal
 
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Move aside, fashion police. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are discussing Wimbledon’s all-white dress code as well as the rampant misogyny so often intertwined with uniform requirements and restrictions in sports.
Then after the break, no it’s not April Fools…El and Steph have positive news from the world of hockey (!!!) with not one, but two barrier-breaking hires over the weekend. Love to see it.
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