Today, co-hosts Ellen and Steph break down what exactly happened with last week’s grand jury decision not to charge Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson with any criminal charges. We’re angry and we’re tired of this. 
After the break, Ellen and Steph discuss a heckler disparaging Naomi Osaka during last Saturday’s match at Indian Wells, and why this story is about more than just one mean fan. 
And before you listen, we want to let you know that this podcast includes mention of sexual assault. If you need to skip today’s episode, we understand and hope you take care.


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Episode #122 about DeShaun Watson
Sports Illustrated journalist Jenny Vrentas on Twitter
 
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Steph and special guest co-host Lauren are back with a new episode of The GIST of It. Today, they break down the NFL quarterback carousel — Rodgers! Wilson! Wentz! Garoppolo? — that has us sleeping through this offseason with one eye open. Then, they discuss how Canadian bobsled and skeleton athletes are taking a stand against their national organization, Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton. 
And thank you to our friends at Campaign Monitor for sponsoring this episode. We’re true blue fans of their email marketing software, which superpowers both of our newsletters. Whether you work in marketing or manage a small business, Campaign Monitor could be the Russell Wilson to your Denver Broncos  — a real-life savior. Check it out for free today at campaignmonitor.com.

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Open Letter
 
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It’s International Women’s Day! What better way to celebrate than with a new episode of The GIST of It? On today’s pod, co-hosts Steph and Lauren detail their concerns around WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detainment in Russia. Then, they break down everything you need to know about the ongoing feud between the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) and the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA). 
After the break, they share crushing news from Iowa and its recent anti-trans legislation. This International Women’s Day, we’re reminded of our mission to stand up for all women.


Show notes:
Angela James’ post
PWHPA inching closer to forming women’s pro hockey league
Chase Strangio on Twitter
Katie Barnes on Twitter
The Power of Layshia Clarendon
 
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On today’s pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss the WNBA fining the New York Liberty a league-record $500,000. After the break, they preview the Beijing Paralympic Games before tomorrow’s Opening Ceremony. Spoiler alert: we’re big fans of Grandma Colleen. Thanks for listening!
 
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Today’s pod features a plethora of WTF moments from the sports world. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz touch on the response (or lack thereof) from governing sports bodies in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. For more on this story, subscribe to our sports news and sports business newsletters at thegistsports.com/subscribe.
Next, El and Steph dig into an infuriating story from the NFL after last week’s news that the Dallas Cowboys paid $2.4 million to settle with their own cheerleaders after the cheerleaders came forward with voyeurism allegations against a senior team executive.
Then stick around for even more maddening moments and our first-ever rapid fire WTF segment. The MLB lockout, former Baylor football coach Art Briles’ recent hiring despite a history of ignoring sexual assault allegations and a women’s basketball coach being fired after filing a Title IX lawsuit — prepared to be enraged…and informed. 
 
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On South Carolina State firing women’s basketball coach Audra Smith
 
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One Olympics whirlwind later, we’re back in your ears with another episode! Today, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss the new anti-trans attacks coming out of Texas and what that means for trans athletes like college swimmer Lia Thomas. 
Then after the break, we’ll transition to some celebratory news, as El and Steph discuss the U.S. women’s soccer team’s landmark settlement for equal pay. If there’s anything the USWNT has taught us, it’s that we can celebrate progress while continuing to fight. 
 
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We can’t believe this is our last Olympics episode, but we’ve so enjoyed the ride with you. On today’s episode, Ellen and Steph discuss why three Chinese-American Olympians have come to represent geopolitical tensions and cross-cultural questions. And after the break, they’ll share why Mikaela Shiffrin is giving us hope.

Special thanks to Janes for sponsoring today’s episode! What better time to celebrate women’s hockey than the day after a gold-medal match, and who better to celebrate with than Janes. Janes believes that women’s hockey should be celebrated more, and they’re doing just that through their “All In” program. You can learn more about how Janes is leveling the playing field at hockeycanada.ca/ALLIN. 

 
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Today, co-hosts Steph Rotz and our very own Lauren Tuiskula are here with the Beijing latest. They’ll break down everything you need to know about what’s happening with Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva and the doping scandal wrecking the skating world. And after the break, they’ll be discussing the WTF from one of Team USA’s snowboarding coaches. 
We do want to say that today’s episode includes mention of eating disorders and sexual assault allegations. So, if you need to pass on today’s episode — we love you and we’ll see you on Thursday. 
 
Show notes:
ESPN timeline of the Kamila Valieva reports and rulings
Vox explainer of the Kamila Valieva saga
CAS ruling release
US Olympic & Paralympic Committee statement; Canadian Olympic Committee Statement
 
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Welcome…to The GIST of It’s third annual Super Bowl episode! Today, co-hosts Ellen and Steph break down everything you need to know about Sunday’s matchup between the LA Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals. They have you covered on the coaching drama, key matchups and key players — Camp Rock 2 analogies included.  
So whether you’re making mac and cheese or betting on “Money Mac,” we’d love for you to tune in. 
And thanks so much to FanDuel for sponsoring today’s episode. We’re going big for the big game with a free-to-play Super Bowl fantasy contest. After listening to El and Steph discuss the players to watch, head to fanduel.com/gistsb to enter your lineup for a chance to win up to $900 in cash prizes. It’s fun, it’s easy to play and it’s free! What are you waiting for? 
 
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Joe Burrow against Kansas City - VIDEO
 
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Ellen and Steph are all in on Beijing 2022. Today, they’re discussing how COVID-19 continues to impact the athletes and how these Winter Games will impact, well, the environment. 
Then, they bring you a concerning update regarding Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai. ICYMI — our past episodes covering her story are linked in the show notes.
If, like us, you’re still recovering from Canada’s major women’s hockey win over the U.S. last night, get comfy and turn up the volume. Thanks for tuning in!
 
Show notes:
The GIST of It — Ep. #127: Sports and Censorship in China

The GIST of It — Ep #132: An update to the Peng Shuai story: the WTA is taking a stand
The GIST of It — Ep #137: The latest on COVID-19 in sports and tennis star Peng Shuai



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