This week, co-hosts Ellen and Steph give an explainer on FC Barcelona’s off-field drama. From the social media smear campaign they allegedly created to target former and current players and the resulting arrests of top staff members, to say this one is a mess would be an understatement. All that and more in today’s podcast. Tune in, won’t you?


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This week co-hosts Ellen and Steph talk about Tiger Woods’ shocking car accident, while also taking a step back to discuss the ups and downs of his career and, ultimately, the lasting impact that Tiger Woods has had on the world of golf, and sports. 
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Photos of the crash
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This week co-hosts Ellen and Steph break down all of the NBA drama including Golden State Warrior Draymond Green calling out the league for their unfair double-standard on how they treat teams and players when it comes to trades. Juicy. Add that to a woman worth watching moment of the week featuring alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin, and this podcast has everything you need. Tune in, won’t you?
 
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This week co-hosts Ellen and Steph break down everything you need to know about the first tennis Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open. Ellen and Steph cover the tournament format, the key players to watch, and the off-court drama including why the arena named after Margaret Court needs to be changed. Tune in, won’t you?
 
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Serena's 'fit

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This week co-hosts Ellen and Steph break down everything you need to know about Super Bowl LV. From how the two teams match up, to key players to watch and storylines to know about, Ellen and Steph have you covered. And, of course, it wouldn’t be a Super Bowl podcast without covering the halftime show, the commercials, and the food. Tune in, won’t you?
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Loving Sports When They Don’t Love You Back.
Cauliflower wings.  
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This week co-hosts Ellen and Steph break down the off-ice situation between the NWHL, Barstool Sports and Barstool’s CEO Erika Nardini. If you saw this on your Twitter feed and wondered “what the heck is happening?” we have you covered. Add this to an NFL-inspired WTF moment and you have yourself a podcast. Tune in, won’t you?
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WTF is going on in women’s pro hockey, The GIST’s Sunday Scroll
The NWHL x Barstool problem explained 
NWHL statement
TokenCEO video tweet
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GISTers had questions and we have answers: ahead of the NFL’s Conference Championships on Sunday, co-hosts Ellen and Steph explain the frayed relationship between Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and his famous Bachelorette alum brother, Jordan. Meanwhile, this week’s WTF moment is all about the firing of NY Mets General Manager Jared Porter. Tune in, won’t you?
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Aaron Rodgers on Danica Patrick’s Pretty Intense Podcast
More on former NY Mets GM Jared Porter’s texts
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This week co-hosts Ellen and Steph give “the gist” of the 2021 NHL season. From its new format, to teams to watch, to players to watch, and to how hockey culture needs to improve, they cover it all. It’s the best game you can name. So tune into it, won’t you?
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In today’s special pop-up podcast, co-hosts Ellen and Steph give “the gist” on the NFL Playoffs. From teams and players to watch, to how to play fantasy, to their Super Bowl predictions, Ellen and Steph give you the need-to-know info in less than 20 minutes. Tune in, won’t you?
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DK Metcalfe defensive play
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This week co-hosts Ellen and Steph give “the gist” of how COVID-19 is expected to impact sports in 2021. From the major leagues, to tennis grand slams, to March Madness, and to Tokyo 2020 (that’s really 2021), they cover it all. Add that to some sexist and ageist comments directed toward Serena Williams and you have yourself a podcast. Start your 2021 on a high note, won’t you?
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Women’s sports being impacted by COVID-19: link 1, link 2
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