After one full week of the Olympics, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz recap the first week of the Games and preview the biggest rivalry of the Olympics yet: USWNT vs. CanWNT semifinal on Monday at 4 a.m. ET. 


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Inspired by golfer Rory McIlroy saying “I am not a very patriotic guy” and “I want to represent the game of golf more than anything else,” Ellen Hyslop and guest host Vanessa Sanchez ask the question: what are athletes actually representing at the Olympics? Is it their country, or their sport, or their families, or themselves? And as fans, what or who are we really cheering for? 
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With at least 170 publicly out LGBT2Q+ athletes competing in Tokyo, these Olympics are the most “out” Games yet. In today’s episode, Ellen and Courtney are celebrating these Olympians while also looking at some of the issues they continue to face at these Games, including the media misgendering non-binary athletes and trans athlete facing abuse online. 
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After Simone Biles’ withdrawal from the women’s gymnastics team final this morning, guest hosts Vanessa and Courtney take a look at how she prioritized her mental health while dealing with the weight of the nation on her shoulders, and what comes next for the GOAT. Add that to a few more highlights from the Games and what to watch tonight, and you have yourself another Olympics Edition pod. Take a listen, won’t you?
 
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We’re back! And as of this week, we’re here to bring you a daily update on all things Olympics, every weekday evening. You’re welcome.
On our first Olympics Edition episode, guest hosts Vanessa and Courtney chat about their favorite Olympic moments so far, what they’re looking forward to watching tonight and how in awe they are of the young Olympians — like skateboarder Momiji Nishiya, swimmer Summer McIntosh and table tennis player Hend Zaza — who are running these Olympic Games. Tune in, won't you?

We’re popping into your feed today with a very special pop-up episode of The GIST of It. 
Today, Ellen is joined by our very own regional contributor (and big Gymnastics fan) Annie Chan to chat with a very special guest, Canadian artistic gymnast Ellie Black. Ellie is participating in her third (!!!) Olympic Games and was kind enough to answer all of our burning questions about her training routine during lockdown, competing against Simone Biles and the vibe of her highly anticipated floor routine. If you’re not already excited about the Games yet, this is sure to get you pumped. Tune in, won’t you?
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The Olympics have begun and so has our expanded coverage on The GIST of It. 
Today, Steph and guest host Vanessa dive into a few Olympics updates — including dismissals, resignations, heat waves, social media bans and, of course, COVID-19 — before we welcome the biggest star our podcast has ever seen (and heard): USWNT and two-time Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach. Happy listening!
 
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Happy official/unofficial start of the Olympics...just in time for today’s episode! Today, Ellen and Steph have an update on the Tokyo Games hours before they begin, including a look at who’s not going to be there, before getting into a big announcement from the world of hockey. 
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T-minus seven days until the Olympics, and t-minus zero for today’s episode of The GIST of It. 
Today, Ellen and guest host Courtney Stith have updates on Olympic health and safety measures (even the ones that don’t totally make sense, like banning sex), WNBA star Nneka Ogwumbike’s petition to join the Nigerian women’s basketball team, and a follow up to Tuesday’s episode about the English men’s national soccer team and the online abuse that came after their loss. Tune in, won’t you?
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Today, Ellen and Steph are giving you the scoop on everything that followed Sunday’s European Championship final. The game may have been bad for England, but the post-game aftermath was even worse. Then they’ll pop back stateside to explore ESPN host Stephen A. Smith’s shocking comments on MLB All-Star Shohei Ohtani. It’s a biggie.
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