Ep #403

NFL Week 5 headlines & celebrating 1 million subscribers

October 03, 2024
NFL Week 5 headlines & celebrating 1 million subscribersNFL Week 5 headlines & celebrating 1 million subscribers

Here’s to one million!

Today’s episode of The GIST of It is an extra special one as we celebrate hitting the one million newsletter subscriber mark. But first, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat through the top NFL storylines heading into Week 5, from Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams’ trade request to injury updates on San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and more.

Then in part two, El and fellow GIST co-founder Jacie deHoop are joined by iconic sports journalist Sarah Spain for a candid conversation about reaching one million newsletter subscribers and what it means for the women’s sports landscape. Just the beginning.

A big thank you to our friends at Aflac for powering today’s episode! Just like The GIST tackles the gap in women’s sports coverage, Aflac closes the gap that health insurance leaves behind. Learn more at aflac.com/thegist.

Ep #402

MLB playoff preview, WNBA semifinals updates, and an interview with NWSL legend Ali Krieger

October 01, 2024
MLB playoff preview, WNBA semifinals updates, and an interview with NWSL legend Ali KriegerMLB playoff preview, WNBA semifinals updates, and an interview with NWSL legend Ali Krieger

Happy October!

Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a special three-parter. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz hit it out of the park with an MLB postseason preview, discussing how the playoffs work, the top contenders, and key players to watch before the Wild Card series begin later today.

Then in part two, El and Steph head to the hardwood to catch up on the WNBA semis before digging into a recent WNBPA statement on media coverage of the league and how it fits into the larger conversation surrounding the racism W players are facing this year.

And last but not least in part three, NWSL and USWNT legend Ali Krieger stops by for a quick chat about her recent visit to the White House to celebrate NJ/NY Gotham FC’s 2023 NWSL championship and her new role as the club’s first-ever ambassador. Goals.

Ep #401

An ode to WNBA legend Diana Taurasi & an Aces-Liberty semis preview

September 26, 2024
An ode to WNBA legend Diana Taurasi & an Aces-Liberty semis previewAn ode to WNBA legend Diana Taurasi & an Aces-Liberty semis preview

One million and counting!

Today’s episode of The GIST of It is another full-court press on the WNBA as the playoffs heat up. El and Steph spend part one reminiscing about Diana Taurasi’s legendary career with the Phoenix Mercury. After 20 seasons in the W, Taurasi recently hinted that this playoff series may be her last, so it’s time to contemplate her impact on and off the court.

In part two, El and Steph preview the first semifinals series on books this postseason: A highly-anticipated 2023 WNBA Finals rematch between the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty. With Vegas fighting for a three-peat and NY battling for its first-ever championship, the plot truly could not be thicker.

A big thank you to our friends at Aflac for powering today’s episode! Just like The GIST tackles the gap in women’s sports coverage, Aflac closes the gap that health insurance leaves behind. Learn more at aflac.com/thegist.