Best 442 Soccer Podcasts (2025)

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Ep #452: Gross reporting in MLB and the NSL shaking up pro women’s soccer 29:14

37m ago29:14

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It’s finally happening. Last night was the long-awaited debut of the Northern Super League (NSL), aka Canada’s brand-new pro women’s soccer league. Calgary Wild FC and Vancouver Rise FC kicked off the action, but there’s so much more to discuss, on and off the pitch. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat al…

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Ep #451: Is it time for Rory's renaissance? 36:57

15h ago36:57

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A moment for the champion. Golfer Rory McIlroy reached the peak of his sport’s mountaintop on Sunday, winning the Masters to become just the sixth player to achieve a career Grand Slam. It’s only been a couple of days since McIlroy earned his long-awaited green jacket, but folks already want to know: What’s next? Today’s episode of The GIST of It e…

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Ep #450: Fist bumping with Breanna Stewart before the WNBA Draft 37:50

5d ago37:50

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It’s always the right time to talk about women’s basketball. But that’s especially true when one of the greatest hoopers of all time comes on the pod. NY Liberty superstar Breanna Stewart joins co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz on The GIST of It today, and no topic is off-limits. From her latest PUMA shoe drop to her advice for Paige Bueckers ah…

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Ep #449: The only WNBA Draft preview you need 32:11

8d ago32:11

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Crown her. Winners win — and on Sunday, UConn superstar Paige Bueckers finally reached the NCAA basketball mountaintop after her Huskies defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 82–59 to claim the 2025 national championship. So what’s next for Paige Buckets? Going pro, of course. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Ro…

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Southampton Relegated, Ipswich Finished and Real Madrid's Crazy Playstyle 25:11

7d ago25:11

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We discuss the Premier League results and upcoming champions league games. We also discuss the La Liga and Serie A title race.By Devin Teager, Gary Teager

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Ep #448: Why UConn women’s hoops will win it all 33:13

14d ago33:13

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The women’s Final Four is almost here. The winner of the women’s national basketball tournament will be crowned this Sunday, but first, four schools — No. 1 seeds UCLA, Texas, South Carolina and No. 2 UConn — will compete in the Final Four tomorrow in Tampa. In this episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz share why they thin…

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Ep #447: Eat chalk: How every No. 1 seed made it to the men’s Final Four 30:54

16d ago30:54

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March Madness, meet April reality check. Sorry, Cinderella — this year, the men’s March Madness tourney is straight chalk, with all four top seeds advancing to the Final Four after last weekend’s Elite Eight showdowns. But how did we really get here? On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss how the transfer…

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Argentina Domination, Mbappe Flying And Aston Villa Is Stacked 25:49

18d ago25:49

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We discuss the Argentina v Brazil game and the FA cup results. We also discuss the La Liga race and the upcoming Premier League games.By Devin Teager, Gary Teager

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Ep #446: March sadness: How JuJu Watkins’ injury shakes up the women’s tourney 33:24

21d ago33:24

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March Madness, meet March sadness. The women’s NCAA hoops tourney suffered a serious blow earlier this week when No. 1 seed USC’s sophomore superstar JuJu Watkins tore her ACL in the second-round. Devastating. That’s why on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are discussing the immediate and long-term implication…

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Ep #445: How improving amenities are changing the look of the WNBA 37:33

23d ago37:33

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Let’s get down to business. With the 2025 WNBA season fast approaching, this episode of The GIST of It takes a peek behind the curtain, as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz explore how improving amenities are changing the look of the league from the inside out. From the Unrivaled effect to the importance of facilities during free agency, one thi…

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Will England Win The World Cup? 18:51

24d ago18:51

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We discuss the International break and England's chances of winning the world cup. We also discuss the US struggle and Wrexham on track to get promoted.By Devin Teager, Gary Teager

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Ep #444: Bracketology 101: Wild, weird, and wacky March Madness trends 33:40

28d ago33:40

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The odds of making a perfect bracket? 1 in 9.2 quintillion. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t tips, tricks, and tools of the trade when it comes to filling out your Big Dance predictions. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz look at the shocking men’s March Madness trends that have stood the test of time, from…

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Ep #443: Heroes vs. Villains: March Madness head coach edition 35:08

1M ago35:08

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There’s no time like The Big Dance for a little celebration. Today’s episode of The GIST of It is extra special because we’re celebrating our five-year anniversary! From teaching themselves how to edit on Garage Band to creating hundreds of episodes with a full production team, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have seen it all — and now it’s ti…

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A Rough Week For Liverpool, La Liga Title Race, Messi Bad For The MLS? 26:49

1M ago26:49

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We discuss the Champions League results and the controversy of the Athletico Madrid game. We discuss the rough week Liverpool had and the upcoming England games.By Devin Teager, Gary Teager

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Ep #442: An F1 season primer, plus Sam Mewis shares her spiciest NWSL predictions 40:24

1M ago40:24

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Formula 1 is back, baby, with the Australian Grand Prix kicking off the new season this weekend. To celebrate, The GIST of It co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz break down the top storylines you need to know, including the lifetime legacy battle between Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Then the gals have an extra special tr…

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Ep #441: March Madness is coming: Here are the teams and names to know 26:46

1M ago26:46

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The name of the game? College hoops. We’re officially five days away from Selection Sunday, so it’s time to assess the men’s and women’s college hoops landscape. In today’s episode of The GIST of It, guest host Lauren Tuiskula and co-host Steph Rotz first preview the players you need to know on the men’s side, before shifting gears to the gals and …

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Champions League Drama, Chelsea Back, Cole Palmer Working For McDonald's? 35:16

1M ago35:16

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We discuss the champions league result's and the action in the premier league. We talk about what pro footballers would be doing for work if they weren't in football.By Devin Teager, Gary Teager

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Ep #440: A NWSL Challenge Cup preview, plus examining the down-bad Dallas Mavericks 32:18

1M ago32:18

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Hello hello! The grass really is greener in March because the NWSL is finally back. Today’s episode of The GIST of It previews tomorrow’s Challenge Cup, the ceremonial start of the season. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz will walk through the changes to this year’s game before picking their winner: Will it be the defending NWSL champ Orlando P…

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Ep #439: Homophobic chants ruin San Diego FC’s home opener, plus an NCAA women’s hoops conference tourney preview 26:27

1M ago26:27

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Hello, March! Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a classic two-parter, starting off with a WTF moment before digging into a hoop-tastic preview.First up, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss an incident of homophobic chants at MLS squad San Diego FC’s first-ever home opener on Saturday. The gals dig into this pervasive and unacceptable tr…

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Liverpool Dominating, Man United Horrendous, Will England Ever Win The World Cup? 38:00

1M ago38:00

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We discuss the Premier League games from the week and how Arsenal fumbled their chance of catching up to Liverpool. We also discuss the FA Cup games and if England will ever win the World Cup.By Devin Teager, Gary Teager

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Ep #438: Zooming out on Diana Taurasi’s retirement, plus an NCAA women’s hoops preview 34:24

2M ago34:24

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Here’s to a legend! Diana Taurasi, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, announced her retirement on Tuesday, so today’s episode of The GIST of It is a toast to the queen of confidence. As co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss, Taurasi’s skill, starpower, and most of all, swagger, re-defined women’s hoops — the game is in a big…

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Ep #437: NHL star Alex Ovechkin’s chase for history 34:09

2M ago34:09

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Ice, ice, baby. Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is chasing history, now just 13 goals away from breaking Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky’s all-time NHL scoring record. So on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into Ovi’s pursuit of greatness, from his consistency across 20 (!!!) NHL seasons, to the c…

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Liverpool Beat Man City, Chelsea In A Slump, Champions League Predictions 32:09

2M ago32:09

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We Discuss the Premier league results of the week. We also discuss the champions league and fa cup games coming up.By Devin Teager, Gary Teager

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Ep #436: Fighting and Politics in the NHL: The 4 Nations Face-Off championship success amongst charged hockey fans 34:09

2M ago34:09

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It’s time to do that hockey! The hottest thing in sports right now is the 4 Nations Face-Off, a replacement to the NHL’s All-Star tourney that’s drawing millions of viewers and creating new hockey fans across North America. And tonight, it’s Team USA vs. Team Canada in the highly anticipated championship game, sparking new life into a storied rival…

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Ep #435: Getting down to business: How the PWHL and Unrivaled are changing the game 17:10

2M ago17:10

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The business of women’s sports is booming. It’s all gals, all the time in this extra-special episode of The GIST of It. Today, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are digging into two major women’s sports business headlines, sponsored by our pals at Amazon Business. First, El and Steph are diving head first, fearless into the PWHL’s wildly success…

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Ep #434: A shiny new NBA All-Star Game, plus your Galentine’s Weekend watch list 27:23

2M ago27:23

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Happy Galentine’s Day! Leslie Knope’s favorite day of the year is here, and to celebrate co-hosts Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula are diving into all the shiny and fun happenings in the sports world this coming weekend. First, the gals discuss the 74th NBA All-Star Game, airing this Sunday from San Francisco. Much like the NHL, who upgrad…

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Ep #433: A 4 Nations preview, plus Trump's trans athlete ban 36:18

2M ago36:18

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Hi! Today’s episode of The GIST of It has a little bit of everything with one tournament preview and one WTF moment on deck. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start things off by discussing the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off, an NHL hockey tourney that’ll pit Team USA, Team Canada, Team Finland, and Team Sweden against each other for international …

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Ep #432: The GIST’s sixth annual Super Bowl preview 32:46

2M ago32:46

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Hut, hut, hello there! You already know what time it is. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz kick off Super Bowl weekend with a full preview of the biggest event in sports. Will quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs achieve a historic three-peat? Can running back Saquon Barkley and the Philade…

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Ep #431: A true WTF weekend: Disturbing allegations against Justin Tucker & the bombshell Luka Dončić trade 34:41

2M ago34:41

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Hey there! The sports headlines came fast and furious this weekend, so co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are here to break it all down on today’s episode of The GIST of It. First, the gals dig into the disturbing sexual misconduct allegations against Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, who has been accused of inappropriate behavior dating bac…

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Ep #430: Blockbuster trades and signings in the WNBA & NWSL 34:31

3M ago34:31

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Happy Friday Jr.! Grab some boxes because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about major moves. From the WNBA to the NWSL, there’ve been a plethora of massive trades and signings in the last few weeks. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz begin in the WNBA, where two perennial All-Stars — Alyssa Thomas and Brittney Griner — will be donning di…

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Ep #429: Blockbuster WNBA trade & the evolving women’s hoops landscape 30:28

3M ago30:28

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Happy Tuesday! Or should we say hoopy Tuesday because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the WNBA. A blockbuster three-team trade sent shockwaves through the league over the weekend, so co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are breaking down which players are on the move (hint: it’s two All-Stars) and the potential impact of this massive…

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Ep #428: An NFL Conference Championship primer, plus Novak Djokovic chases history Down Under 36:38

3M ago36:38

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Hello hello! We’re talking gridiron and Grand Slams on today’s episode of The GIST of It, previewing this weekend’s NFL Conference Championships along with the finals of the first tennis major of the season, the Australian Open. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz begin by previewing this weekend’s AFC title game between the Buffalo Bills and Kans…

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Ep #427: Unrivaled’s superstars, the NFL Divisional Round, and previewing the CFP Championship 37:55

3M ago37:55

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Go long! On today’s three-part episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz go long as they preview three major sporting events this weekend. First up, the gals continue their deep dive into new pro women’s basketball 3v3 league Unrivaled ahead of its inaugural tipoff on Friday, previewing the teams, players, and coaches that wil…

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Ep #426: PWHL Takeover Tour success, plus an Unrivaled basketball explainer 36:50

3M ago36:50

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Who run the world? Girls, of course — and that’s especially fitting for today’s all women’s sports episode of The GIST of It. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz begin with a look at the PWHL’s nine-game Takeover Tour, which is already off to a rousing start as the league tests new markets for its two expansion teams, set to debut next season. The…

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Ep #425: A College Football Playoff semis preview & NFL MVP candidates to watch in the postseason 39:32

3M ago39:32

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Hut hut! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview a wild weekend on the gridiron. First, the gals check in with the College Football Playoff as the remaining four teams head into the semifinals, with star-studded games on deck tomorrow and Friday. Score. Then in part two, El and Steph look ahead toward the …

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Ep #424: The Jimmy Butler saga, plus everything you need to know about the PVF and LOVB 36:03

3M ago36:03

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Hello, 2025! New year, same sports drama. In this episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive headfirst into Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler’s team-issued seven-game suspension, detailing the timeline behind this shocking breakup before sharing their takes on where Butler could land before the February 6th trade deadline.…

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Ep #423: The ultimate 2024 sports rewind 32:32

4M ago32:32

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It’s time to reflect. This year was truly one for the books, so today’s episode of The GIST of It is a classic year in review. From the women’s sports movement to the standout moments at the Paris Olympics, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are taking a trip down memory lane, diving headfirst, fearless into a phenomenal year full of championship…

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Ep #422: Volleyball's spotlight moment, plus a College Football Playoff primer 30:05

4M ago30:05

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Hello, hello! Forget the holidays — it’s playoff season for a few fall college sports: women’s volleyball and football. On this episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz first preview tonight’s national volleyball tournament semifinals, where all four No. 1 seeds will be duking it out for a spot in Sunday’s championship. And v…

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Ep #421: NBA Cup final preview, plus Unrivaled makes major money moves 34:03

4M ago34:03

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It’s hoopin’ time! Today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the hardwood. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview today’s NBA Cup final between the in-season tournament’s two No. 1 seeds: The Milwaukee Bucks and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Trust us — you won’t want to miss this star-powered showdown featuring a pair of perennial MV…

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Ep #420: A Heisman Trophy explainer, way-too-early NFL award predictions & a dive into the Women’s Lacrosse League 36:25

4M ago36:25

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Hey there! End-of-year awards season chatter is growing by the minute, and the football world is no exception. The fun begins on Saturday, when the Heisman Trophy, aka, the MVP award of college football, will be handed out. Before the winner is named, today’s episode of The GIST of It begins with an explainer on one of the most important trophies i…

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Ep #419: Juan Soto’s massive NY Mets contract & F1 season in review 33:27

4M ago33:27

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Hi there! Turns out there’s no hibernating in baseball — especially when it’s Winter Meetings season. On the heels of heavy hitter Juan Soto’s historic NY Mets contract, The GIST of It co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into what the most expensive deal in sports history means for the Mets and their opponents. Batter up. Then in part two, th…

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Ep #418: WNBA expansion draft explainer, plus College Football Playoff updates 34:17

4M ago34:17

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Hello! It may be the WNBA offseason, but the W is still dominating headlines. The Golden State Valkyries, the W’s 13th team, will take part in an expansion draft tomorrow ahead of their 2025 debut, so on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are breaking down how player selection works, the draft rules, and more. T…

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Ep #417: Football’s head trauma problem 36:59

5M ago36:59

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Hey there. Today’s episode of The GIST of It digs into a disturbing and unfortunately unrelenting issue in football: head trauma and the unmitigated risks of playing American’s favorite sport. Two examples rocked the NCAA and NFL worlds recently: The tragic death of Alabama A&M linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. and the late hit on Jacksonville Jaguars…

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Ep #416: PWHL sophomore season preview, plus a conversation with the Minnesota Frost’s Taylor Heise 50:45

5M ago50:45

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Ready the Zamboni! The PWHL’s sophomore season is just days away, so today’s episode is all about previewing the action before the puck drops on Season 2 on Saturday. From standout rookies to women’s hockey vets, the PWHL is dripping with talent, and co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have everything you need to know. Speaking of massive talent, …

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Ep #415: Detailing the Canada Soccer culture probe, plus F1 expands to 11 teams 34:32

5M ago34:32

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Buckle up! Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a classic two-part breakdown. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the Globe and Mail’s Canada Soccer culture probe, which came as a result of the drone scandal that rocked the Paris Olympics and exposed a longstanding culture of spying in the federation. Then in part two, the gals hit…

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Ep #414: Formula 1 takes Las Vegas, previewing the NWSL Championship, and chatting with NJ/NY Gotham’s Midge Purce 44:04

5M ago44:04

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Let’s go for a drive! Today’s episode of The GIST of It is another three-parter featuring a very special guest. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview the Las Vegas Grand Prix happening in Sin City this weekend. This marks the second year the Las Vegas Strip will play host to the F1 circuit, and El and Steph have you covered with the d…

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Ep #413: Everything we know about Unrivaled, Seattle Storm investigation & WNBA draft lottery results, and NBA storylines 38:20

5M ago38:20

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Hoop, there it is! Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a hoop-tastic basketball three-parter, co-hosted by Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz. First, it’s all eyes on the WNBA, with the Seattle Storm investigating its coaching staff for alleged player mistreatment and the 2025 Draft order finally set. Then, it’s the Unrivaled explainer you’ve been waitin…

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Ep #412: A conversation with Napheesa Collier, plus some NWSL & NFL action 40:40

5M ago40:40

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Welcome back! On today’s three-part episode of The GIST of It, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula are kicking things off with the latest news in football (and fútbol). First up, LT and Steph preview this weekend’s NWSL semifinals as NJ/NY Gotham FC faces the Washington Spirit, followed by the undefeated Orlando Pride taking on the KC…

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Ep #411: How a Trump presidency will affect women’s sports & an NWSL Playoffs preview 36:58

5M ago36:58

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Sending love! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz break down how the incoming Trump presidency and Republican Congress will impact athletes in the U.S. with Title IX and trans athletes once again at risk. The fight continues. Then in part two, the gals kick it to the pitch to preview the NWSL Playoffs before t…

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Ep #410: All buckets, all the time: WNBA coaching news & NCAA basketball preview 36:03

5M ago36:03

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Hoop yeah! Hope you’re ready to ball because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about hoops. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz tip things off by discussing the latest head coaching moves across the WNBA before zooming out to discuss why there’s been so much change. Then in part two, the gals hit the NCAA hardwood to preview the women’s and…

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