Podcasts about women's sports

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Back for a third time, Gary highlights a few of his favorite "Memes of the Week." He discusses track and field, transgenderism, abortion, atheism, presuppositionalism, and much more. There's always much to learn when Gary is selecting the memes.

Shippentower is named Co-Captain of the Oregon Ravens Football Team!Kola Shippentower is an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. She has co-founded and is the Director of The Wisáwca Project - Enough Iz Enough, a non-profit organization working together for change, for better communication and involvement.Kola has developed a Safety Plan to be utilized by anyone in identifying safety methods, contacts, and procedures to keep one safe whether in an abusive relationship or a plan to track a missing person. She is a professional fighter and brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Welcome back to the show Kola!!!And we talk women's football and MMIW . . .Oregon RavensSRTN Website

In Episode 352 of Airey Bros Radio, we sit down with Coach Katie Wise, Director of Track & Cross Country at Marian University, and the first woman in collegiate history to lead a men's team to an NAIA Indoor National Championship. From her days as an NCAA D1 All-American sprinter to building a powerhouse at Marian, Coach Wise opens up about recruiting, faith-based leadership, coaching philosophy, and building a national title team.If you're a student-athlete, parent, coach, or recruiter, this episode is your blueprint for success at the NAIA level.

In this episode Kylie and Georgie get you caught up on WNBA, exciting and controversial changes in the world of women's soccer, they introduce you to a brand new rugby league, they break down all things PWHL and chat North American rosters for the Women's World Championship! 

This is the story of Monica and Quincy who both grow up next door to each other in Southern California, apparently enamored of two things: the game of basketball and each other.  And as they grow up, they both develop into excellent basketball players and we also watch as their relationship develops.  Omar Epps (Higher Learning, Juice) eventually plays Quincy who is the son of a retired pro basketball player (Dennis Heysbert) and has aspirations of following in his father's footsteps.  And Sanaa Lathan (Brown Sugar, Alien Vs. Predator) eventually plays Monica who is trying to develop into a pro basketball player despite her mother's (Alfre Woodard) concerns about there being no future in it.  What results is both a love story and sports drama which spans over fifteen years and has built quite up a devoted following since it was first released in the Spring of 2000 to solid reviews and box office.  What better time to review this beloved basketball drama directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Woman King) than JUST in time for March Madness? :) Send us a texthttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

"If I wanna pay your kid a million because she's that good, well that's great, but then it's going to cut back on what I can pay others."Louisville women's basketball Coach Jeff Walz on finessing NIL payments, hanging onto players once they're on the team, and the tendency of older coaches to retire from today's portal and payment college coaching realities.

Host Mark Hochgesang shares his favorite guest moments from 2024. The advice, insight & untold stories are both entertaining & illuminating. Enjoy sports fans! Time-Stamped Show Notes0:45   Teresa Strasser: Making it Home 2:02    Laura Jorgensen: Strong as You Have to Be3:41     Scott Shirley: Balancing Act 5:17     Cody Gifford: The Race of a Lifetime 7:52     Jen Armbruster: Sports for All8:39    Dave Clark: The Climb 11:47    Santiago Halty: The Beautiful Game 13:44   Steve Harden: Formula for Success 15:55   Kirsten Jones:  Never Enough18:24   Ann Schatz: TrailblazerListeners, please subscribe to Heavy Hitter Sports wherever you listen to podcasts so that you don't miss any future episodes. Ideally, please also rate and review the show. And share this episode with a coworker, friend or family member who it might benefit. Feel free to reach out if you have suggestions re future episode guests or topics. Mark's contact info is noted below. Many thanks. mphochgesang@gmail.com971-985-6909

Join Jim and Greg as they welcome longtime, Emmy-winning sports reporter Michele Tafoya. Best known for her work as a sideline reporter on Monday Night Football and Sunday Night Football, Tafoya is now a political commentator and host of the Michele Tafoya Podcast. In this episode, they dive into her most memorable sports moments, her views on the intersection of politics and sports, the controversy surrounding transgender athletes, her experience living in Minnesota under Gov. Tim Walz and more.First, the conversation kicks off with Tafoya's rise in sports journalism. From her major career breakthroughs to the challenges of interviewing uncooperative coaches and players, Tafoya shares insights from her time as a sports reporter. She recounts some of her favorite on-field moments, the sports personalities who were easy and tough to work with, and a hilarious story from an NCAA tournament game she was covering in the 1990s.Next, they focus on politics, including how Tafoya evolved from a left-leaning graduate of Cal Berkeley to a conservative. She also touches on the impact of politics getting injected into sports coverage and how some members of the sports media see themselves as political and cultural activists.Finally, Tafoya speaks out against the participation of biological men in women's sports. She shares her thoughts on how this is affecting female athletes and the integrity of women's sports. In addition, Tafoya opens up about living under the leadership of Gov. Tim Walz in Minnesota and her perspective on the political expectation that she should support Kamala Harris simply because she is a woman.Please visit our great sponsors:BetterHelphttps://betterhelp.com/3MLVisit the 3ML website for 10% of your first month.  Zbioticshttps://zbiotics.com/3MLUse code 3ML at checkout to save 15% off your first order.  

Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour Host Scot Bertram is in for Jim. Today, Scot and I discuss more female college athletes refusing to complete against males, violent crime statistics getting revised upward significantly, and Kamala staffers pushing her to go on Joe Rogan's podcast.First, they applaud the University of Nevada women's volleyball team for refusing to compete against San Jose State due to safety concerns over a biological male on the opposing team. Nevada becomes the fifth Mountain West Conference team to boycott San Jose State. Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo supports the players, while the university issues a much less clear response.Next, we break down the revised 2022 violent crime statistics, which reveal many more violent crimes than originally reported. Scot now questions the accuracy of 2023 crime data, and both express frustration with weak prosecutors who continue to release violent criminals, leading to repeat offenses.Lastly, they discuss the amusing reports of Kamala Harris' staff pushing her to appear on Joe Rogan's podcast. Scot explains why this interview would be a disaster for Harris, and they reflect on how the left very recently demonized Rogan as a danger to society. Please visit our great sponsors:Lumenhttps://lumen.me/3MLHead to lumen.me/3ML for 15% off your Lumen.  Moink Boxhttps://moinkbox.com/martiniSign up today and get free hot rolls in your first box only at moinkbox.com/martini . 

Taylor Cook, mental performance coach & retired professional ice hockey goalie, provides insight into how athletes & others can enhance your mental mindset. She & host Mark Hochgesang exchange thoughts on the power of positive self-talk, visualization and a growth mindset. Enjoy sports fans!Taylored Minds Website: https://www.taylored-minds.com/The Athletic Mind Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-athletic-mind/id1610116010Taylor's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorbcook/?trk=article-ssr-frontend-pulse_more-articlesTaylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorbcook_/Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence by Gary Mack: https://www.powells.com/book/mind-gym-an-athletes-guide-to-inner-excellence-9780071395977Listeners, please subscribe to Heavy Hitter Sports wherever you listen to podcasts so that you don't miss any future episodes. Ideally, please also rate and review the show. And share this episode with a coworker, friend or family member who it might benefit. Feel free to reach out if you have suggestions re future episode guests or topics. Mark's contact info is noted below. Many thanks. mphochgesang@gmail.com971-985-6909

The Woke-Lympics produced another debacle as it defends its allowing biological males to compete in women's sports, including those involving combat.  Italian boxer Angela Carini had to stop her fight 46 seconds in after being punched extremely hard by biological male Imane Khelif. Female athletes work hard all their lives, make sacrifices and train to reach an athletic peak so they may earn their way into Olympic competition, but the IOC allows men who could not hack it against their own to dominate the women's division. It is cheating at best and someone could get killed at worst. What does the IOC say about it? They don't care about the female athletes, all they are worried about is to "not stigmatize" the males who want to fight against women and steal their medals, like one weenie from the committee announced.  Dr. Jerome Corsi breaks it all down on today's The Truth Central.Dr. Corsi also looks at the latest turmoil after the Venezuelan elections, the waning of the New Candidate Bounce for Kamala Harris and Iran's vow to retaliate after the Hamas leader was killed.If you like what we are doing, please support our Sponsors:Get RX Meds Now: https://www.getrxmedsnow.comMyVitalC https://www.thetruthcentral.com/myvitalc-ess60-in-organic-olive-oil/Swiss America: https://www.swissamerica.com/offer/CorsiRMP.phpGet Dr. Corsi's new book, The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy: The Final Analysis: Forensic Analysis of the JFK Autopsy X-Rays Proves Two Headshots from the Right Front and One from the Rear, here: https://www.amazon.com/Assassination-President-John-Kennedy-Headshots/dp/B0CXLN1PX1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20W8UDU55IGJJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ymVX8y9V--_ztRoswluApKEN-WlqxoqrowcQP34CE3HdXRudvQJnTLmYKMMfv0gMYwaTTk_Ne3ssid8YroEAFg.e8i1TLonh9QRzDTIJSmDqJHrmMTVKBhCL7iTARroSzQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=jerome+r.+corsi+%2B+jfk&qid=1710126183&sprefix=%2Caps%2C275&sr=8-1Join Dr. Jerome Corsi on Substack: https://jeromecorsiphd.substack.com/Visit The Truth Central website: https://www.thetruthcentral.comGet your FREE copy of Dr. Corsi's new book with Swiss America CEO Dean Heskin, How the Coming Global Crash Will Create a Historic Gold Rush by calling: 800-519-6268Follow Dr. Jerome Corsi on X: @corsijerome1Our link to where to get the Marco Polo 650-Page Book on the Hunter Biden laptop & Biden family crimes free online:https://www.thetruthcentral.com/marco-polo-publishes-650-page-book-on-hunter-biden-laptop-biden-family-crimes-available-free-online/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth-central-with-dr-jerome-corsi--5810661/support.

Hi there!On today's episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have a good old fashioned two-parter covering the latest in the ongoing men's soccer tourneys and a record-setting stretch in the WNBA.Both the Copa América and UEFA Euro 2024 semis kickoff on Tuesday and the championship matches of both epic tourneys will be set by Wednesday. El and Steph chat through the remaining contenders and their tourneys thus far.Then in part two, the gals recap the many WNBA records that fell over the weekend and check in on the standings as the regular season nears the midway point. Hooptastic.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.Show notes:More on The GIST:Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa 

Hello there!And welcome to an Olympic-filled episode of The GIST of It. On today's pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into the latest Olympic buzz, starting with the USWNT roster drop that broke the Internet by leaving out a longtime veteran. Then, the gals take it to the mat to chat about the four-day U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials that kick off later today.   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.And another thank you to Gainbridge for supporting today's pod! The digital financial services leader wants to help you support women's sports at the grassroots level. Visit ParityNow.co/ParityWeek to apply for $150K in grant money for orgs making a difference for women and girls in sport.One more shoutout to Canadian Tire, who's partnering with us to send GISTers to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (!!!). Visit https://ca.thegistsports.com/contest/paris-olympics/ to enter by telling us how women's sports have impacted you. Bonne chance!More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa 

Hello hello!And welcome to an all-action episode of The GIST of It. On today's pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz take you from the hardwood to the pitch, first previewing the upcoming WNBA Commissioner's Cup Championship before discussing a whole host of international men's footy updates as the summer of soccer kicks off.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.And another thank you to Gainbridge for supporting today's pod! The digital financial services leader wants to help you support women's sports at the grassroots level. Visit ParityNow.co/ParityWeek to apply for $150K in grant money for orgs making a difference for women and girls in sport.One more shoutout to Canadian Tire, who's partnering with us to send GISTers to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (!!!). Visit https://ca.thegistsports.com/contest/paris-olympics/ to enter by telling us how women's sports have impacted you. Bonne chance!More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa 

Happy Thursday!Today's episode of The GIST of It is a three-parter previewing three big finales coming up on the sports cal. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start the party by laying the groundwork for the best-of-seven NBA Finals series before the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks tip off today.     Then in part two, El and Steph head over to the ice for a Stanley Cup Final preview ahead of the NHL's best-of-seven championship series. The puck doesn't drop until Saturday, but there's a lot to cover in this Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers showdown. Then last but not least, the gals wrap up by discussing the French Open as the athletes head into the semis — notably without defending champ Novak Djokovic. 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.Show notes:More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa

Happy Tuesday!On today's episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start off by digging into the viral conversation around physicality in the WNBA after a controversial on-court play sparked a slew of off-court responses.   Then in part two, El and Steph head back to the diamond to discuss the ongoing Women's College World Series ahead of the best-of-three championship series. It's been a banner few months for softball, and there's even more excitement to come. 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.And a big shoutout to our pals at the PGA for their support. Whether you've never golfed before or are an experienced player looking to tighten up your game, it's super easy to find a pro in your area at PGAofCanada.com.Show notes:More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa

The Olympics will soon begin in July. People around the world will be focused on the Games. As for women athletes, they face daunting challenges on and off the field. In this episode, we examine the crisis in women's sports. Katie Steele and Dr. Tiffany Brown, co-founders of Athletes Mental Health Foundation, talk to Kelly Wright about their new book, “The Price She Pays,” which focuses on the mental health of female athletes and the challenges they face. Watch this special report on how women can overcome obstacles and thrive in sports and life. ⭕️Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

Happy Tiny Friday!Welcome to another episode of The GIST of It. First up, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss a major announcement from the world of women's soccer: Canada is officially getting a pro women's soccer league! Unfortunately, at the same time, members of Argentina's national soccer team are quitting due to poor treatment. We think we've seen this film before.Then in part two, El and Steph hit it out of the park and preview the upcoming Women's College World Series, a highly-anticipated event amid the skyrocketing popularity of college softball.  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.And a big shoutout to our pals at the PGA for their support. Whether you've never golfed before or are an experienced player looking to tighten up your game, it's super easy to find a pro in your area at PGAofCanada.com.Show notes:More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa

Happy Tiny Friday!Welcome to an extra-special episode of The GIST of It. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview the second tennis Grand Slam of the year: the French Open, which begins this Sunday. Oui oui! Then stick around for a very exciting part two: a conversation between El and Toronto reporting legend, Hazel Mae, taped live in the Six near the Toronto Blue Jays home stadium. A big thank you to our friends at Destination Toronto for sponsoring this event and to 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.Show notes:More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa 

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Happy Tuesday!This episode of The GIST of It is jam-packed with headlines from the tennis courts to the hardwood. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into the newly announced partnership between the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) and the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF), an eyebrow-raising alliance considering the country's reputation for sportswashing and their treatment of women and the LGBTQIA+ community. Then it's all about hoops in parts two and three. First, the gals preview the NBA Conference Finals before taking a temperature check on the WNBA after Week 1, peeling back the curtains on the latest investigation into the Las Vegas Aces and discussing how rookies like Caitlin Clark are adjusting to the pros. Thank you to 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.Show notes:More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa

Merry WNBA season start!It's all hoops, all the time on today's episode of The GIST of It as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview everything you need to know before the new WNBA season tips off tonight. From the league's off-court moves to the teams and players to keep an eye on, El and Steph are here to help you prepare for the most anticipated W season…ever.Thank you to 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.Show notes:More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa 

Hey there!Content warning: Today's episode contains mention of sexual assault.Today's episode of The GIST of It starts out with nothing but net, as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss a plethora of league-altering WNBA news, most notably the announcement that charter flights could be implemented for all teams as soon as this season.Part 2 sadly brings a WTF, after a federal jury ordered the USTA — tennis' governing body — to pay a $9M settlement to a player who alleges the organization failed to protect her from being sexually assaulted by a coach. Just awful.Thank you to 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.Show notes:More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa 

Happy First Tuesday in May!Today's episode of The GIST of It is downright hoop-tastic, as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz go all in on the WNBA. First, the gals dive into the preseason problems plaguing the league, specifically broadcasting issues that resulted in a fan live streaming a preseason Chicago Sky vs. Minnesota Lynx game for 2M (!!!) viewers. Thankfully, the W is already making adjustments with their biggest season ever scheduled to tip off in exactly one week. Then get ready for a sweet treat in part two, as El sits down with WNBA rookie Cameron Brink to discuss her partnership with New Balance as well as her transition from a dominant collegiate career at Stanford to the new kid on the block with the LA Sparks. Big shout out to Aflac for supporting 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.Show notes:More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa

Guess what…it's (already) May!Today's episode of The GIST of It is all women's sports, all the time. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz kick things off with women's soccer, first diving into Project ACL, a research initiative examining the environmental factors influencing the knee injury epidemic in the women's game, before discussing allegations that may keep Zambia's team out of the Paris Olympics. Then get ready to hoop in part two, as the gals preview the second-ever WNBA Canada game, a preseason battle between the LA Sparks and the Seattle Storm that's going down this Saturday in Edmonton.Big shout out to Aflac for supporting 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.Show notes:Knee injuries continue to plague USWNTWomen's World Cup rosters are without their stars due to ACL-related injuriesThe women's sports medical research gapEp #331: The PWHL's record-setting launch & women's soccer's ACL curseMore on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa 

Happy last pod in April!Today's episode of The GIST of It is another loaded three-parter as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss some major women's hoops news plus the latest from the NHL and NBA playoffs.Up first, the gals give all the flowers to basketball legend Candace Parker, who retired over the weekend after 16 game-changing seasons in the WNBA. Then for part two, El and Steph discuss who's through and who's on the brink of being eliminated as the NHL and NBA first-round playoff action continues.Then to close it out, it's back to the women's basketball court for an explainer on WNBA training camp and what the league is doing (and not doing) to keep their talent hooping in North America.Big shout out to Aflac for supporting 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.Show notes:More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.comIG: @thegistca @thegistusa 

The May 2024 episode of Hot Media with Bob Mann features a conversation with Malcolm Moran. Malcolm, a Hot Media regular, talks with Bob about coverage of the upcoming Olympics. Throughout the television era, broadcasting the Olympic games has been a challenging blend of sports, politics and historic events. This episode also features a discussion about the growing popularity of women's sports. Moran is Director of Sports Capital Journalism program and Professor of Practice at Indiana University-Indianapolis. In his great career, Malcolm was also a sports writer for the New York Times and USA Today. 

1992's A League of Their is the highest-grossing baseball film of all time, according to some vaguely sourced trivia Amy found on the internet. But even if that's not strictly true, the film about a 1940's women's baseball league deserves its place in the sports movie canon. Gabby and Amy welcome their pal Jess to discuss the film's enduring appeal. 

Hello! Content warning: Today's episode contains mention of sexual assault and abuse. On today's episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz round up some major mid-week headlines in a three-part deep dive. First up, El and Steph discuss football star Reggie Bush's historic Heisman Trophy reinstatement and what it says about the transforming college sports landscape. Then in part two, the gals discuss the multimillion dollar Department of Justice settlement reached this week for the survivors of disgraced Team USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, a settlement stemming from the FBI's negligence.  And to round it out, El and Steph kick it back to the football field for an NFL Draft preview before the first names are called on Thursday night.  Thank you to Aflac for supporting 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. Show notes: More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod X: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa 

Hey there!Today's episode of The GIST of It is for the girls with a two-parter full of women's sport updates. First up, Steph Rotz and guest co-host Lauren Tuiskula discuss yet another historic PWHL weekend along with everything you need to know heading into the final push to the playoffs.Then in part two, Steph and Lauren highlight world No. 1 golfer Nelly Korda and her recent dominance after the American notched her LPGA record-tying fifth consecutive tour victory over the weekend. Tee-rific.Thank you to Aflac for supporting 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.Show notes:More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa 

Howdy!It's Christmas in April for co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz, with the NHL Playoff picture all but set ahead of Saturday's postseason puck drop. Today's episode includes a deep dive on all things playoff hockey, from why the Stanley Cup is arguably the hardest trophy to win in sports to the gals' picks to win it all. Then after the break, El and Steph shift gears to cover an unfortunate NBA story: Now former Toronto Raptor Jontay Porter has been banned from the NBA for life after making illegal sports bets on league games and disclosing confidential health information to a bettor in order for them to profit off a parlay. And it's just the latest instance of pro sports entangling with sports gambling. A huge thanks to our pals at Aflac for supporting today's pod! 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.Show notes:More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa 

Hola, salut, hello!Content warning: This episode mentions harassment, bullying, verbal abuse, and sexual assault.With the NBA Playoffs on the horizon, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start off today's episode of The GIST of It chatting through the all-important NBA Play-In Tournament, which tips off tonight. Teams will battle for a final shot at making the postseason, meaning everything's on the line for these ballers.Then after the break, the gals dig through a trio of WTF stories about abusive coaches that have grabbed headlines over the last few days. From international soccer pitches to college fields and pools, these athletes deserve better.A huge thanks to our pals at Aflac and the PGA for powering today's pod! 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.Canada's largest grassroots amateur golf tournament is the RBC PGA Scramble, and you can get in on the action. Gather four golf pals and compete at your regional for a shot at an all-expenses-paid trip to the National Final in Nova Scotia's Cabot Cape Breton. Visit rbcpgascramble.com for more info.Show notes:More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa 

Hello, hello! On today's episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz span the courts and the links, covering the latest in women's basketball and previewing the upcoming Masters tournament.From all-time winningest NCAA head coach Tara VanDeerveer retiring after 38 legendary seasons to the WNBA looking ahead to next Monday's highly anticipated draft, there's a whole lot of hoopla to dig into today.Then in part two, the gals tee up the prestigious Masters tournament and all of the drama surrounding it before it swings into action from Augusta on Thursday.Thank you to Aflac and the PGA for supporting today's podcast! 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.The RBC PGA Scramble is Canada's largest grassroots amateur golf tournament. Gather up four of your friends to compete and, if your team's successful at your regional, you'll win an all-expenses paid trip to the National Final in Nova Scotia's Cabot Cape Breton. Visit rbcpgascramble.com for more info.Show notes:More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa

Toss that confetti!March Madness has sadly come to an end, but there's still plenty to celebrate, especially from the historic and record-setting women's tournament. On today's episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz recap the eye-popping numbers from the women's action before highlighting a few standout players who really changed the game. Ballin', baby.Thank you to Aflac and the PGA for sponsoring today's episode! Aflac puts their money where their mouth is when it comes to growing women's sports, and they really come in clutch by helping you with expenses that health insurance doesn't cover. Learn more at aflac.com.The RBC PGA Scramble is Canada's largest grassroots amateur golf tournament, and if your team's successful at your regional, you'll win an all-expenses paid trip to the National Final in Nova Scotia's Cabot Cape Breton. Wrangle up four pals and visit rbcpgascramble.com for more info.Show notes:More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa 

And then there were four!The women's and men's March Madness Final Four action tips off this weekend, with the women starting the party on Friday before the men square off on Saturday. So on today's episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview the hoop-tastic weekend ahead, chatting through the teams and players to know. By the next time we talk, the champs will have been crowned!Shoutout to Aflac for sponsoring today's episode. Aflac helps bridge the gaps that health insurance doesn't cover, just like they're helping to close the gap in women's sports coverage through their support of this pod. Learn more at Aflac.com.Show notes:More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa 

Hi there!The gals are back with a full-send episode on women's hockey ahead of the start of the IIHF Women's Worlds Championship, the top competition in the sport outside of the Winter Olympics. With the historic inaugural PWHL season underway, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the exploding interest in the women's game in part one, followed by a tourney preview in part two. Thank you to Aflac for sponsoring this women's sports-centric episode. Powering our pod is just one of the ways Aflac is supporting women's sports — they're also collaborating with South Carolina women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley on Dawn's List, an initiative to address equity issues in women's college hoops. Learn more (and about how they can help tackle your health insurance gaps) at Aflac.com.Show notes:More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa 

Howdy!Today's episode of The GIST of It  is a three-part special diving into recent sports betting headlines involving the NBA and NCAA before previewing the men's and women's March Madness Sweet 16s. In part one, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz break down the latest on Toronto Raptor Jontay Porter, who's at the center of a gambling investigation following a series of unusual prop bets involving the fringe NBA player. Then in parts two and three, it's all about the Big Dance, with previews of the jam-packed weekend ahead in NCAA men's and women's hoops as we whittle down to the Final Four.Thank you to Aflac for supporting today's episode. From their longtime collaboration with South Carolina women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley to helping folks tackle the gaps in their healthcare coverage, you can count on Aflac to empower women on the hard court and in life's hardest moments. Learn more at Aflac.com.Show Notes:Ep #352: What's going on with Shohei Ohtani & more discrimination in men's soccerMore on The GIST:Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.comIG: @thegistca @thegistusa 

Merry official March Madness!On today's episode of The GIST of It, co-host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Lauren Tuiskula are previewing all of the NCAA basketball action to come, starting with the men's tournament, which tips off Thursday at 12:15 p.m. ET, then the women's, which begins Friday at 11:30 a.m. ET.From the top seeds to the players to know to the potential bracket busters, El and Lauren have your complete guide to all the chaos. Thanks for hooping it up with us.  Thank you to Aflac for supporting today's episode! Powering today's pod is just one of the ways Aflac is supporting women's sports — they also have Dawn's List, a collaboration with South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley aimed at addressing equity issues in women's college basketball. Learn more (and about how they can help tackle your health insurance gaps, too) at Aflac.com.Show Notes:University of South Carolina's buzzer beater win over Tennessee in the SEC tournament semisMore on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa

Happy first day of spring!And happy first day of March Madness! On today's episode of The GIST of It, co-host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Lauren Tuiskula dig into the always exciting First Four round of the NCAA basketball tournament before kicking it over to the pitch for some major NWSL news. The men's First Four tips off tonight and the women's begins tomorrow, so Ellen and Lauren have your guide to how it all works, the storylines to know, and the teams to watch. Then after the break, the gals detail a flurry of team sales in the NWSL, including the complications surrounding the league's highest-valued club, Angel City FC. Thank you to Aflac and goodr for sponsoring today's podcast! Just like they cover the gaps that health insurance doesn't cover, Aflac's also helping overcome the gaps in women's sports coverage through their support of The GIST. Learn more at Aflac.com.Spring is here, which means it's time for some new shades. Most goodr pairs are just $25 and they offer free shipping on your first order. Visit goodr.com/THEGIST today and use the free shipping code: THEGIST to update your sunnies selection today.Show Notes:Feature on Columbia's Abbey HsuMore on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.comIG: @thegistca @thegistusa 

Happy Pi Day!On today's episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are serving up slices from a stacked sports weekend ahead.First up, the gals preview what's bound to be a massive NWSL season before the new campaign kicks off on Friday. From a new media rights deal, to new expansion teams entering the fold, to star players rocking new jerseys, there's a lot to unpack on the pitch.Then for part two, El and Steph are hooping it up ahead of Selection Sunday on March 17th. The women's and men's March Madness brackets drop on St. Patrick's Day, but there's no luck needed here with these two as your guides to the college game.Thank you to Aflac for supporting today's podcast! Bounce back from expenses health insurance doesn't cover with Aflac's supplemental support. Learn more at Aflac.com.Show Notes:More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.comIG: @thegistca @thegistusa 

Happy one week 'til March Madness!Welcome to the fifth and final episode in our new Legends of the Game mini-series highlighting five NCAA hoops icons — Pat Summitt, John Wooden, Geno Auriemma, Mike Krzyzewski, and Dawn Staley.March Madness history is full of iconic moments, epic plays, and incredible athletes. But what ties each season together is the standout coaches — the changemakers that turn teams into dynasties. This series, co-hosted by The GIST's associate managing editor Lauren Tuiskula and senior social media manager Robyn Pearson, will dig into five of the greats.Episode 1 spotlighted the late, great Pat Summitt and her impact at Tennessee, and beyond. Episode 2 dove into UCLA legend John Wooden, Episode 3 covered UConn women's head coach Geno Auriemma, and Episode 4 discussed longtime Duke men's head coach Mike Krzyzewski.And we saved perhaps the best for last — today's episode is all about current South Carolina women's head coach Dawn Staley, a fantastic player, a trailblazer, and a true legend of the game. Thanks for tuning in!Show notes:More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa 

Hey there!Today's episode of The GIST of It is a season preview doubleheader, with co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz breaking down the need-to-know storylines from the upcoming Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball and Formula 1 campaigns.First, the gals dive into the wild world of Athletes Unlimited, a unique pro sports league that operates under a fantasy-style system, crowning an individual champion at the end of each short season. Will your favorite WNBA superstar win it all this year?And start your engines because part two is all about F1, the high-intensity, elite racing league loved by celebs and GISTers alike. And with just as much drama off the track as on it, this season is a must-watch, whether or not you've binged all six seasons of Drive to Survive.

Hello!Welcome to the third episode in our new Legends of the Game mini-series highlighting five NCAA hoops icons — Pat Summitt, John Wooden, Geno Auriemma, Mike Krzyzewski, and Dawn Staley.March Madness history is full of iconic moments, epic plays, and incredible athletes. But what ties each season together is the standout coaches — the changemakers that turn teams into dynasties. This series, co-hosted by The GIST's associate managing editor Lauren Tuiskula and senior social media manager Robyn Pearson, will dig into five of the greats.Episode 1 spotlighted the late, great Pat Summitt and her impact at Tennessee, and beyond. Episode 2 dove into UCLA legend John Wooden.Show notes:More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa

Hi there!Content warning: This episode contains mention of grooming, sexual abuse, and bullying.On today's episode of The GIST of It, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula start off with a seriously disturbing story out of NCAA basketball. A former Nebraska player filed a lawsuit earlier this week alleging that her former assistant coach groomed and sexually abused her. Steph and Lauren dig into the details, along with the troubling pattern of female athlete abuse by their school's athletic staff. Absolutely horrific.Part two features lighter news, though, with the kick-off of some exciting North American soccer action. The CONCACAF W Gold Cup is officially underway, featuring both the No. 2 USWNT and No. 10 CanWNT gearing up for this summer's Olympics. Meanwhile, the new MLS season is about to enter full swing, highlighted by even more Messi mania. Footy, footy, footy, rockin' everywhere.

Happy almost long weekend!On today's episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have your guide to the biggest sports happenings on the horizon, previewing the NBA All-Star Weekend and the upcoming CONCACAF W Gold Cup tournament.Both events will be historic: WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu will compete against Golden State Warrior Steph Curry in a first-of-its-kind head-to-head battle intertwining the W and the NBA, while the Gold Cup kicks off its inaugural women's edition. El and Steph chat through all the deets, plus the potential impact of the magic to come.Thank you to the PWHL for sponsoring today's episode! The league is breaking records of all kinds in its inaugural season, and you can still be part of the action. Visit PWHL.com/tickets to snag your seat today.Show notes:Ep #340: Recapping Super Bowl LVIII & college women's basketball's original record-holdersMore on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.comIG: @thegistca @thegistusa

Happy Galentine's Day!Welcome to the first episode in our new Legends of the Game mini-series highlighting five NCAA hoops icons — Pat Summitt, John Wooden, Geno Auriemma, Mike Krzyzewski, and Dawn Staley.March Madness history is full of iconic moments, epic plays, and incredible athletes. But what ties each season together is the standout coaches — the changemakers that turn teams into dynasties. This series, co-hosted by The GIST's associate managing editor Lauren Tuiskula and senior social media manager Robyn Pearson, will dig into five of the greats.There's no place better to start than with the late, great Tennessee head coach Pat Summitt — a winner in every sense of the word, a champion, a role model, and an inspiration to everyone who had the honor of crossing paths with her. Let's hoop to it.Show notes:More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa

Happy Galentine's Day!With Super Bowl LVIII officially in the rearview, today's episode of The GIST of It begins with everything that happened at the NFL's biggest party. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig through the gridiron action, the unforgettable halftime show, and the business side of the big game.Then after the break, the gals Euro step to the college hardwood, where No. 4 Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark is just eight points away from breaking the NCAA women's career scoring record. But two original trailblazers in the women's game, Lynette Woodard and Pearl Moore, actually own the Division I and all-time records, respectively — and today, El and Steph give them their well-deserved flowers.Show notes:More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa

Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day Eve!February 7th marks NGWSD, an annual celebration dedicated to acknowledging women's history in sports, celebrating current achievements, and recommitting to the continued fight for equality.So on today's episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are starting the party early, digging into the history of the day, some of the ongoing barriers to participation in sports for girls and women, and all of the incredible recent progress that's been made. Queue it up and let's keep on leveling the playing field. Show notes:Michael Buble press conferenceMore on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.comIG: @thegistca @thegistusa

Hoop, there it is!Hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are back on the mic to discuss all things women's hoops on today's episode of The GIST of It.First, the gals dive into the wild world of college ball, from Stanford head coach Tara VanDerveer's new title as college basketball's winningest coach ever to No. 1 South Carolina's sheer undefeated dominance. It seems like everywhere you look, women's college ballers are top of mind, and El and Steph have a few ideas why. Then after the break, it's an extra special women's hoops treat, as Las Vegas Aces star and two-time WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson joins the pod in a fun interview with our own associate managing editor, Lauren Tuiskula, ahead of the league's free agency period. Let's hoop to it. Show notes:More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodX: @thegistpodEmail: pod@thegistsports.com IG: @thegistca @thegistusa