The GIST of It
The GIST of It is a sports podcast hosted by Ellen Hyslop and Stephanie Rotz, covering sports news and its links to pop culture and social issues. The show has 616 episodes released twice weekly, with a median episode length of about 32 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Twice-weekly sports talk with a focused female perspective and a loyal 5-star audience
- 616 episodes released every two to three days, with a steady 32-minute median length
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 296 ratings, with 281 five-star reviews
- Covers the NFL, NBA, WNBA, NHL, golf and women's sports with pop culture crossover
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, news commentary, interview
- Tone
- humorous, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 28 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.spreaker.com/show/the-gist-of-it |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1496908555 |
| RSS feed | www.spreaker.com/show/5678978/episodes/feed |
Benchmark score: 36 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| #597: Coach Jackie’s “Dancing with the Stars” confession | 2026-10-15 | 46 min |
| #596: Rob Gronkowski talks gameday spreads and growth mindset | 2026-10-08 | 37 min |
| #595: Chatting about youth sports with Kim Kardashian | 2026-10-06 | 31 min |
| #594: Jared McCain is praising nail techs and investing in friendship | 2026-10-01 | 38 min |
| #593: Loving the NHL when it doesn’t love you back | 2026-09-29 | 34 min |
| The GIST Plus: Adapting on the fly with WNBA legends Chamique Holdscla | 2026-09-28 | 14 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
The GIST of It is a twice-weekly podcast on what’s going on in the sports world. Hosts Ellen Hyslop and Stephanie Rotz discuss current sports topics and how they intersect with pop culture and social issues, covering everything from major league season previews to calling out the sexist BS we see in sports daily. Expect a hilarious yet informative conversation with a refreshing female perspective…
About The GIST of It
The GIST of It is a twice-weekly sports podcast hosted by Ellen Hyslop and Stephanie Rotz. Per the show's feed and description, episodes discuss current sports topics and how they intersect with pop culture and social issues, with a focus on women's perspectives on sports. The show has 616 episodes since April 2020 with a median length of about 32 minutes.
The show is published on Spreaker and listed on Apple Podcasts with 296 ratings averaging 4.9 stars, 281 of them five-star. The feed names no sponsors and shows no funding links. Listener numbers are not published; based on the ratings count, we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode (estimated).
A host-read mid-roll ad is priced at about $90 to $625 per episode, which suits sports, fitness and women's lifestyle brands seeking an engaged, mostly American audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The GIST of It can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The GIST of It
How much does The GIST of It charge for a podcast sponsorship?
A host-read mid-roll on The GIST of It is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000.
What is The GIST of It about?
The GIST of It is a twice-weekly sports podcast hosted by Ellen Hyslop and Stephanie Rotz. It covers sports news and how it connects to pop culture and social issues, with a women's perspective.
How do I contact The GIST of It about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.
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