Today’s episode is all about the gridiron. First, The GIST’s managing editor Lauren Tuiskula sits down with the one and only Rob Gronkowski to chat about the four-time Super Bowl champ’s broadcasting debut, growth mindset, and go-to gameday eats. Then, Tuiskula and co-host Ellen Hyslop forecast the Week 5 football climate. No flags on this play.

Never in our wildest dreams did we think Kim Kardashian would be a guest on The GIST of It, but when the reality star executive produced a new show about youth sports, we had to chat. In today’s episode, you’ll hear what inspired Kardashian to spotlight youth sports (and in particular, the behavior of the athletes’ parents) before co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Lauren Tuiskula share their thoughts on the ongoing WNBA semis series.

Today’s episode of The GIST of It is especially fun because walking green flag Jared McCain is joining the pod. Whether you’re familiar with the NBA star because of his on-court acumen or his TikTok legacy, you’re in for an absolute treat. The 22-year-old is prepping for his third NBA season after being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in February. And while he’s a talented basketball player, our favorite part about him is that he’s unapologetically himself, from singing and dancing on social media for his millions of followers to painting his nails. King.