Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal explainer & the business of the Paris Olympics
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On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz wrap up their Olympic coverage with the latest headlines and a business breakdown on Paris. First, the gals discuss Team USA gymnast (and friend of the pod) Jordan Chiles, who may be stripped of her individual floor exercise bronze medal. Heartbreaking.
Then in part two, El and Steph dive into the massive viewership numbers driving growth around these Olympics. From gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik to rugby star Ilona Maher, Olympians enjoyed a bigger spotlight in Paris compared to Tokyo and Beijing, and it’s all thanks to NBC’s winning strategy — and the viewers, of course.
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.
Olympic women’s soccer gold medal game preview & an interview with heptathlete Anna Hall
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On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Lauren Tuiskula continue their Olympic coverage heading into the final weekend of the Games. First up, it’s back to the pitch as the gals review a wild USWNT semis win over Germany, which sent the squad to Saturday’s gold medal match vs. Brazil, the first gold medal game for the red, white, and blue since 2012.
Then in part two, it’s time for the next installment in our Olympic athlete interview series, featuring a conversation with Team USA heptathlete Anna Hall, who’s competing later today. LFG.
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.
Olympic women’s soccer semis & debunking the gender boxing controversy
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On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are back to discuss the biggest storylines from the ongoing Paris Olympics. The gals start with a preview of the stacked women’s soccer semis before the No. 5 USWNT takes on No. 4 Germany and No. 9 Brazil meets No. 1 Spain on Tuesday.
Then in part two, El and Steph break down the controversy surrounding two women boxers who are through to semifinals in their respective events today and tomorrow. There’s been some wild misinformation and gender misconceptions surrounding these athletes, but today’s pod sorts through all the noise.
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.
