The GIST of It Podcast 


Queue up Lizzo before you press play on today’s episode of The GIST of It because the USWNT has finally achieved equal pay with the USMNT, announcing yesterday that all sides agreed to a historic new collective bargaining agreement. Co-hosts Ellen and Steph discuss the details of the landmark deal along with the work still ahead in bridging the gender pay gap across the broader sports landscape. It’s about damn time.

It’s an extra happy Tuesday because today marks the start of what’s sure to be even more thrilling NBA and NHL playoff action, with the NBA conference finals and NHL second round kicking off. So, on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen and Steph have everything you need to know about the matchups ahead. Getcha multiple screens and popcorn ready.
The math’s not mathing: The ludicrous world of sports broadcasting contracts

Settle in, because today’s episode of The GIST of It is a doozy. After news of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady’s massive contract to serve as a broadcaster after his playing career ends, Steph and guest co-host Lauren are discussing the myriad disparities in the sports broadcasting world when it comes to contracts for non-white and female commentators.
Then after the break stick around for even more WTF news from college lacrosse. Members of the Delaware State University, an HBCU, women’s lacrosse team were racially profiled when their bus was pulled over and searched by police last month. Absolutely enraging.
Thank you to Canadian Tire for supporting today’s podcast! Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart Charities is committed to empowering Girls in Sport and helping kids overcome the many barriers to getting in the game. Support their efforts by checking out their “Keep Her in Play” auction at keepherinplay.ca. Good luck!
