More sportswashing & an exclusive interview with trailblazer Kathrine Switzer
Hello, November!
Let’s race into the new month with two very different stories. First on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat through the latest news that Saudi Arabia will be the likely host of the 2034 FIFA (men’s) World Cup, deepening the sportswashing country’s reach into both the beautiful game, and international sports more broadly.
Then after the break, producer Lauren Tuiskula sits down with a legendary American marathoner, Kathrine Switzer, who in 1967 became the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon. Switzer shares her thoughts on this Sunday’s NYC Marathon, a race she won in 1974, and what running has meant to her and the next generation of women, like Lauren, that she paved the way for. A literal trailblazer.
Tricks & treat: Michigan football sign-stealing scandal & WTA Finals preview
Happy Halloween!
Today’s episode of The GIST of It is filled with tricks and treats. First up, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat through the wild sign-stealing scandal unfolding within the University of Michigan football program. El and Steph detail the allegations, the investigation, and how the team is responding.
Then part two brings the treats: a preview of the WTA Finals, which are currently underway from Cancun, Mexico with tennis’ best serving it up. Happy listening!
It’s raining men(’s sports): Previewing the World Series, NBA season, and MLS Cup
Play all the ball!
Today’s episode of The GIST of It features a trifecta of men’s sports. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz crack open the peanuts, Cracker Jacks, and Corona Premier because the World Series is finally set, with two Wild Card teams as the last ones standing. After both teams narrowly made the postseason, the National League champion Arizona Diamondbacks will face the American League pennant–winning Texas Rangers beginning tomorrow night. Underdog, meet underdog.
Then after the break, the gals lay out a quick NBA season primer with the most dramatic league in sports’ 78th season officially underway.
And finally in part three, El and Steph shift gears to the soccer pitch to chat through the MLS Cup Playoffs before Round One kicks off on Saturday. Buckle up.
This episode might be heavy on the previews, but your brew doesn’t have to be! Sip on a Corona Premier, MLB’s Official Light Beer, while you tune into the Fall Classic this weekend. It’s the ultimate home run.
