
She’s baaack.
Friend of The GIST Breanna Stewart is back on the pod and busier than ever. On this episode of The GIST of It, Stewie sits down with The GIST’s Managing Editor Lauren Tuiskula for an extra-fun, super caffeinated conversation about the NY Liberty's recent injury struggles, finding inner zen on the road, and what the six-time All-Star is most looking forward to at the upcoming All-Star Weekend.
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Hockey never ends: A PWHL draft primer, plus an inspiring chat with blind hockey player Joe Fornasier

This episode is truly inspiring.
It’s no secret that The GIST of It co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are huge hockey fans…but this episode truly takes the cake. After the gals preview tonight’s PWHL draft, El sits down with blind hockey player Joe Fornasier for a wide-ranging, super-interesting conversation that will take you inside the world of blind hockey.
Fornasier is an inspiring hockey content creator whose videos have captivated millions online — and that’s why he’s Canada’s Next Great Hockey Creator. ICYMI, we partnered with Truly to find and support a passionate hockey storyteller with intuition for moments that matter, like Joe. Trust us — you’re going to love this conversation.
Holy airball: Half-empty stadiums at the FIFA Club World Cup

Wait, what’s happening right now?
It’s the FIFA Club World Cup. The first-of-its-kind tournament could have been a smashing success, especially in the lead up to next year’s World Cup hosted in North America — but with empty seats making headlines, it’s been anything but. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz explain what the tournament is before investigating why it’s a flub and what that might mean for next year’s FIFA World Cup.
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A big thank you to our friends at the LPGA for sponsoring today’s episode. In case you didn’t know, the LPGA is the longest-running women’s professional sports organization in the world, and they’re celebrating their 75th anniversary this year. To learn more about how the LPGA is growing the women’s game, check out the link in the show notes.