Ep #88: Ellie Black on the Tokyo Games, Simone Biles and preparing for her 3rd Olympics
We’re popping into your feed today with a very special pop-up episode of The GIST of It. Today, Ellen is joined by our very own regional contributor (and big Gymnastics fan) Annie Chan to chat with a ...
24 Jul 202135min
Ep #87: Olympics updates and a chat with two-time Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach
The Olympics have begun and so has our expanded coverage on The GIST of It. Today, Steph and guest host Vanessa dive into a few Olympics updates — including dismissals, resignations, heat waves, socia...
23 Jul 202125min
Ep #86: Update on the Tokyo Games and good news from the NHL
Happy official/unofficial start of the Olympics...just in time for today’s episode! Today, Ellen and Steph have an update on the Tokyo Games hours before they begin, including a look at who’s not goin...
20 Jul 202122min
Ep #85: Good luck banning sex at the Olympics
T-minus seven days until the Olympics, and t-minus zero for today’s episode of The GIST of It. Today, Ellen and guest host Courtney Stith have updates on Olympic health and safety measures (even the o...
16 Jul 202125min
Ep #84: Stephen A. Smith needs to Stephen A. Stop
Today, Ellen and Steph are giving you the scoop on everything that followed Sunday’s European Championship final. The game may have been bad for England, but the post-game aftermath was even worse. Th...
13 Jul 202128min
Ep #83: A COVID-safe sports buffet
Today, Ellen and Steph are bringing you the scoop on some big sporting events going on in jolly old England this weekend. Join us for a quick trip across the pond before returning to North America for...
9 Jul 202125min
Ep #82: What to know about the explosive fallout at ESPN
In today’s episode, Ellen and Steph discuss some deeply problematic Olympic news before diving deep into the explosive fallout at ESPN after longtime reporter Rachel Nichols was caught on video making...
6 Jul 202126min
Ep #81: Abuse and inaction in the NBA and the NHL
In today’s episode, Ellen and Steph are breaking down two upsetting developments in the sports world: first, the hiring of NBA coaches with histories of abuse, and second, the lack of action taken by ...
29 Jun 202127min
