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"Celebrating 7 years of my album, Red Roses. Special guests includes producer Jesse Barrera, Tori Kelly, and the original band who recorded on the album. Join us as we reminisce about 2011 and why this album meant so much to us." - AJ
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Main Pod Girl is a pop culture podcast hosted by artist and songwriter AJ Marks, with special guests ranging from popstars, hit songwriters, r/popheads team members, high-profile journalists and music content creators, as we talk about our shared love for pop music.
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Hey, I’m A.J. I own a plant shop in Greenville, SC. This podcast is just a bunch of conversation I have with people who inspire me, interest me, or people I just want to know more of. Here we will discuss life, business, queer things, and of course plants. Hope you enjoy!
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The GIST of It

The GIST of It

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The GIST of It is a twice-weekly podcast on what’s going on in the sports world. Hosts Ellen Hyslop and Stephanie Rotz discuss current sports topics and how they intersect with pop culture and social issues, covering everything from major league season previews to calling out the sexist BS we see in sports daily. Expect a hilarious yet informative conversation with a refreshing female perspective on the world of sports.
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Think your partner might be up to something shady? The Jubal Show has you covered. In this explosive segment, The Jubal Show helps suspicious lovers uncover the truth by setting up the ultimate loyalty test. We call their significant other, posing as a grocery store’s floral department offering a free bouquet. You know.. a War of the Roses. The catch? Who they choose to send the flowers to—and what they write on the card—could reveal everything. Will it be a romantic gesture for their partne ...
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AJ thought things were just a little “off” with his wife—until a mystery flower receipt, weird vibes, and a name he’s never heard (Jackson) led him to call The Jubal Show for To Catch a Cheater. What starts as suspicion over some red roses turns into a bombshell about an open relationship, emotional boundaries, and a name from the past: Jenny. Is S…
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Welcome to Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews, a six-part series exploring mental health and wellness through game-changing 1:1 conversations with athletes. Mental health matters — it’s a topic that’s been taboo for far too long, but is thankfully being discussed more and more. Each installment centers around a 1:1 athlete conversation, creating a …
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Hembo and Buster discuss Aaron Judge’s continued otherworldliness, the Royals faltering early, the Diamondbacks being the most intriguing potential seller, Giants at Dodgers on Sunday Night Baseball, the wide arsenal among the Mets’ pitching staff, and who Hembo sees in Roman Anthony. Then, Sarah Langs on the Giants’ pitching. Later, Todd Radom tal…
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Tyler noticed the toilet seat was up—multiple times—and he knows it wasn’t him. That tiny detail sparked a spiral of suspicion about his wife Maria, who’s been distant, dismissive, and… pregnant. Is she cheating? Is the baby even his? In a gut-wrenching To Catch A Cheater, Tyler puts everything on the line—and when Maria sends romantic flowers to s…
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We’re almost at the end of the Hockey Canada trial. Covering this case hasn’t been easy, but here at The GIST of It, we’re in the business of telling hard stories that shed light on important issues, while calling out bullsh!t along the way. With a verdict expected on July 24th, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz share thoughts on the defense’s d…
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Think your partner might be up to something shady? The Jubal Show has you covered. In this explosive segment, The Jubal Show helps suspicious lovers uncover the truth by setting up the ultimate loyalty test. We call their significant other, posing as a grocery store’s floral department offering a free bouquet. You know.. a War of the Roses. The cat…
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Jesse Rogers and Buster discuss Andrew Abbott’s complete game, Tarik Skubal training to throw a full nine innings, the Padres being unafraid of the Dodgers, and Javier Baez’s revival. Then, Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh talks about possibly participating in the Home Run Derby, which hitter he likes to talk trash with, managing his workload, and Seat…
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Rachel had a gut feeling her husband Brandon was cheating. The sudden distance, secretive texts from “M,” and those post-work showers? All red flags. But nothing could prepare her for what she learned when we set the trap. In this explosive To Catch a Cheater, Brandon doesn’t just admit to cheating—he admits it's been going on with Rachel’s sister …
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The winds of change are blowing in college sports. The $2.8B lawsuit settlement House v. NCAA was approved on Friday, ushering in a new era of college sports where Division I athletes can be paid directly by their schools through name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals. Now that each school has the right to determine how it will distribute revenue, w…
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Maya had a gut feeling something was off—her husband Eddie was suddenly showering her with affection, flowers, and fancy dinners. Too good to be true? Yep. Turns out, the reason behind his newly found “super husband” energy was next level bizarre. In this explosive episode of To Catch a Cheater, Maya confronts the truth about Eddie’s affair—with th…
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Welcome to Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews, a six-part series exploring mental health and wellness through game-changing 1:1 conversations with athletes. Mental health matters — it’s a topic that’s been taboo for far too long, but is thankfully being discussed more and more. Each installment centers around a 1:1 athlete conversation, creating a …
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Buster is in the Clown Car with Coney and Eduardo after Sunday Night Baseball in the Bronx. The guys discuss Aaron Judge hitting barrel and feasting on rookies, the Red Sox being caught in-between, the impediments to calling up Roman Anthony to Boston, and the Braves continuing to lose. Then, Eduardo Perez talks to Aaron Judge about changing diaper…
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Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch and Buster discuss why his team is on a roll, Javier Baez playing centerfield, if Tarik Skubal improved from last season, and how the Tigers can continue to evolve. Then, Jeff Passan talks about the FBI probe into businesses owned by the MLBPA, why the timing is terrible for the union, his and Buster’s notes on the…
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Timothy thought his girlfriend Tara was just busy with work—until her GPS showed she was spending late nights at a downtown park, not the office. When we called her to catch a cheater, she sent flowers to someone named Caleb... her therapist. Or so she says. Late-night sessions, dinner meetups, and a “therapeutic retreat”? It all adds up to one thi…
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The math isn’t mathing. Sexism is in the air at Roland-Garros. For the second straight year, no women’s matches have been scheduled at night at the French Open, relegating high-profile matches to morning slots where there are fewer fans in the stands, and crucially, fewer viewers across the pond. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen…
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Rick isn’t just trying to catch any cheater—he’s trying to catch his own sister cheating on her husband of two years. After spotting some sketchy behavior at a family event, Rick brought the case to The Jubal Show. What he saw? A little too much flirting at the taco truck. What we uncovered? Way messier than anyone expected. With a marriage, a brot…
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Hembo and Buster discuss all the ways the Red Sox have gone wrong, David Samson saying the quiet part out loud about Jac Caglianone, Cal Raleigh on the shortlist for greatest offensive season at catcher, Trea Turner’s unsatisfactory play at shortstop and the Pirates continuing to waste Paul Skenes. Then, Tim Kurkjian talks about his infatuation wit…
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Mason has been with his girlfriend Talia for two years, and things were going great… until she whispered another man’s name during an intimate moment. Or at least Mason thinks she did. Now he’s spiraling. Was it “Mason” or “Jason”? And if it was Jason—who the hell is Jason? We put Talia to the test with our floral trap, and what she admits will hav…
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Ep #464: WTF: Protect women athletes from stalkers—Enough is enough. Over the weekend, there were two incidents of stalking and harassment of women athletes, incidents that targeted NCAA gymnast and content creator Livvy Dunne and track superstar and three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen…
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Eduardo Perez grabs the wheel of the Clown Car along with Buster, David Cone, Karl Ravech, and their driver Ed Sfida. They discuss an interesting series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees, Ryan Yarbrough being a pleasure to watch, the difference between the teams on Saturday and Sunday, if there’s staying power for DJ LeMahieu…
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After four days of lies, cover-ups, and chaos, The Jubal Show finally gets Matt on the phone—and it’s everything we hoped for. Taylor, his girlfriend of three years, and Samantha, his wife of five years, join forces to confront him with the truth: they both know about each other… and they know he's not in California or New York like he claimed—he’s…
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David Schoenfield and Buster discuss Juan Soto still going through it, the Yankees and Dodgers heading in opposite directions, Carlos Rodon’s buy-in, Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s splitter, Hall of Fame ballot preferences for the players on Sunday Night Baseball, and what happens to the Tigers when Tarik Skubal pitches. Then, Jeff Berry returns to the podca…
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Matt told his girlfriend he was in New York. He told his wife he was in California. But his phone? Found in a Jamba Juice in Tucson. This To Catch a Cheater is one of the wildest yet. Taylor thought her boyfriend Matt might be cheating, so she asked us to call him. He sounded faithful—until a woman named Samantha called us immediately after. Turns …
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Step up to the plate. And start swinging! This episode of The GIST of It is all about the Women’s College World Series, which begins today in Oklahoma City. Co-hosts Steph Rotz and Lauren Tuiskula dig into No. 2 seed Oklahoma’s dynastic run and pick the softball squads that could play spoiler before zooming out to discuss where the sport is heading…
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Hembo and Buster discuss Ronny Simon’s tough night, if the Red Sox’s season is unraveling, Yoshinobu Yamamoto garnering ace status in the league, Aaron Judge’s insane hits pace, Cal Raleigh’s season for the ages at catcher, and Tarik Skubal torturing hitting. Then, Tim Kurkjian talks about the buzz around Shohei Ohtani throwing, if the Yankees or D…
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Yesterday, Taylor was convinced her boyfriend Matt was cheating. So we put him to the test with a flower delivery prank—and he passed. He sent the bouquet to Taylor with a heartfelt note. It should’ve ended there. But it didn’t. Because minutes later, Samantha called the show… and claimed Matt isn’t just Taylor’s boyfriend—he’s her husband. And she…
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Taylor thought she had nothing to worry about. Her boyfriend Matt was busy with a big work promotion, traveling more, acting a little distant—but still saying all the right things. Even when she caught him smelling like perfume, he had a solid excuse. So when The Jubal Show called Matt with a fake flower delivery offer, he sent the roses to Taylor……
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It’s time to negotiate. The WNBA season is in full swing, but there’s an even spicier battle brewing off the court. The WNBPA (aka, the WNBA players union) is currently negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement with the league to outline the rules that govern the WNBA. In this episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz …
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Welcome to Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews, a six-part series exploring mental health and wellness through game-changing 1:1 conversations with athletes. Mental health matters — it’s a topic that’s been taboo for far too long, but is thankfully being discussed more and more. Each installment centers around a 1:1 athlete conversation, creating a …
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Buster is in the Clown Car with David Cone and Eduardo Perez after Sunday Night Baseball. The guys discuss Juan Soto positivity, the Mets rallying around Soto after a rough week, Francisco Lindor explaining his transition period in New York, the spectacle of Shohei Ohtani throwing batting practice, if Clayton Kershaw will make an impact this season…
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Think your partner might be up to something shady? The Jubal Show has you covered. In this explosive segment, The Jubal Show helps suspicious lovers uncover the truth by setting up the ultimate loyalty test. We call their significant other, posing as a grocery store’s floral department offering a free bouquet. You know.. a War of the Roses. The cat…
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Kiley McDaniel and Buster discuss Kiley’s top 50 prospects at midseason, who’s moved up since his last ranking, which players could make an impact this season and the top of the 2025 MLB draft. Plus, what would Kiley do as the general manager of the Orioles, Phillies and Cardinals. Then, Sarah Langs on Juan Soto. Later, Todd Radom talks about the W…
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