Best Stephanie Fornasier Podcasts (2025)

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Ep #476: Don’t sleep on Sweden: A Women’s Euro quarter-final preview 36:21

1d ago36:21

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It’s the final countdown. The group stage of the Women’s Euro is done and dusted, leaving eight teams to compete in this week’s knockout round. On this episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive deep on two teams, No. 6 Sweden and No. 10 France, that could finally turn their respective country’s luck around and hoist the t…

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Ep #475: See ya never: Red Bull fires Christian Horner 35:45

7d ago35:45

35:45

There’s been a major shakeup in Formula 1. Yesterday, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner was fired after 20 years with the team, sending shockwaves throughout the F1 community. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, F1 girlies and co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the curious timing of Horner’s sacking, digging into how Red Bull’s …

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Ep #474: That don’t impress me much: WNBA CBA negotiations rage on 34:29

9d ago34:29

34:29

Bring it to the boardroom. ICYMI, the WNBA players union (WNBPA) is negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with their employer, the WNBA. Contract restructuring, increased workplace benefits, codifying charter flights — the players’ goals are focused on revamping the growing league…but initial negotiations are not going well. In to…

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Ep #473: Women’s Euro: Will England survive the Group of Death? 31:49

14d ago31:49

31:49

Hot European summer, loading. Forget the fondue, it’s all footy, all the time in Switzerland because the Women’s Euro is already underway, pitting the 16 best European national teams against each other for continental glory. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the tourney’s group of death, where world…

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Ep #472: Business is booming: The WNBA’s record-setting expansion 38:38

16d ago38:38

38:38

Keep going, keep growing. The WNBA announced their long-term expansion plans on Monday, revealing that the league is aiming to reach a whopping 18 teams in the next five years. Today’s episode of The GIST of It takes a closer look at why the WNBA chose Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia as their newest markets, with co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Step…

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Ep #471: An extra-caffeinated convo with Breanna Stewart 38:34

21d ago38:34

38:34

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 i…

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Ep #470: Hockey never ends: A PWHL draft primer, plus an inspiring chat with blind hockey player Joe Fornasier 39:49

23d ago39:49

39:49

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 o…

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Ep #469: Holy airball: Half-empty stadiums at the FIFA Club World Cup 32:16

28d ago32:16

32:16

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 ex…

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Ep #468: Bombshell Rafael Devers trade rocks MLB 31:44

30d ago31:44

31:44

Didn’t see that coming. Check in on the Boston Red Sox fans in your life because a blockbuster trade is sending shockwaves through MLB: Franchise cornerstone Rafael Devers is heading to the San Francisco Giants. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the stunning move that’s giving shades of February’s l…

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Ep #467: WTF: Same old playbook in Hockey Canada trial’s closing arguments 27:17

1M ago27:17

27:17

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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Ep #466: House v. NCAA is confusing — we’re here to help 30:53

1M ago30:53

30:53

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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Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews: Body positivity & self-acceptance with track & field Olympian Anna Hall 53:34

1M ago53:34

53:34

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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Ep #465: The French Open’s sexist scheduling 29:00

1M ago29:00

29:00

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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Ep #464: WTF: Protect women athletes from stalkers 33:00

1M ago33:00

33:00

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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Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews: Living in the moment with USWNT star Rose Lavelle 46:27

1M ago46:27

46:27

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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Ep #463: The Women’s College World Series is in its dynasty era 31:37

2M ago31:37

31:37

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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Ep #462: Unpacking the WNBA CBA negotiations 19:25

2M ago19:25

19:25

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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Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews: Finding strength in self-care with USMNT star Jozy Altidore 37:08

2M ago37:08

37:08

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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Ep #461: Getting chippy in the PWHL Finals, plus our expansion draft rules reaction 36:24

2M ago36:24

36:24

The PWHL Finals are off to a raucous start. The defending champ Minnesota Frost fell in overtime to the upstart Ottawa Charge in Tuesday’s Game 1 — but the box score only tells half the story. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz share their thoughts on a player that’s making headlines for all the wrong reasons…

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Ep #460: WNBA “fans” need a vibe check 33:52

2M ago33:52

33:52

There’s no place for racism in the WNBA — full stop. Unfortunately, a hate speech incident marred an otherwise thrilling opening weekend of WNBA action. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss allegations of racist and hateful fan comments launched at the Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese during a game against her…

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Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews: Staying resilient with PWHL star Kendall Coyne Schofield 56:29

2M ago56:29

56:29

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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Ep #459: WTF: Ironman reverses their equality stance 33:03

2M ago33:03

33:03

Well that ain’t it. Today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about Ironman (no, not this Iron Man) after the sport’s governing body recently announced that women won’t have their own championship race starting in 2026. It’s only been three years since the sport separated the women’s and men’s events — and the ripple effects of shifting back are vas…

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Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews: Navigating high-stakes moments with figure skater Patrick Chan 58:17

2M ago58:17

58:17

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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Ep #458: Victim blaming & the Hockey Canada assault trial 28:40

2M ago28:40

28:40

This one’s a toughie. As we’ve covered extensively at The GIST, hockey culture is in desperate need of a reckoning — and the ongoing Hockey Canada trial is the perfect example of why. Today’s episode of The GIST of It takes listeners through the latest updates from the courtroom, as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss toxicity in the sport…

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Ep #457: Predicting the PWHL champion with “Jocks in Jills” 38:39

2M ago38:39

38:39

The more women’s hockey, the better. And our friends at Jocks in Jills couldn’t agree more. Today’s extra-special episode of The GIST of It features an interview with Tessa Bonhomme and Julia Tocheri, the hosts of Jocks in Jills, our favorite PWHL podcast. Tune in to hear co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss their PWHL postseason prediction…

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Stephanie Fornasier Podcasts

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The GIST of It

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Ep #476: Don’t sleep on Sweden: A Women’s Euro quarter-final preview 36:21

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Ep #475: See ya never: Red Bull fires Christian Horner 35:45

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Ep #474: That don’t impress me much: WNBA CBA negotiations rage on 34:29

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Ep #473: Women’s Euro: Will England survive the Group of Death? 31:49

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Ep #472: Business is booming: The WNBA’s record-setting expansion 38:38

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Ep #471: An extra-caffeinated convo with Breanna Stewart 38:34

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Ep #470: Hockey never ends: A PWHL draft primer, plus an inspiring chat with blind hockey player Joe Fornasier 39:49

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Ep #469: Holy airball: Half-empty stadiums at the FIFA Club World Cup 32:16

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Ep #468: Bombshell Rafael Devers trade rocks MLB 31:44

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Ep #467: WTF: Same old playbook in Hockey Canada trial’s closing arguments 27:17

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Ep #466: House v. NCAA is confusing — we’re here to help 30:53

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Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews: Body positivity & self-acceptance with track & field Olympian Anna Hall 53:34

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Ep #465: The French Open’s sexist scheduling 29:00

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Ep #464: WTF: Protect women athletes from stalkers 33:00

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Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews: Living in the moment with USWNT star Rose Lavelle 46:27

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Ep #463: The Women’s College World Series is in its dynasty era 31:37

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Ep #462: Unpacking the WNBA CBA negotiations 19:25

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Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews: Finding strength in self-care with USMNT star Jozy Altidore 37:08

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Ep #461: Getting chippy in the PWHL Finals, plus our expansion draft rules reaction 36:24

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Ep #460: WNBA “fans” need a vibe check 33:52

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Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews: Staying resilient with PWHL star Kendall Coyne Schofield 56:29

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Ep #459: WTF: Ironman reverses their equality stance 33:03

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Inside the Lines with A.J. Andrews: Navigating high-stakes moments with figure skater Patrick Chan 58:17

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Ep #458: Victim blaming & the Hockey Canada assault trial 28:40

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Ep #457: Predicting the PWHL champion with “Jocks in Jills” 38:39

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