# The GIST Plus: Aliyah Funschelle is playing athlete matchmaker (The GIST Plus preview)

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Podcast: [The GIST of It](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-gist-of-it-744020)
Published: 2026-04-15T09:00:20+00:00
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## Resource

Aliyah Funschelle got her start impersonating Gossip Girl. Just make it sporty. The content creator has been in the sports game since she was 14, and now she’s reaching new heights, hosting her very own podcast The Match-Up with Aliyah with iHeart Women’s Sports. Today, Funschelle joins The GIST of It host Steph Rotz for a fun, members-only conversation about being women in sports media. Tune in to hear a snippet of that convo before subscribing to The GIST Plus to hear the whole thing. Enjoy. Show notes: Join The GIST Plus Check out iHeart Women’s Sports on YouTube More on The GIST: ✉️ Email: pod@thegistsports.com 📷 Instagram: @thegistusa @thegistca @ellenatthegist @stephanierotz ✍️ Outline:

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