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Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn host the Block Party, presented by Jai Alai IPA, to talk Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey, the NHL and life in general with great guests from all aspects of hockey. New episodes drop every Wednesday during hockey season.
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Award Winning Journalist Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times and Steve Versnick take you inside Tampa Bay Sports each weekday. They go deeper into the biggest stories in Tampa Bay including the Buccaneers, Rays, Lightning, USF and more. It's sports insight you won't get anywhere else which is why we call it Show Prep Tampa Bay! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bucs Go Wide Receiver With 1st Round Pick & Lightning Shutout By Panthers
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers selecting wide receiver Emeka Egbuka with the 19th pick in the NFL Draft. Plus the Lightning lose 2-0 in game 2 to the Panthers and now they must win 4 of the next 5 to advance and the Rays win in extra innings to take the series from the Diamondbacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …
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What Will Bucs Do With 19th Pick In Tonight's Draft & Lightning Need A Win In Game 2
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what the Buccaneers might do in tonight's NFL Draft as they currently have the 19th pick in the first round with several positional needs. Plus the Lightning game 2 with the Panthers is tonight and the Rays wrap up their 3-game series at Arizona. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Brian Engblom On His Playing Career and His Transition To Broadcasting
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On this week's Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by FanDuel Sports Network's Brian Engblom to discuss his NHL journey including being a part of 3 Stanley Cup Champions, his transition to the broadcast booth and of course he has plenty of funny stories from both. See omnystudio.com/listener for p…
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Lightning Lose 6-2 In Game 1 To Florida & Could Bucs Trade Rachaad White
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 6-2 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of their playoff series. Plus Rays lose the series opener in Arizona and could the Buccaneers trade Rachaad White? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bucs Open OTAs & Lightning-Panthers Preview
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Rick Stroud on the Buccaneers starting mandatory OTAs as Calijah Kancey declares he will lead the NFL in sacks if he stays healthy and Eduardo Encina joins us to preview the Lightning-Panthers 1st round playoff series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rays Shutout 3 Times This Week & Rick Returns To The Radio Today
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays going 5-8 on their 13-game homestand and being shutout in 3 of their last 5 games. The record is puzzling as they are in the top 5 in batting this season. Plus the Lightning preparing for the Panthers and Rick returns to the radio today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Rays Lose 6-3 To Yankees & Lightning-Panthers To Begin On Tuesday Night
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 6-3 loss to the Yankees but surprisingly the Rays are one of the best hitting teams in baseball despite being 8-11. Plus the Lightning lose 4-0 in a game that means nothing and we know they'll face Florida in the first round starting Tuesday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio…
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Rays Lose 1-0 To Boston & NFL Draft Is 1 Week Away
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 1-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox as the home run ball were non-existent at Steinbrenner Field and Zach Littell got no run support again. Plus we're 1 week from the NFL Draft as the Buccaneers are looking to add defensive pieces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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John Tucker on Playing For Expansion Lightning, Youth Hockey Development & Rooming With Dave Andreychuk
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On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Lightning forward John Tucker. They discuss his journey through the NHL, playing in Italy and Japan, his commitment to youth hockey development and the challenges and excitement of playing on an expansion franchise. Former Lightning capt…
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Lightning-Panthers 1st Round Matchup, Kucherov's Brilliance & Rays Lose To Red Sox
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the brilliance of Nikita Kucherov as he continues to move up the record books with a 3rd Art Ross Trophy. Plus the Lightning will face the Panthers for the 4th time in the last 5 postseasons and the Rays lose 7-4 to the Red Sox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Rays Crush Red Sox 16-1 & Lightning Clinch Home-Ice For First Round
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 16-1 win over the Boston Red Sox as Jake Mangum and Kameron Misner continue to light it up. Plus the Lightning clinch home-ice for their 1st round playoff matchup against either Florida or Ottawa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rays Win Series Behind Boyle's Debut, Kucherov Wins Scoring Title & Rory McIlroy Finally Wins The Masters
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Rory McIlroy's win at the Masters to become the 6th ever to win a career grand slam, the Rays take 2 of 3 from Atlanta with an impressive debut from Joe Boyle and the Lightning beat the Sabres 7-4 as Nikita Kucherov wins his 2nd straight scoring title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Jason Licht's Pre-Draft Comments on Bucs Plans & Mailbag Questions on Rays Ownership and Stadium
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what to read into Jason Licht's pre-draft press conference and we answer your mailbag questions on the Rays stadium, ownership and the game of liar's poker played around the NFL Draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Caballero's Grand Slam Ends Rays Losing Streak & Lightning Fall In OT Despite Firing 90 Shot Attempts
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays ending their 5-game losing streak as Jose Caballero hit a 1st inning grand slam, the Lightning fall in overtime to the Leafs despite firing 90 shot attempts in the game and Rick has a new appreciation for those who have had ACL surgery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Nate Thompson On Playing in Tampa Bay , Being From Alaska & His Fight For Sobriety
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On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nate Thompson. They discuss his journey through the NHL, the impact injuries had on his and his personal struggles with sobriety. Plus they talk about being from Alaska, some funny coaching anecdotes, a great …
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Rays Lose 4-3 To Angels & Lightning Can Move Into 1st Place Tonight
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 4-3 loss to the Angels that saw the Rays unable to score after getting runners on 3rd base with no outs in the 7th, 8th and 9th innings. Plus the Lightning can move into first place with a win tonight vs. Toronto and the Buccaneers are looking ahead to the NFL Draft to add depth. Hosted on Acast. See acast…
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Gators Win The National Championship & Lightning Beat The Rangers 5-1
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Florida Gators winning the National Championship over Houston in a game that saw them lead for just a few minutes. Plus the Lightning beat the Rangers 5-1 as the power play goes 3-for-4, the Rays open a 13-game home stand tonight and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Rays Swept In Texas, Lightning Clinch Playoff Berth & Gators Play in National Championship Tonight
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays being swept in Texas, the Lightning clinch a playoff berth for the 8th straight season, UConn wins the Women's Final Four at Amalie Arena and the Florida Gators are going for the Men's title tonight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Women's Final Four in Town, Gators in Men's Final Four & Lightning Lose in Ottawa
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Women's Final Four in Tampa Bay this weekend, the Men's Final Four is in Texas and the Lightning lose in Ottawa but move closer to clinching a playoff berth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rays Win Another Series, Paul Skenes Is Impressive, Bucs Stadium Renovation Planning & Lightning Can Clinch Playoff Berth
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays series win vs. the Pirates despite Paul Skenes impressive performance in the series wrap-up. Plus the Bucs prepping for future stadium renovations, Jayson Starks comments on MLB growing frustrated with Stu Sternberg and the Lightning can clinch a playoff berth tonight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…
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Erik Cernak on Playing For Country, Ryan McDonagh and Being Traded To Tampa Bay
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On this week’s Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined live in the Cigar City Taproom by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak. They discuss his journey from Slovakia to the NHL, making Bolts Beginnings, his experiences in junior hockey and the trade that brought him to the Lightning. They also t…
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Why Do Bucs Lack A 'Killer Instinct', Ray Jay Stadium Upgrades Needed & 3 More Hits for Jake Mangum
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Todd Bowles' comment about the lack of 'killer instinct' on the Bucs, owner Joel Glazer on upcoming stadium renovation needs, Rays remain red-hot as Jake Mangum has 3 more hits and the starting pitching has been dominate, plus the Lightning win at the Islanders, 1 win from clinching a playoff berth. Hosted on Acast…
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Jason Licht's Comments At NFL Meetings & Jake Mangum Has A Night For Rays
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the NFL's owner meetings and Jason Licht's comments about what they are looking for in the upcoming draft. Plus Jake Mangum has a career-night in his 2nd game as he goes 4-for-4 and the Rays beat the Pirates 6-1 and Rick has a big announcement about a return to radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Rays Win Opening Series at Steinbrenner Field, Kucherov Keeps Getting Points & NFL Owners Meetings This Week
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays opening weekend at Steinbrenner Field as Tampa Bay takes 2-of-3 games. Plus the Lightning sweep their 3-game homestand as Nikita Kucherov keeps racking up points and the NFL Owners Meetings are this week as we'll hear from the Bucs brass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin to preview today's Opening Day for the Rays and this season. They discuss the pitching staff, Shane McClanahan's injury, Danny Jansen, Junior Caminero, the outfield and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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MAILBAG: Rays Pitching, Chandler Simpson, Bucs Owners Grades, Kyle Trask and more
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about the Rays pitching, when will Chandler Simpson be called up, Bucs backup QB Kyle Trask, players grading owners, Bucs record this season and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Kelley Steadman on Women's Hockey Growth and Teaching The Next Generation
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On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning Girls Hockey Coordinator Kelley Steadman. She shares her journey from a multi-sport athlete to a prominent figure in women's hockey, the challenges of transitioning to professional leagues, and the evolution of women's hockey. They di…
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Lightning Rout Penguins, Opeta Back With Bucs & Brown is QB1 at USF Again
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 6-1 win over the Penguins as they draw closer to clinching a playoff spot, why Jon Cooper has never won the Coach of the Year in the NHL, the longevity of coaches, Sua Opeta is back with the Bucs and Byrum Brown is QB1 in Spring Football for USF. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…
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