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Join award-winning journalist Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times and co-host Steve Versnick every weekday as they dive deep into the biggest stories in Tampa Bay sports. From the Buccaneers and Rays to the Lightning, USF, and more — they go beyond the headlines to give you the insight you can't find anywhere else. It’s the ultimate insider’s guide to Tampa Bay sports. New episodes drop every weekday morning in your favorite podcast app.
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on another Tampa Bay Lightning loss as they give up 2 more power play goals to lose their 6th game out of 7. Plus more on Mike Evans choosing to sign in San Francisco, the Ravens backing out of the Max Crosby trade, the Bucs lose Logan Hall and Teddy Bridgewater in free agency and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Mike Evans leaving the Bucs to sign with the San Francisco 49ers after 12 years in Tampa Bay. Plus Jamel Dean signs with the Steelers, Alex Anzalone and Kenneth Gainwell are coming to Tampa and Cade Otton re-signs as NFL Free Agency begins with the legal tampering period is underway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the NFL's legal tampering period that begins today as Mike Evans will start talking to teams as he hits free agency. Plus the Lightning lose a crazy game in Buffalo 8-7 in a game that saw a lot of fights and penalties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what the free agent market might look like for Mike Evans as Buffalo trades for DJ Moore and there are reports that Houston and Kansas City aren't pushing. Plus the Lightning struggle again in Winnipeg as the NHL Trade Deadline is today, plus a mailbag questions on Bucs edge rusher David Walker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the reports that Trey Hendrickson is interested in signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next week when free agency begins. Plus the Bucs re-sign punter Riley Dixon, the NHL Trade Deadline is this week and a mailbag question on the NFL's International games plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Shane McClanahan's first outing of the spring while Junior Caminero lights it up for the Dominican Republic in a World Baseball Classic exhibition game. Plus your mailbag questions on Mike Evans' future, should the Bucs go all in and rating national announcers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on reports that the New England Patriots are interesting in signing Mike Evans, one year after they tried to get Chris Godwin in free agency. Plus mailbag questions on the Bucs defensive scheme and defending Todd Bowles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on The Tampa Bay Lightning's 6-2 loss to the Sabres in a game that saw Jon Cooper pull goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy in the 2nd period. Plus thoughts from Joey Knight's funeral, more on where Mike Evans may end up in free agency and a mailbag question about Todd Bowles wanting more size on defense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 5-4 loss at Carolina that saw them overcome a 3-0 deficit to tie the game twice. Plus NFLPA report cards on teams are leaked and your mailbag questions on Mike Evans' future and Todd Bowles' impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs as they win their 10th straight home game. Nikita Kucherov has another 3 point night while Brayden Point returned to the lineup with 2 goals. Plus Bucs Head Coach Todd Bowles says having a new Offensive Coordinator will improve the defense because he can now focus on it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Bucs GM Jason Licht and Coach Todd Bowles' comments about Mike Evans pending free agency. Plus Evans' agent talked about the Bucs roster as a factor in where he will sign. Plus the Lightning return to play tonight after 20 days off and the Rays score 12 runs in Spring Training. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Bucs GM Jason Licht and Head Coach Todd Bowles getting ready to address the media in Indianapolis at the Scouting Combine this week. Plus some mailbag questions on where the Buccaneers could play during Raymond James Stadium upgrades and should Tampa Bay re-sign Mike Evans, Baker Mayfield and Cade Otten. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the US winning the gold medal in Men's Hockey for the first time since 1980. They beat Canada 2-1 in overtime as Jake Guentzel wins gold while Brandon Hagel takes home the silver medal. Plus remembering Tampa Bay Times colleague Joey Knight who passed away on Friday after a battle with cancer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the US Women's Hockey team taking home gold over Canada in overtime, the men's semifinals games are today, Spring Training baseball games start this weekend and mailbag questions on Mike Evans saying he's going to test free agency and should the Bucs sign Bradley Chubb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Patrick Mahomes restructuring his contract with the Chiefs to free up $46 million dollars under the salary cap. Would they try to sign Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans with some of that money. Plus USA and Canada both need overtime to reach the Olympic semifinals in hockey and Spring Training games are just days away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Mike Evans' decision to test free agency next month although he hasn't ruled out returning to the Bucs. What is Evans' value in the market, what could the Bucs afford to pay to keep him and where are some possible teams he might look at. Plus what will the Bucs do at backup quarterback and what will the Rays batting order be this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Mike Evans agent making a statement about false reports about his future on social media, Robert Duvall dies at the age of 95 and mailbag questions on the Rays payroll, their desire to win and NIL's effect on future quarterbacks in the NFL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the future of All-Star games as the players desire to participate is waning, the NFL wins their grievance so the NFLPA can no longer release team report cards and when should a team part ways with a star player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers announcing their final additions to the coaching staff including Todd Bowles' son and another coach's nephew. Plus your mailbag questions on Todd Bowles, when to make coaching changes, Kevin Cash remaining with the Rays and what does a baseball manager actually do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on Bucs QB Baker Mayfield, the Bucs defense, Jason Licht's draft strategy, why would elite edge rushers want to sign in Tampa Bay and could the Bucs and Rays be working together on their stadium deals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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great interview with Jason Licht