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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 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.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays pitchers and catchers having their first workout today in Port Charlotte as Spring Training begins. Plus your mailbag questions on who will replace Gene Deckerhoff on the Bucs Radio play-by-play and which Tampa Bay athlete has the best commercials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays signing right-handed pitcher Nick Martinez to help round out their rotation and take the payroll above $80 million. Plus should the Bucs trade for Maxx Crosby from the Raiders even if it means giving up two #1 draft picks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Seahawks 29-13 win over the Patriots in the Super Bowl as we are in the NFL offeseason. Will Mike Evans play next season, Bruce Arians' Super Bowl commercial, Bad Bunny's halftime show and Lindsey Vonn's injury in the Olympics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 6-1 win over the Florida Panthers as tempers flare again after Nikita Kucherov is targeted. Plus a Super Bowl preview, NFL Honors and the first look at the Rays stadium renderings for HCC Campus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers hiring Chandler Whitmer as Quarterbacks Coach from Indiana. Plus the TSA is discussing the new Rays stadium proposal and they note they have obligations to the Bucs first. Also we answer your mailbag questions on Bucs GM Jason Licht, Baker Mayfield, free agents, the salary cap and does coaching matter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's comeback win over the Sabres as they have points in 19 of their last 20 games. Nikita Kucherov had another 4-point night and Darren Raddysh continues to bomb away from the point. Plus Rob Manfred and Governor Ron DeSantis support the Rays stadium at HCC in a press conference on Tuesday, Tom Moore packs his back to leave Tampa as retirement begins and we answer your mailbag question on the Bolts trade deadline needs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick sending healing vibes to former Bucs Head Coach Bruce Arians who is set to undergo heart surgery this Friday, Rays stadium plans coming into focus with a press conference today with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and Florida Governor Ron Desantis and your mailbag questions about the Rays new ownership and what might change at Raymond James Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's wild 6-5 shootout win over the Boston Bruins outside at Raymond James Stadium. The Bolts overcame a 4-goal deficit to win for the first time in franchise history, they scored a goal 11-seconds in and Andrei Vasilevskiy got in a goalie fight. Plus an update on Bucs Assistant Coaching search and Mike Evans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 4-1 win over Winnipeg as they are now 16-1-1 in their last 18 games and now their attention turns towards the Stadium Series game on Sunday. Plus Baker Mayfield says he thinks Mike Evans will play with the Buccaneers this season and we answer your mailbag questions on Evans and Baker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with more on what to expect this year for the Buccaneers offense under Offensive Coordinator Zac Robinson, Todd Monken hired in Cleveland and Jon Cooper's case to win his first Jack Adams Award as coach of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers new Offensive Coordinator Zac Robinson's first press conference and introduction to Tampa Bay. Plus Bill Belichick doesn't make the Hall of Fame on the first ballet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 2-0 shutout win over the Utah Mammoth, the Stadium Series game this weekend with perfect weather expected, why the Bucs should be encouraged by this year's Super Bowl matchup and does anyone want to play in the Pro Bowl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Seattle Seahawks-New England Patriots Super Bowl matchup, do you like winter weather deciding championships, do we go for it too much on 4th down and who had Drake Maye vs. Sam Darnold for the Super Bowl before the season. Plus the Bucs lose an assistant coach, Brian Picucci, to the Jaguars and the Lightning's 15-game point streak comes to an end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud on the Buccaneers hiring Zac Robinson as the new Offensive Coordinator from the Atlanta Falcons. Plus he is joined by his old radio partner Tom Jones to discuss Baker Mayfield's beef with the NFC South and Todd Bowles as coach of the Buccaneers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud is joined by Tom Jones from the Poynter Institute to discuss the NFL Coaching Carousel and look ahead to this weekend's Championship games in the NFL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the news the Mike McDaniel is going to be the next Offensive Coordinator of the Chargers and not the Buccaneers. Plus Baker Mayfield doesn't like new Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski, the Lightning win again over San Jose, NHL starting to build outdoor rink at Raymond James Stadium and HCC approves plan to pursue Rays Stadium deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Indiana winning their first National Championship as they beat Miami 27-21 behind Curt Cignetti's gutsy calls. Plus the Bucs are interviewing Dan Pitcher for their Offensive Coordinator position as they wait to see if Todd Monken and/or Mike McDaniel get head coaching jobs this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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great interview with Jason Licht