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Bucs Pushed Around By Jaguars & Rays Give Up 2 Hits and Lose

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers first joint practice with the Jaguars that saw Jacksonville dominate on both sides of the ball. Plus the Rays give up 2 hits and lose as their bats were silent too and Junior Caminero making gold glove plays in the field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 202428 min

Billy Napier and Mario Cristobal in Year 3, FSU Expectations & Byrum Brown Importance to USF

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss how Billy Napier and Mario Cristobal will do at Florida and Miami in their 3rd seasons, why Byrum Brown could be the most important player in USF history, Florida State's expectations and the Top 25 poll. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 14, 202438 min

Rays Calling Up Junior Caminero & Why The Bucs Signed A Punter

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays finally calling up Junior Caminero after their 6-1 loss to the Astros that saw a lineup with 5 batters hitting .201 or less. Plus Sean Taylor is looking to make an impact for the Buccaneers and why they signed a punter on Monday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 13, 202440 min

Bucs Win Preseason Game In Cincinnati & Rays Salvage Final Game vs. Orioles

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 17-14 win over Cincinnati in their first preseason game as Kyle Trask looked good and some other players stood out. Plus the Rays salvage the final game in their series with the Orioles as Curtis Mead drives in the winning run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 202433 min

Bucs Starters Won't Play In Cincinnati & Is Kyle Trask The Right Backup QB

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers preseason game in Cincinnati where no starters will play, except for rookies who aren't named starters yet. Plus is Kyle Trask the right backup quarterback for a team with Super Bowl hopes and the Rays salvage the final game in St. Louis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 9, 202440 min

Bucs Prep For 1st Preseason Game, Devin White's Comments & Rays Lose In St. Louis Again

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers practices leading up to this weekend's first preseason game in Cincinnati, Devin White's comments about his time in Tampa Bay and the Rays lose again as they go 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 8, 202439 min

Bucs GM Jason Licht on Expectations, Re-Signing Players & The Culture They've Built

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht to discuss how the roster came together this year, free agent signing, the expectations and how they built and maintained the culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 7, 202440 min

MAILBAG: Buccaneers Past Ownership and Kevin Kiermaier

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about past Buccaneers ownership as Rick reminisces and how cool would it be if Kevin Kiermaier wins a World Series as he is retiring after this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 6, 202447 min

Rays Win Another Series, Bucs Prepare For Preseason Game & Bobby Finke Sets World Record at Olympics

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays series win in Houston, the Buccaneers preparing for their 1st preseason game this weekend, the Olympics and we hope everyone is safe dealing with Hurricane Debbie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 5, 202437 min

Tristan Wirfs Gets Paid, YaYa Diaby Hurt & Your Rays and Buccaneers Mailbag Questions

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tristan Wirfs signing the biggest contract in Buccaneers history and for an offensive lineman, YaYa Diaby gets hurt but the prognosis is not as bad as it looked and we answer your Buccaneers and Rays mailbag questions 100% correct. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 2, 202458 min

College Football Changes This Season, Lawsuits and Conference Realignments

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss the upcoming season, the Florida State lawsuits to try an leave the ACC, the outlook for Billy Napier at Florida and how Alex Golesh continues to build at USF. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 1, 202457 min

Rays Stadium Approved As Trade Deadline Wraps Up & Bucs Night Practice

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays Stadium proposal getting through the Pinellas County Commission and shovels will be in the ground early next year. Plus the Rays trade a few more players but beat the Marlins to move 3-games above .500 and the Buccaneers have a night practice as Sua Opeta leaves with an injury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 31, 202450 min

Wirfs Limits Practice Time Working On New Deal & Rays Trade Amed Rosario

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tristan Wirfs limited his practice time in the 1st padded practice at Buccaneers Training Camp and they continue to work on a new long-term deal with him. Plus how different is Liam Coen's offense from Dave Canales, the Rays trade Amed Rosario, who else may go and Olympic heroes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 30, 202436 min

Rays Trade Arozarena, Eflin, Adam and Paredes, Randy Visits With Fans & Bucs Still Working On Wirfs' Deal

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays trading Randy Arozarena, Zach Eflin, Jason Adam and Isaac Parades for a bunch of prospects as more trades are still expected before Tuesday's trade deadline, Randy Arozarena visit 'Randyland' before departing town and the Bucs will have their first padded practice today as they continue to negotiate a new deal with Tristan Wirfs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 29, 202441 min

Jalen McMillan Impresses at Bucs Training Camp & Rays Win 13-0 As Bradley Dominates Again

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers Training Camp Day 2 where Jalen McMillan continues to impress, the Rays beat the Jays 13-0 as Taj Bradley has pitched 3 straight games without giving up a run and your Rays mailbag questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 26, 202433 min

Bucs Confident As Training Camp Begins, Kevin Kiermaier To Retire After The Season & Rays Lose

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers confidence as they began Training Camp practices as so far it's drama free, Kevin Kiermaier will retire after this season and the Rays offense is quiet again as they fall back to .500 for the 24th time this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 202446 min

Bucs Training Camp Practices Begin, Randy Gregory Didn't Report & Rays Beat Blue Jays

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers Training Camp opening as the first practice is today. Tristan Wirfs did report and Randy Gregory did not. Plus the Rays win in Toronto to move 1-game above .500. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 24, 202445 min

Buccaneers Report To Camp Today & Rays Back To .500 Again

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick discuss the Buccaneers reporting to Training Camp today as we'll see if Randy Gregory and Tristan Wirfs are among the attendees. Plus the Rays get thumped in New York to split with the Yankees and return to .500 for the 23rd time this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 23, 202434 min

Rays Stadium Passes St. Pete City Council, Arozarena is Hot & Bucs Report To Training Camp This Week

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick are back from vacation as the Rays vote passed in the St. Pete City Council as a new stadium is close to reality, Randy Arozarena is hot as is Taj Bradley, and the Buccaneers report to Training Camp this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 22, 202436 min

Dave Mishkin On The Lightning's Busy Offseason

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Lightning announcer Dave Mishkin to discuss the changes Julien BriseBois has made to the Bolts including signing Jake Guentzel, trading Mikhail Sergachev and saying goodbye to Steven Stamkos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 19, 202426 min

Dave Mishkin Discusses His Novel 'Blind Squirrel'

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Announcer Dave Mishkin to discuss his novel titled 'Blind Squirrel' that came out earlier this year. It's a story about a minor league hockey player that overcomes some mental health issues stemming from tragedy in his life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 18, 202434 min

2024 Buccaneers Offense Preview

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the 2024 Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense as Liam Coen takes over the play-calling and Baker Mayfield is in his 2nd year in Tampa Bay. The offense line should be improved and Chris Godwin is moving back outside but can the offense improve the running game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 17, 202434 min

2024 Buccaneers Defense Preview

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the 2024 Buccaneers defense as Devin White and Carlton Davis are gone, Jordan Whitehead is back and the defensive line looks to improve. Plus we look at the job Todd Bowles has done since taking over for Bruce Arians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 16, 202442 min

MAILBAG: Lightning's Power Play, Rays' Alex Jackson, Bucs' Kancey and Diaby & More

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on the draft process for each league, Alex Jackson, Lightning's power play, Calijah Kancey and Yaya Diaby's ceilings and how we filled time on the podcast during COVID. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15, 202438 min

Monte Kiffin Dies at 84 & Rays Beat Yankees To Take The Series

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on former Buccaneers Defensive Coordinator Monte Kiffin's death at the age of 84 and the impact he had on Tampa Bay and the NFL. Plus the Rays beat the Yankees 5-4 as they take the series from a team they are chasing in the standings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12, 202436 min

Rays Leave 12 Men On Base In Loss To Yankees & Wander Franco Is No Longer Being Paid

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 2-1 loss to the Yankees that saw them strand 12 runners on base while only hitting singles. Plus Wander Franco has an additional charge added that could carry 20 years in jail and he's no longer being paid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11, 202434 min

Wander Franco Charged In Dominican Republic, Rays Beat Yankees 5-3 and Phil Maton Traded

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Wander Franco being charged in the Dominican Republic for sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. Plus the Rays beat the Yankees 5-3 as Isaac Parades hit a 3-run bomb and Tampa Bay traded reliever Phil Maton to the Mets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 202436 min

Yankees Come To Town For A Big Series & The Tampa Bay Players That Got Away

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays-Yankees series that starts tonight as New York is struggling, plus the Tampa Bay players that got away as we build off John Romano's column. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 9, 202447 min

Rays Swept In Texas & Isaac Parades Is All-Star Bound

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays series-winning streak being stopped at 5 as they are swept in Texas, Isaac Parades is their lone All-Star representative and the Lightning's Development Camp standouts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 8, 202435 min

MAILBAG: Steven Stamkos, Lightning's Next Captain, Trevor Bauer and More

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct about the Lightning roster moving forward, their next captain, Steven Stamkos, Trevor Bauer and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 5, 202439 min

Rays Trade Aaron Civale and Which Tampa Bay Team Returns To Semifinals First

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Independence Day discussing the Rays trading Aaron Civale to the Brewers for a minor league shortstop and how this doesn't signal the Rays are giving up on the season. Plus a mailbag question from Tom Jones on which Tampa Bay team will return to their league's semifinals first. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 4, 202449 min

Victor Hedman's 4-Year Extension as Julien BriseBois Signs A Couple of Forwards Too

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on how the Lightning are moving on without Steven Stamkos as Victor Hedman signs a 4-year deal and the Bolts sign a couple of forwards to fill out the 3rd and 4th lines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 3, 202443 min

Why The Lightning Made The Right Move With Stamkos and It's Ok To Be Disappointed

Steve Versnick is joined by Tom Jones to discuss Steven Stamkos signing a 4-year deal in Nashville and the Lightning signing Jake Guentzel to a 7-year deal. Why this is the right move for the Lightning and why it's ok to be upset that Stamkos isn't a Bolt anymore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 2, 202459 min

Will Stamkos Leave The Lightning & Bolts Trade Mihkail Sergachev and Add Jake Guentzel

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Steven Stamkos' looming decision as free agency opens today, the moves Julien BriseBois made over the weekend including trading Mikhail Sergachev and adding Jake Guentzel. Plus the Rays win their 4th straight series and get back to .500. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 1, 202443 min

MAILBAG: Lavonte David's HOF Chances, Kancey and Diaby's Growth, Rays Playoff Chances & Stamkos' Future

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about Lavonte David's HOF chances, Calijah Kancey and YaYa Diaby's growth, Rays playoff chances, Steven Stamkos' future and how do you like your chicken wings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 202444 min

Rays Drop Finale To Seattle to Finish First Half at 40-41

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 5-2 loss to the Mariners as they finish the first half of the season at 40-41. Plus an apology from the new Texas baseball coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 202431 min

Rays Back to .500 Behind Power Surge & 'Selfish' College Coaches

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays getting 3 home runs, Siri taking 3 walks and Taylor Walls knocking in 3 runs to beat Seattle and get back to .500. Plus the new Texas baseball coach is 'selfish' and why the Bucs are high on KJ Britt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 202437 min

Panthers Win Stanley Cup, Will Stamkos Return To Bolts & Rays Rally Past Mariners

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Panthers winning their first Stanley Cup as the state of Florida has hoisted the trophy 3 of the last 5 seasons. Plus will Steven Stamkos return to the Bolts, the Rays rally past the Mariners and Tennessee wins the College World Series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 25, 202446 min

Rays Winning Road Trip & Stanley Cup Final Game 7 Tonight

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick are back from vacation as the Rays went 5-4 on their road trip but they need to keep winning as they are still below .500. Plus tonight is Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final as history could be made as the Oilers are looking to overcome a 3-0 series deficit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 202434 min

Rick and Tom on The Rays Struggles & Charles Barkley's Retirement Announcement

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on the Rays struggles this season and the unreasonable expectations of fans and Charles Barkley announces he will retire after next season but is it the end? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 21, 202434 min

Rick and Tom on Staying With One Team For A Career and Why It Matters To Athletes

Rick Stroud is joined by his old radio partner, Tom Jones, to discuss Steven Stamkos' contract situation and how it relates to others in Tampa Bay history, who Rick would like to write a book with next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 202433 min

MAILBAG: Rays Franchise Player, Trade Deadline Moves & Coaching Influences On Kids

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer more of your mailbag questions about Rick's college baseball career and his dad's career in the minors and coaching, plus what should the Rays do as the trade deadline approaches next month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 19, 202432 min

MAILBAG: Bucs Storylines, Ring of Honor, Rays Struggles, Stadium Location & More

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correctly on Buccaneers storylines this season, Ring of Honor, Rays struggles, holding runners on and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 202434 min

Rays Salvage Final Game in Atlanta and Bryson DeChambeau Wins US Open

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Bryson DeChambeau's win in the US Open over Rory McIlroy and the Rays salvage the final game in Atlanta as they hit 2 HRs including Jose Siri's blast in the 9th for the win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 202437 min

Buccaneers Minicamp is Over, Rays Comeback on Cubs Again & Your Mailbag Questions

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers minicamp concluding as 1st round draft pick Graham Barton signs his contract, the Rays comeback to beat the Cubs again and your mailbag questions on the Bucs and Rays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 14, 202447 min

Buccaneers' Minicamp Concludes Today & Rays Fall Short In Rally vs. Cubs

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Jun 13, 202439 min

Tristan Wrifs Attends Bucs Minicamp While Randy Gregory Misses & Rays Walk-off The Cubs

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers mandatory minicamp that saw Tristan Wirfs attend and Randy Gregory with an unexcused absence. Plus the Rays walk-off the Cubs as Brandon Lowe hit a 3-run homer to win it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 202439 min

Rays Swept By Orioles & Bucs Minicamp Begins Today

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays getting swept at home by the Orioles as they now fall to 4-game below .500 and are in last place in the AL East. What can they Rays do and who is at fault, plus the Buccaneers 3-day mandatory minicamp begins today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 11, 202442 min

Rays Drop 3 Straight To Orioles, Bucs Minicamp This Week & UT Wins Another Championship

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 3 straight losses to the Orioles that has seen the Rays bats go fairly silent while Baltimore rakes. Plus Buccaneers mandatory minicamp is this week and the University of Tampa win it's 9th National Baseball Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 202437 min

Bucs Raise Money For Pediatric Cancer Research, Rays 100 Games To Go & Lightning Anniversary

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers' Cut and Colors Funds The Cure, Rays have 100 games to go, Lightning's 20th Anniversary of 1st Stanley Cup and your mailbag questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 7, 202431 min