Show overview
The Block Party has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 104 episodes. That works out to roughly 70 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 7th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 35 min and 44 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 17 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Steve Versnick.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 104 episodesJulien BriseBois on the Lightning's Season, Young Players Making an Impact & Looking Ahead to Next Season
Ryan Winn on His Sister's Olympic Gold Medal, The New 'Kick Ice' Show & His Love of Jorts
Kyle Bukauskas on the Playoffs, This Lightning Team and NHL Postseason Awards
Oliver Bjorkstrand on Being Traded To Tampa Bay, His Injury Last Season & His Nickname
S7 Ep 23Corey Perry on His Career, Injuries and Why He Wanted To Come Back To The Lightning
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Corey Perry. They discuss his recent injured eye that he got in a fight, his long NHL career, chasing another the Stanley Cup, memorable moments and teammates, why he wanted to come back to Tampa Bay and this season’s outlook as the playoffs approach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 Ep 22Scott Sabourin On Fighting, Defying Stereotypes & Coming To The Lightning
On this week’s Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf, Braydon Coburn and Pat Maroon are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Scott Sabourin. They discuss his long journey to the NHL, defying stereotypes, his fighting style, why he likes the Lightning, staying engaged when not on the ice much and our game “Are you an enforcer or an instigator?”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 Ep 21Max Crozier on Lightning's Development Program, Going From College to Pro & Dealing With Injuries
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Max Crozier. They discuss dealing with injuries this season, studying the game while rehabbing, being drafted by the Lightning, transitioning from college to pro hockey, the development program in Syracuse and his friendship with Parker Wares.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 Ep 20Julie Stewart-Binks on Covering The Lightning & Behind The Scene Stories
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning reporter Julie Stewart-Binks. They discuss her journey from sports lover to reporter, saying yes to every opportunity, filling in for Gabby Shirley on Lightning broadcasts, behind the scenes stories from locker rooms, the evolution of hockey media and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 Ep 19Ryan McDonagh on Injuries, This Year's Team and Why He Wanted To Come Back to Tampa Bay
On this week’s Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh. They discuss why he wanted to come back to Tampa Bay, watching the Olympic hockey tournament, how his game has evolved over time, his post-career plans, dealing with injuries and this year’s Lightning team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 Ep 18Yanni Gourde On The 'Backpack' Line, The Stadium Series Game & How He's Matured In His Game
On this week’s Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn were joined by Yanni Gourde live in the Cigar City Taproom. They discuss his Bolts Beginning episode taking him back to where he grew up, returning to Tampa Bay last season at the trade deadline, the ‘backpack’ line he now centers, how he’s matured throughout his career, his love of building things and playing in the Stadium Series game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 Ep 17Gage Goncalves on Watching His Teammates In The Olympics, This Lightning Season & The Stadium Series Game
On this week’s Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Gage Goncalves LIVE at the Cigar City Taproom. They discuss watching the Olympics and his teammates playing in it, the Stadium Series game, this Lightning season, his role models, how has the best hair on the team, favorite foods and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 Ep 16Nick Paul On Coming Back From Injury, His Foundation and Why He's Not A Pizza Guy
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nick Paul. They discuss his journey with the Lightning, his recent injury and comeback to start the season, the excitement surrounding the Stadium Series game and Gasparilla, how the team has stepped up this year through injuries, why mental health is so important to him and he answers questions from the audience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 Ep 15Elliotte Friedman on Lightning's Season, Nikita Kucherov's Respect & Jon Cooper's Jack Adams Chances
On this week’s Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by SportsNet’s Elliotte Friedman as they discuss the upcoming NHL trade deadline, the Tampa Bay Lightning’s season, the respect Nikita Kucherov has around the league, why Jon Cooper could win the Jack Adams trophy this season and the upcoming Olympic games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 Ep 14Jake Guentzel on Nikita Kucherov, Signing in Tampa Bay & Playing For Team USA
On this week’s Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jake Guentzel. They discuss his first 2 seasons in Tampa, playing with both Sidney Crosby and Nikita Kucherov, Stadium Series games, the NHL playoff format and representing Team USA in next month’s Olympics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 Ep 13Derek King On Building An Outdoor Rink In Tampa, Planning For The Weather & The Importance Of The Stadium Series
On this week’s Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by NHL VP of Hockey Operations Derek King to discuss the logistics of setting up the 2026 NHL Stadium Series Game at Raymond James Stadium on February 1st, 2026. From the challenges of preparing for an outdoor hockey game in Florida, the significance of the game for the Tampa Bay Lightning and the NHL, how they plan to pull this off, the impact of weather on ice conditions and game day preparations, reflections on past outdoor games and the evolution of NHL outdoor events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 Ep 12Jonas Johansson on Swedish Goaltenders, Backing Up Vasilevskiy & Next Month's Stadium Series Game
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Brayden Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Jonas Johansson. They discuss the rise of Swedish goaltenders in the NHL, having to start when Andrei Vasilevskiy has been hurt, the excitement of the upcoming Stadium Series game, how he mentally prepares for games, talking with the media and his love for Tampa Bay and the Lightning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 Ep 11Declan Carlile on His NHL Journey, Being Undrafted & Playing Against His Idols
On this week’s Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Declan Carlile. They discuss his journey to the NHL as a undrafted player, the transition from College to pro, adjustments he’s had to make along the way and his idols growing up, playing against those guys and the camaraderie amongst his teammates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 Ep 10Jeff Tambellini on His Family's Hockey Legacy, His New Role & Going From Player To Management
On this week's Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Assistant General Manager and Director of Hockey Operations, Jeff Tambellini. They discuss his family's rich hockey legacy, his journey through the sport and his transition from player to management. He discusses the importance of player development, the role of analytics in decision-making, and the challenges of navigating the NHL's salary cap. Jeff reflects on representing Team Canada and the dynamics of working with current players now that he's in management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 Ep 9Jack Finley on His NHL Journey, Overcoming Injuries & His Love Of Tampa's Sunshine
On this week’s Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jack Finley. They discuss his journey to the NHL, the challenges he’s faced including injuries and the rehab process, plus the mental toughness required to succeed at the professional level. He shares insights into his training routines, favorite cities for food, and his thoughts on the future of the NHL, his love of sunshine in Tampa, players he admires and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 Ep 8Victor Hedman on Stadium Series Commercial, Upcoming Olympics & His Dog Harry's Lasting Impact
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined live at the Cigar City Taproom by Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman. They discuss his time as captain of the team, his commercial for the Stadium Series with Baker Mayfield, helping Anthony Cirelli through a hurricane, the upcoming Olympics, winning the Conn Smythe Trophy, and the lasting impact that his dog Harry has made throughout the Tampa Bay community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.