Brooks and Beckles

Derrick Brooks and Ian Beckles discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning's season and what lies ahead for the team, plus how did the Buccaneers do in the NFL Draft and how players are prepared for the burden of stardom.

Derrick Brooks and Ian Beckles discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning's performance in the playoffs and the intricacies of playoff hockey. They also touch on the history of black players in hockey and the efforts to promote diversity in the sport. The conversation then shifts to the NFL draft and the excitement and uncertainty that young players experience during this time. They also discuss the need...

Derrick Brooks and Ian Beckles discuss vacations, business, philanthropy, and the NFL Draft. They share personal experiences such as the importance of being selfish in order to be successful, learning from billionaires and the challenges and uncertainties of the NFL Draft and the evaluation process.

Derrick Brooks and Ian Beckles talk about how the NFL Draft has changed over the years, their draft day experiences, what their rookie camp was like and being a leader on a football team.

Derrick Brooks and Ian Beckles discuss the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' off-season moves including who they re-signed and who they traded. They discuss Russell Wilson and Justin Fields going to the Pittsburgh Steelers, teaching the quarterback position and the job Jason Licht has done as the Buccaneers GM.

Derrick Brooks and Ian Beckles are joined by former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Center Tony Mayberry. They discuss playing for the Bucs transformation under Coach Tony Dungy, the changes in college football, why Mayberry attended Wake Forest University, his transition from guard to center, the role of the center in offensives and the toughness of NFL players. They also tell stories about how Hardy Nicker...

Derrick Brooks and Ian Beckles discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning’s recent play, the growth of the organization, the character of players, building a strong culture, and the impact in the community. They also discuss the future of Baker Mayfield and Tristan Wirfs with the Buccaneers.

Derrick Brooks and Ian Beckles are joined by Tampa baseball great Gary Sheffield to discuss why he isn't in the Hall of Fame, his frustration with being included in the Mitchell Report, his love for football and baseball and being a parent of athletes. Sheffield explains the origins of his bat flip and bat waggle, he reflects on the importance of team dynamics, he talks leadership, accountabil...

Derrick Brooks and Ian Beckles look back at this year's Buccaneers season, what lies ahead for the team, remembering back to their Super Bowl preparation in 2002, the importance of discipline, attention to detail, and efficient practice sessions, plus their Super Bowl predictions.

Derrick Brooks and Ian Beckles discuss the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ season, contract priorities and the future of Mike Evans. Plus they touch on the progress of African-American head coaches in the NFL and the importance of relationships in coaching hires. Then they give their Conference Championship predictions and thoughts on the Tampa Bay Lightning’s recent run of wins.

Derrick Brooks and Ian Beckles are joined by the Tampa Bay Lightning owner, Jeff Vinik, to discuss his vision for the team and the Tampa Bay region, how he built a successful franchise, the importance of hiring quality people and treating people with respect, the potential of Tampa Bay, the impact of sports on the community, his philosophy on success, which includes being patient and focusing on t...

Derrick Brooks and Ian Beckles are joined by Hall-of-Famer Warren Sapp. They discuss their longstanding friendships and the importance of building a winning culture. They reminisce about their time playing together for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the impact they had on the team's turn around. They talk about the challenges of coaching young players and the importance of instilling a strong wo...

Derek Brooks and Ian Beckles discuss New Year's resolutions and their different approaches to staying fit, Florida State's season, the relevance of bowl games, predictions for the National Championship, the disappointing performance of the Buccaneers last week and what to expect this week in Carolina, the role of old linemen in protecting the quarterback and their playoff predictions.

Derrick Brooks and Ian Beckles on the challenges of fame, preparing for life after football, the transfer portal in college sports, the Tampa Bay Lightning's success, the Buccaneers chances of making a deep playoff run and the importance of momentum.

Derrick Brooks and Ian Beckles discuss just how hot the Buccaneers are, the latest on Devin White and the team, the NFL fine system and introducing Coach Beckles!

Derrick Brooks and Ian Beckles discuss the coldest games they have ever played in, the current state of the Buccaneers teams, Chris Godwin's wife's comments about Todd Bowles and Bill Belichick vs Tom Brady.

Derrick Brooks and Ian Beckles discuss the College Football Playoff Committee leaving Florida State out of the playoff and how Derrick is helping some of the players learn to deal with situations like this.

Derrick Brooks and Ian Beckles discuss Derrick's role within Vinik Sports Group, how he got there and what the future holds, the growth of hockey and is Taylor Swift bigger than Michael Jackson?

Former Buccaneers' Derrick Brooks and Ian Beckles discuss how the Bucs compare to teams like San Francisco, who needs to play better going forward, watching elite teams, Thanksgiving meals and memories and which team Derrick Brook's mom roots for (hint: it's not the Buccaneers).

Derrick Brooks and Ian Beckles discuss when did players get so much control in sports, why Derrick Brooks became a linebacker, are football players born or taught and more.

Derrick Brooks and Ian Beckles are joined by NFL Hall of Fame Coach Tony Dungy as they discuss leadership, his time coaching the Buccaneers, watching them win the Super Bowl after he left, his coaching style, the time he almost lost it coaching and getting the call to the Hall of Fame.

Derrick Brooks and Ian Beckles on the respect, and disrespect, athletes receive, a fan called Derrick overrated once, thoughts on parenting, social media, AI and more.

Derrick Brooks and Ian Beckles discuss the different coaching and personality styles of Tony Dungy and Jon Gruden, then they get into the 2023 Buccaneers and what must change for them to be successful this season.

Former Buccaneers players Derrick Brooks and Ian Beckles discuss the perils of having money, how to set boundaries with the ones you love and the education process for pro athletes to making money last.

Derrick Brooks and Ian Beckles discuss alumni reunions with teams as Derrick is heading to Tallahassee for the 30th anniversary of the 1993 Championship team. They also get into the Buccaneers creamsickle jerseys they will be wearing this weekend, raising kids, humbled by fans, playing football in snow and Taylor Swift.