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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Falcons Bench Cousins & Pinellas Co. Authorizes Bonds For Rays Stadium 18.12.2024

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers' NFC South rival Atlanta Falcons decision to bench Kirk Cousins in favor of Michael Penix, Jr. They are calling it a football decision but it could impact who wins the division with 3-games to play. Plus the Pinellas County Commission votes to authorize the bonds for a new Rays Stadium saying the deal is in the Rays hands and the Lightning hold on t...

The Youthful Buccaneers Leading The Way 17.12.2024

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the youthful Buccaneers helping give the team a 1-game lead in the NFC South with 3 games play as they control their own destiny, plus we answer a mailbag question about the Bucs defense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buccaneers Dominate Chargers 40-17 16.12.2024

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 40-17 win over the LA Chargers that saw the offense score against the league's best defense but more impressive was the defense shutting down the Chargers. Mike Evans had a big day and the running game went for over 200 yards. Plus Travis Hunter wins the Heisman Trophy, the Lightning win 3 out of 4 on the road and the Rays trade Jeffrey Springs. Hos...

Buccaneers-Chargers Preview & Bill Belichick Goes To College 13.12.2024

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview this weekend's Buccaneers game at the Los Angeles Chargers as Jim Harbaugh has the best scoring defense in the NFL and a very physical team while the Bucs are beat up with many guys on the injury report. Plus Bill Belichick is the new head coach at North Carolina, how will he do there? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MAILBAG: Mayfield's 2nd Quarters, Rookies, Kickoffs, Rays Roster and More 12.12.2024

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct about Baker Mayfield's 2nd quarter woes, Bucs rookie play, opening kickoffs, Todd Bowles future, Rays Roster, Opening Day and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

College Football Playoff, Gators and USF Season Review & UCF Hires Scott Frost Again 11.12.2024

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Joey Knight to discuss the Florida Gators season as Billy Napier has found a quarterback, USF needs to start winning big games, a look at the Heisman Trophy finalists and UCF hires Scott Frost for the 2nd time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Antoine Winfield, Jr. To Miss Time & MLB Commissioner Meets With Pinellas County 10.12.2024

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers mounting injuries as Antoine Winfield, Jr. will miss multiple weeks with a knee sprain. Tampa Bay gets set to travel to LA to face the Chargers, the last team with a winning record on their schedule. Plus the Rays push Opening Day back a day and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred was in town to meet with Pinellas County officials.  Hosted on Acast. S...

Buccaneers Beat The Raiders, Lead The NFC South 09.12.2024

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 28-13 win over the Raiders that wasn't pretty but the victory means they are now in 1st place in the NFC South. Baker Mayfield started hot but struggled with 2 interceptions and a fumble. Plus College Football Playoff is set, the Lightning win and St. Pete passes the bonds for a new stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Buccaneers-Raiders Preview & Are Running Backs Worth Big Money 06.12.2024

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers-Raiders game this Sunday that could see Tampa Bay in 1st place in the NFC South with a win and a Falcons loss at Minnesota. Plus we answer a mailbag question about running backs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National Signing Day, Conference Championship & USF Heading To Hawaii 05.12.2024

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Joey Knight to discuss National Signing Day as the Gators class improves, it's Conference Championship Week and USF is going bowling in Hawaii. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

USF Heading To Hawaii, Bucs Sign A Safety & Mailbag Questions 04.12.2024

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on USF's Bowl Game trip to Hawaii on Christmas Eve, Jameis Winston's Pick-6 problem, the Bucs sign a safety and we answer your mailbag questions on the Bucs Offensive Line, Bucs vs. Falcons, Kyle Trask and next year's NFL Draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bucky Irving Is RB1 & Bucs Waive Punter Trenton Gill 03.12.2024

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Bucky Irving's rise to RB1 on the Buccaneers as he continues to show he can do it all in the backfield and he might become the Bucs 1st 1000-yard rusher since 2015. Plus the Bucs cut punter Trenton Gill, baseball discussing some major changes and the Lightning struggle in their most recent 5-games in 8 day stretch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Bucs Beat Panthers 26-23 in Overtime, Now Tied With Falcons 02.12.2024

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 26-23 overtime win in Carolina that saw the Bucs sustain more injuries, including one to Baker Mayfield who dodged a bullet, Bucky Irving continue to break out and Anthony Nelson's forced fumble in overtime that might have saved their season. Plus there were a lot of brawls in rivalry weekend in College Football as teams plant their flags. Hosted on...

Buccaneers-Panthers Preview & Mailbag Questions on Bowles, Mayfield and Evans 29.11.2024

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers-Panthers game on Sunday as Tampa Bay looks for 2 wins in a row while Carolina is improving under former Bucs OC Dave Canales. Plus we answer more of your mailbag questions on Todd Bowles, Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MAILBAG: Todd Bowles, Liam Coen & Bucs Playoffs Chances 28.11.2024

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your Buccaneers mailbag questions on Thanksgiving Day about Todd Bowles future, Liam Coen, Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and what the Bucs need to do to make the playoffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's College Football Rivalry Week, Bucs Get Good News On Whitehead & Jon Cooper Hits Another Milestone 27.11.2024

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Joey Knight to break down this week's college football action in rivalry week as the regular season winds down with Florida-Florida State among others. Plus the Bucs get good news on Jordan Whitehead and Jon Cooper reaches a milestone behind the bench for the Lightning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lightning Dominate The Avalanche & What Jordan Whitehead's Injury Means To Bucs 26.11.2024

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 8-2 win over the Avalanche as Brandon Hagel records 5 assists and Anthony Cirelli extends his goal streak to a career-high 6 games. Plus what does Jordan Whitehead's injury mean for the Buccaneers secondary and MLB adjusts the Rays schedule reduce the number of home games in July and August. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Buccaneers Dominate Giants 30-7 To End 4-Game Losing Streak 25.11.2024

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 30-7 dominating win over the New York Giants that saw all 3 running backs score a TD as well as an epic celebration from Baker Mayfield on his rushing TD. The defense got 4 sacks and played well all game. Plus the Gators become bowl eligible by upsetting Ole Miss, South Florida is going bowling too after beating Tulsa and it was a crazy weekend in C...

Buccaneers-Giants Preview & Mailbag Questions About Todd Bowles 22.11.2024

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview this weekend's Buccaneers-Giants game as the Mike Evans looks ready to return and Tampa Bay is looking to make a run to the postseason. Plus we answer your mailbag questions 100% correct about Todd Bowles, his defense, any adjustments that might be made and his future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Manfred Says MLB is 'Committed To Fans in Tampa Bay' 21.11.2024

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick discuss Rob Manfred's comments about baseball's commitment to the fans of Tampa Bay and how he'd like to see the stadium situation figured out by 2026. Plus your mailbag questions on the Rays and Florida State's season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marc Topkin on Rays Stadium Delays & Jose Siri Trade 20.11.2024

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin to discuss the latest on the Pinellas County Commission delaying the stadium vote again as the the team is calling for new terms due to cost overruns because of delays. Plus the Rays will play at Steinbrenner Field this season and how that, and an election, plays into the the Commission's decision. Then the Rays traded Jose Siri...

Bucs Can Still Win Division, Rays Stadium Saga Continues & Vasy Gets 300 Wins 19.11.2024

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick are back after some time away during the Buccaneers bye week. They discuss the Bucs returning to practice to face the Giants this week as Tommy DeVito will start at QB for New York, how Tampa Bay can still win the division, the Rays stadium saga continues as we know they'll play in Tampa next year but after that is up in the air again, the Lightning have won 2 in a r...

Rick and Tom on Rays Stadium, Jon Gruden and Tom Brady 18.11.2024

Rick Stroud is joined by Tom Jones to discuss the Rays stadium saga after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Jon Gruden on the sidelines for a Buccaneers game and Tom Brady's broadcast career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick and Tom on FSU's Fall and Baker Mayfield's Rise 15.11.2024

Rick Stroud is joined by his former radio partner, Tom Jones, to discuss Florida State's fall, the Buccaneers playoff chances and Baker Mayfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FSU Fires 3 Assistants, Billy Napier To Return Next Season & USF's Struggles at QB 14.11.2024

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Joey Knight to discuss Florida State's firing of 3 assistant coaches, Billy Napier will return next season at Florida, USF's struggle at quarterback, Miami loses and Florida Men's Basketball Coach Todd Golden is still coaching despite Title IX investigation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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