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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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What a World Baseball Classic Final, Reaction To A Baker Mayfield Column & Mike Brey Not Offered USF Job 22.03.2023 35:33

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the fantastic finish in the World Baseball Classic (despite the outcome) as Shohei Ohtani strikes out teammate Mike Trout to seal the win. Plus blowback to John Romano's column on Baker Mayfield, Mike Brey says he wasn't offered the USF basketball job and the Lightning lose in Montreal but magic number to clinch a playoff berth improves as the Panthers lost too. H...

Baker Mayfield Eager To See What He Can Become With Buccaneers 21.03.2023 33:22

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Baker Mayfield's introductory press conference with the Buccaneers where he sounded like a starting quarterback. Plus your Bucs mailbag questions on the NFL Draft, William Gholston and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bucs Sign 3 Players, Lose Mike Edwards & Lightning Hall Of Fame Induction 20.03.2023 37:56

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers signing Pat O'Connor, Cam Gil and Greg Gaines to deals while Mike Edwards leaves for the Chiefs and Sean Murphy-Bunting is meeting with the Titans today. Plus the Lightning induct Phil Esposito, Marty St. Louis and Vinny Lecavalier into their Hall of Fame while splitting the weekend games with Montreal and New Jersey, a first-time champions at the V...

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht Celebrates His Start of Free Agency & Lightning Win Again in New Jersey 17.03.2023 37:20

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the victory lap that Buccaneers GM Jason Licht took on Thursday after signing Baker Mayfield and re-signing Jamel Dean, Lavonte David and Anthony Nelson despite the salary cap constraints on the team. Plus the Lightning win again in New Jersey as Steven Stamkos scores twice and Neil Solondz is named to replace Dave Wills in the Rays radio booth. Hosted on Acast. S...

Buccaneers Sign QB Baker Mayfield and Lavonte David Returns For One More Year 16.03.2023 51:10

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers getting their quarterback as Baker Mayfield signs with Tampa Bay to begin free agency. Plus Lavonte David returns to the Bucs after signing a 1-year deal and Anthony Nelson is coming back as well. Plus Aaron Rodgers wants to be traded to the Jets and a big injury at the World Baseball Classic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Buccaneers Trade Shaq Mason, Re-Sign Aaron Stinnie & Still Pursuing a Quarterback 15.03.2023 38:04

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers trading Shaq Mason to the Texans and re-signing Aaron Stinnie as they clear more cap space to pursue Baker Mayfield and Lavonte David. Also the NFC South signs some more QBs with Andy Dalton going to Carolina and Taylor Heinicke heading to Atlanta, plus the Lightning play well in a 4-1 win in New Jersey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Jamel Dean Staying With Buccaneers And They Are Strong Contender for Baker Mayfield 14.03.2023 36:32

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers re-signing Jamel Dean to lock down one of the top free agent CBs this offseason, plus Tampa Bay is a strong landing spot for Baker Mayfield and it could happen in the next couple of days to challenge Kyle Trask for the starting quarterback spot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buccaneers Preparing To Lose Players To Free Agency, Rays Radio Tribute To Dave Wills & Lightning Split The Weekend 13.03.2023 45:44

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers expecting to lose a lot of their free agents as the legal tampering period begins today. The restructured several contracts to save $44 million but have more work to do as they now turn their focus to quarterbacks like Baker Mayfield and Jacoby Brissett. Plus Andy Freed and Neil Solondz's tribute to Dave Wills over the weekend, the Lightning split a...

Lightning Lose To Vegas In Overtime & Lavonte David Set To Hit Free Agency 10.03.2023 38:15

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 4-3 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights that saw them dominate the game but lose the special teams battle. Plus Lavonte David is going to hit free agency next week but hasn't ruled out re-signing with the Buccaneers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Case For Buccaneers To Pursue Lamar Jackson 09.03.2023 40:47

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick lay out the case for the Buccaneers to pursue Lamar Jackson as their franchise quarterback after he received the non-exclusive Franchise Tag from the Ravens this week. Plus mailbag questions on Mike Evans, Antonio Brown, Chris Godwin and Taylor Lewan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bucs To Waive Donovan Smith, USF Stadium Update and College Football Spring Practices Begin 08.03.2023 49:35

Rick Stroud on the Buccaneers set to release Donovan Smith to save nearly $10M towards the salary cap and then Tampa Bay Times College Football writer Matt Baker joins to discuss his new newsletter, the USF stadium developments and spring practices in College Football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Devin White's Cryptic Posts, Darek Carr and Geno Smith Sign & What Bucs Might Do To Become Cap Compliant 07.03.2023 37:40

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers linebacker Devin White's cryptic social media posts from Monday morning, the first quarterback signing dominos fell in the NFL and how the Bucs are looking to get under the salary cap before next week's deadline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RIP Dave Wills Who Passed Away At Age 58 06.03.2023 1:00:34

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the passing of Rays Radio Play by Play guy Dave Wills at the age of 58 and what he has meant to so many in Tampa Bay. Plus Anthony Richardson impresses at the Combine and the Lightning lose 5 in a row for the first time in 9 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bucs To Waive Cameron Brate, Poor Player Survey Results & Mailbag 03.03.2023 32:35

Rick Stroud on the news that the Buccaneers will waive Cameron Brate, they don't score well on NFLPA survey and your Bucs mailbag questions answered 100% correct. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MAILBAG: Tom Brady's Time With Buccaneers, Jamel Dean, Anthony Richardson & More 02.03.2023 50:10

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on Tom Brady's time with the Buccaneers, what happened the last year, covering a GOAT, Jamel Dean, Anthony Richardson and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buccaneers Set To Waive Leonard Fournette & They Talk Up Kyle Trask At NFL Combine 01.03.2023 37:25

Rick Stroud is in Indianapolis for the NFL Combine where Bucs GM Jason Licht and Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke about Kyle Trask's chances at starting this year. Plus Playoff Lenny is becoming Cut Lenny as the Bucs will part ways with the running back, the Lightning lose to the Panthers 3-1 and the Rays shutout the Yankees 12-0. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NFL Combine Starting, Julien BriseBois Explains Trade For Jeannot & Rays' Glasnow Hurts Oblique 28.02.2023 34:51

Rick Stroud is in Indianapolis for the NFL Combine as Jason Licht and Todd Bowles will speak on Tuesday, more reaction to the Lightning trading for Tanner Jeannot as Julien BriseBois laid out his decision to make the deal and Rays pitcher Tyler Glasnow hurts his oblique after 6 pitches on Monday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lightning Split Weekend Games Then Trade for Jeannot & NFL Combine Preview 27.02.2023 33:57

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning trade for Tanner Jeannot from the Predators, a win and a loss on the back-to-back road games this weekend and looking ahead to the NFL Combine this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Kyle Trask Be The Buccaneers Starting Quarterback In Week 1 24.02.2023 35:24

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on if Kyle Trask will be the Buccaneers starting quarterback in Week 1, who else could be in the mix and where does Trask rank among NFC South QBs. Plus the Lightning lose a wild game to Buffalo which saw them forget how to play defense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Dave Canales Introduced In Tampa Bay 23.02.2023 30:36

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on new Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Dave Canales' introductory press conference, what he had to say about not calling plays outside High School JV games and what he thinks of Kyle Trask. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buccaneers Hire More Assistant Coaches & Would They Use Franchise Tag on Jamel Dean 22.02.2023 42:14

Rick Stroud on the Buccaneers hiring 3 assistant coaches, if they could use the Franchise Tag on Jamel Dean, Ronde Barber speaks about being selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and your mailbag questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should Assistant Coaches Make The Hall Of Fame And Your Mailbag Questions 21.02.2023 42:59

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on if Monte Kiffin should be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame as assistant coaches aren't chosen. Plus your mailbag questions on the Bucs quarterback options, Rays and Lightning TV deals as Ballys Sports approaches bankruptcy and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Buccaneers OC Dave Canales' Background, Daytona 500 and Lightning's 4-Game Road Trip 20.02.2023 58:17

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on getting to know Buccaneers new Offensive Coordinator Dave Canales and his background that led him to Tampa Bay. Plus Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., wins the Daytona 500 and the Lightning leave some points on the road on their 4-game road trip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MAILBAG: Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Search, Kyle Trask, Drafting a QB and More 17.02.2023 27:34

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator search, Kyle Trask, drafting a QB, Cam Jordan's comments on the Bucs and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buccaneers Hire Dave Canales As Their Offensive Coordinator 16.02.2023 35:17

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers hiring Dave Canales to be their Offensive Coordinator as it's Head Coach Todd Bowles' first hire for his staff. Plus the Lightning lose in a shootout in Arizona 1-0 and some baseball rule changes this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.