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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

Should Jameis Winston or Shaq Barrett Get Franchise Tag From Bucs? 24.02.2020

Who should the Buccaneers use the franchise tag on, Jameis Winston or Shaq Barrett, and how the NFL's Collective Bargaining Agreement affects that decision, Bucs adding assistant coach Monte Kiffin to Ring of Honor, Gerald McCoy would like to play the last game this year in Tampa, Lightning have lost 2 in a row as they come back home and they've signed a defenseman, the Vipers are now 0-3 and the...

NFL Owners Vote to Expand Season and Playoffs & Neil Solondz on Rays Bullpen and New Additions 21.02.2020

Rick Stroud on the NFL owner's vote approving a plan to expand the season to 17 games and the playoffs to 14 teams. It's now in the players hands to see if it moves forward. Plus Rays Radio host Neil Solondz on the 2020 Rays including how the new faces will fit in, how the bullpen might be used and will we see Wander Franco in the big leagues this year? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Rick and Tom On MLB's Sign Stealing, Jameis Winston's Future and Meat Sweats 20.02.2020

Rick and Tom are together again as they are here to calm everyone down on MLB's future after the Astros and Red Sox sign stealing controversies, are we going a little to far when one analyst thinks the Bucs should move on from Jameis Winston because he has too many delay of game penalties, the problems the XFL is having with quarterback and getting meat sweats. Today's show is presented by Tampa B...

How Does Drew Brees' Return Impacts The Bucs, Lightning Win 11th Consecutive Game & Lebron James Criticizes MLB and Rob Manfred 19.02.2020

Drew Brees announces that he will play this year for the Saints meaning Teddy Bridgewater is looking for a new home the quarterback shuffle is beginning. The Lightning beat the Avalanche in overtime on Monday to set a franchise record of 11 straight wins as they continue to roll with 22 games remaining and Lebron James is the latest to criticize Rob Manfred for the lack of punishment to those invo...

MAILBAG: Why Didn't MLB Investigate Astros Sooner, Should Rays Fans Boo Charlie Morton, What Was Behind Breshad Perriman's Success & Does JPP Want To Come Back To Tampa Bay? 18.02.2020

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions including why Rob Manfred didn't investigate the Astros for sign stealing sooner, what will happen to the Astros on the field this year with so many players unhappy with the lack of punishment, should Rays fans boo Charlie Morton for his part, how much will Stu Sternberg pay for a new stadium, what's behind Breshad Perriman's success this year, does Jason...

MLB Commissioner Doubles Down on Astros' Punishments, Lightning Trade for Blake Coleman and Bucs Options With Jameis Winston 17.02.2020

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has reiterated he made the correct decision to not punish the Astros players involved in sign-stealing despite the continued criticism from other players, the Lightning make a trade ahead of the deadline for Devils forward Blake Coleman, and the Bucs haven't decided what to do with Jameis Winston yet so Rick Stroud lays out their options. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Jimmie Johnson's Legacy, Can Denny Hamlin Win The Daytona 500 Again & Brent Honeywell On Rehab and The Astros 14.02.2020

Rick Stroud talks with Matt Baker to preview the Daytona 500 this weekend, what is Jimmie Johnson's legacy in Nascar and can Denny Hamlin go back-to-back. Plus Rick talks with Rays pitcher Brent Honeywell, Jr., who hopes to pitch this season for the first time since March of 2018 when he underwent Tommy John surgery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are The Bucs Getting New Uniforms, Jameis Winston Has Eye Surgery & The Lightning Are Rolling 13.02.2020

Rick Stroud on the Buccaneers video that hints at new uniforms are on the way this year and Jameis Winston did indeed have laser eye surgery. Plus Diana Nearhos on the red-hot Tampa Bay Lightning, Yanni Gourde's long goalless streak is over and injuries are starting to mount. And some new rules approved by MLB to start this season including a 3-batter minimum for pitchers within an inning. Today's...

Kevin Kiermaier's New Swing, Charlie Morton's Regret & How The Rays May Use Their Bullpen After Trading Pagan 12.02.2020

Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin joins Rick Stroud as Rays Spring Training is set to begin and Stu Sternberg continues to push his split season plan with Montreal at a meeting with Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan. Plus Kevin Kiermaier has revamped his swing for this season, what will the Rays do with the bullpen without Emilio Pagan, Charlie Morto...

Did Bucs Quarterback Jameis Winston Have Eye Surgery and Do The Vipers Have a QB Controversy? 11.02.2020

Rick Stroud and Chris Torello from Spectrum Sports 360 on Bay News 9 discuss the quarterback controversy for the Tampa Bay Vipers between Aaron Murray and Quentin Flowers, did Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston have eye surgery, the Rays ready to open Spring Training this week and just how good is Oscar award winning movie Parasite? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlie Morton On Astros Cheating, Stu Sternberg On Montreal & Emilio Pagan Traded 10.02.2020

Rick Stroud was at Rays FanFest where Stu Sternberg was confronted by fans about his split-city plan, Charlie Morton expressed contrition about the Astros sign-stealing scandal and Rick spoke to Emilio Pagan hours before he was traded to San Diego for another outfielder who sounds a lot like Kevin Kiermaier. Plus the Vipers opened their XFL play with a dud in New York as they lose 23-3 and the Lig...

What We Should Expect As A Community For Super Bowl LV In Tampa Next Year 07.02.2020

Rick Stroud talks with the Tampa Bay Sports Commission's Rob Higgins about what we can expect from Super Bowl LV in Tampa in 1-year. Since the last time we hosted a Super Bowl, the event has grown tremendously and so has our region. Plus what is Rick's favorite Super Bowl location and the XFL and the Tampa Bay Vipers kick off this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

MAILBAG: Have Bucs Decided On Jameis Winston Yet, Could They Bring Back Gerald McCoy and Should Rays Have Blocked The Astros Hiring of James Click 06.02.2020

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions including if the Bucs have decided on the future of Jameis Winston in Tampa Bay, could the Bucs bring back Gerald McCoy, could Derek Carr be an option if Tom Brady signs in Las Vegas, will the Buccaneers get new uniforms this year, should the Rays have blocked the Astros from hiring James Click, will Stu Sternberg's Montreal plan hurt attendence even more...

Rick and Tom on Super Bowl 55 next year in Tampa & Should MLB Have Prevented the Astros From Hiring James Click? 05.02.2020

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss what Super Bowl 55 will be like next year in Tampa as the Buccaneers look to become the first team to play in the Super Bowl in their home stadium, plus should Major League Baseball have stopped the Astros from hiring James Click from the Rays after they cheated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How 49ers Blew 10 Point Lead in Super Bowl & Rays Lose Another Front Office Exec 04.02.2020

Rick Stroud recaps the wild finish in Super Bowl LIV as Patrick Mahomes now has an MVP and Super Bowl MVP award before the age of 25, plus the Astros cheated but their reward is raiding the Rays front office to hire James Click as their new General Manager Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Foerster's Story of Redemption and Recovery, Plus John Lynch Misses Hall Of Fame For 7th Straight Year 03.02.2020

Rick Stroud sat down this week for an exclusive interview with 49ers consultant Chris Foerster who is a recovering addict working his way back to coaching football. He last coached in the NFL for the Dolphins and this week he was back in Miami for the Super Bowl. You'll hear about his story and how he hopes to help others in need, plus John Lynch missed the call for the Hall of Fame for the 7th st...

Who You Got, Kansas City or San Francisco? 31.01.2020

Rick Stroud and Chris Torello from Spectrum Sports 360 on Bay News 9 preview Super Bowl LIV from Miami as it's Patrick Mahomes vs. Jimmy Garoppolo, Andy Reid vs. Kyle Shanahan as the season ends this Sunday. Plus the Lightning won in Los Angeles on Wednesday as they continue to play well with 32 games to go in the season. Today's show is presented by May Electric Solar at http://mayelectricsolar.c...

How One Phone Call Took John Lynch From Broadcast Booth to 49ers Front Office 30.01.2020

Rick Stroud sat down with 49ers General Manager John Lynch at Super Bowl LIV in Miami to discuss how 1 phone call took him from the broadcast booth to the front office, did he ever consider trying to become the Bucs GM, and what has he done to turn a 4-win team into NFC champs in 1 season. Today's show is presented by Tampa Bay Downs, the premier multi-entertainment destination on Florida’s gulf c...

Why Didn't 49ers Draft Patrick Mahomes & Are Lightning Falling Back Into Bad Habits 29.01.2020

Rick Stroud is in Miami for Super Bowl LIV asking why didn't the 49ers draft Patrick Mahomes in the 2017 NFL Draft, is Jimmy Garoppolo being overlooked in this Super Bowl, and Diana Nearhos joins us to talk about the Lightning's long break and if their loss in Dallas on Monday shows they are falling back into bad habits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Super Bowl Opening Night Remembers Kobe Bryant, Lightning Lose In Overtime & Could The National League Get The DH? 28.01.2020

Rick Stroud is in Miami for Super Bowl LIV as the Chiefs and 49ers just wrapped up Opening Night at Marlins Park where the players were remembering Kobe Bryant who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday as they prepare for their matchup on Sunday. Plus the Lightning play well but make too make mistakes in a 3-2 overtime loss to Ben Bishop and the Dallas Stars and Major League Baseball may be conside...

Kobe Bryant Tributes & Super Bowl Storylines 27.01.2020

Kobe Bryant, his daughter and 7 others died in a helicopter crash on Sunday morning as the sports world mourns the passing of a legend. There were touching tributes throughout sports including at the Pro Bowl as the news broke. Plus it's Super Bowl week as Rick Stroud breaks down the story lines before Media Night tonight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick and Tom On Who Should Bucs Franchise Tag, If Eli Manning is a Hall Of Famer & What Will Charlie Morton Say About Astros Sign-Stealing 24.01.2020

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss what the Bucs should do with the Franchise tag this offseason as they have to choose between Jameis Winston and Shaq Barrett, Eli Manning will announce his retirement today but is he a hall of fame quarterback and what will Rays pitcher Charlie Morton say in Spring Training about the Astros sign stealing. Today's show is presented by May Electric Solar at http://m...

Shaq Barrett Plans To Stay In Tampa But Wants Paid & Eli Manning To Retire 23.01.2020

Rick Stroud is at the Pro Bowl where Shaquille Barrett is making his first appearance and says he wants to re-sign with the Bucs but he’s looking for a good deal. What does that mean for Jameis Winston, plus Eli Manning retires and Rays farm system among the best in baseball still. Today's show is presented by Tampa Bay Downs, the premier multi-entertainment destination on Florida’s gulf coast! Ho...

MAILBAG: Could Phillip Rivers Be A Buc, How John Lynch Built A Super Bowl Team in 3 Years and Why Should Fans Trust Baseball After Another Scandal 22.01.2020

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions about Phillip Rivers chances of landing in Tampa Bay, how John Lynch built a Super Bowl team in 3 seasons while the Bucs haven’t made the playoffs in 12 years, is Jason Licht feeling heat, which free agents should the Bucs re-sign and why should a baseball fan believe baseball after another scandal that affected the outcomes of games. Hosted on Acast. See...

Will Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens Finally Get The Call & Why Astros Players Aren't Being Suspended 21.01.2020

Rick Stroud is joined by Marc Topkin to talk about the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 which will be announced tonight as Derek Jeter seems to be a lock but will Barry Bonds and/or Roger Clemens finally get in this year? Plus the latest on the Astros punishment after using technology to steal signals and if the punishment fits the crime and why players haven't been suspended. Hosted on Acast....

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