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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

Not So Wild (Card) Weekend 09.01.2018

The NFL Playoffs got underway and perhaps the games were underwhelming, but then again the best teams were on byes and we'll see them play next week. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down Marcus Mariotta making football plays, the Falcons showing the NFC South is tough, bad QB play from Buffalo-Jacksonville, and the Saints sweep the Panthers. The guys also preview tonight's National Championship ga...

The NFL Playoffs Begin and the Bucs are at Home Again 06.01.2018

The NFL Playoffs get started this weekend and for the 10th straight season the Bucs will not be playing in them. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down the Bucs playoff drought that started before Barack Obama became President and how close they might be to breaking the skid next year. Plus the guys look at the 4 playoff games this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

How Should Bucs Fans React to Jon Gruden Going to the Raiders? 05.01.2018

Jon Gruden to the Raiders looks like a done deal so how should Bucs fans react to his return to coaching and it isn't a return to the Bucs. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break it down as well as looking at the other NFL coaching vacancies, possible firings to come and TJ Ward's arrest for felony marijuana possession. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did UCF Get Screwed? 04.01.2018

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss whether UCF got screwed out of a shot at the National Championship after beating Auburn in the Peach Bowl to finish undefeated. They also talk about the All-SEC Championship next week, what is the best way to hold a playoff, the Lightning's incredible statements they are making this year as Andre Vasilevskiy records another shutout on Tuesday night in Toronto, and...

What Could've Been for the Bucs 02.01.2018

The Bucs come from behind to beat the NFC South Division Champion Saints in the final game of the 2017 season showing Bucs fans what could have been this year. Jameis Winston struggled in the game but orchestrated a game winning drive for victory. Rick Stroud and Tom break down why Coach Dirk Koetter will be back in 2018 with games like today with a team that hasn't quit despite their record. Host...

Koetter's Last Stand? 30.12.2017

Will this Sunday be Dirk Koetter's last game as head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down the matchup with the Saints, what Dirk Koetter's future might be, DeSean Jackson's potential legal troubles after a car owned by him was found wrecked with weed and hollow tip bullets, predictions for Sunday's game, positives from the 2017 season, and some thoughts on the Ta...

Bucs, Gators and Seminoles Collapse is the Story of the 2017 29.12.2017

As 2017 winds down we give our 2018 predictions on who wins the College Football Championship, the Super Bowl, Stanley Cup, who will coach the Bucs, who will the Rays trade, how many wins will the college teams get and will Jameis Winston be suspended. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones also pick their 2017 story of the year and sports person of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

More Fireworks in Bucs Locker Room Than On The Field 28.12.2017

The Bucs lost to the Panthers on Sunday to drop to 4-11 on the season but there were some fireworks in the Locker Room after the game as Jameis Winston and Kwon Alexander were upset with Chris Baker after he takes an offsides penalty giving Carolina a late first down on 4th-and-3. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones breakdown what this means for the Bucs, Jameis Winston, and Dirk Koetter whose future is up...

Bucs Lose Another Game They Could've Won 25.12.2017

The Bucs lose to the Panthers on Christmas Eve in another close game that they could've have, perhaps should've won, and now their record is 4-11 with one game left to play. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down the game in which Jameis Winston played well but turned the ball over 3 times as the Bucs seem to find ways to beat themselves each week. Plus the Jon Gruden rumors are getting hotter that...

Who's Available to Play for the Bucs on Sunday? 23.12.2017

It's a football Friday as the Bucs prepare to take on the Panthers on Christmas Eve with a depleted roster as the injuries are mounting. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down the matchup and discuss whether there is concern over Vernon Hargreaves play this year, what is the ceiling for OJ Howard and the future of Jason Licht and Dirk Koetter with the Bucs. The guys also look at some key NFL matchup...

Evan Longo(ne) 22.12.2017

A horrible day in Raysville as the Tampa Bay Rays trade the franchise's best player Evan Longoria to the San Francisco Giants. While it was inevitable, it doesn't take the sting away from the day that feels like the Rays are throwing in the white flag and starting over, although they won't say it. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss if December 20, 2017 go down in infamy for this franchise and how w...

How Good is Gerald McCoy? 21.12.2017

Gerald McCoy is a Pro Bowler for the 6th straight year, one behind Warren Sapp in Bucs franchise history. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss just how good Gerald McCoy is as he's done all this on some bad teams with very little help on the defensive line. Plus as good as Gerald is on the field, he's even better off it. The guys also discuss the official slipping on Monday night trying to set the fo...

The Bucs Fall Just Short (or Wide Right)on Monday Night 20.12.2017

The Bucs lose a close game on Monday Night to the Falcons in one of Jameis Winston's best performances of his career to date. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down what happened including how running back fumbles decided the game, an official slipped costing the Bucs another play to get closer for a field goal, the Bucs lose 10 players to injury and only 1 returned and Jameis was controlled in the...

Will Jon Gruden Be the Bucs Coach Next Year? 19.12.2017

Jon Gruden will be inducted into the Bucs Ring of Honor Monday Night but could it be more than just that as the Glazers may be looking for a new head coach come January. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss whether Gruden would coach the Bucs again as Rick visited with him on Saturday. The guys also discuss what is a catch in the NFL as a Steelers touchdown was overturned as the receiver failed to co...

Is Dirk Koetter Fighting For His Job? 16.12.2017

Rick and Tom discuss whether Dirk Koetter is fighting for his job the last 3 weeks of season, is there a rift between he and Jameis Winston, has Winston shown enough progress this year, and who are the Glazers getting input from on any decisions moving forward. Plus the guys discuss some key matchups in the NFL including New England-Pittsburgh, Green Bay-Carolina, and Baltimore-Cleveland. The guys...

Rick and Tom's Lightning Round 15.12.2017

Rick and Tom play a Lightning Round of questions including if Dirk Koetter will be the Bucs Coach next year, where will Evan Longoria be on Opening Day, will the Lightning win the Stanley Cup, who will be better next year Florida or Florida State, and how will USF do after Quinton Flowers? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should the Rays Go Full Fire Sale Mode? 14.12.2017

As baseball's hot stove starts heating up, should the Rays go full fire sale to build for the future? Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss whether the Rays should trade guys like Evan Longoria, Chris Archer, Alex Colome and more, and will the fan base withstand those decisions? Plus Giancarlo Stanton is now a Yankee, how does that impact the Rays plan going forward? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Pile on Dirk Koetter Day 13.12.2017

Is there a rift between Jameis Winston and Dirk Koetter as the Bucs are 4-9 and eliminated from the playoffs for the 10th straight sesaon? Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss what impact this has going forward for the Bucs and whether Dirk Koetter can save his job. Plus the guys talk about Carson Wentz's season ending injury and Michael Bennett's actions vs. the Jaguars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Bucs Have Another Losing Season and Do Jameis Winston and Dirk Koetter Get Along? 11.12.2017

The Bucs guarantee another losing season after turning the ball over 5 times in a 24-21 loss to the Lions. The Bucs pass rush was non-existent again as Matthew Stafford threw 44 passes without a sack but were still in it until the end. Plus before the game there was a report that Jameis Winston and Dirk Koetter don't see eye to eye on much. Is there still a path for Dirk Koetter to keep his job, R...

Can the Bucs beat the Lions this Sunday? 09.12.2017

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down the Bucs game vs. the Lions this week as it should be a good test for a healthy Jameis Winston. The guys also discuss whether Doug Martin should play or should other back like Peyton Barber see most of the carries, and this defense is reaching historically bad levels like when Lovie Smith was the coach, could Mike Smith's job be in jeopardy? Rick and Tom discus...

Breaking Down the Lightning, the Top Team in the NHL 08.12.2017

The Tampa Bay Lightning are off to an incredible start with 40 points through the first 27 games. Tom Jones sat down with Tampa Bay Times Beat Writer Joe Smith to discuss the team, Andrei Vasilevskiy's start, Steven Stamkos' return, rookies and the team's impact off the ice too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which Florida School Would You Rather Be? 07.12.2017

With new coaches at Florida, Florida State and UCF and relatively new coaches at USF and Miami, which Florida School would you rather be going forward? Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss this as Willie Taggart is the new FSU coach, Josh Huepel is the new UCF coach and Dan Mullen takes over at Florida. Plus the guys discuss the Monday Night Game between the Bengals and Steelers and whether it was to...

How Should Jameis Winston's Performance Be Measured? 06.12.2017

Jameis Winston is now in his third year and has 41 NFL starts so what is fair criticism for a QB who is 17-24 with 50 turnovers? Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss this as Winston is playing well but still is prone to the big mistake like the fumble in Green Bay on Sunday. The guys also discuss players giving back to the community, Rob Gronkowski's dirty hit, Herm Edwards is introduced as Arizona S...

The Game Was There For the Bucs Taking 05.12.2017

The Bucs executed a really good game plan on Sunday vs. the Packers and still walked out of Lambeau Field with a loss. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down what happened in Jameis Winston's return, how the Bucs took an early lead and how they let the game slip away despite having a 100-yard rusher for the first time this season and holding Brett Hundley to less than 100 yards passing. The guys als...

Bucs Jameis Winston Has 'No Fear' of Being Suspended by NFL 02.12.2017

Jameis Winston says he has 'no fear' of being suspended by the NFL over allegations from the Uber driver in Arizona. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break this down as well as Winston's return to action this Sunday in Green Bay after missing 3 weeks with a shoulder injury. Plus the guys break down the conference championship games this weekend and how it will impact the College Football Playoff. Hosted...

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