Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers teasing white throwback uniforms with a video featuring Steve Spurrier as Rick tells stories about the 'Head Ball Coach'. Plus the Rays beat the Athletics 6-5 and are now just .5 game behind both Toronto and New York as they get ready to begin a 10-game road trip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 03, 2025•43 min
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 4-3 loss in 10 innings to the Athletics which is their 3rd straight loss and another one against teams below .500. Plus the Lightning don't add much as free agency starts and Malik Beasley in trouble for gambling on NBA games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 02, 2025•30 min
Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin to discuss how the Rays became the hottest team in baseball, the development of players like Jonathan Aranda and Junior Caminero, the starting pitching and what to do with Taj Bradley and when can you expect to see Shane McClanahan and Ha-Seong Kim play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 01, 2025•32 min
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 5-1 loss to the Orioles as they lose the series and Taj Bradley struggles again for the 4th time in his last 5 starts. Plus Isaac Howard wasn't traded from the Lightning at the NHL Draft so what is next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 30, 2025•37 min
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers signing GM Jason Licht and Head Coach Todd Bowles to contract extensions, Rays' shortstop Wander Franco found guilty in the Dominican Republic, the Rays win again and the NHL nears a new collective bargaining agreement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 27, 2025•38 min
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on the Buccaneers defense, Hassan Reddick's impact, Asst. Coaches Charlie Strong and Larry Foote, Jason Licht, Todd Bowles, Rowdies ownership, boat parades and the Lightning roster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 26, 2025•34 min
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Taj Bradley's great performance in Kansas City as he was perfect into the 6th inning and the Rays are once again 9-games above .500. And why is it so hard for star athletes to retire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 25, 2025•43 min
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs outlook this season after our interview with Jason Licht plus the Rays remain hot as Chandler Simpson has been called back up for tonight's game in Kansas City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 24, 2025•52 min
Rick Stroud sits down with Tampa Bay Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht to discuss the team's outlook for 2025, why they drafted Emeka Egbuka, the middle linebacker position and more. Plus we answer your mailbag questions on the pass rush, what would be a successful Bucs season and rooting for teams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 23, 2025•49 min
Rick Stroud sits down with Tampa Bay Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht for part 1 where they discuss his part in the first 50 years of Bucs football, Jameis Winston, Tom Brady, Baker Mayfield, Bruce Arians and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 20, 2025•30 min
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the breaking news that Stu Sternberg is in advanced talks to sell the Tampa Bay Rays to a group headed by Patrick Zalupski as a Letter of Intent has been signed. What does this mean for the future of the Rays, where will a stadium be built and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 19, 2025•32 min
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays loss to the Orioles, Shane McClanahan gets good news from a specialist, the Florida Panthers win the Stanley Cup again and the Sun unveil stadium plans and will have a boat parade today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 18, 2025•35 min
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 7-1 win over the Orioles that saw Ryan Pepiot throw 8 innings of 1-run baseball and the offense put up runs in each of the first 5 innings. Plus we answer your mailbag questions on Taj Bradley and postseason games at Steinbrenner Field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 17, 2025•38 min
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays sweep of the Mets who were the best team in baseball entering the weekend, the Sun win the inaugural USF Super League Championship, the Bucs' Chris Godwin's tribute to his father and an incredible finish to the US Open on a rain soaked coarse at Oakmont. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 16, 2025•43 min
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the end of Buccaneers minicamp as the team is off until Training Camp Begins. Plus Mike Evans sits down with Jerry Rice, Chris Godwin adds Jr. to his jersey, Antonio Brown accused of attempted murder and Nikita Kucherov doesn't win the Hart Trophy for MVP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 13, 2025•36 min
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers minicamp day 2 as Hassan Reddick spoke about why he missed voluntary OTAs and his motivation for this season. Plus the Rays lose their series in Boston and Shane McClanahan is shut down and will see another doctor for his nerve issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 12, 2025•42 min
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers start of minicamp with Hassan Reddick in attendance, Chris Godwin watching from the sidelines and Tristan Wirfs in a brace. Plus where does Jason Licht rank among NFL GMs and the Rays lose in Boston 3-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 11, 2025•51 min
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays extra innings win in Boston as Ian Seymour pitches the final 2 innings in his debut. Plus the Buccaneers open minicamp today as Hassan Reddick is already in town and we'll see how much Chris Godwin does coming off his injury. Finally Chris Simms has ranked NFL quarterbacks and Baker Mayfield is in the Top 10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 10, 2025•39 min
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays play that now has them 5-games above .500 and in a Wild Card spot if the playoffs started today. Plus the Buccaneers minicamp is this week, Aaron Rodgers signs with the Steelers and the Tampa Bay Sun will host the USL Super League Championship this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 09, 2025•43 min
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on the Buccaneers win total this season, potential roster casualties, Simeon Rice, practice field fights, the Rays stadium and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 06, 2025•31 min
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 5-4 win over the Rangers as Brandon Lowe went deep as Tampa Bay now has a winning record at Steinbrenner Field. Plus USF's Athletic Director Michael Kelly departs for Navy, Nikita Kucherov wins the Ted Lindsay Award and Edmonton wins game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 05, 2025•50 min
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers beginning voluntary OTAs without Hassan Reddick, the Rays beat the Rangers as Drew Rasmussen doesn't allow a run for the 4th straight start and Junior Caminero hits another home run plus a conversation with USL Super League President Amanda Vandervort ahead of this weekend's semifinal game for the Tampa Bay Sun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 04, 2025•44 min
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers beginning voluntary OTAs today at One Buc Place, the Lightning re-sign Yanni Gourde to a 6-year contract, Florida Gators baseball coach goes off at the regionals in Coastal Carolina and Jim Leavitt to be inducted in the USF Sports Hall of Fame this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 03, 2025•41 min
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays offensive explosion for 2 games and their lack of offense in the other 2 games in Houston. Zach Littell's complete game Jake Mangum's first career home run and did the Rays make the right decision in sending Chandler Simpson to Durham. Plus Wander Franco's trial is scheduled to start today in the Dominican Republic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 02, 2025•38 min
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays win over the Astros as the bats continue to shine but we we're puzzled when Kevin Cash left Shane Baz come back to the mound in the 6th inning. Plus we thank you for making Sports Day Tampa Bay the #1 sports podcast in Florida and the Stanley Cup Final is set. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 30, 2025•38 min
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays homestand where they went 7-2 and are now 1-game above .500 as Josh Lowe returns and the offense is heating up. Plus some coaching and front office changes for the Lightning and the Buccaneers start voluntary OTAs as Hassan Reddick did not attend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29, 2025•51 min
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correctly on Todd Bowles future as the Buccaneers Head Coach, Shaq Barrett, Vita Vea, the NFL schedule, Bucs and Rays stadium conflicts, Lightning prospect Isaac Howard and remembering the Tampa Bay Times building in St. Petersburg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 28, 2025•39 min
Rick Stroud sits down with new Tampa Bay Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Josh Grizzard to discuss his NFL journey, the expectations of being the OC, play calling and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27, 2025•29 min
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, Bucs plan for Inside Linebacker, Rays Ownership and stadium situation and catching depth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 23, 2025•36 min
Rick Stroud is joined by his old radio partner Tom Jones to discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning's season and if they could have won this year plus is the NBA better with parity over a villain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 2025•50 min