On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Julien BriseBois. They discuss the season that saw the team accomplish a lot in the regular season but lose in the 1st round of the playoffs. They talk about the 4 Nations Face-Off and the upcoming Olympics next season, what the offseason is like for the front office, player development and his excitement for next season. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
May 14, 2025•41 min•Season 6Ep. 30
On this week’s Block Party presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pat Maroon. They discuss his emotional journey through the NHL, memorable moments from his playoff experiences, the significance of bonding with teammates, and the need for adaptation in a player's career. Maroon's insights provide a deeper understanding of what it takes to succeed in professional hockey and the personal growth that comes from overcoming challenges....
May 07, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 29
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by TNT analyst Brian Boucher. They discuss his playing career including being teammates with Braydon, his record-setting shutout streak, the pressure of goaltending, becoming a broadcaster and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 30, 2025•43 min•Season 6Ep. 28
On this week's Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by FanDuel Sports Network's Brian Engblom to discuss his NHL journey including being a part of 3 Stanley Cup Champions, his transition to the broadcast booth and of course he has plenty of funny stories from both. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 27
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Lightning forward John Tucker. They discuss his journey through the NHL, playing in Italy and Japan, his commitment to youth hockey development and the challenges and excitement of playing on an expansion franchise. Former Lightning captain Dave Andreychuk makes a surprise appearance as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 16, 2025•48 min•Season 6Ep. 26
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nate Thompson. They discuss his journey through the NHL, the impact injuries had on his and his personal struggles with sobriety. Plus they talk about being from Alaska, some funny coaching anecdotes, a great Steve Yzerman story and playing in Tampa Bay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 09, 2025•45 min•Season 6Ep. 25
On this week’s Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined live in the Cigar City Taproom by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak. They discuss his journey from Slovakia to the NHL, making Bolts Beginnings, his experiences in junior hockey and the trade that brought him to the Lightning. They also talk about his partnership with Ryan McDonagh, the mental and physical challenges of playing hockey, fan engagement and the aspirations of playing in t...
Apr 02, 2025•47 min•Season 6Ep. 24
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning Girls Hockey Coordinator Kelley Steadman. She shares her journey from a multi-sport athlete to a prominent figure in women's hockey, the challenges of transitioning to professional leagues, and the evolution of women's hockey. They discuss the importance of development programs for young girls, highlight the increasing opportunities for female athletes and her hopes for the future ...
Mar 26, 2025•38 min•Season 6Ep. 23
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Assistant General Manager Mathieu Darche. They discuss the inner workings of the Lightning's management including trade strategies, player evaluations, and the dynamics of building a team. Darche shares insights on the recent trade deadline, the importance of analytics, and the collaborative decision-making process within the organization. The also touch on his personal c...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 6Ep. 22
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by 2-time Lightning Stanley Cup Champion Blake Coleman. They discuss his time in Tampa Bay, the growth of hockey in the South, his journey to the NHL, winning a Stanley Cup during a pandemic, his bonds with teammates, mental health and honoring the legacy of Johnny Gaudreau. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 12, 2025•46 min•Season 6Ep. 21
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn were joined LIVE in the Cigar City Taproom by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh. They discuss the current Lightning season, the team's defensive core and some of his personal achievements. They also discuss his golf game, being a new dog owner, being recently married, playing with his brother Taylor, the 4 Nations Face-Off and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 05, 2025•41 min•Season 6Ep. 20
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn were joined LIVE by Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy. They his training regimen, goalie fights, career achievements and how is early aspirations were influenced by family. They also talk about the emotional burden of being a goalie, and his preparation routines, the camaraderie within the team and the importance of his Russian teammates. He comments on his growing comfort in doing media, ...
Feb 26, 2025•50 min•Season 6Ep. 19
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Lightning players Enrico Ciccone and Danton Cole. They discuss the evolution of hockey in regards to fighting, their journeys from hockey to politics, reflection on the impact of the Tampa Bay Lightning as an expansion team and share personal anecdotes about their coaching experiences and community involvement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 19, 2025•40 min•Season 6Ep. 18
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning alums Shawn Chambers and Rob Ramage who were back in Tampa Bay for Alumni weekend recently. They discussed playing for an expansion team, hockey in Tampa Bay, playing at Expo Hall, what they are up to these days and so much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 12, 2025•35 min•Season 6Ep. 17
On this week’s Block Party podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn were joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli live at the Cigar City Taproom. This discuss his journey to the NHL, his evolution as a player, his lineman Brandon Hagel, being selected for Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off, his understanding of the Italian language and his Hurricane survival story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 05, 2025•37 min•Season 6Ep. 16
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by the Tampa Bay Lightning’s first captain, Brian Bradley as he is set to be inducted into the Lightning Hall of Fame. They discuss his career, playing with legends like Wayne Gretzky and Brett Hull, coming to an expansion team and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 29, 2025•54 min•Season 6Ep. 15
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning announcer Bobby ‘The Chief’ Taylor. They discuss his hockey journey from days without masks to the evolution of goaltending equipment. He recounts memorable stories with his broadcasting partner Rick Peckham, the origin of his nickname 'Chief', and his training camp experiences. Chief reflects on the changes in the game, the rise of the Broad Street Bullies, and lessons l...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 6Ep. 14
On this week's Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by legendary play-by-play announcer Rick Peckham who will be inducted into the Lightning Hall of Fame on February 1st. He shares his journey to becoming the Lightning's announcer for 24 years, his early influences, the challenges of breaking into broadcasting, and memorable moments from his career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 15, 2025•46 min•Season 6Ep. 13
On this week’s Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Organist Krystof Srebrakowski. They discuss his journey from Poland to becoming a prominent musician in the NHL, his early influences, the challenges of mastering the organ, and the dynamics of performing during game nights. He also talks about his work at Disney, collaborations with famous artists, and his aspirations in film scoring. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Jan 08, 2025•44 min•Season 6Ep. 12
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Head Athletic Trainer Tom Mulligan. They discuss the celebration of his 2000th game in professional hockey, he shares insights into his NHL journey, the daily routines, challenges, and relationships that define his role. He also talks about the importance of trust and communication with players, the impact of technology on sports medicine, and the significance of family s...
Jan 01, 2025•42 min•Season 6Ep. 11
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Cam Atkinson. They discuss his upbringing in Connecticut, the importance of family, overcoming injuries, and the impact of mentors like Jerry York during his college years. Cam reflects on his experiences in the NHL, including his draft day, his time with the Columbus Blue Jackets, and his transition to the Tampa Bay Lightning. He emphasizes the significance of te...
Dec 18, 2024•39 min•Season 6Ep. 10
On this week's Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn were joined by Tampa Bay Lightning rookie forward Conor Geekie live at the Cigar City Taproom. They discuss his journey from a small town in Manitoba to becoming a fan favorite in Tampa Bay, his unique style, family dynamics, the influence of his parents and coaches, and the excitement of being traded to the Lightning. Geekie talks about his work ethic, confidence, and the strong team culture in Tampa Bay...
Dec 11, 2024•43 min•Season 6Ep. 9
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Zemgus Girgensons. He shares his journey to the NHL including his early days in Latvia to his experiences with the Sabres and Lightning. They discuss his recent milestone achievements, the importance of team chemistry, his hobbies and family life plus the cultural adjustments he faced moving from Buffalo to Tampa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
Dec 04, 2024•36 min•Season 6Ep. 8
On this week's Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Gage Goncalves to discuss his journey from a small town in British Columbia to the NHL, his early influences, the challenges he faced in junior hockey, and the importance of work ethic in achieving success. Gage reflects on his draft experience, the transition from the AHL to the NHL, and the excitement of playing against his idols. He also shares insights on perso...
Nov 27, 2024•35 min•Season 6Ep. 7
On this week's Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn were joined LIVE at the Cigar City Taproom by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman JJ Moser. They discuss Moser's journey from Switzerland to the NHL, his experiences with the Coyotes and his transition to the Lightning. He shares insights about his playing style, the Swiss hockey development model, and his personal interests outside of hockey, including social media engagement and fashion. The conversation also...
Nov 20, 2024•37 min•Season 6Ep. 6
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by new Lightning Beat Writer Ben Pierce. They discuss Ben’s journey from being a newspaper reporter in Wisconsin to the NHL, his love for hockey, the challenges of moving to a new city, and the importance of building relationships with players and fellow journalists. They also talk about the delicate balance of truth and respect in sports journalism, the transformative impact of social media on...
Nov 13, 2024•44 min•Season 6Ep. 5
On this week’s Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Ice Operations Managers Patrick Jesso and Ali Murdock. They share their unique journeys to the team, the impact of mentor Tom Miracle, and the daily operations involved in maintaining the ice for games. They discuss the science behind ice maintenance, the challenges of outdoor games in warmer climates, and memorable moments in their careers. See omnystudio.com/listen...
Nov 06, 2024•37 min•Season 6Ep. 4
On this week's Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Zach Bogosian as they discuss the importance of team chemistry, especially during long road trips, and how Bogo has adapted to his role as a veteran leader in the locker room. The conversation shifts to his transition to the Minnesota Wild and reflections on the 2020 Lightning Stanley Cup Championship team. Bogosian shares insights on life beyond hockey, ...
Oct 30, 2024•45 min•Season 6Ep. 3
On this week’s Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nick Paul to reflect on his experience during Hurricane Helene, his summer training regimen, and the importance of team dynamics. Paul discusses his personal growth, mental health advocacy, and community engagement through his new foundation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 23, 2024•37 min•Season 6Ep. 2
On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning Foundation Executive Director Elizabeth Frazier. They discuss the impact the Foundation is aiming to make in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton with the Tampa Bay Strong campaign. Plus they get into her journey to the Lightning organization, the importance of philanthropy in sports, and the various community initiatives the foundation supports. Elizabeth shares her insights on the impact of the Community Hero ...
Oct 17, 2024•42 min•Season 6Ep. 1
