FOX Sports Florida podcasts

Josh Robbins, NBA and Orlando Magic beat writer for the Orlando Sentinel, joins FOX Sports Florida's Paul Kennedy to discuss the team's improvement in the first half of the season and whether they can keep it up in the season's second half.

Sun Sentinel writer Ira Winderman joins host Surya Fernandez for a new episode of the FOX Sports Florida Miami Heat podcast to discuss the latest news regarding Dwyane Wade and his efforts to secure a new contract with the Miami Heat. With the news that both parties are far apart in terms of salary, what does Wade gain from having the news go public and where do they go from here? Join us as we discuss each scenario and the future for Wade and the Heat.

Sun Sentinel writer Ira Winderman joins host Surya Fernandez in the latest FOX Sports Florida Miami Heat podcast to help break down the NBA draft and the No. 10 selection the team has. Among the several topics discussed, Winderman gives his view on which players the Heat should consider taking, the roster needs that must be addressed in the summer and what the future might hold for Goran Dragic, Luol Deng and Dwyane Wade.

The latest edition of the FOX Sports Florida Miami Heat podcast features host Surya Fernandez answering your questions concerning the team. With the NBA draft lottery next week, Heat fans were curious about which prospects enticed the team, what will happen to prospective free agents Goran Dragic and Luol Deng in the offseason as well as which free agents are realistic targets. If you have any questions or comments about the podcast, feel free to reach the host at @SuryaHeatNBA on Twitter and via email at SuryaFoxSports@gmail.com.

With the NBA playoffs in full swing and the Miami Heat on the outside looking in, South Florida Sun-Sentinel reporter Ira Winderman joins host Surya Fernandez in a fresh edition of the FOX Sports Florida Miami Heat podcast. Winderman gives his thoughts on the first-round battles and the Heat looking ahead to the draft lottery.

NBA writer Ethan J. Skolnick of Bleacher Report joins host Surya Fernandez for the latest edition of the FOX Sports Florida Miami Heat podcast to discuss his thoughts on what lies ahead for the Miami Heat. Skolnick gives his take on how the Heat will construct next season's squad, and he also shares his insight into how LeBron James reacted to the comments made by Pat Riley earlier in the week.

Miami Heat president Pat Riley assesses the team's 2014-15 season and looks ahead to the offseason.

As the end of the NBA regular season nears its conclusion, Sun Sentinel reporter Ira Winderman joins host Surya Fernandez for the latest episode of the FOX Sports Florida Miami Heat podcast to discuss the latest with the team. What led to the disappointing end of the season and where do the Heat go from here? We also delve into Winderman's picks for the annual NBA awards given out to the most deserving players and much more. If you have any questions or comments about the podcast, feel free to reach the host at @SuryaHeatNBA on Twitter and via email at SuryaFoxSports@gmail.com.

The latest edition of the FOX Sports Florida Miami Heat podcast features special guest Jason Jackson joining host Surya Fernandez to discuss his career as well as the latest news and notes on the team. Jackson recounts how he landed the "greatest job in the world" with the Miami Heat and how much he enjoys being able to inform and entertain fans with each and every Sun Sports broadcast. We also delve into what it means to be a Heat Lifer, the preparation and research that is done for each game, the final playoff push for the Heat, and much more. If you have any questions or comments about the podcast, feel free to reach the host at @SuryaHeatNBA on Twitter and via email at SuryaFoxSports@gmail.com.

Sun Sentinel reporter Ira Winderman joins host Surya Fernandez for a new edition of the Fox Sports Florida Miami Heat podcast. In this episode, we look ahead to the remainder of the regular season for the Heat, how the season-ending injury to Shabazz Napier could affect the bench, and whether or not Josh McRoberts should attempt a comeback this late in the season. We also take an updated look at the playoff standings and what chances the Heat have of reaching the postseason.

The newest edition of the FOXSportsFlorida.com Miami Heat podcast features host Surya Fernandez answering your burning questions, including whether or not Josh McRoberts is ready to play this season as well as how the team will fare in the postseason should they make it.

FOX Sports Florida's Frank Forte sits down with Florida Panthers defenseman Steven Kampfer to talk about his crazy start to the season and signing a two-year extension with the team.

Sun Sentinel reporter Ira Winderman joins host Surya Fernandez for a new episode of the FOXSportsFlorida.com Miami Heat podcast to discuss the latest on the team. Winderman gives his take on the signing of Michael Beasley for the rest of the season, whether Dwyane Wade can sustain his current high level of play and how he sees the Eastern Conference playoffs shaping up.

In the newest edition of the FOXSportsFlorida.com Miami Heat podcast, Sun Sentinel beat writer Shandel Richardson joins host Surya Fernandez to discuss the impact of Hassan Whiteside's recent behavior on the court and whether it's a cause for concern. We also discuss the playoff race and what the Heat's chances are of playing in the postseason.

Sun Sentinel reporter Ira Winderman joins host Surya Fernandez for the newest edition of the FoxSportsFlorida.com Miami Heat podcast to discuss the latest news and happenings. Listen in to a lively discussion that touches upon the complicated playoff race in the East, how the Heat should adapt to new point guard Goran Dragic and whether the team should continue to tinker with the roster. All this and much more in FOXSportsFlorida.com's Heat podcast.

NBA champion and Miami Heat legend Shane Battier is this week's special guest for the FOXSportsFlorida.com Miami Heat podcast to chat about his upcoming charity event, the South Beach Battioke. Battier explains what makes the annual event so special and also discusses his transition from the court to the broadcasting booth as well as his special relationship with the Miami Heat organization. He also gives his take on the latest moves by Pat Riley to strengthen this year's team.

Sun-Sentinel reporter Ira Winderman joins host Surya Fernandez for a newest installment of the FOXSportsFlorida.com Miami Heat podcast as the two discuss the final stretch of the season the Heat's battle for a playoff spot. Winderman also explains the tricky contract situation for big man Hassan Whiteside and what he needs to improve on to become a star in the NBA.

Heat Lifer and Sun Sports Miami Heat play-by-play announcer Eric Reid joins host Surya Fernandez for a special All-Star edition of the FOXSportsFlorida.com Miami Heat podcast. We discuss the current playoff situation the Heat face and what circumstances have brought the team to a losing record entering the All-Star break. Reid also explains why he believes there is a bright future ahead for the franchise and how much of it has to do with 7-foot sensation Hassan Whiteside.

Sun-Sentinel writer Ira Winderman joins Surya Fernandez for a new addition of the Miami Heat podcast to discuss the reason for the team's recent struggles, whether Dwyane Wade's eventual return from injury can help save the season, the discovery of Hassan Whiteside and more.

Jay Feaster, who was the general manager for the Tampa Bay Lightning when they won the Stanley Cup and is back with the franchise as the executive director of community hockey development, talks to Paul Kennedy about Hockey Day in Tampa Bay.

Rookie point guard Shabazz Napier joins the FOXSportsFlorida.com Miami Heat podcast to discuss his transition to the NBA and how he's been adjusting to his role on the team. We find out how players such as Chris Bosh have helped him improve his game and what he learned during his time with the Heat's D-League affiliated team, the Sioux Falls Skyforce, among other topics.

Sun Sentinel reporter Ira Winderman joins the FOX Sports Florida Miami Heat podcast this time around to discuss the recently concluded West Coast road trip as well as looking ahead to the trading deadline and the playoff seeding battles to come in the second half of the season. We also look at the roster to see what possible trade pieces Pat Riley could dangle to other teams to try to improve the team.

This week's Miami Heat podcast features longtime Spanish broadcaster Jose Pañeda offering his unique take on being a Heat Lifer and his thoughts on the Hispanic influence on Heat Nation.

Paul Kennedy sits down with Stanley Cup champion Dave Andreychuk after the Tampa Bay Lightning's victory over the Montreal Canadiens to talk about where the team stands at this point in the season and what kind of changes it could make to keep getting better.

Sun Sentinel beat reporter Ira Winderman joins us for another edition of the FOX Sports Florida Miami Heat podcast in which we preview the upcoming West Coast road trip and look back on a difficult slump that culminated in their worst loss of the season against the Houston Rockets. We also take a look at the Heat's point guard rotation and the many challenges that head coach Erik Spoelstra faces trying to turn this team around. All this and much more in our newest podcast episode.

In the newest edition of the Fox Sports Florida Miami Heat podcast, we answered your questions this time around. From what to do with the Heat's struggling point guard rotation to why the team is struggling so much in the second half of games, we tackle the latest issues you want to know about. Feel free to keep sending us more questions to @SuryaHeatNBA, and we'll do our best to answer as many as we can in future editions of the podcast. Thanks for listening and Happy New Year!

Before news broke about Nick Bjugstad's new contract with the Florida Panthers, FOX Sports Florida's Frank Forte talked with the young center about growing up around hockey in Minnesota and his journey to the NHL. The Minnesota native also touches on life in south Florida.

Sun Sentinel beat writer Ira Winderman joins us for another edition of the FOX Sports Florida Miami Heat podcast to discuss the latest news and notes. In this new episode, we discuss whether free agent Josh Smith is a good fit or not for the Heat and if the team should aggressively pursue him to help fill a position of great need because of injuries to Josh McRoberts and Chris Bosh. We also look ahead to the Christmas Day matchup against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Norris Cole joins Surya Fernandez on the FOX Sports Florida Miami Heat podcast to discuss how he's adjusting to his new role as starting point guard as well as transitioning from the Big 3 era. He also shares his thoughts on how the team is coping with the many injuries they've suffered since the start of the season and how it's affected their place in the East.

Sun-Sentinel reporter Ira Winderman joins us for another edition of the FOX Sports Florida Miami Heat podcast. This week we talk about how Josh McRoberts is settling into his new starting role as well as how several players need to come together as a team after the rash of injuries that set them back to begin the season. Winderman also discusses just how difficult it is to play in Denver and how the schedule will soon give the team a chance to settle down and be able to work on fixing what ails them.

FOX Sports Florida NBA insider and Orlando Magic analyst Brian Hill assesses the youthful club as it returns from a six-game road trip which produced three wins. The former Magic head coach who led the team to the 1995 NBA Finals offers insights on the team's much improved play with a surprising seven of its nine wins coming away from home.

In the latest episode of the Fox Sports Florida -- Miami Heat podcast, we talk with Heat forward Shawne Williams about his solid start with his new team. We also discuss his weight loss over the offseason, his red-hot shooting to begin the season and how he came to join the Heat.

In our newest episode of the Miami Heat podcast, we talk with rookie James Ennis to discuss his path to the NBA and how his upbringing has shaped his approach to the game. He talks about why he made the decision to play in Australia after his rights were acquired by the Heat in 2013 and how he's had to adjust to the NBA this year, along with the lessons he's learning from his new teammates.

New Florida Panthers forward Shawn Thornton has carved out a nice NHL career for himself. Now in his 12th season -- his first with Florida -- the right-wing has been on two Stanley Cup champions, what he calls the greatest two days of his life. Sitting down with FOX Sports Florida's Frank Forte, Thornton talks about his journey to the NHL after putting in work at the minor-league level, what he had to develop to become a contributor on title-winning teams, and his propensity for charity, especially the Shawn Thornton Foundation.

In the latest episode of the Fox Sports Florida Miami Heat podcast, longtime Sun-Sentinel reporter Ira Winderman joins us again to discuss various topics such as the Heat's use of Mario Chalmers off the bench, whether Dwyane Wade's hamstring injury is cause for concern for Heat fans, and how the injuries to several players have allowed others to step up in their absence. Also, we discuss why the Heat always seem to be ranked in the bottom of the league in rebounds as well as offensive rebounds and what the team's philosophy on this is.

Ethan Skolnick of Bleacher Report takes part in the latest episode to discuss the start of the season for both the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers. We also analyze how both Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade have powered the Heat's hot start and whether it can be sustained over the course of an entire 82-game NBA season. Additionally, Skolnick gives his take on the Heat's youth movement with Shabazz Napier, James Ennis and Justin Hamilton and how they have adjusted to their roles on the team.

Paul Porter, the man synonymous with "Shaaaaa-quuuuilllle Ooooooo'Neeeeaaallll" and "Sttteeeeeeven Staaammmkosssss" shares 26 years of memories in his very public high wire act performing before tens of thousands every night.

In this inaugural podcast episode, we talk with longtime South Florida Sun Sentinel Miami Heat beat reporter Ira Winderman to discuss how the Heat and the Eastern Conference have looked so far this season. Winderman gives his thoughts on whether Dwyane Wade should be pushed to play in as many games as possible, what Luol Deng's role on the Heat will be, and whether it was a wise move to cut athletic big man Khem Birch at the end of training camp even though the team's frontcourt rotation has been hobbled of late.

FOX Sports Florida analyst Tony Battie played 14 seasons as an NBA big man, including service with playoff teams in both Orlando and Philadelphia. The ideal resume to dissect the Magic's thrilling last second victory over the 76ers and preview Friday's contest in Amway Arena when much improved Minnesota arrives.

David Steele embarks on his 26th season as "the Voice of the Magic" calling the action as Orlando challenges New Orleans, Washington and Toronto in a busy opening week in the NBA. Check out his insights on the new-look Magic and the promise of dynamic young talent.

Mayor Buddy Dyer has led Orlando's astonishing surge of stadium and arena construction. The $210 million redevelopment of the city's Citrus Bowl Stadium is nearing completion, set to host the Florida Classic between Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman on Nov. 22, followed by the Russell Athletic Bowl in December and the Citrus Bowl on New Year's Day—in addition to the multi-million dollar creation of 2015 Cure Bowl he took time to announce on Thursday.

College football's newest bowl game may be its most socially significant. The Cure Bowl, to be played in Orlando's new Citrus Bowl starting in 2015, will raise awareness of and generate research funding for the fight against Breast Cancer. Executive Director Alan Gooch offers insights on the Cure Bowl's creation and its true purpose. The American Athletic Conference –of which both UCF and USF are members--and Sun Belt Conference are committed to participate. Navy joins the AAC next year, as well.

Paul Kennedy sits down with Bobby "The Chief" Taylor as the Lightning's color analyst talks about his lengthy NHL career and what he thinks Tampa Bay can accomplish in the upcoming season.

Channing Frye discusses the Orlando Magic's young roster and how he thinks he'll fit in.

FOX Sports Florida's Paul Kennedy sits down with Orlando Magic general manager Rob Hennigan to talk about the upcoming season and the young roster.

FOX Sports Florida's Paul Kennedy sits down to talk with Orlando Magic head coach Jacque Vaughn and see what he is looking for from the coming season.

FOX Sports Florida's Paul Kennedy sits down with Orlando Magic rookie Aaron Gordon, the fourth overall pick from this year's draft.

FOX Sports Florida's Paul Kennedy sits down with Orlando Magic rookie Elfrid Payton to talk about the upcoming season.

Victor Oladipo, the Magic's second-year point guard, talks about the new Orlando players and what it is like taking on a larger leadership role with the team

The acclaimed radio “voice” of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Dave Mishkin, offers his perspective on the upcoming season. The man who described the Bolts' 2004 Stanley Cup Championship previews the state of the franchise at the outset of the six-game exhibition season. From proven performers, to new faces, as well as the Lightning's heightened emphasis on defense, Mishkin provides keen insight in a 15-minute interview with FOX Sports Florida's Paul Kennedy.

Paul Kennedy chats with Orlando Sentinel Orlando Magic writer Josh Robbins about the upcoming NBA Draft.