Award Winning Journalist Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times takes you inside Tampa Bay Sports each weekday. Rick will go deeper into the biggest stories in Tampa Bay and have great guests to give even more insight on the Bucs, Rays, Lightning, USF and more.
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The Sports Day Tampa Bay podcast is a must-listen for any sports fan in the Tampa Bay area. As someone who recently moved to St. Pete and was eager to learn more about the local professional teams, this podcast has been a great resource. Not only does it provide in-depth knowledge about the Buccaneers, Rays, and Lightning, but it also goes beyond that and makes me feel like a part of the community. Rick and Steve, the hosts of the podcast, are not just informative, they're also funny and interesting. They share personal stories, show their personalities, while still maintaining journalistic integrity.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is its ability to cover a wide range of topics related to Tampa Bay sports. Whether it's breaking down game stats or discussing historical moments in Tampa Bay's sports history, Rick and Steve have an impressive knowledge base. They are able to provide insightful analysis and engage listeners with their storytelling abilities.
However, one criticism would be that there could be more variety in terms of guest co-hosts. While Rick and Steve do a great job on their own, occasionally having different perspectives could add even more depth to the discussions.
Overall, The Sports Day Tampa Bay podcast is an excellent source for staying up-to-date on all things Tampa Bay sports. It provides informative content while also entertaining listeners with personal anecdotes and engaging storytelling. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just getting into Tampa Bay sports, this podcast is a must-listen.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs-Panthers game this Saturday that could determine the NFC South title but the Bucs need help. What does the future hold for the Bucs including Todd Bowles, Lavonte David, Mike Evans and others with the Bucs. Plus the Lightning have won 6 straight games and Indiana and Miami shine in the College Football Playoff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers chances this weekend as they need a win, plus a Saints win over the Falcons to win the NFC South and make the playoffs for the 6th straight season. Plus we answer your mailbag questions on Todd Bowles, Josh Grizzard, Baker Mayfield, the Glazers and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs no longer controlling their own playoff destiny, even if they win on Saturday over Carolina as the Falcons beat the Rams on Monday night. Plus Todd Bowles admits they are avoiding kicking off to opponents because they don't defend it well but they aren't making any changes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 20-17 loss at the Miami Dolphins as they have now lost 7-of-8 and no longer control their playoff destiny. They need to beat Carolina on Saturday and then hope the Falcons lose 1 of their last 2 games to clinch the NFC South. Special Teams was an issue again as well as missed assignments on defense and more late turnovers by Baker Mayfield. Plus the Lightning beat the Panthers and Canadiens over the weekend making it 4 straight wins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Bucs-Dolphins game as it's as close to a must-win game as you can get. A Tampa Bay win means next week's game vs. Carolina is for the NFC South title. Plus we answer your mailbag questions on Baker Mayfield, Todd Bowles, Jason Licht, the Glazers and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs getting 2 players selected to the Pro Bowl, Tristan Wirfs and Antoine Winfield, Jr. Plus they continue to tout running the ball 30 times vs. Carolina and what would we give each local team for Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what exactly was the Buccaneers game plan on Sunday vs. the Panthers as they took the ball out of their receivers hands. Plus DK Metcalf suspended for swinging at a fan, the Lightning beat the Blues and Byrum Brown to enter transfer portal instead of returning to USF. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 23-20 loss at Carolina that puts them in 2nd place with 2 games to go, but they do control their own destiny. Baker Mayfield threw a pick that sealed the loss, the offensive line didn't play well as the Bucs ran the ball a lot to play around the defense. Plus the Rays trade Brandon Lowe, Shane Baz and others for prospects and the Lightning overcome a 3-goal deficit to beat the Hurricanes 6-4. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers game vs. the Panthers this weekend. The Bucs need to win 2 of the next 3 games to win the NFC South for a 5th straight season. Plus we answer your mailbag questions on Calijah Kancey, Emeka Egbuka and what's wrong with the defense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Mike Evans comments about this season, his injury and what the future may hold for him. Plus Rick was at Joe Maddon's Thanksmas event with lots of local sports figures and your mailbag questions on the Bucs defense and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your Buccaneers mailbag questions on Todd Bowles future, Jason Licht, Jon Gruden, Todd Monken, rule changes and more. Plus could Andrei Vasilevskiy return to the Lightning lineup on Thursday night vs. the Kings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the mood of the Bucs as they control their own destiny to win the division. Plus they put Zyon McCollum on injured reserve, your mailbag questions on Todd Bowles and the Lightning lose to the Panthers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers being back in 1st place in the NFC South as the Saints beat the Panthers on Sunday. Any 2 wins in their last 3 games and they will be the division champs for the 5th straight season. Plus Phillip Rivers plays well, Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons lost for the season and the Lightning lose in a shootout in New York. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 29-28 loss to the Atlanta Falcons after they lead by 14 with 10-minutes remaining. Head Coach Todd Bowles called his team out after the game and Baker Mayfield took the blame on himself. Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan both returned to the lineup as their top-4 receivers all played for the first time this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game vs. the Atlanta Falcons tonight on Thursday Night Football. Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan have been activated from Injured Reserve and are questionable to play tonight. Plus Byrum Brown won't play in USF's Bowl Game but will instead coach, Michigan fired Head Coach Sherrone Moore plus your Buccaneers mailbag questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers motivation in signing Jason Pierre-Paul to the practice squad, when he might play and what he brings. Plus the Lightning snap their 4-game losing streak with a 6-1 win over Montreal, the Rays land the #2 draft pick and Wander Franco to get a new trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs signing Jason Pierre-Paul to the Practice Squad for help to the pass rush, the Lightning lose their 4th straight game and the College Football Playoff is a mess. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 24-20 loss to the New Orleans Saints that has Tampa Bay tied with Carolina atop the NFC South with 4 games to play. Baker Mayfield didn't play well, Emeka Egbuka dropped passes and Special Teams wasn't good again. Plus the Lightning have lost 3 straight games, the College Football Playoff is set without Notre Dame and the Reliaquest Bowl matchup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers home game vs. the Saints as they look to pull 1-game ahead of Carolina in the division. Plus the Lightning lose after Nikita Kucherov's game-tying goal was overturned due to a hand pass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on USF hiring Ohio State Offensive Coordinator Brian Hartline to be their next football coach replacing Alex Golesh who left for Auburn. Plus Trent Cooper joins us to preview the 10-part Buccaneers docuseries called "Raise The Flags" that will be released next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your Bucs mailbag questions about Head Coach Todd Bowles, Offensive Coordinator Josh Grizzard, beating the Cardinals and NFL Officiating. Plus the Lightning's 7-game win streak snapped in 2-1 loss at the Islanders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the news that Bucs Wide Receivers Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan could start practicing this week as Tampa Bay gets closer to being healthy. While the offense is getting healthier, the defense is still a concern as the cavalry isn't coming to help. Plus Alex Golesh is introduced at Auburn, Jon Sumrall at Florida. Lane Kiffin at LSU and the Lightning going for 8 straight wins tonight at the Islanders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 20-17 win over the Cardinals to snap their 3-game losing streak. They go Ben Bredeson and Bucky Irving back, while Chris Godwin looked more like himself in his 2nd week back. The game wasn't a masterpiece but they got the W to remain a half game ahead of Carolina who beat the Rams. Plus Alex Golesh leaves USF for Auburn, Jon Sumrall is named the Gators Head Coach while Lane Kiffin chooses LSU. Also the Lightning are hot, winning 7 straight games without their best defensemen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers game vs. the Cardinals as Tampa Bay is looking to snap a 3-game losing streak. Plus we answer your mailbag questions on the Bucs pass rush, Josh Grizzard, the coaching staff, could Ronde Barber become a coach and how good are the Lightning this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 5-1 win over the Flames giving them 13 wins in their last 16 games. Plus Alex Golesh is linked to the open Arkansas job, Baker isn't taking reps at Bucs practices as Teddy Bridgewater is getting prepared in case he needs to start on Sunday, Haason Reddick returns to practice in a limited role and it looks like Bucky Irving will play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on whether Baker Mayfield will play this weekend for the Buccaneers, how they will prepare in practice plus there was more to Bucky Irving's time away than just the physical injury. Also we answer a mailbag questions about Todd Bowles as Bucs coach and the Lightning host Calgary tonight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the news that Baker Mayfield could play this week vs. the Cardinals after suffering a mild sprain in his left shoulder. It's essentially a pain management issue moving forward. Plus the Lightning get their first shutout of the season as they've won 4 in a row and 12-of-15. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 34-7 loss to the Rams on Sunday Night Football that saw Baker Mayfield leave the game with a left shoulder injury. The game wasn't competitive as the Rams led 28-7 after their first 3 drives and a pick-6. Plus the Lightning have won 3 in a row and are in 2nd place and Mike Norvell will return next season to Florida State. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the stomach bug going through the Bucs team right now, how Tristan Wirfs is viewed by other NFL players, will Bucky Irving or Chris Godwin play this weekend in LA plus we answer a mailbag question about Todd Bowles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 5-1 win over the New Jersey Devils as Jake Guentzel gets a hat trick. Plus is Bucs Head Coach Todd Bowles too conservative, how good are they as a team as they head to Los Angeles to face the Rams and the Rays make moves including DFAing Christopher Morel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with more on the Bucs 44-32 loss to Buffalo and the impact for the rest of the season as they are just .5 game ahead of Carolina in the NFC South. The defense is giving up big plays as the pass rush isn't getting home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 44-32 loss at the Buffalo Bills as special teams continues to be a problem, and the defense isn't doing it's job. The offense scored 32 despite missing weapons as Sean Tucker did well and Baker Mayfield ran the ball for the first time in weeks. Plus USF lost at Navy and most likely ends their chances at the College Football Playoff while the Lightning splits a pair of games over the weekend including win at Florida. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on this weekend's Buccaneers-Bills game as Bucky Irving and Chris Godwin could play. The Bucs are looking to avoid losing 2 straight games as they maintain a 1.5 game lead in the division. Plus USF has a big game at Navy, Junior Caminero gets some votes for AL MVP and Jameis Winston is starting for the Giants this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Bucky Irving and Chris Godwin returning to practice on Wednesday, so what are the chances they could play this week at Buffalo? Plus the Lightning lose a wild game 7-3 to the Rangers as 5 guys in the lineup last game were out with injury and Brandon Hagel got hurt in the first period. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on if the Buccaneers should consider resting Baker Mayfield until he is healthier for the stretch run of the season. Plus Running Back Josh Williams is suspended for 6 games for PEDs, the Lightning host the Rangers tonight as a lot of players are banged up and USF is ranked in the College Football Playoff poll for the first time ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with the latest on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as it looks like Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin and Haason Reddick aren't ready to return yet. Plus Brian Daboll was fired in New York and Lightning Head Coach hosts his annual Coop's Catch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 28-23 loss to the New England Patriots that saw the defense give up big chunk plays. Luke Goedeke returned but they lost Ben Bredesen in the first quarter with a hamstring injury. Plus the Lightning have won 7-of-8 after a rough 7-game start to the season while USF controls its destiny in terms of the College Football Playoff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers-Patriots game this weekend while Rick thinks OT Luke Goedeke might play this weekend. Plus USF routs UTSA, the Rays pick up the option on Brandon Lowe and Taylor Walls but let Pete Fairbanks become a free agent. Also Antonio Brown is under arrest after being extradited from Dubai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers injured players not back at practice on Wednesday including Chris Godwin, Jr., Haason Reddick and Bucky Irving, should Jason Licht have made some trades at the deadline and if the Dodgers winning is bad for baseball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones from the Poynter Institute discuss the Buccaneers' upcoming game against the Patriots and they reflect on the team's performance and injuries. They talk about the World Series and other gut-wrenching losses in sports, the current state of baseball, ownership dynamics, and the future of the Rays. They also get into the evolving landscape of college football coaching changes and how players are now controlling the sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by his former radio partner, Tom Jones from the Poynter Institute as they discuss Baker Mayfield on the ManningCast, Jayden Daniels injury and it's relation to Jameis Winston getting hurt nearly a decade ago, James Franklin firing at Penn State and weddings for a Girl Dad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on news that Bucs WR Jalen McMillan fractured his neck in the preseason and if Jason Licht should look at trading for a receiver before Tuesday's trade deadline. Plus the Carolina Panthers win in Green Bay and are just 1.5 games behind the Bucs. Plus the World Series was incredible, the Lightning win their 5th straight game, Florida hung with Georgia, Florida State finally wins an ACC game and Miami loses again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on the Bucs trade deadline approaching, which players have impressed and disappointed at the halfway point of the season, could Mike Evans retire after his season, replacing Lavonte David, NFL officiating, Raymond James Stadium and has the Lightning's Stanley Cup window passed? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.