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.
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Shane McClanahan's first outing of the spring while Junior Caminero lights it up for the Dominican Republic in a World Baseball Classic exhibition game. Plus your mailbag questions on Mike Evans' future, should the Bucs go all in and rating national announcers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on reports that the New England Patriots are interesting in signing Mike Evans, one year after they tried to get Chris Godwin in free agency. Plus mailbag questions on the Bucs defensive scheme and defending Todd Bowles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on The Tampa Bay Lightning's 6-2 loss to the Sabres in a game that saw Jon Cooper pull goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy in the 2nd period. Plus thoughts from Joey Knight's funeral, more on where Mike Evans may end up in free agency and a mailbag question about Todd Bowles wanting more size on defense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 5-4 loss at Carolina that saw them overcome a 3-0 deficit to tie the game twice. Plus NFLPA report cards on teams are leaked and your mailbag questions on Mike Evans' future and Todd Bowles' impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs as they win their 10th straight home game. Nikita Kucherov has another 3 point night while Brayden Point returned to the lineup with 2 goals. Plus Bucs Head Coach Todd Bowles says having a new Offensive Coordinator will improve the defense because he can now focus on it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Bucs GM Jason Licht and Coach Todd Bowles' comments about Mike Evans pending free agency. Plus Evans' agent talked about the Bucs roster as a factor in where he will sign. Plus the Lightning return to play tonight after 20 days off and the Rays score 12 runs in Spring Training. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Bucs GM Jason Licht and Head Coach Todd Bowles getting ready to address the media in Indianapolis at the Scouting Combine this week. Plus some mailbag questions on where the Buccaneers could play during Raymond James Stadium upgrades and should Tampa Bay re-sign Mike Evans, Baker Mayfield and Cade Otten. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the US winning the gold medal in Men's Hockey for the first time since 1980. They beat Canada 2-1 in overtime as Jake Guentzel wins gold while Brandon Hagel takes home the silver medal. Plus remembering Tampa Bay Times colleague Joey Knight who passed away on Friday after a battle with cancer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the US Women's Hockey team taking home gold over Canada in overtime, the men's semifinals games are today, Spring Training baseball games start this weekend and mailbag questions on Mike Evans saying he's going to test free agency and should the Bucs sign Bradley Chubb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Patrick Mahomes restructuring his contract with the Chiefs to free up $46 million dollars under the salary cap. Would they try to sign Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans with some of that money. Plus USA and Canada both need overtime to reach the Olympic semifinals in hockey and Spring Training games are just days away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Mike Evans' decision to test free agency next month although he hasn't ruled out returning to the Bucs. What is Evans' value in the market, what could the Bucs afford to pay to keep him and where are some possible teams he might look at. Plus what will the Bucs do at backup quarterback and what will the Rays batting order be this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Mike Evans agent making a statement about false reports about his future on social media, Robert Duvall dies at the age of 95 and mailbag questions on the Rays payroll, their desire to win and NIL's effect on future quarterbacks in the NFL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the future of All-Star games as the players desire to participate is waning, the NFL wins their grievance so the NFLPA can no longer release team report cards and when should a team part ways with a star player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers announcing their final additions to the coaching staff including Todd Bowles' son and another coach's nephew. Plus your mailbag questions on Todd Bowles, when to make coaching changes, Kevin Cash remaining with the Rays and what does a baseball manager actually do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on Bucs QB Baker Mayfield, the Bucs defense, Jason Licht's draft strategy, why would elite edge rushers want to sign in Tampa Bay and could the Bucs and Rays be working together on their stadium deals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays pitchers and catchers having their first workout today in Port Charlotte as Spring Training begins. Plus your mailbag questions on who will replace Gene Deckerhoff on the Bucs Radio play-by-play and which Tampa Bay athlete has the best commercials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays signing right-handed pitcher Nick Martinez to help round out their rotation and take the payroll above $80 million. Plus should the Bucs trade for Maxx Crosby from the Raiders even if it means giving up two #1 draft picks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Seahawks 29-13 win over the Patriots in the Super Bowl as we are in the NFL offeseason. Will Mike Evans play next season, Bruce Arians' Super Bowl commercial, Bad Bunny's halftime show and Lindsey Vonn's injury in the Olympics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 6-1 win over the Florida Panthers as tempers flare again after Nikita Kucherov is targeted. Plus a Super Bowl preview, NFL Honors and the first look at the Rays stadium renderings for HCC Campus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers hiring Chandler Whitmer as Quarterbacks Coach from Indiana. Plus the TSA is discussing the new Rays stadium proposal and they note they have obligations to the Bucs first. Also we answer your mailbag questions on Bucs GM Jason Licht, Baker Mayfield, free agents, the salary cap and does coaching matter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's comeback win over the Sabres as they have points in 19 of their last 20 games. Nikita Kucherov had another 4-point night and Darren Raddysh continues to bomb away from the point. Plus Rob Manfred and Governor Ron DeSantis support the Rays stadium at HCC in a press conference on Tuesday, Tom Moore packs his back to leave Tampa as retirement begins and we answer your mailbag question on the Bolts trade deadline needs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick sending healing vibes to former Bucs Head Coach Bruce Arians who is set to undergo heart surgery this Friday, Rays stadium plans coming into focus with a press conference today with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and Florida Governor Ron Desantis and your mailbag questions about the Rays new ownership and what might change at Raymond James Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's wild 6-5 shootout win over the Boston Bruins outside at Raymond James Stadium. The Bolts overcame a 4-goal deficit to win for the first time in franchise history, they scored a goal 11-seconds in and Andrei Vasilevskiy got in a goalie fight. Plus an update on Bucs Assistant Coaching search and Mike Evans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 4-1 win over Winnipeg as they are now 16-1-1 in their last 18 games and now their attention turns towards the Stadium Series game on Sunday. Plus Baker Mayfield says he thinks Mike Evans will play with the Buccaneers this season and we answer your mailbag questions on Evans and Baker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with more on what to expect this year for the Buccaneers offense under Offensive Coordinator Zac Robinson, Todd Monken hired in Cleveland and Jon Cooper's case to win his first Jack Adams Award as coach of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers new Offensive Coordinator Zac Robinson's first press conference and introduction to Tampa Bay. Plus Bill Belichick doesn't make the Hall of Fame on the first ballet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 2-0 shutout win over the Utah Mammoth, the Stadium Series game this weekend with perfect weather expected, why the Bucs should be encouraged by this year's Super Bowl matchup and does anyone want to play in the Pro Bowl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Seattle Seahawks-New England Patriots Super Bowl matchup, do you like winter weather deciding championships, do we go for it too much on 4th down and who had Drake Maye vs. Sam Darnold for the Super Bowl before the season. Plus the Bucs lose an assistant coach, Brian Picucci, to the Jaguars and the Lightning's 15-game point streak comes to an end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud on the Buccaneers hiring Zac Robinson as the new Offensive Coordinator from the Atlanta Falcons. Plus he is joined by his old radio partner Tom Jones to discuss Baker Mayfield's beef with the NFC South and Todd Bowles as coach of the Buccaneers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud is joined by Tom Jones from the Poynter Institute to discuss the NFL Coaching Carousel and look ahead to this weekend's Championship games in the NFL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the news the Mike McDaniel is going to be the next Offensive Coordinator of the Chargers and not the Buccaneers. Plus Baker Mayfield doesn't like new Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski, the Lightning win again over San Jose, NHL starting to build outdoor rink at Raymond James Stadium and HCC approves plan to pursue Rays Stadium deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Indiana winning their first National Championship as they beat Miami 27-21 behind Curt Cignetti's gutsy calls. Plus the Bucs are interviewing Dan Pitcher for their Offensive Coordinator position as they wait to see if Todd Monken and/or Mike McDaniel get head coaching jobs this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers search for their next Offensive Coordinator as they wait to see if Mike McDaniel or Todd Monken get head coaching jobs. Plus Ronde Barber's critical comments on Todd Bowles' defense, the NFL Divisional Playoff round, the Lightning get points in 13 straight games and the College Football National Championship is tonight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator search as it seems Todd Monken will follow John Harbaugh to the Giants. Mike McDaniel is in town today to interview and there might be interest in taking the OC job instead of a head coaching job this season. Plus the Rays trade Josh Lowe and get back Gavin Lux and a minor league pitcher. Hillsborough Community College board will meet on Tuesday about the Rays stadium proposal, the Lightning going for 12 straight wins tonight and NFL Divisional Playoff round preview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers interview with OC candidate Todd Monken, Mike McDaniel is visiting later this week as the everyone seems to be waiting on a where John Harbaugh ends up before hiring begins. Plus Lavonte David on the injuries he played with this season, Rachaad White thinks Todd Bowles should give up calling the defense and Ronde Barber on the coaching staff and what is needed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers interviewing Todd Monken in person today for their Offensive Coordinator position. Monken loved his time in Tampa previously and has a history with Baker Mayfield. Plus Mike Tomlin steps down in Pittsburgh and the Tampa Bay Lightning win their 11th straight game, tying a franchise record. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs continuing to interview coaches for their Offensive Coordinator position, the Lightning have now won 10 straight games but Brayden Point left Monday's game injured plus the Steelers lose so it is the final game for Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers beginning to interview Offensive Coordinator candidates to replace Josh Grizzard. Plus what a Wild Card weekend in the NFL as most of the game came down to the final possession. Plus Indiana will face Miami in the College Football National Championship and the Lightning have now won 9 straight games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Todd Bowles' decision to fire 5 Buccaneers Assistant Coaches plus 2 more retire. Where do the Bucs go from here, who might they hire and what does it mean for Todd Bowles in the future. Plus looking ahead to this weekend's playoff games and the Lightning getting set to start a 5-game road trip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the news that Rick broke on Wednesday that Todd Bowles will return next season as the Head Coach of the Buccaneers, although there will be changes on the coaching staff. Also the Tampa Bay Lightning ask for $250 million for Benchmark International Arena for improvements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 4-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche that saw the Bolts control much of the game. Plus John Harbaugh has been fired in Baltimore, are the Bucs one of the teams calling him for his next opportunity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Todd Bowles' comments after the Bucs fell short of a 5th straight division title and the playoffs and how they might change the decision the Glazers and Jason Licht have to make on his future as the head coach. What will go into the decision and what other changes might be made. Plus the Lightning host the best team in hockey tonight, the Colorado Avalanche as they honor Jon Cooper for coaching in 1,000 games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers failing to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2019 season, despite winning their final game. What is the future for Todd Bowles, what changes could be make on the the coaching staff and have Lavonte David and Mike Evans played their final game in a Bucs uniform. Plus the Lightning have won 7 straight game as Darren Raddysh got his first career hat trick on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
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