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The State of Florida Sports Podcast presented by the USA TODAY NETWORK


    • Oct 22, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from The State of Florida Sports Podcast presented by the USA TODAY NETWORK Podcast

    FSU at Miami: Expert analysis, what to know, predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 45:16


    Joe Zagacki, the voice of the Hurricanes, and Peter Holland Jr. of the Tallahassee Democrat join the podcast to discuss the FSU at Miami game this Saturday.

    Hurricanes, fishing, state park corruption and Halloween candy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 49:48


    Florida Sportsman managing editor Ed Killer joins the podcast to discuss Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which fishing seasons are opening and closing, state park corruption and Halloween candy.

    Gators at Vols: Expert analysis, what to know, predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 37:55


    Gators beat writer Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun and Knoxville News Sentinel reporter Adam Sparks join the podcast to talk about the SEC rivalry game Saturday.

    UCF at Florida: Expert analysis, what to know, predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 36:26


    UCF reporter Chris Boyle of the Daytona Beach News-Journal and Gators beat writer Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun join the podcast to talk about the in-state battle Saturday

    Colorado at UCF: Expert analysis, what to know, predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 43:49


    Colorado beat writer Scott Procter of the Fort Collins Coloradoan, and UCF reporter Chris Boyle of the Daytona Beach News-Journal join the podcast to talk about the Saturday Big 12 matchup in Orlando.

    Jaguars at Bills on MNF: Stakes, key matchups, expert picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 37:29


    Sal Maiorana of the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle and Demetrius Harvey of the Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville join the podcast to talk about the Monday Night Football showdown between the Jaguars and Bills.

    Tua Tagovailoa: Concussion expert explains latest injury, Tua's future

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 40:23


    Concussion and brain expert Dr. Frank Webbe joins the podcast to talk about Tua Tagovailoa's latest concussion and what it means for his future, not just in football, but as he ages.

    Sunshine State start: How Dolphins, Jags, Bucs did and what's next

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 45:59


    Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post, Demetrius Harvey of the Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville, and Ira Kaufman of joebucsfan.com join the podcast to talk about how the Dolphins, Jaguars and Buccaneers did in Week 1 while looking ahead to Week 2.

    Golden Girl: Caroline Marks on Olympic surfing gold, what's next

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 20:32


    Olympic surfing gold medalist Caroline Marks joins the podcast to talk about her win in Tahiti during the 2024 Paris Olympics.

    Jaguars at Dolphins: Week 1 clash between AFC contenders

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 38:56


    Florida Times-Union Jaguars columnist Gene Frenette and Palm Beach Post Dolphins columnist Hall Habib join "The *State* of Florida Sports Podcast" to talk about the season opener between Jacksonville and Miami.

    Hurricanes vs. Gators: A look at the season opener at The Swamp

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 40:25


    Gainesville Sun Gators reporter Kevin Brockway and Palm Beach Post columnist Tom D'Angelo join the podcast to talk about the season opener between the Miami Hurricanes and Florida Gators.

    Coke Zero Sugar 400: What to know about Daytona's Saturday night race

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 34:34


    Daytona Beach News-Journal NASCAR reporter Ken Willis joins the podcast to talk about the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night.

    FSU Seminoles football 2024: Opener in Ireland, season overview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 38:16


    Tallahassee Democrat Seminoles reporter Peter Holland Jr. joins the podcast to talk about FSU's opener in Dublin against Georgia Tech, as well as a season outlook. It's his first appearance, and you'll see he's a real pro!

    Florida high school football 2024: Top games, best teams, recruiting, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 42:07


    USA Today Florida Sports Network recruiting reporter Jon Santucci joins "The *State* of Florida Sports Podcast" to talk about the 2024 high school football season in the Sunshine State.

    Florida Gators football: 2024 outlook, schedule, Billy Napier, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 31:19


    David Whitley of the Gainesville Sun joins the podcast to talk about the 2024 Florida Gators football season.

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Training camp, Baker Mayfield, defensive questions, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 34:16


    Ira Kaufman of joebucsfan.com joins the podcast to talk about the Buccaneers as they move through training camp and head toward preseason games.

    Jacksonville Jaguars: Training camp, Trevor Lawrence, defensive questions and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 44:20


    Demetrius Harvey of the Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville joins the podcast to talk about the Jaguars as they move through training camp and head toward preseason games.

    Miami Dolphins: Training camp, Tua, defensive questions and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 31:41


    Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post joins the podcast to talk about the Miami Dolphins as they move through training camp and head toward preseason games.

    UCF football: New Big 12 foes, Malzahn's Auburn ties, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 35:40


    Chris Boyle of the Daytona Beach News-Journal joins the podcast to talk about UCF football. The Knights enter their second year in the Big 12, and are now joined by four former members of the Pac-12.

    QB comparisons: Six tiers, from 'we're in trouble' to 'the best'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 40:07


    Demetrius Harvey of the Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville joins the podcast to talk about a way-too-early QB ranking to see who was snubbed, who was overrated.

    NASCAR in Chicago, can racing be an Olympic sport?, trivia and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 37:31


    Ken Willis and Ryan Pritt of the Daytona Beach News-Journal join the podcast to talk about this weekend's Chicago street race. Plus, we brainstorm how to add auto racing to the Olympics and we have a spirited round of trivia.

    Shark cinematographer Andy Casagrande on Shark Week 2024, career, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 39:14


    Renowned Shark Week cinematographer Andy Casagrande joins the podcast to talk about Shark Week 2024, his career, his ties to Florida and more.

    2024 NBA Draft: Top picks, Zach Edey, Bronny James and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 36:25


    USA Today NBA reporter Jeff Zillgitt joins the podcast to talk about the NBA Draft and what to expect next season after the Celtics won it all in 2024.

    Hurricane season, red snapper season, python hunt and Judge Reinhold

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 39:34


    Ed Killer of the Treasure Coast Newspapers and TCPalm.com joins the podcast to talk about hurricane season, Fourth of July boating, red snapper season, the python hunt and more.

    Dolphins: OTAs, a Tua luau (Tuau?), a toilet iguana and more

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 31:15


    Hal Habib of the Palm Beach Post joins the podcast to talk about Dolphins OTAs, the ongoing Tua contract saga and a betting website that set the odds for all NFL games. See how many the Dolphins are favored in.

    Florida Man Games returns in 2025 with more insanity, bigger venue

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 26:48


    Florida Man Games founder Pete Melfi joins the podcast to talk about the announcement of the 2nd annual Florida Man Games, coming in 2025.

    AEW star Anthony Bowens on 'Double or Nothing,' his future, more

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 22:47


    AEW star Anthony Bowens joins "The *State* of Florida Sports Podcast" to talk about this Sunday's pay-per-view event Double or Nothing, as well as his background and what's next for him.

    Jaguars OTAs, Trevor Lawrence contract talks and other news

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 28:04


    Demetrius Harvey joins the podcast to talk about Trevor Lawrence's contract, Shad Khan's wealth, the Jaguars' deal with the city for stadium renovations, OTAs and much more.

    NASCAR's 2024 All-Star race returns to North Wilkesboro

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 35:18


    Ken Willis and Ryan Pritt of the Daytona Beach News-Journal join the podcast to discuss the NASCAR All-Star race.

    Spring high school football 2024 in Florida: What you need to know

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 29:57


    USA Today State of Florida high school sports and recruiting reporter Jon Santucci joins the podcast to talk about spring football. he discusses FHSAA and NIL, the change from rural and metro classifications and who he sees as the best players in the state.

    Tampa Bay Bucs 2024 Draft: Who they took, how they did

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 35:22


    Ira Kaufman of joebucsfan.com joins the podcast to talk about how the Buccaneers did in the 2024 NFL Draft.

    Jacksonville Jaguars 2024 Draft: Who they took, how they did

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 29:27


    Gene Frenette of the Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville joins the podcast to talk about how the Jaguars did in the 2024 NFL Draft.

    Miami Dolphins 2024 Draft: Who they took, how they did

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 28:54


    Hal Habib of the Palm Beach Post joins the podcast to talk about how the Dolphins did in the 2024 NFL Draft.

    Jacksonville Jaguars 2024 Draft: How many picks, how they'll use them

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 29:55


    Demetrius Harvey of the Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville joins the podcast to talk about how many picks the Jaguars have and what they might do with them.

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2024 Draft: How many picks, how they'll use them

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 35:11


    Ira Kaufman of joebucsfan.com joins the podcast to talk about how many picks the Buccaneers have, what they might do with them.

    Miami Dolphins 2024 Draft: How many picks, how they'll use them

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 28:54


    Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post joins the podcast to talk about how many picks the Dolphins have, what they might do with them.

    FSU's 2024 spring game is here. Here's what you need to know

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 30:06


    Tallahassee Democrat Sports Editor Jim Henry joins the podcast to talk about Florida State's Garnet and Gold spring football game, the QB competition, Mike Norvell and more.

    'Timeless' Toni Storm, AEW Women's World champ, on Dynasty, Jacksonville shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 16:12


    AEW Women's World champion "Timeless" Toni Storm joins the podcast to talk about the upcoming shows in Jacksonville, which happen right after the Dynasty pay=per-view. The Australia native doesn't expect to lose her title any time soon.

    2024 Orange and Blue spring game is here. What Gators fans should know

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 32:23


    David Whitley of the Gainesville Sun joins the podcast to talk about the 2024 Florida Gators Orange and Blue spring game. He also talks Graham Mertz vs. DJ Lagway and much more.

    Wrapping up free agency for Dolphins, Jaguars, Buccaneers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 38:21


    Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post, Demetrius Harvey of the Florida-Times Union and host Tim Walters break down free agency of Bucs, Dolphins, Jaguars.

    No red snapper season in 2024? Plus jellyfish, Lake O issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 35:59


    Ed Killer of the Treasure Coast Newspapers and tcpalm.com joins the podcats to talk about the 2024 Atlantic Coast red snapper season, issues plaguing Lake Okeechobee, jellyfish and more.

    Everything to know about the 50th Players Championship ... and the 100th!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 41:04


    Garry Smits of the Florida Times-Union joins the podcast to talk about the 2024 Players Championship on its 50th anniversary.

    Fred Funk, 2005 Players Championship winner, talks event's 50th anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 35:44


    2005 Players Championship winner Fred Funk joins the podcast to talk about his win, the course, the 50th anniversary and what he's up to these days.

    Cognizant Classic has better field, more interest

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 28:21


    Tom D'Angelo of the Palm Beach Post talks about the Cognizant Classic, formerly the Honda Classic, on the podcast. He also shares his thoughts on what happened last week when Charlie Woods tried qualifying for the event.

    Andre Dawson talks namesake college tournament, spring training, career

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 27:53


    Hall of Famer Andre Dawson joins the podcast to talk about the Andre Dawson Classic, a six-team HBCU college baseball tournament held in Vero Beach from Feb. 23-25. He also talks about his playing career, updates us on former teammate Ryne Sandberg, who's battling cancer, and more.

    Miracle Mets outfield Art Shamsky talks spring training, 1969 team, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 36:57


    Art Shamsky, an integral part of the 1969 World Series champion New York Mets, joins "The *State* of Florida Sports Podcast" to discuss spring training, the Mriacle Mets, his minor league roommate Pete Rose, the "Everybody Loves Raymond" bulldog named after him, more.

    2024 Daytona 500: Weather update, who's favored and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 36:35


    Ken Willis and Pyan Pritt of the Daytona Beach News-Journal join the podcast to talk everything Daytona 500. The weather looks bad, the field is young and the stakes are higher than ever. Plus, Ken and Ryan give their go at another bout of trivia.

    Ross Chastain on Netflix, Tyler Reddick, the Daytona 500, watermelons and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 25:00


    NASCAR driver Ross Chastain joins the podcast to talk about the 2024 Daytona 500, the Netflix Series "Full Speed," his recent dustup with Tyler Reddick, his family watermelon legacy and more,

    Super Bowl 58 is here! Listen to veteran journalist who covered 37 of them

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 36:33


    Rick Gosselin covered 37 Super Bowls during his illustrious career, mostly spent with the Dallas Morning News. He joins the podcast to talk about Super Bowl 58, as well as the Super Bowls he covered, starting with Super Bowl X in 1976.

    The story of the Super Bowl coin; Super Bowl Saturday petition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 27:51


    Vince Bohbot, the executive director of the Highland Mint in Melbourne, Florida, discusses how his company came to mint the Super Bowl flip coin more than three decades ago; plus, Frank Ruggeri returns to the podcast to further make his argument for Super Bowl Saturday and how his change.org petition has garnered nearly 150,000 signatures.

    The best 2024 Rolex 24 podcast you'll find anywhere

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 37:18


    Ken Willis and Ryan Pritt of the Daytona Beach News-Journal join the podcast to break down the 2024 Rolex 24, what happened after last year's race that has a big effect on this year's race, thoughts on the late Cale Yarborough and more.

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