Podcast appearances and mentions of rick stroud

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick are back from vacation and breakdown the Rays recent bullpen woes, winning the series vs. Baltimore, Chandler Simpson's impact, Brandon Lowe hurt again and Junior Caminero's Home Run Derby. Plus the Buccaneers rookies report today as 2nd round pick Brandon Morrison has agreed to a contract and he will be there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick look back on the Buccaneers franchise as they celebrate their 50th anniversary with stories and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the 2025 Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense with a healthy Antoine Winfield, Jr. and SirVocea Dennis, new rookies at cornerback and the defensive line plus the addition of Hassan Reddick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense that sees all 11 starters return but they could be without Tristan Wirfs and Chris Godwin to start the season. They have a new offensive coordinator in Josh Grizzard, Baker Mayfield is looking to cut down on turnovers and Bucky Irving will be the starting running back from the start. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud sits down for part 2 of his conversation with former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Guard Ali Marpet to discuss what he's doing after football, working towards his doctorate, starting a family and losing weight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud sits down for part 1 of his conversation with former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Guard Ali Marpet to discuss what he's doing after football, working towards his doctorate and he desire to help people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on USF Baseball Coach Mitch Hannah's refusal to talk with the student newspaper and he's given no explanation, plus how will teams attack Jags' Travis Hunter if he plays both ways and we answer your mailbag questions about the Gators schedule, the Buccaneers success and why USA soccer lags behind the best in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the new Rick broke on Wednesday that Tristan Wirfs had surgery this week and he will miss the start of the season for the Buccaneers and may start on the PUP list. Plus Junior Caminero will start the All-Star game at third base, he'll be in the Homerun Derby and the Rays beat the Tigers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Junior Caminero being added to the All-Star Game, the Rays drop their 8th game in 11 days as the bullpen gives it up again and the Lightning trade Isaac Howard to the Oilers for another prospect, Sam O'Reilly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays bullpen woes as they've give up 44 runs in the last 15 games. Plus the NFL is going on 4th down more than ever, so will Todd Bowles change his game management to follow suit and we answer a mailbag question on if the Bucs could delay Chris Godwin's return. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays' Brandon Lowe and Jonathan Aranda making the All-Star Game while Junior Caminero was snubbed. Plus the Rays get walked off twice over the weekend as the bullpen is struggling and the US loses to Mexico in the Gold Cup Final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers teasing white throwback uniforms with a video featuring Steve Spurrier as Rick tells stories about the 'Head Ball Coach'. Plus the Rays beat the Athletics 6-5 and are now just .5 game behind both Toronto and New York as they get ready to begin a 10-game road trip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 4-3 loss in 10 innings to the Athletics which is their 3rd straight loss and another one against teams below .500. Plus the Lightning don't add much as free agency starts and Malik Beasley in trouble for gambling on NBA games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin to discuss how the Rays became the hottest team in baseball, the development of players like Jonathan Aranda and Junior Caminero, the starting pitching and what to do with Taj Bradley and when can you expect to see Shane McClanahan and Ha-Seong Kim play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 5-1 loss to the Orioles as they lose the series and Taj Bradley struggles again for the 4th time in his last 5 starts. Plus Isaac Howard wasn't traded from the Lightning at the NHL Draft so what is next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers signing GM Jason Licht and Head Coach Todd Bowles to contract extensions, Rays' shortstop Wander Franco found guilty in the Dominican Republic, the Rays win again and the NHL nears a new collective bargaining agreement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on the Buccaneers defense, Hassan Reddick's impact, Asst. Coaches Charlie Strong and Larry Foote, Jason Licht, Todd Bowles, Rowdies ownership, boat parades and the Lightning roster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Taj Bradley's great performance in Kansas City as he was perfect into the 6th inning and the Rays are once again 9-games above .500. And why is it so hard for star athletes to retire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs outlook this season after our interview with Jason Licht plus the Rays remain hot as Chandler Simpson has been called back up for tonight's game in Kansas City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud sits down with Tampa Bay Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht to discuss the team's outlook for 2025, why they drafted Emeka Egbuka, the middle linebacker position and more. Plus we answer your mailbag questions on the pass rush, what would be a successful Bucs season and rooting for teams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 22, 2025 is: bemuse • bih-MYOOZ • verb If you are bemused by something, you are confused or bewildered by it, and often also somewhat amused. // The contestant seemed somewhat bemused by the question, but gave the correct answer. See the entry > Examples: “The duck touched down on the surface of Raymond James Stadium just minutes before the Bucs scored their own touchdown. ... Many of the staff not assigned to work on the field were bemused by the sight of Anchor carrying a duck out of the stadium. They held cellphones and took pictures.” — Rick Stroud, The Tampa Bay (Florida) Times, 1 Jan. 2025 Did you know? In 1735, British poet Alexander Pope lamented, in rhyme, being besieged by “a parson much bemus'd in beer.” The cleric in question was apparently one of a horde of would-be poets who pestered Pope with requests that he read their verses. Pope meant that the parson had found his muse—his inspiration—in beer. That use of bemused harks back to a 1705 letter in which Pope wrote of “Poets … irrecoverably Be-mus'd.” In both letter and poem, Pope used bemused to allude to being inspired by or devoted to one of the Muses, the Greek sister goddesses of art, music, and literature. The lexicographers who followed him, however, interpreted “bemus'd in beer” as meaning “left confused by beer,” and their confusion gave rise to the “bewilder” sense of bemuse. The newer (and very common) use of bemuse to mean “to cause to have feelings of wry or tolerant amusement” is a topic of some dispute, as discussed here.

Rick Stroud sits down with Tampa Bay Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht for part 1 where they discuss his part in the first 50 years of Bucs football, Jameis Winston, Tom Brady, Baker Mayfield, Bruce Arians and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the breaking news that Stu Sternberg is in advanced talks to sell the Tampa Bay Rays to a group headed by Patrick Zalupski as a Letter of Intent has been signed. What does this mean for the future of the Rays, where will a stadium be built and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays loss to the Orioles, Shane McClanahan gets good news from a specialist, the Florida Panthers win the Stanley Cup again and the Sun unveil stadium plans and will have a boat parade today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 7-1 win over the Orioles that saw Ryan Pepiot throw 8 innings of 1-run baseball and the offense put up runs in each of the first 5 innings. Plus we answer your mailbag questions on Taj Bradley and postseason games at Steinbrenner Field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays sweep of the Mets who were the best team in baseball entering the weekend, the Sun win the inaugural USF Super League Championship, the Bucs' Chris Godwin's tribute to his father and an incredible finish to the US Open on a rain soaked coarse at Oakmont. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the end of Buccaneers minicamp as the team is off until Training Camp Begins. Plus Mike Evans sits down with Jerry Rice, Chris Godwin adds Jr. to his jersey, Antonio Brown accused of attempted murder and Nikita Kucherov doesn't win the Hart Trophy for MVP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers minicamp day 2 as Hassan Reddick spoke about why he missed voluntary OTAs and his motivation for this season. Plus the Rays lose their series in Boston and Shane McClanahan is shut down and will see another doctor for his nerve issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers start of minicamp with Hassan Reddick in attendance, Chris Godwin watching from the sidelines and Tristan Wirfs in a brace. Plus where does Jason Licht rank among NFL GMs and the Rays lose in Boston 3-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays extra innings win in Boston as Ian Seymour pitches the final 2 innings in his debut. Plus the Buccaneers open minicamp today as Hassan Reddick is already in town and we'll see how much Chris Godwin does coming off his injury. Finally Chris Simms has ranked NFL quarterbacks and Baker Mayfield is in the Top 10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays play that now has them 5-games above .500 and in a Wild Card spot if the playoffs started today. Plus the Buccaneers minicamp is this week, Aaron Rodgers signs with the Steelers and the Tampa Bay Sun will host the USL Super League Championship this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on the Buccaneers win total this season, potential roster casualties, Simeon Rice, practice field fights, the Rays stadium and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 5-4 win over the Rangers as Brandon Lowe went deep as Tampa Bay now has a winning record at Steinbrenner Field. Plus USF's Athletic Director Michael Kelly departs for Navy, Nikita Kucherov wins the Ted Lindsay Award and Edmonton wins game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers beginning voluntary OTAs without Hassan Reddick, the Rays beat the Rangers as Drew Rasmussen doesn't allow a run for the 4th straight start and Junior Caminero hits another home run plus a conversation with USL Super League President Amanda Vandervort ahead of this weekend's semifinal game for the Tampa Bay Sun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers beginning voluntary OTAs today at One Buc Place, the Lightning re-sign Yanni Gourde to a 6-year contract, Florida Gators baseball coach goes off at the regionals in Coastal Carolina and Jim Leavitt to be inducted in the USF Sports Hall of Fame this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays offensive explosion for 2 games and their lack of offense in the other 2 games in Houston. Zach Littell's complete game Jake Mangum's first career home run and did the Rays make the right decision in sending Chandler Simpson to Durham. Plus Wander Franco's trial is scheduled to start today in the Dominican Republic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays win over the Astros as the bats continue to shine but we we're puzzled when Kevin Cash left Shane Baz come back to the mound in the 6th inning. Plus we thank you for making Sports Day Tampa Bay the #1 sports podcast in Florida and the Stanley Cup Final is set. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays homestand where they went 7-2 and are now 1-game above .500 as Josh Lowe returns and the offense is heating up. Plus some coaching and front office changes for the Lightning and the Buccaneers start voluntary OTAs as Hassan Reddick did not attend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correctly on Todd Bowles future as the Buccaneers Head Coach, Shaq Barrett, Vita Vea, NFL schedule, Bucs and Rays stadium conflicts, Lightning prospect Isaac Howard and remembering the Tampa Bay Times building in St. Pete. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud sits down with new Tampa Bay Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Josh Grizzard to discuss his NFL journey, the expectations of being the OC, play calling and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, Bucs plan for Inside Linebacker, Rays Ownership and stadium situation and catching depth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by his old radio partner Tom Jones to discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning's season and if they could have won this year plus is the NBA better with parity over a villain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by his former radio partner Tom Jones to discuss Simeon Rice going into the Bucs Ring of Honor, has the Rays window closed and how great is a visit to New York City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Simeon Rice being introduced as the next inductee to the Buccaneers Ring of Honor and just how emotional he got. You'll hear from Rice as he talked about his love of the game and his relationship with Warren Sapp. Plus the Rays comeback but still lose 4-3 to the Astros. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays losing 2-of-3 in Miami as the starting pitching has been worse than expected this year thus far. Plus the Bucs are set to announce Simeon Rice as the newest Ring of Honor inductee but who should be next? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers adding Simeon Rice to their Ring of Honor this season as the 10th player to receive this designation. Plus we answer your mailbag questions on the Bucs schedule, defense and if Yanni Gourde will return to the Lightning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 2025 schedule that was released. They'll play 7 of their first 11 games on the road, including the first 2, and they are in primetime 4 times. Plus the Rays lose to the Jays 3-1 as Ryan Pepiot makes 1 mistake and it cost him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 11-9 in Toronto that saw Junior Caminero hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the 9th inning after they gave up the lead in the 8th. Plus Pete Rose is reinstated to baseball making him eligible for the Hall of Fame and the NFL schedule comes out tonight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Evan Longoria coming back to Tampa Bay to sign a 1-day contract and retire as a member of the Rays. Plus the NFL schedule comes out on Wednesday and some leaks have started, Saint's QB Derek Carr retires plus who will the Rays send down when Josh Lowe returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with thoughts on the Buccaneers rookie minicamp that was held over the weekend and the Rays take 2-of-3 from the Brewers while they have their first home rain delay in franchise history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.