Sports Day Tampa Bay

The former morning show team at WDAE is back on the air for the first time together - they have a little fun there then get into a more serious topic. Rick and Tom also discuss how COVID protocols will affect the Bucs' upcoming season.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick set up a key homestand for the Rays then Darek Sharp joins in to discuss the major college football shakeup, and give an update on USF football entering Jeff Scott's second year as Head Coach.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud, Steve Versnick and special guest Darek Sharp on the Buccaneers opening Training Camp in front of 2,000 season ticket members and as defending Super Bowl Champions. Plus the Rays making deals ahead of the trade deadline to add a bat and deal a pitcher.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Buccaneers get their Super Bowl rings, the Rays trade for Nelson Cruz and score another come from behind victory, the Lightning schedule is out, and Rick Stroud and Tom Jones talk Buccaneers Training Camp, if the Rays need to trade for a starting pitcher and does Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC make sense?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on the Seattle Kraken's selection of Yanni Gourde from the Lightning as another member of the Energy Line is gone, the Bucs get their Super Bowl rings tonight as Training Camp is ready to begin this weekend and former FSU Coach Bobby Bowden has a terminal illness.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud is back from the White House where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were honored as Super Bowl Championship by President Joe Biden, the first Tampa Bay team to be so honored. Plus the Rays beat the Orioles as Francisco Meija has 5 RBI and the Lightning prepare to lose a player to Seattle tonight in the Expansion Draft.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about Bucs Training Camp, the storylines to watch and the spots open on the roster, how narrative would be different if Tom Brady's 3 INTs led to a loss in Green Bay, more on the Bucs Ring of Honor candidates, should the Rays trade for starting pitching and who could they deal, did they win the Blake Snell trade from the Padres, why haven't we heard more on Steven Stamkos' injury and what would it take for Tampa to accept USF as it's hometown team.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers upcoming trip to the White House this week, the Lightning leaving a lot of forward available in the Kraken Expansion Draft and the Rays take 2 of 3 from the Braves over the weekend.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud details his breaking news that Tom Brady played the entire 2020 Super Bowl winning season with an MCL tear in his first year with the Buccaneers. Plus Tom Jones joins us again to discuss Jon Cooper's place among the greatest coaches in Tampa Bay and what could derail the Bucs this year.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones reminisce about Monte Kiffin who will be inducted into the Buccaneers Ring of Honor this September as an Assistant Coach and who should be next added next. Plus the Rays showed well in the All-Star Game but did you like the uniforms, players being mic'd up and more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correctly about the Lightning dropping the Stanley Cup, what changes might occur on the Bolts roster, is Jon Cooper the greatest Tampa Bay coach, will the Rays trade for a starting pitcher, which Bucs players might take a big leap forward this year and what's an average day in our lives like.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tampa Bay's 3rd Boat Parade in 10 months that ended in the Stanley Cup being damaged after the celebration portion was cancelled due to storms. Plus the Rays get a 3rd All-Star in Andrew Kittredge and Plant High School's Pete Alonzo successfully defended his Home Run Derby Title while putting on a record show of 35 homeruns in the 1st round.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on enjoying today's Lightning victory boat parade and Championship celebration as the Bolts have been thoroughly enjoying their back-to-back Stanley Cups. Plus the Rays hit the All-Star Break with a loss but with the 2nd best winning percentage in franchise history at the break, and the Buccaneers are winners at the Espys.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correctly about the Lightning's place in Tampa Bay sports history, which Bolts are future Hall of Famers, how much fun is celebratory Nikita Kucherov, what will next year's team look like, is Jon Cooper a Hall of Fame coach, which Bucs backups are coming back, why is Stu Sternberg disliked by the fans and will leagues soften their stance on marijuana in the future.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones after the Lightning defeat the Canadiens 1-0 in Game 5 to win their 2nd straight Stanley Cup in dominating fashion.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down 'The Match' as Tom Brady is now 0-for-2 in this annual event, Cameron Kinley gets an exemption from the Navy to pursue his NFL dream with the Buccaneers, a preview of the Lightning's Game 5 tonight with the Stanley Cup in Amalie Arena and they are joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss the new NIL rules in college, the proposed 12-team College Football Playoff and previewing the season for our in-state schools.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick after the Lightning lose 3-2 in Overtime to the Canadiens in Game 4 so they'll have to wait until Wednesday for another chance at the Stanley Cup. Plus the Rays win in a walk-off but have had a rough couple of weeks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tom Jones and Steve Versnick preview tonight's Lightning-Canadiens Game 3 and look at the Rays 1st half of the season. Plus Tom answers your mailbag questions 110% correct.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 3-1 win over Montreal in the Stanley Cup Final Game 2 despite being outplayed by the Canadiens. Plus Rays Radio's Neil Solondz checks in with a mid-season report card on the 47-34 Rays.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud chats with LA Times writer Sam Farmer about spending the day after the Super Bowl with Bruce Arians, who would play Bruce in a movie, thoughts on Tom Brady and more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.