Join award-winning journalist Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times and co-host Steve Versnick every weekday as they dive deep into the biggest stories in Tampa Bay sports. From the Buccaneers and Rays to the Lightning, USF, and more — they go beyond the headlines to give you the insight you can't find anywhere else. It’s the ultimate insider’s guide to Tampa Bay sports. New episodes drop every weekday morning in your favorite podcast app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa ...
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Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn host the Block Party, presented by Jai Alai IPA, to talk Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey, the NHL and life in general with great guests from all aspects of hockey. New episodes drop every Wednesday during hockey season.
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Life's busy. Stay up to date with the Buccaneers with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers MinuteCast.Twitter @BucsMinuteCastBusiness inquires: [email protected] to a Bucs game this season?Or maybe the Rays, Lightning — heck, even a concert in Tampa?Make your life easier with SeatGeek — the only ticket app that rates every deal so you know you're getting the best bang for your buck.And right now, SeatGeek is giving Bucs MinuteCast listeners $20 off your first ticket purchase over $50.Just ...
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Q&A: Baker Mayfield’s Clutch Starts, Emeka Egbuka’s Breakout & Tristan Wirfs Injury Impact with Steve Versnick
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are off to another impressive start in the 2025 NFL season, with Baker Mayfield showing poise in clutch moments and leading back-to-back game-winning drives. In this in-depth Q&A, Dan Holmi of The Bucs Report sits down with Steve Versnick to break down the biggest storylines surrounding Tampa Bay’s 2-0 start. From Mayfield’…
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Bucs' Injured List Is Getting Long, RB Coach Skip Peete Needs Medical Attention & Egbuka's Alternate Career
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers growing list of injuries as they couldn't hold a full practice on Wednesday because of it. Plus Running Backs Coach Skip Peete required medical attention at practice, Emeka Egbuka could have played baseball, the Rays sale is completed, so where will the stadium be built, some big College Football gam…
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MAILBAG: Baker Mayfield, Bucs Linebackers, Injuries, Rays Needs & USF's CFP Chances
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about Baker Mayfield, the Bucs inside linebackers, injuries, Rays needs for next season, the catching position and USF's College Football Playoff chances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bucs Injuries are Mounting Including Bucky Irving & What To Do With Special Teams
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the mounting Bucs injuries as their depth at defensive back is being challenged, Hasson Reddick has a concussion, Greg Gaines is hurt as is Bucky Irving. The Bucs will be challenged as they head to Seattle this weekend to face the Seahawks. Also the Bucs special teams have been a problem so what changes need to be …
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Bucs Slow Starts Ends In 31-25 Loss To The Eagles
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers slow start that lead to them losing their first game to the Philadelphia Eagles 31-25. An early blocked punt returned for a touchdown and turnovers ultimately led to the loss. It was good to see Tristan Wirfs and Chris Godwin, Jr., back it the lineup but injuries continue to mount with Jamel Dean and…
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Bucs-Eagles Preview, Will Baker Mayfield and Chris Godwin Play While Tristan Wirfs Should Return
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Baker Mayfield's status heading into Sunday game against the Eagles as he was limited in practice again. Tristan Wirfs looks like he will return this week for the Bucs while Chris Godwin might. Plus the Rays blow a late lead again to guarantee a losing record this season, Andrei Vasilevskiy should return to practic…
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Will Tristan Wirfs and Chris Godwin Play This Week & Baker Mayfield on Injury List For Buccaneers
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on if Tristan Wirfs and/or Chris Godwin will return this week for the Buccaneers and the impact that may have as they get set to face the Philadelphia Eagles. Plus Todd Bowles' thoughts on the 'Tush Push', Baker Mayfield shows up on the injury report and Tom Brady will be in town this weekend for the game. Also the Ra…
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Bucs' Mike Evans To Miss 3-4 Weeks, Desmond Watson To Practice Squad & Your Mailbag Questions
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the news that Mike Evans will miss 3-4 weeks with a hamstring strain and how this will impact the Bucs. Plus Ko Kieft goes on IR and is expected to miss the rest of the season and Tampa Bay signs Desmond Watson to the practice squad. We also answer your mailbag questions on Baker Mayfield, tight ends, special teams…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3-0 Start: Exclusive Q&A with Greg Auman | Latest Bucs News & Analysis
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are off to a 3-0 start for the first time since 2005 — and every win has come in dramatic, walk-off fashion. In this episode of the Bucs Report Podcast, host Dan Holmi sits down with Bucs insider Greg Auman for an exclusive Q&A breaking down how Tampa Bay has built early-season momentum. From late-game heroics to key defens…
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MLB Approves Rays Sale, Waiting On Updates For Bucs Injuries & Lightning Win Preseason Opener
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Major League Baseball approving the sale of the Rays in a deal that should close later this week as Stu Sternberg will no longer be the principal owner. Plus we're still waiting on updates on the Buccaneers injuries from their Sunday win over the Jets and the Lightning win their first preseason game. Hosted on Acas…
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Cardiac Bucs Win In The Final Minute Again, Start Season 3-0 For The First Time In 20 Years
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 3rd straight comeback win in the final minute as they beat the Jets and are 3-0 for the first time in 20 years. The Offensive Line had issues but the defense created 2 turnovers including a pick-6 and Emeka Egbuka was spectacular. Injury issues continue to be a problem as Mike Evans left the game wit…
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Luke Goedeke Goes On IR, Bucs-Jets Preview & Big Game for Gators at Miami
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview this weekend's Buccaneers-Jets game as Tampa Bay's offensive line has more changes with Luke Goedeke going on IR. Plus Emeka Egbuka hasn't practiced this week and is questionable but the Jets are going with backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor. Plus a big game for the Gators this weekend as they travel to Miami wit…
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Bucs' Cody Mauch Out For The Season, Integrity Of The Game, Rays' Caminero Hurt & Lightning's Nick Paul To Miss Time
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers losing Guard Cody Mauch for the season, dealing another blow to an already banged up Offensive Line. Plus the Bucs let Nick Chubb score but does that violate the Integrity of the Game, the Rays win and avoid elimination but Junior Caminero left with mid-back tightness, the Lightning will be without N…
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Bucs' Calijah Kancey Is Out For The Season & Did Todd Bowles Let The Texans Score Late
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Calijah Kancey's season ending pectoral injury, a lot of love for Baker Mayfield around football, should the Bucs bring in another kick as Chase McLaughlin missed another field goal and did Todd Bowles' defense allow Nick Chubb to score late in Monday night's game to get the ball back. Plus the Rays lose again desp…
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Buccaneers Beat The Texans 20-19 As Rachaad White Scores With :06 Left
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 20-19 win over the Texans on Monday Night Football that saw Tampa Bay execute a game-winning drive in the final moments for the 2nd straight week. The defense was great, Baker Mayfield was a warrior but Special Teams had issues including another missed field goal by Chase McLaughlin and a blocked pun…
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Bucs-Texans Preview, Rays Lose in Chicago While USF and Gators Lose
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview tonight's Buccaneers-Texans Monday Night Football game as Tampa Bay looks to start 2-0 but they'll have to overcome their primetime woes. Plus the Rays lose 4-of-6 in Chicago and are all but eliminated from the playoffs, USF gets blown out in Miami and DJ Lagway struggles for Florida in Baton Rouge. Hosted on …
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Game One | Emeka Egbuka’s Breakout, O-Line Shakeup & Baker Mayfield Leadership
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened the season with fireworks, and this episode breaks it all down in detail. Rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka stole the show with two touchdowns in his NFL debut, including the clutch game-winner in the final minute. We dig into how his Ohio State pedigree, route running, and mental toughness translated instantly to th…
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Bucs' Wirfs and Godwin Practice, Goedeke Misses, USF-Miami Tomorrow & Rays Lose Series to White Sox
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers welcoming Tristan Wirfs and Chris Godwin back to practice for the first time this year but they probably won't play this week. Luke Goedeke missed practice so there is more shuffling on the Offensive Line, Christian Izien and Benjamin Morrison practiced and Jamel Dean describes why he took a pay cut.…
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Rick and Tom On Baker Mayfield's Play In Buccaneers First Game & Todd Bowles' Winning Culture
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Rick Stroud is joined once again by his old radio partner, Tom Jones, to discuss Baker Mayfield's performance in the Buccaneers first game, the team's winning culture under Todd Bowles, the dynamics of NFL teams, the impact of Aaron Rodgers on the Jets, and share personal travel stories related to sports journalism. The discussion wraps up with pre…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Emeka Egbuka’s Breakout and O-Line Shuffle After Tristan Wirfs Injury
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened the 2025 season with a dramatic comeback win over the Atlanta Falcons, highlighted by rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka’s electric debut. Egbuka caught two touchdowns, including the game-winner in the final minute, instantly proving he’s ready to become a major weapon in the Buccaneers’ offense. Quarterback Baker May…
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Rick and Tom On The Outrage Over Poll Voters & Ryan Clarks Latest Apology
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Rick Stroud is joined by Tom Jones from the Poynter Institute of Media Studies to discuss the over the top outrage at an AP voter who left South Florida off her latest ballot despite wins over 2 Top 25 teams. Plus Ryan Clark once again has to apologize to a co-worker for his comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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How The Buccaneers Offensive Line Shuffle Happened and Jamel Dean's Pay Cut
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on why the Buccaneers shuffled their Offensive Line on Sunday moving Graham Barton to Left Tackle, Ben Bredeson to Center and inserting Michael Jordan at Guard which worked. Plus Jamel Dean took a huge pay cut to stay with the Bucs this season and will be a free agent after this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…
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Bucs Beat Falcons 23-20 as Egbuka Scores Twice, USF Knocks Off Florida & Rays Lose 3 Straight
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 win over the Atlanta Falcons to start the 2025-26 season. While the game wasn’t pretty, the veteran leadership of Baker Mayfield and team found a way to win a game in which they had less than 25 minutes of possession and didn’t force a turnover. Emeka Egbuka had 2 touchdowns and Haaso…
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Bucs-Falcons Preview, Rays Win 7th Straight Game & Jalen Carter Ejected Before Playing A Snap
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers season opening game in Atlanta this weekend. How will the offense do without Chris Godwin and Tristan Wirfs, what to expect from the revamped defense who could be without Vita Vea and the impact of a first game against a divisional foe. Plus the Rays win their 7th straight games as they are just…
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Rays Win 6th Straight Game, Vita Vea On Buccaneers Injury Report & Pat Maroon Staying in Tampa Bay
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays resurgence as they won their 6th straight game to move just 2.5 games out of the final Wild Card spot with 23 games to play. They are being led by Junior Caminero who now has 40 home runs and 102 RBI. Plus the Buccaneers have released their first injury report and Vita Vea is on it after not practicing on …
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 1 Preview: Falcons Matchup, Depth Chart, and Key Storylines
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers kick off their 2025 NFL season with a divisional clash against the Atlanta Falcons, aiming for a historic fifth straight NFC South title. With Baker Mayfield coming off a career-best season and first-round pick Emeka Egbuka stepping into a starting role, the Buccaneers’ offense remains one of the most dangerous in the leagu…
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Bucs Sign Luke Goedeke To Extension, Junior Caminero Hits 40th Home Run & Rays Win 5th Straight
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers signing Right Tackle Luke Goedeke to a 4-year, $90 million extension, why the Bucs like Ben Chukwuma on the offensive line, the premiere of Raise The Flags at the Tampa Theatre, Junior Caminero hits his 40th homerun and drives in his 100th RBI as the Rays win their 5th straight game, now just 3.5 gam…
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More Stories from 50 Years of Buccaneers Football, Rays Win 4 Straight & Big Wins by FSU and Miami
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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on big wins by Florida State and Miami over the weekend in college football, the Rays have won 4 in a row as they get out to early leads and Rick is joined by Producer Trent Cooper to detail his new documentary series detailing the first 50 years of Buccaneers Football with lots of great stories from the guys who play…
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