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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Steve Versnick Podcasts
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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More Stories from 50 Years of Buccaneers Football, Rays Win 4 Straight & Big Wins by FSU and Miami
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1:10:08Rick 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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USF Dominates Boise State, Bucs Set Practice Squad & Micah Parsons Traded to Green Bay
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46:47Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the impressive start for USF as they rout Boise State 34-7 to beat a ranked opponent for the first time in 14 years. Plus the Buccaneers set their practice squad, Kyle Trask hasn’t been signed yet and the Cowboys trade Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. Also the Rays are in Washington to face the Nationals aft…
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College Football Preview: DJ Lagway's Health, USF's Gauntlet, Miami's New QB & FSU's Outlook
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54:33Rick Stroud is joined by Matt Baker from The Athletic to preview the College Football season including outlooks for the Gators, USF, Florida State and Miami, why this is a big week for the ACC, the overall landscape of college football and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Bucs 53-Man Roster is Set as 3 Undrafted Free Agents Make The Team & Rays Shut Out In Cleveland
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41:14Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down the roster cuts by the Buccaneers to get to their initial 53-man roster. 3 undrafted free agents made the team while Head Coach Todd Bowles detailed by Kyle Trask was among those waived by the team. Plus the Rays are shutout in Cleveland and Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are now engaged. Hosted on Acast. Se…
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Bucs To Cut Kyle Trask & Desmond Watson, Rays Win As Junior Caminero Hit 2 More Home Runs
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43:53Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers decision to cut Kyle Trask after 4 seasons as Teddy Bridgewater will be the backup quarterback. The 2021 Draft class for Tampa Bay turned out to be a bust. Desmond Watson is among other cuts for Tampa Bay that must be finalized by 4pm today. The Rays beat the Guardians 9-0 as Junior Caminero hits 2 h…
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Who Will Be The Bucs Backup QB, Shilo Sanders Cut & Rays' Carson Williams Homers In Debut
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37:45Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers looming cuts to the roster that we know will include Shilo Sanders who was ejected in Saturday’s preseason game for throwing a punch. They also discuss the backup quarterback position and what Jason Licht might decide. Then the Rays take 2-of-3 from the Cardinals as Carson Williams makes his debut an…
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Rick and Tom On Buccaneers Top 50 Players and Press Box Stories
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53:24Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on press box stories from covering teams and they debate the Top 50 players in Buccaneers History as they prepare to play their 50th season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rick and Tom on Training Camps & Bucs' Baker Mayfield's Commercials Plus Rays Swept By Yankees
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55:18Rick Stroud and Tom Jones back together to discuss covering Training Camps and stories from the past, A/C issues in the middle of a Florida summer and Baker Mayfield staring in commercials again. Rays get swept by the Yankees after their comeback attempt comes up short in extra innings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Bucs' Jalen McMillan to Miss At Least Half The Season As Injuries Pile Up & Rays Getting Hammered By Yankees
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36:26Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers mounting injuries including Jalen McMillan who will miss at least half the season, Christian Izien who will miss some time and more. Plus the Rays' Shane Baz gives up 5 homerun in the first 3 innings to the Yankees in a series the Rays need to keep pace in the Wild Card. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…
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Did Bucs Make The Right Decision Not Playing Baker Mayfield In Preseason & Rays Series vs Yankees
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49:13Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers decision to not play quarterback Baker Mayfield this year in the preseason. What led the Bucs to make this decision and is it the correct one, plus the Rays have a huge series vs. the Yankees that begins tonight at Steinbrenner Field and Baker Mayfield is in commercials again. Hosted on Acast. See ac…
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Bucs Beat Steelers Behind Teddy Bridgewater and 3 INTs & Rays Finish West Coast Trip 6-6
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57:06Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 17-14 win over the Steelers as they are now 2-0 in the preseason. The defense got another 3 interceptions and Teddy Bridgewater looked good in his first action with Tampa Bay. The Rays wrap up their 12-game west coast road trip at 6-6 but were hoping for more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…
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Bucs Joint Practice With Steelers, Mayfield's Great Day & Mailbag Questions
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1:00:50Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers joint practice with the Steelers which Tampa Bay dominated so much that Mike Evans, Lavonte David and Baker Mayfield won't play in Saturday's preseason game. Plus Todd Bowles comments on Vita Vea and your mailbag questions about Baker Mayfield, who makes the roster, statues at Raymond James Stadium, …
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Bucs' Antoine Winfield, Jr. Not Practicing, Rays' Caminero Hits 34th HR & Lightning Rename Arena
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55:39Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs Antoine Winfield, Jr., not practicing with a lower leg injury, more on Devin White's time in Tampa Bay, the Rays beat the Athletics as Junior Caminero hits his 34th homerun, the Lightning's home is now called Benchmark International Arena, some history of 'The Catch' and a new logo for the show. Hosted on …
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Bucs GM Jason Licht On Drafting Devin White & Mailbag Questions on Braswell, Sanders, Pass Rush and More
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49:35Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Bucs GM Jason Licht's comments to The Athletic regarding Devin White and how he wouldn't have drafted him in hindsight. Plus your mailbag questions on Chris Braswell, Shilo Sanders, Bucs draft picks, the pass rush and Todd Bowles' defensive scheme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Bucs Wrap Up Training Camp, Dixon's Dependable Punting, McClanahan's Procedure & Gruden Wins Appeal
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49:52Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers last practice of Training Camp as they prepare to head to Pittsburgh for a joint practice and preseason game this week. Plus the Bucs have stability with their special teams now after rotating through 3 punters last season, Jon Gruden wins his Nevada appeal in case against NFL, Shane McClanahan won't…
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Bucs Win 1st Preseason Game: Kyle Trask Plays Well & Rachaad White Gets Hurt, Plus Rays Winless In Seattle
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48:37Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 29-7 win over the Titans in the first preseason game that saw Kyle Trask play well, Rachaad White get hurt and some off the radar guys show out. Plus the Rays get swept in Seattle after blowing a late lead on Friday night and Shane McClanahan still having nerve issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…
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Buccaneers Joint Practice Turns Feisty & Rays' Johnny Deluca Goes On IL
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45:07Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the feisty Buccaneers joint practice with the Titans ahead of their first preseason game tomorrow night where the starters won't play. Plus the Rays' Johnny Deluca goes on the IL again and mailbag questions on Kevin Cash, Teddy Bridgewater and Gene Deckerhoff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…
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Teddy Bridgewater's First Bucs Practice, When Will Mike Evans Retire, & Rays' Caminero Hits 30 HRs
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36:54Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Teddy Bridgewater's first day of practice with the Buccaneers and his signing should have been obvious. Plus could this be Mike Evans last season, NFL players now have to bring their own smelling salts, the Rays win the series in Anaheim as Junior Caminero reaches 30 home runs for the season. Hosted on Acast. See a…
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Buccaneers Sign Teddy Bridgewater To Back Up Baker Mayfield & Rays Score 7 Runs In One Inning
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38:46Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers signing of backup QB Teddy Bridgewater and what the means for the team and Kyle Trask. Plus the NFL bans smelling salts which Baker Mayfield uses and the Rays find some offense in Anaheim but can they go on a stretch to get them back into playoff contention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Bucs To Practice With Titans, Is Kyle Trask The Best Backup QB for Bucs & Rays Struggles to Start West Coast Trip
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31:31Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers upcoming joint practice with the Titans ahead of their 1st preseason game this weekend. Plus more on is Kyle Trask the best backup QB for the Bucs, some Buccaneers mailbag questions, Tom Brady's broadcasting career and the Rays struggling at the start of their west coast road trip. Hosted on Acast. S…
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Baker Mayfield Misses Bucs' Practices, Barton Works at Left Tackle & Rays Lose Dodgers Series
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47:21Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Baker Mayfield missing the last 2 days of practice at Bucs Training Camp after he hit his hand on a shoulder pad, Is Kyle Trask a good enough backup QB for a Super Bowl Contender and the Bucs are trying different offensive line combinations including Graham Barton at Left Tackle. Plus the Rays get shut out twice by…
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Rays Trade Deadline, Injuries Mount in Loss to Yankees & When To Panic Over Baker Mayfield's INTs
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36:31Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays trade deadlines acquisitions as they say goodbye to Taj Bradley, Jose Caballero and Curtis Mead. They didn't trade they're biggest pieces and kept Yandy Diaz, Brandon Lowe and Pete Fairbanks. Plus when should you be worried about the number of interceptions that Baker Mayfield is throwing in practice. Host…
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Rays Blow Saves In The 8th, 9th and 10th Innings in Loss to Yankees & Zack Littell traded to the Reds
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37:00Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on NFL football returning tonight with the Hall of Fame Game and this week's HOF inductions. Plus the Rays fail to hold leads in the 8th, 9th and 10th innings against the Yankees in their latest loss plus Zack Littell is traded to the Reds after he threw 5 scoreless innings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …
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Buccaneers Night Practice, Rays Lose To Yankees With Trade Deadline Coming Up
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45:56Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers first and only night practice of Training Camp and the defense seems to be dominating the offense so far. Plus the Rays lose to the Yankees after taking a 3-0 lead against Max Fried and the trade deadline is less than 48 hours away. Also the shooter at the NFL headquarters and Bryce Harper confronts …
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Bucs Redo Baker Mayfield's Contract, David Walker Out For Season, Rays Beat Yankees and Trade Danny Jansen
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54:38Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers reworking Baker Mayfield's contract to guarantee him $30 million next season, 4th round draft pick David Walker is out of the season with a torn ACL, Chris Braswell is looking good in camp so far. Plus the Rays beat the Yankees and traded Danny Jansen to the Brewers and acquired a new catcher from th…
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