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Sports Day Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Rays
Baker Mayfield
Rays
Tampa Bay Lightning
Mike Evans
NFL
Buccaneers
Lightning
New York Yankees
Vita Vea
Junior Caminero
Todd Bowles
Super Bowl
Montreal Canadiens
Milwaukee Brewers
World Series
Nikita Kucherov
NHL
Raymond James Stadium

Your daily home for Tampa Bay sports. Award-winning Tampa Bay Times journalist Rick Stroud teams up with Steve Versnick every weekday to break down the biggest stories across the Bucs, Rays, Lightning, USF, and beyond. From locker room insight to trade rumors, injury updates, and the moves shaping each franchise, Rick and Steve go beyond the headlines with reporting you won't find anywhere else — ... more

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On Veterans Day, Rick opens the show by thanking everyone who has served and those who paid the ultimate price. He then turns to the NFL trade deadline, which he calls Groundhog Day in Tampa Bay: the Bucs did nothing. Rick says that's who Jason Licht... more

Rick and Steve look at the Bucs' fallout from Sunday's loss in Chicago, starting with Todd Bowles' Monday press conference. Bowles didn't sugarcoat the offense: he said the bye week is for the staff and Baker Mayfield to decide whether the calls, sch... more

Rick, reporting from Chicago, and Steve react to the Bucs' 27-24 loss to the Bears on Sunday night, a game Tampa Bay lost even though its defense forced five turnovers. Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson's opening script put the Bears up 14-0, but the Bu... more

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Rick and Steve preview Sunday night's Bucs-Bears game at Soldier Field. Rick says Chicago (6-2) has beaten both of last season's Super Bowl teams in the last two weeks, including a win in Seattle, and calls the Bears a real NFC contender with Caleb W... more

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Marc Topkin
Tampa Bay Times Rays beat writer
Tampa Bay Times
Episode: The Rays' Road to the World Series: Eric Neander's Trades, Junior Caminero's Trot, and the Brewers Ahead
Alex Anzalone
Buccaneers linebacker, team defender, Zoom interview
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Episode: Guardians Spoil the ALCS Opener for Rays and the Bucs Start Finding an Identity
Zyon McCollum
Buccaneers cornerback, rising defensive player
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Episode: Guardians Spoil the ALCS Opener for Rays and the Bucs Start Finding an Identity
Eduardo Encina
Covers the Tampa Bay Lightning for the Tampa Bay Times
Tampa Bay Times
Episode: Kucherov's Contract Limbo, Hedman's Fresh Start, Rays Magic Number & Bucs' Baker Mayfield Tough Week
Baker Mayfield
Buccaneers quarterback, subject of the in-depth interview
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Episode: Bucs' Baker Mayfield Opens Up, Bain's Relentless Motor, and the Rays' Power Outage
Jason Licht
General Manager of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Episode: Bucs GM Jason Licht Has No Plans To Trade Vita Vea
Tom Jones
Radio host and journalist; former partner at the Tampa Bay Times
Pointer.org
Episode: Rick and Tom Telling Old Press Box Stories
Matt Baker
College football writer for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: What To Expect in College Football This Season
Todd Bowles
Head coach, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Episode: Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles on New Players, New Coaches, Baker Mayfield and more

Hosts

Rick Stroud
Tampa Bay Times journalist covering Tampa Bay sports
Steve Versnick
Tampa Bay sports journalist and broadcaster

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 416 ratings
  • Love this show!

    This is a daily listen for me. Rick as always is great and Steve is a perfect fit as well!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cecil Winchester
    United States2 months ago
  • Just OK TampaBay

    Steve Versnick is the one that carries this podcast and has far superior knowledge of All TampaBay teams. Being the Bucs beat reporter is all Rick brings to the pod and Pewter Report has better Bucs coverage

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Tampa Bay all the Way
    United States2 months ago
  • The only podcast for Tampa Bay sports

    Rick is awesome on the Bucs and Steve is incredible on the Rays and Lightning. It amazes me how often they pull out meaningful information. They aren’t “homers” or “haters”. Always objective and factual. Tom Jones and other guests make for entertaining episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChuckOp
    United States3 months ago
  • Mark from Chicago

    I’m listening to the Pod and I realized that I haven’t written a review. 5 ⭐️’s. I’ve been listening since day 1. I’m a daily listener. I listen to most shows unless it’s an all Rays baseball show. I’m not a big baseball fan. I do download anyway to help the pod. I’m a big fan of Rick’s. I love all the inside jokes that only true listeners would know. The Gruden. “Here’s what I think I think.” Rick can’t go to Lightning games. He can’t go on vacation without some giant story hitting. The mailbag... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @stickystache_bbq
    United States9 months ago
  • Best Tampa area pod

    Great, smart listen. Way better than the local Tampa radio station where they yell at you and talk like everybody is an idiot. Thankful for this pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fsucb
    United States10 months ago

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Many praise the analysis as informed, balanced, and grounded in reporting rather than uncritical team cheerleading.
Some listeners prefer more attention to particular teams or different host combinations, and pronunciation of player names has drawn criticism.
The conversational style, humor, and recurring bits add personality alongside the sports analysis.
Several listeners appreciate the coverage as a daily way to stay connected to Tampa Bay teams, including from outside the area.
Listeners value the hosts' complementary knowledge of Tampa Bay teams and their regular, weekday coverage.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#138
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#119
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Apple Podcasts
#235
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#164
Germany/Sports/Football
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#16
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#16
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The Rays' Road to the World Series: Eric Neander's Trades, Junior Caminero's Trot, and the Brewers Ahead
Q: So tell me about the Milwaukee Brewers.
Topkin describes Milwaukee as a complete team with young star Jackson Chourio, hard-throwing Jacob Misiorowski, a deep bullpen, strong defense, and a front office led by former Rays executive Matt Arnold. He sees similarities in the teams' styles and the potential for a closely contested series.
The Rays' Road to the World Series: Eric Neander's Trades, Junior Caminero's Trot, and the Brewers Ahead
Q: Just put in perspective just what that was like, what that scene was like. And when I started the season, I thought this team would, I had them, I don't know, plus or minus 500. But man, had they exceeded every expectation that was put on them.
Topkin says the Rays exceeded expectations through growing camaraderie, confidence, and a belief in their playing style. He describes their key winning stretches, clinches, and the loud celebration at Tropicana Field after the ALCS.
Rays' Pitching Plan vs. the Brewers, Yandy Diaz's Number, Kucherov Ties Stamkos & Baker Mayfield Practicing
Q: Is it time to say now that Yandy Diaz's number should be retired as a Ray?
The hosts say Diaz's strong franchise rankings make him a Rays Hall of Fame candidate, and Rick says he would support retiring his number, especially if Tampa Bay wins a championship. They distinguish the Hall of Fame from the higher bar of retiring a number.
What To Expect in College Football This Season
Q: What is the perception around Lane Kiffin and his career moves?
The hosts discuss that Lane Kiffin has been a controversial figure with a history of high-profile moves, and while some see him as a genius, others view his career path with skepticism; the general expectation is that his next move or program upgrade will shape his legacy.
Bucs First Preseason Game Tonight & Mailbag Questions on Vita Vea, Bucs Weaknesses & Rays Playoff Chances
Q: What is the most significant preseason game you've ever covered, and why does it stand out?
Rick recalls a Tokyo American Bowl experience after the 2002 Super Bowl win, highlighting cultural exchange, deadlines, and the unique logistics that made that preseason game memorable, underscoring how preseason memories can become enduring storytelling touchpoints.

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What is Sports Day Tampa Bay about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekday conversations track the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Rays, Lightning, and local college teams, combining game breakdowns with reporting on injuries, roster decisions, coaching, trades, and the business and culture of sports in the region. Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick bring complementary local sports perspectives, using current news and their reporting experience to explain what results and decisions may mean for each team. Regular mailbag discussions add listener questions to the mix, while coverage moves across several sports rather than focusing on one franchise. The approach is analytical and locally grounded, balancing detailed game talk with broader questions about team-building, fan support, ticket prices, and Tampa Bay's sports ma... more

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Recent guests on Sports Day Tampa Bay include:

1. Marc Topkin
2. Alex Anzalone
3. Zyon McCollum
4. Eduardo Encina
5. Baker Mayfield
6. Jason Licht
7. Tom Jones
8. Matt Baker

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