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Sports Day Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Rays
Baker Mayfield
NFL
Tampa Bay Lightning
Mike Evans
Rays
Todd Bowles
Buccaneers
Lightning
Super Bowl
New England Patriots
Carolina Panthers
NHL
Vita Vea
Montreal Canadiens
NFC South
Junior Caminero
Atlanta Falcons
New York Yankees

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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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down Vita Vea's first comments since signing his new two-year, $48 million deal, where he insisted he never wanted to leave Tampa Bay, called himself a "Buc for life," and went out of his way to defend Todd Bowles... more

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down the Vita Vea saga finally reaching a resolution — a reworked deal that tacks on $30 million in new money, bumping this year to $24 million and adding a 2027 season at the same number, for $48 million total ov... more

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Rick Stroud shares highlights from his sit-down with Baker Mayfield, where the quarterback opened up about healing — physically, after a brutal string of injuries that battered his body last season, and personally, after reconnecting with his father ... more

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down a wild 7-6 win over the Orioles that snapped the Rays' three-game skid and avoided a home sweep — a slugfest that saw Coby Mayo crush one of the longest home runs in Tropicana Field Statcast history off a ret... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Light
Buccaneers general manager
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Episode: Vita Vea Attending, But Not Participating, In Bucs Minicamp and Baker Mayfield on Last Season
Todd Bowles
Buccaneers head coach
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Episode: Vita Vea Attending, But Not Participating, In Bucs Minicamp and Baker Mayfield on Last Season
Jeffrey Hess
Owner of Breitling Boutique
Breitling Boutique
Episode: Rays Take 2-of-3 From Angels While MLB and the Players Exchange CBA Proposals
Jason Licht
Buccaneers General Manager
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Episode: Rays Continue To Score, Lightning Get Home Ice in First Round & Jason Licht Speaks Today
Mark Tompkin
Rays beat writer
Tampa Bay Times
Episode: Bucs Sign A Linebacker So What About Lavonte David, Plus Gators Lose, Hodgson Leaves USF and Kucherov's Scoring
Baker Mayfield
Quarterback in the NFL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Episode: Baker Mayfield on Mike Evans' Future With Bucs & Lightning Win and Get Ready For Stadium Series
Eduardo Encina
Covers the Tampa Bay Lightning for the Tampa Bay Times
Tampa Bay Times
Episode: Lightning Season Preview - Power Play Changes, Vasy's Health, How They Get Past The Panthers
Emeka Egbuka
Rookie NFL player and former standout baseball player.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Episode: Bucs' Injured List Is Getting Long, RB Coach Skip Peete Needs Medical Attention & Egbuka's Alternate Career
Amanda Vandervort
President of USL Super League
USL Super League
Episode: Hassan Reddick Not At Bucs OTAs, Drew Rasmussen's Scoreless Streak & USL Super League's Amanda Vandervort

Hosts

Rick Stroud
Host of the show, Tampa Bay Times reporter
Steve Versnick
Co-host of the show

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 411 ratings
  • 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 States15 days 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 States7 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 States8 months ago
  • 5 stars as usual

    Love y’all!

    Hey Rick, can you please mention that Zyon’s issue is HE NEVER GETS HIS HEAD around to locate the ball, never! That can be coached out of him and it never changes! Love you guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Buc fan in Charlotte
    United States8 months ago
  • Great show

    Far and away best way to keep up on Tampa Bay sports. Funny and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Evan E W
    United States2 years ago

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Many appreciate insider access and honest takes over “homer” coverage.
Listeners praise the balance of strong reporting and entertaining banter.
Fans value consistency, high audio quality, and episode depth across sessions.
Some critiques mention preference for more Rick-centric or Tom Jones discussions.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#225
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Apple Podcasts
#222
United Kingdom/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#160
Germany/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#233
Australia/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#16
Singapore/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#25
Philippines/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Rick and Tom Telling Old Press Box Stories
Q: What has been your all-time worst stadium experience?
Rick shares a multi-layered story from Candlestick Park, describing relentless rain, dangerous walking conditions, and the challenge of securing a good press position with limited seating, which contrasts with the modern expectations for comfort and access.
Rick and Tom On Jon Gruden As A Play-By-Play Announcer
Q: If Gruden does well, what happens next in his career?
If he proves successful, it could lead to additional opportunities, potentially securing a longer-term broadcast role or moving into prime assignments on major networks.
Rick and Tom On Jon Gruden As A Play-By-Play Announcer
Q: Could Gruden actually succeed as a play-by-play announcer, and who would you pair him with?
A successful pairing would require a strong, analytical play-by-play voice or a high-profile co-host who can balance Gruden's hyperbole with steadier commentary; potential fits could include experienced analysts or former players who can keep the broadcast on track.
Rick and Tom On Jon Gruden As A Play-By-Play Announcer
Q: Jon Gruden, like, is there any truth to this rumor now?
Yes, there were reports that Gruden was exploring a play-by-play role, though the hosts remain skeptical about how that would work given his personality and the dynamics of a typical broadcast team.

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Two veteran Tampa Bay sports reporters provide a weekday insider's guide to local teams, with a balance of reporting-driven analysis and personality-driven banter. Episodes commonly cover the Buccaneers, Rays, and other regional teams, mixing on-field assessment with roster moves, contract talk, injuries, and live-mailbag Q&As. A recurring strength is context on trades, camp developments, and industry dynamics delivered in a conversational, accessible style, often anchored by legible audio quality and in-depth beat reporting. A notable edge is the steady combination of traditional journalism rigor and casual, fan-friendly storytelling that keeps long-running listeners returning for both information and camaraderie.

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Recent guests on Sports Day Tampa Bay include:

1. Jason Light
2. Todd Bowles
3. Jeffrey Hess
4. Jason Licht
5. Mark Tompkin
6. Baker Mayfield
7. Eduardo Encina
8. Emeka Egbuka

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