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 infor...
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Could the Bucs Hire Mike McDaniel as OC, Rays Trade Josh Lowe & Pitch For Stadium at HCC

Jan 16th, 2026 5:05 AM

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator search as it seems Todd Monken will follow John Harbaugh to the Giants. Mike McDaniel is in town today to interview and there might be interest in taking the OC job instead of a head coaching job this season. Plus the Rays trade Josh Lowe and get back Gavin Lux and a minor league pitcher. Hillsborough Community College board will meet on Tuesday about the Rays stadium proposal, the Lightning going for 12 straight wins tonight and NFL Divisional Playoff round preview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bucs To Interview Mike McDaniel for OC, Lavonte David on Last Season & Rachaad White On Todd Bowles

Jan 15th, 2026 5:05 AM

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers interview with OC candidate Todd Monken, Mike McDaniel is visiting later this week as the everyone seems to be waiting on a where John Harbaugh ends up before hiring begins. Plus Lavonte David on the injuries he played with this season, Rachaad White thinks Todd Bowles should give up calling the defense and Ronde Barber on the coaching staff and what is needed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bucs to Interview Todd Monken Today For Offensive Coordinator & Lightning Win 11th Straight Game

Jan 14th, 2026 5:45 AM

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers interviewing Todd Monken in person today for their Offensive Coordinator position. Monken loved his time in Tampa previously and has a history with Baker Mayfield. Plus Mike Tomlin steps down in Pittsburgh and the Tampa Bay Lightning win their 11th straight game, tying a franchise record. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bucs to Interview Mike Kafka, Lightning Win 10th Straight Plus Aaron Rodgers & Mike Tomlin's future

Jan 13th, 2026 5:05 AM

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs continuing to interview coaches for their Offensive Coordinator position, the Lightning have now won 10 straight games but Brayden Point left Monday's game injured plus the Steelers lose so it is the final game for Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buccaneers Begin To Interview OC Candidates, A Great NFL Wild Card Weekend & Lightning Win 9 Straight

Jan 12th, 2026 5:05 AM

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers beginning to interview Offensive Coordinator candidates to replace Josh Grizzard. Plus what a Wild Card weekend in the NFL as most of the game came down to the final possession. Plus Indiana will face Miami in the College Football National Championship and the Lightning have now won 9 straight games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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