The Block Party

On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Julien BriseBois. They discuss the season that saw the team accomplish a lot in the regular season but lose in the 1st round of the playoffs. They talk about the 4 Nations Face-Off and the upcoming Olympics next season, what the offseason is like for the front office, player development and his excitement for next season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Block Party presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pat Maroon. They discuss his emotional journey through the NHL, memorable moments from his playoff experiences, the significance of bonding with teammates, and the need for adaptation in a player's career. Maroon's insights provide a deeper understanding of what it takes to succeed in professional hockey and the personal growth that comes from overcoming challenges. They discuss the challenges faced of winning the Stanley Cup during the Bubble, his potential future in broadcasting and how good of a teammate Nikita Kucherov is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by TNT analyst Brian Boucher. They discuss his playing career including being teammates with Braydon, his record-setting shutout streak, the pressure of goaltending, becoming a broadcaster and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by FanDuel Sports Network's Brian Engblom to discuss his NHL journey including being a part of 3 Stanley Cup Champions, his transition to the broadcast booth and of course he has plenty of funny stories from both.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Lightning forward John Tucker. They discuss his journey through the NHL, playing in Italy and Japan, his commitment to youth hockey development and the challenges and excitement of playing on an expansion franchise. Former Lightning captain Dave Andreychuk makes a surprise appearance as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nate Thompson. They discuss his journey through the NHL, the impact injuries had on his and his personal struggles with sobriety. Plus they talk about being from Alaska, some funny coaching anecdotes, a great Steve Yzerman story and playing in Tampa Bay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined live in the Cigar City Taproom by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak. They discuss his journey from Slovakia to the NHL, making Bolts Beginnings, his experiences in junior hockey and the trade that brought him to the Lightning. They also talk about his partnership with Ryan McDonagh, the mental and physical challenges of playing hockey, fan engagement and the aspirations of playing in the Olympics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning Girls Hockey Coordinator Kelly Steadman. She shares her journey from a multi-sport athlete to a prominent figure in women's hockey, the challenges of transitioning to professional leagues, and the evolution of women's hockey. They discuss the importance of development programs for young girls, highlight the increasing opportunities for female athletes and her hopes for the future of women's hockey in Tampa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Assistant General Manager Mathieu Darche. They discuss the inner workings of the Lightning's management including trade strategies, player evaluations, and the dynamics of building a team. Darche shares insights on the recent trade deadline, the importance of analytics, and the collaborative decision-making process within the organization. The also touch on his personal career including his journey from college athlete to professional hockey player, working outside of hockey and getting the call from Julien BriseBois to come work for the Lightning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by 2-time Lightning Stanley Cup Champion Blake Coleman. They discuss his time in Tampa Bay, the growth of hockey in the South, his journey to the NHL, winning a Stanley Cup during a pandemic, his bonds with teammates, mental health and honoring the legacy of Johnny Gaudreau.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn were joined LIVE in the Cigar City Taproom by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh. They discuss the current Lightning season, the team's defensive core and some of his personal achievements. They also discuss his golf game, being a new dog owner, being recently married, playing with his brother Taylor, the 4 Nations Face-Off and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn were joined LIVE by Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy. They his training regimen, goalie fights, career achievements and how is early aspirations were influenced by family. They also talk about the emotional burden of being a goalie, and his preparation routines, the camaraderie within the team and the importance of his Russian teammates. He comments on his growing comfort in doing media, memorable moments from his career, and the challenges he faced coming to North America, winning the Stanley Cup and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Lightning players Enrico Ciccone and Danton Cole. They discuss the evolution of hockey in regards to fighting, their journeys from hockey to politics, reflection on the impact of the Tampa Bay Lightning as an expansion team and share personal anecdotes about their coaching experiences and community involvement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning alums Shawn Chambers and Rob Ramage who were back in Tampa Bay for Alumni weekend recently. They discussed playing for an expansion team, hockey in Tampa Bay, playing at Expo Hall, what they are up to these days and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Block Party podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn were joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli live at the Cigar City Taproom. This discuss his journey to the NHL, his evolution as a player, his lineman Brandon Hagel, being selected for Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off, his understanding of the Italian language and his Hurricane survival story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by the Tampa Bay Lightning’s first captain, Brian Bradley as he is set to be inducted into the Lightning Hall of Fame. They discuss his career, playing with legends like Wayne Gretzky and Brett Hull, coming to an expansion team and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning announcer Bobby ‘The Chief’ Taylor. They discuss his hockey journey from days without masks to the evolution of goaltending equipment. He recounts memorable stories with his broadcasting partner Rick Peckham, the origin of his nickname 'Chief', and his training camp experiences. Chief reflects on the changes in the game, the rise of the Broad Street Bullies, and lessons learned in a career of broadcasting hockey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by legendary play-by-play announcer Rick Peckham who will be inducted into the Lightning Hall of Fame on February 1st. He shares his journey to becoming the Lightning's announcer for 24 years, his early influences, the challenges of breaking into broadcasting, and memorable moments from his career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Organist Krystof Srebrakowski. They discuss his journey from Poland to becoming a prominent musician in the NHL, his early influences, the challenges of mastering the organ, and the dynamics of performing during game nights. He also talks about his work at Disney, collaborations with famous artists, and his aspirations in film scoring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Head Athletic Trainer Tom Mulligan. They discuss the celebration of his 2000th game in professional hockey, he shares insights into his NHL journey, the daily routines, challenges, and relationships that define his role. He also talks about the importance of trust and communication with players, the impact of technology on sports medicine, and the significance of family support throughout his career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.