Sports Day Tampa Bay
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
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.
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Location:
St. Petersburg, FL
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
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 information.
Twitter:
@SportsDayTB
Language:
English
Contact:
813-360-1530
Website:
http://tampabay.com/sports
Episodes
BUCS MAILBAG: Jason Licht, Todd Bowles Future, Tight End Play, Running Game & The Playoffs
11/21/2025
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Duration:00:40:23
Bucs Have Stomach Bug Moving Through Team, How Good is Tristan Wirfs & Mailbag on Todd Bowles
11/20/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the stomach bug going through the Bucs team right now, how Tristan Wirfs is viewed by other NFL players, will Bucky Irving or Chris Godwin play this weekend in LA plus we answer a mailbag question about Todd Bowles.
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Duration:00:33:46
Is Bucs Head Coach Todd Bowles Too Conservative, Lightning Beat Devils and Rays DFA Christopher Morel
11/19/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 5-1 win over the New Jersey Devils as Jake Guentzel gets a hat trick. Plus is Bucs Head Coach Todd Bowles too conservative, how good are they as a team as they head to Los Angeles to face the Rams and the Rays make moves including DFAing Christopher Morel.
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Duration:00:47:18
Bucs Lead Down to .5 Game In NFC South As Defense Giving Up Big Plays
11/18/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with more on the Bucs 44-32 loss to Buffalo and the impact for the rest of the season as they are just .5 game ahead of Carolina in the NFC South. The defense is giving up big plays as the pass rush isn't getting home.
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Duration:00:36:31
Bucs Lose 44-32 at Buffalo, USF Loses at Navy & Lightning Split Games Over The Weekend
11/17/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 44-32 loss at the Buffalo Bills as special teams continues to be a problem, and the defense isn't doing it's job. The offense scored 32 despite missing weapons as Sean Tucker did well and Baker Mayfield ran the ball for the first time in weeks. Plus USF lost at Navy and most likely ends their chances at the College Football Playoff while the Lightning splits a pair of games over the weekend including win at Florida.
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Duration:00:47:40
Bucs-Bills Preview, USF at Navy & Junior Caminero Gets MVP Votes
11/14/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on this weekend's Buccaneers-Bills game as Bucky Irving and Chris Godwin could play. The Bucs are looking to avoid losing 2 straight games as they maintain a 1.5 game lead in the division. Plus USF has a big game at Navy, Junior Caminero gets some votes for AL MVP and Jameis Winston is starting for the Giants this week.
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Duration:00:37:29
Bucky Irving and Chris Godwin Return To Bucs Practice & Shorthanded Lightning Lose 7-3 to Rangers
11/13/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Bucky Irving and Chris Godwin returning to practice on Wednesday, so what are the chances they could play this week at Buffalo? Plus the Lightning lose a wild game 7-3 to the Rangers as 5 guys in the lineup last game were out with injury and Brandon Hagel got hurt in the first period.
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Duration:00:40:37
Should Bucs Rest Baker Mayfield and Josh Williams Suspended for PEDs
11/12/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on if the Buccaneers should consider resting Baker Mayfield until he is healthier for the stretch run of the season. Plus Running Back Josh Williams is suspended for 6 games for PEDs, the Lightning host the Rangers tonight as a lot of players are banged up and USF is ranked in the College Football Playoff poll for the first time ever.
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Duration:00:37:30
The Latest On Buccaneers Injuries & Brian Daboll Fired in New York
11/11/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with the latest on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as it looks like Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin and Haason Reddick aren't ready to return yet. Plus Brian Daboll was fired in New York and Lightning Head Coach hosts his annual Coop's Catch.
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Duration:00:34:44
Buccaneers Lose 28-23 To Patriots as Defense Gives Up Big Chunk Plays
11/10/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 28-23 loss to the New England Patriots that saw the defense give up big chunk plays. Luke Goedeke returned but they lost Ben Bredesen in the first quarter with a hamstring injury. Plus the Lightning have won 7-of-8 after a rough 7-game start to the season while USF controls its destiny in terms of the College Football Playoff
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Duration:00:39:49
Bucs-Patriots Preview, Could Luke Goedeke Play, USF Routs UTSA & Rays Let Fairbanks Walk
11/7/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers-Patriots game this weekend while Rick thinks OT Luke Goedeke might play this weekend. Plus USF routs UTSA, the Rays pick up the option on Brandon Lowe and Taylor Walls but let Pete Fairbanks become a free agent. Also Antonio Brown is under arrest after being extradited from Dubai.
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Duration:00:36:56
Many Injured Buccaneers Players Not Ready To Return After Bye Week
11/6/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers injured players not back at practice on Wednesday including Chris Godwin, Jr., Haason Reddick and Bucky Irving, should Jason Licht have made some trades at the deadline and if the Dodgers winning is bad for baseball.
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Duration:00:41:37
Rick and Tom on Bucs' Season, The World Series & College Football Coaching Carousel
11/5/2025
Rick Stroud and Tom Jones from the Poynter Institute discuss the Buccaneers' upcoming game against the Patriots and they reflect on the team's performance and injuries. They talk about the World Series and other gut-wrenching losses in sports, the current state of baseball, ownership dynamics, and the future of the Rays. They also get into the evolving landscape of college football coaching changes and how players are now controlling the sport.
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Duration:00:45:43
Rick and Tom on Baker Mayfield, Jayden Daniels' Injury & James Franklin's Firing at Penn State
11/4/2025
Rick Stroud is joined by his former radio partner, Tom Jones from the Poynter Institute as they discuss Baker Mayfield on the ManningCast, Jayden Daniels injury and it's relation to Jameis Winston getting hurt nearly a decade ago, James Franklin firing at Penn State and weddings for a Girl Dad.
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Duration:00:47:15
Bucs' Jalen McMillan Fractured His Neck, Lightning Win 5th Straight & What a World Series
11/3/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on news that Bucs WR Jalen McMillan fractured his neck in the preseason and if Jason Licht should look at trading for a receiver before Tuesday's trade deadline. Plus the Carolina Panthers win in Green Bay and are just 1.5 games behind the Bucs. Plus the World Series was incredible, the Lightning win their 5th straight game, Florida hung with Georgia, Florida State finally wins an ACC game and Miami loses again.
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Duration:00:58:18
MAILBAG: Bucs Trade Deadline, Midseason Evaluation, Mike Evans, Lavonte David & Raymond James Stadium
10/31/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on the Bucs trade deadline approaching, which players have impressed and disappointed at the halfway point of the season, could Mike Evans retire after his season, replacing Lavonte David, NFL officiating, Raymond James Stadium and has the Lightning's Stanley Cup window passed?
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Duration:00:44:20
MAILBAG: Bucs Bye Week, Trade Deadline, Offensive Struggles & Todd Bowles
10/30/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions about the Bucs bye week, the trade deadline, what to read into the loss to Detroit, why the offense is struggling recently, Todd Bowles and the Bucs practice routine.
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Duration:00:37:11
Lightning Win 3rd Straight Game & What a Wild World Series
10/29/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 3rd straight win as they beat Nashville 5-2. Nikita Kucherov and Brandon Hagel score, as does Zemgus Girgensons and Charle-Édouard D’Astous. Plus what a great World Series as the Dodgers and Blue Jays are tied at 2 games a piece.
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Duration:00:31:58
What Should The Bucs Do At Next Week's Trade Deadline
10/28/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on why the Buccaneers should look to make moves at next week's trade deadline despite Jason Licht's reluctance to trade draft picks in the past. Plus the Lightning place Mitchell Chaffee on waivers as Dominic James continues to impress.
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Duration:00:37:25
Bucs Beat The Saints 23-3 as Anthony Nelson Steals the Show, Lightning Win Twice & USF Loses at Memphis
10/27/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 23-3 win over the Saints as Anthony Nelson has a career day with a sack, forced fumble and pick-6 to help the struggling offense that had trouble running the ball and are without a lot of weapons. Plus the Lightning win a pair of games over the weekend, USF loses at Memphis which leaves them without any margin for error to make the College Football Playoff and Brian Kelly is out at LSU.
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Duration:00:45:13