Episodes

  • Blake Coleman on Hockey in The South, Mental Health & His Time With The Lightning

    Blake Coleman on Hockey in The South, Mental Health & His Time With The Lightning
    Mar 12 2025
    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.

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    46 mins
  • Darren Raddysh on The Lightning Season, His Golf Game & Being A New Dog Owner

    Darren Raddysh on The Lightning Season, His Golf Game & Being A New Dog Owner
    Mar 5 2025
    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.

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    41 mins
  • Andrei Vasilevskiy on Memorable Saves, 'Fartgate' and Almost Being Drafted By Ottawa

    Andrei Vasilevskiy on Memorable Saves, 'Fartgate' and Almost Being Drafted By Ottawa
    Feb 26 2025
    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.

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    50 mins
  • Enrico Ciccone and Danton Cole on Fighting in Hockey & Playing For The Lightning At The Beginning

    Enrico Ciccone and Danton Cole on Fighting in Hockey & Playing For The Lightning At The Beginning
    Feb 19 2025
    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.

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    40 mins
  • Shawn Chambers & Rob Ramage on Returning to Tampa and Playing For An Expansion Team

    Shawn Chambers & Rob Ramage on Returning to Tampa and Playing For An Expansion Team
    Feb 12 2025
    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.

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    35 mins
  • Anthony Cirelli on Team Canada Selection, Playing with Hagel & Surviving a Hurricane

    Anthony Cirelli on Team Canada Selection, Playing with Hagel & Surviving a Hurricane
    Feb 5 2025
    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.

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    37 mins
  • Brian Bradley on His Career & Making Lightning Hall of Fame

    Brian Bradley on His Career & Making Lightning Hall of Fame
    Jan 29 2025
    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.

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    54 mins
  • Chief on the Evolution of Goalie Masks, The Broad Street Bullies & Rick Peckham

    Chief on the Evolution of Goalie Masks, The Broad Street Bullies & Rick Peckham
    Jan 22 2025

    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.

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    1 hr and 6 mins