The Block Party with Seth Kushner: Recent Episodes
Tampa Bay Lightning
Seth Kushner hosts the Block Party to talk Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey, the NHL and life in general with great guests from all aspects of hockey.
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 to discuss the team’s outlook moving forward after a 4th straight exit in the first round, some of the young players making an impact, the Bolts identity, The Syracuse Crunch’s season and his Olympics experience in Milan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Pat Maroon are joined by hockey influencer Ryan Winn to discuss his hockey background, cheering on his sister as she won a Gold Medal in the Olympics, how viral moments shape sports content, his new Kick Ice show collaboration with the Lightning, his love of jorts and more.
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On this week’s Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Sportsnet’s Kyle Bukauskas to discuss his journey to covering the NHL, the playoffs, his thoughts on this Lightning team, the chances Bolts players win postseason awards 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 forward Oliver Bjorkstrand. They discuss his family history in hockey, being traded to Tampa Bay last season, his compartment syndrome injury last year prior to the playoffs and why he is called ‘The Maestro’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 forward Corey Perry. They discuss his recent injured eye that he got in a fight, his long NHL career, chasing another the Stanley Cup, memorable moments and teammates, why he wanted to come back to Tampa Bay and this season’s outlook as the playoffs approach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf, Braydon Coburn and Pat Maroon are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Scott Sabourin. They discuss his long journey to the NHL, defying stereotypes, his fighting style, why he likes the Lightning, staying engaged when not on the ice much and our game “Are you an enforcer or an instigator?”
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On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Max Crozier. They discuss dealing with injuries this season, studying the game while rehabbing, being drafted by the Lightning, transitioning from college to pro hockey, the development program in Syracuse and his friendship with Parker Wares.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 reporter Julie Stewart-Binks. They discuss her journey from sports lover to reporter, saying yes to every opportunity, filling in for Gabby Shirley on Lightning broadcasts, behind the scenes stories from locker rooms, the evolution of hockey media 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 defenseman Ryan McDonagh. They discuss why he wanted to come back to Tampa Bay, watching the Olympic hockey tournament, how his game has evolved over time, his post-career plans, dealing with injuries and this year’s Lightning team.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 Yanni Gourde live in the Cigar City Taproom. They discuss his Bolts Beginning episode taking him back to where he grew up, returning to Tampa Bay last season at the trade deadline, the ‘backpack’ line he now centers, how he’s matured throughout his career, his love of building things and playing in the Stadium Series game.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 forward Gage Goncalves LIVE at the Cigar City Taproom. They discuss watching the Olympics and his teammates playing in it, the Stadium Series game, this Lightning season, his role models, how has the best hair on the team, favorite foods 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 forward Nick Paul. They discuss his journey with the Lightning, his recent injury and comeback to start the season, the excitement surrounding the Stadium Series game and Gasparilla, how the team has stepped up this year through injuries, why mental health is so important to him and he answers questions from the audience.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 SportsNet’s Elliotte Friedman as they discuss the upcoming NHL trade deadline, the Tampa Bay Lightning’s season, the respect Nikita Kucherov has around the league, why Jon Cooper could win the Jack Adams trophy this season and the upcoming Olympic games.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 forward Jake Guentzel. They discuss his first 2 seasons in Tampa, playing with both Sidney Crosby and Nikita Kucherov, Stadium Series games, the NHL playoff format and representing Team USA in next month’s 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 NHL VP of Hockey Operations Derek King to discuss the logistics of setting up the 2026 NHL Stadium Series Game at Raymond James Stadium on February 1st, 2026. From the challenges of preparing for an outdoor hockey game in Florida, the significance of the game for the Tampa Bay Lightning and the NHL, how they plan to pull this off, the impact of weather on ice conditions and game day preparations, reflections on past outdoor games and the evolution of NHL outdoor events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Brayden Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Jonas Johansson. They discuss the rise of Swedish goaltenders in the NHL, having to start when Andrei Vasilevskiy has been hurt, the excitement of the upcoming Stadium Series game, how he mentally prepares for games, talking with the media and his love for Tampa Bay and 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 Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Declan Carlile. They discuss his journey to the NHL as a undrafted player, the transition from College to pro, adjustments he’s had to make along the way and his idols growing up, playing against those guys and the camaraderie amongst his teammates.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 and Director of Hockey Operations, Jeff Tambellini. They discuss his family's rich hockey legacy, his journey through the sport and his transition from player to management. He discusses the importance of player development, the role of analytics in decision-making, and the challenges of navigating the NHL's salary cap. Jeff reflects on representing Team Canada and the dynamics of working with current players now that he's in management.
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On this week’s Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jack Finley. They discuss his journey to the NHL, the challenges he’s faced including injuries and the rehab process, plus the mental toughness required to succeed at the professional level. He shares insights into his training routines, favorite cities for food, and his thoughts on the future of the NHL, his love of sunshine in Tampa, players he admires 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 live at the Cigar City Taproom by Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman. They discuss his time as captain of the team, his commercial for the Stadium Series with Baker Mayfield, helping Anthony Cirelli through a hurricane, the upcoming Olympics, winning the Conn Smythe Trophy, and the lasting impact that his dog Harry has made throughout the Tampa Bay community.
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On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Dominic James. They discuss his injury after he took a puck to the face, his journey from Michigan to the NHL, why he signed in Tampa, scoring his first NHL goal, adjusting to pro life, what he’s learned from veterans like Nikita Kucherov, his friendship with Charle-Édouard D’Astous 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 new Tampa Bay Lightning Assistant Coach Dan Hinote. They discuss his journey from West Point to the NHL, why he became a coach and how he landed in Tampa Bay. Plus he discusses becoming a stock trader, selling AT&T door to door, his family history and how the Red Wings-Avalanche rivalry from a generation ago compares to the Lightning-Panthers.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 rookie defenseman Charle-Édouard D’Astous. They discuss his long journey to the NHL with stops in the AHL, ECHL and in Europe, how he describes his game, why he chose to sign with Tampa Bay, his first fight with Gabriel Landeskog, giving back to the community and his favorite players growing up.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 forward Zemgus Girgensons… They discuss what he worked on this offseason, his first full season in Tampa Bay, the rivalry with the Panthers, representing Latvia in International hockey, the ups and downs of professional hockey players and more.
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On this week’s Block Party, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Curtis Douglas who is one of only 3 players in NHL history to be 6’ 9” tall. They discuss his journey to the NHL and his crazy journey to get to Tampa including ditching his car in Las Vegas. Plus making his NHL debut in front of family and friends, his rookie lap, acclimating to the Tampa Bay locker room, his parents appearance on the Lightning TV broadcast, playing guitar 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 defenseman JJ Moser. They discuss JJ's fashion sense, his summer travels, cultural insights from Switzerland, experiences at the NHLPA European Media Day, and aspirations for the upcoming Olympic games. They also touch on JJ's reflections on his first year with the Lightning and concludes with lighthearted hot takes and personal anecdotes.
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On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Stanley Cup Champion Tyler Johnson. They discuss his remarkable career, his beloved status in Tampa Bay, the evolution of Coach Jon Cooper and the ‘Triplet’ line. Plus they discuss what he’s doing in retirement, memories of ‘The Bubble’ and he reflects on his career and the relationships he’s built along the way.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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Kelley 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.
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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.
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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.
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Cam Atkinson. They discuss his upbringing in Connecticut, the importance of family, overcoming injuries, and the impact of mentors like Jerry York during his college years. Cam reflects on his experiences in the NHL, including his draft day, his time with the Columbus Blue Jackets, and his transition to the Tampa Bay Lightning. He emphasizes the significance of team culture, communication, and building relationships with coaches and teammates, while also sharing insights on the importance of education and personal motivation.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 rookie forward Conor Geekie live at the Cigar City Taproom. They discuss his journey from a small town in Manitoba to becoming a fan favorite in Tampa Bay, his unique style, family dynamics, the influence of his parents and coaches, and the excitement of being traded to the Lightning. Geekie talks about his work ethic, confidence, and the strong team culture in Tampa Bay. They also discuss being a young player in the NHL, the challenges of fitting into a new team and building relationships with teammates.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 forward Zemgus Girgensons. He shares his journey to the NHL including his early days in Latvia to his experiences with the Sabres and Lightning. They discuss his recent milestone achievements, the importance of team chemistry, his hobbies and family life plus the cultural adjustments he faced moving from Buffalo to 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 forward Gage Goncalves to discuss his journey from a small town in British Columbia to the NHL, his early influences, the challenges he faced in junior hockey, and the importance of work ethic in achieving success. Gage reflects on his draft experience, the transition from the AHL to the NHL, and the excitement of playing against his idols. He also shares insights on personal motivation, the role of social media, and his life outside of hockey, including hobbies and aspirations for the future.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 at the Cigar City Taproom by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman JJ Moser. They discuss Moser's journey from Switzerland to the NHL, his experiences with the Coyotes and his transition to the Lightning. He shares insights about his playing style, the Swiss hockey development model, and his personal interests outside of hockey, including social media engagement and fashion. The conversation also touches on team dynamics, maintaining morale during tough times, and fan interactions.
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On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by new Lightning Beat Writer Ben Pierce. They discuss Ben’s journey from being a newspaper reporter in Wisconsin to the NHL, his love for hockey, the challenges of moving to a new city, and the importance of building relationships with players and fellow journalists. They also talk about the delicate balance of truth and respect in sports journalism, the transformative impact of social media on the industry, and the importance of conveying passion and emotion in writing.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 Ice Operations Managers Patrick Jesso and Ali Murdock. They share their unique journeys to the team, the impact of mentor Tom Miracle, and the daily operations involved in maintaining the ice for games. They discuss the science behind ice maintenance, the challenges of outdoor games in warmer climates, and memorable moments in their careers.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 defenseman Zach Bogosian as they discuss the importance of team chemistry, especially during long road trips, and how Bogo has adapted to his role as a veteran leader in the locker room. The conversation shifts to his transition to the Minnesota Wild and reflections on the 2020 Lightning Stanley Cup Championship team. Bogosian shares insights on life beyond hockey, including family dynamics and hobbies, and concludes with thoughts on the future of the NHL and the potential return of a team to Atlanta.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 forward Nick Paul to reflect on his experience during Hurricane Helene, his summer training regimen, and the importance of team dynamics. Paul discusses his personal growth, mental health advocacy, and community engagement through his new foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning Foundation Executive Director Elizabeth Frazier. They discuss the impact the Foundation is aiming to make in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton with the Tampa Bay Strong campaign. Plus they get into her journey to the Lightning organization, the importance of philanthropy in sports, and the various community initiatives the foundation supports. Elizabeth shares her insights on the impact of the Community Hero program, the Tampa Bay Strong initiative, and the CHARGE volunteer program, emphasizing the significance of building connections and giving back to the community.
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On this week's Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Head Coach Jon Cooper at the Cigar City Taproom. They discuss why he's paying for Paul Kennedy's dry cleaning, his transition from lacrosse to hockey as a youth, his coaching style and inspirations, how they've integrated new players into the team year after year, and the importance of accountability. Coach Cooper also talks about the greatness of the players he has coached and the challenges of making tough decisions as a coach, why he's never won the Jack Adams Trophy as the top coach and the impact his charity work has made on pediatric cancer research.
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 to recap the season and the challenges they faced, why their window to win the Stanley Cup is still open, where the roster sits and the salary cap, why Nikita Kucherov should be the MVP and his thoughts on this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs.
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Dave Mishkin, radio play-by-play announcer for the Tampa Bay Lightning. They discuss his journey into broadcasting, calling Stanley Cup Championships and memorable moments, his motivation for volunteering with his therapy dog, Stella, and his new novel ‘Blind Squirrel’ that is out now.
On this week's Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by the 2 newest members of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Anthony Duclair and Matt Dumba. They discuss their journeys to the Lightning, how they became friends, the Hockey Diversity Alliance, excitement for the playoffs, why Nikita Kucherov should win the Hart Trophy and how they've taken over the music in the locker room.
On this week's Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Assistant Head Coach Jeff Halpern to discuss his journey to the NHL, playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning and with a young Steven Stamkos, why he got into coaching, how collaborative the Lightning coaching staff is and some interesting rumors about his career.
On this week’s Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by the Lightning’s Senior VP of Game Presentation, John Franzone, to discuss his role in creating the gameday experience at Amalie Arena, why it’s so important, his journey to get here, building out his team, taking changes but staying within the brand, handling technical difficulties, the importance of the military and his nickname ‘The Prince of Darkness’
On this special episode of the Block Party presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn were joined on stage at the Lightning Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony by members of the Tampa Bay Lightning's 2004 Stanley Cup team including Brad Lukowich, Chris Dingman, Cory Sarich, Ben Clymer, Andre Roy and Dan Boyle. They discuss the memories and emotions of winning the franchise's 1st Stanley Cup, tell stories of that magical playoff run and what it took to win it all.
On this week’s Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel who is currently one of the hottest players in the NHL. They discuss his journey to the NHL, the importance of family, and his experience filming Bolts Beginnings. They also talk about his relationship with his dad and the support he has received throughout his career, best pranks, playing with elite players, and his favorite places in Tampa.
On this week's Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Jonas Johansson. They discuss him becoming a new dad and how it's changed his perspective on life. They delve into his journey to the NHL, his love for goaltending, his adjustment to the different ice sizes in North America, playing the puck, learning from Andrei Vasilevskiy, his love of fishing and outdoor activities and his decision to join the Lightning.
On this week's Block Party podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning rookie forward Mitchell Chafee. He shares his journey in hockey, playing for UMass, the challenges of injuries, his role as a depth player, a love of country music, learning to play the guitar and how grateful he is for being a part of the Lightning organization.
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 Ross Colton. They discuss his journey to the NHL, growing up in New Jersey, the influence of his family and going off to boarding school. He reflects on his time with the Syracuse Crunch and winning the Stanley Cup with the Lightning including scoring the Cup clinching goal and shares insights into his role with the Avalanche and the similarities between the two organizations.
On this week’s Block Party presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tyler Motte to discuss his journey from St. Clair, Michigan to the NHL, playing at the University of Michigan, being drafted by the Blackhawks, playing for John Tortorella, getting the call from Tampa Bay, his role on the team and why he likes blocking shots.
On this week's Block Party presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Calvin de Haan to discuss his hockey journey from Carp, Ontario to the NHL, the challenges he faced along the way including multiple shoulder surgeries, coming to the Tampa Bay Lightning, his love of cars, his ownership in a Canadian brewery and his passion for golf.
On this week's Block Party presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by NHL Network's Jackie Redmond to discusses her love of hockey, her start in broadcasting including winning a reality show, her support of the Maple Leafs, the consistency and success of the Tampa Bay Lightning, working with Ryan Callahan and Brian Boyle, her broadcasting influences and favorite personalities and more.
On this week’s Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Haydn Fleury to discuss his journey to the NHL, the influence of coach Brent Sutter, growing up in Carlyle, Saskatchewan, the impact of his dad's, facing his brother in a game, being a teammate of his brother’s and his excitement about joining the Tampa Bay Lightning.
On this week's Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos to discuss the players and coaches who influenced his career, his development as a player and leader, the 'Seen Stamkos' campaign when he was drafted and the toughest moments in his career. He also talked about the emotional return of former teammates, who are the team's current funny men, how he once lost his jet skis, the frosted tips in his NHL draft photo, analytics in hockey and this season's outlook for the team.
On this week's Block Party presented by Jai Alai, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh to discuss his hockey journey, playing roller blade hockey, his experience in junior hockey, transitioning from forward to defenseman and the importance of his coaches in that move. He also shares advice for young players, his golf skill, engagement photos and shaving his head.
On this week's Block Party presented by Jai Alai, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn were joined in front of a live audience by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nick Paul to discuss his game progression, playing with top players like Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point, and his role on the power play. He also talks about the team's performance and the importance of consistency, experience getting married and attending the dad's trip to Denver. The episode concludes with fan questions and our Fact or Fiction segment.
On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning CEO Steve Griggs to discuss how the Lightning became the organization they are today, his journey to the NHL, his vision for the Lightning in the community and more.
On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Tampa Bay Lightning forward Vinny Lecavalier to discuss his journey to the NHL, his welcome to the NHL moment, getting drafted in Tampa, playing in Russia and what he's doing now for the Canadiens.
On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning forward Alex Barre-Boulet to discuss playing with Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point, his welcome to the NHL moment, playing 2 games with the Kraken, Dad Life, why he wears hats all the time and earning his 'chirp card'.
On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Manual Therapist Christian Rivas who just celebrated his 1,000th NHL game. They discuss what a Manual Therapist does and how he became one, the origin of his nickname, his 'Welcome to the NHL' moment, how they got Steven Stamkos ready to play in the Bubble for that one game and his Nikita Kucherov impersonation.
On this week's Block Party presented by Jai Alai, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn were joined by Lightning forward Austin Watson to discuss his journey to the NHL, getting a new dog, tattoos, his fighting prowess and how he is approaching 5 years sober.
On this week's Block Party presented by Jai Alai, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning forward Conor Sheary to discuss his move to Tampa Bay, being injured this year, the impact his sister had on him as an athlete, winning the Stanley Cup his first 2 seasons, playing with greats like Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin, and Steven Stamkos plus Fact of Fiction.
On this week's Block Party presented by Jai Alai, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coborn are joined LIVE at the Cigar City Taproom by Tampa Bay Lightning Defenseman Victor Hedman to talk about his career in Tampa Bay, the Global Series in Sweden, stories about Braydon Coburn, his acting career and so much more.
On this week's Block Party Podcast, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Chris Krenn to discuss how they got to the Lightning, favorite memories working for the team and their new podcast called 'Into The Blue'.
On this week's Block Party presented by Jai Alai, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Goalie Coach Frantz Jean who just celebrated his 1,000th career game as an NHL Coach, how he was destined to be a coach, what the Lightning saw in Jonas Johansson, getting to coach both Ben Bishop and Andrei Vasilevskiy and in fact of fiction we learn that Frantz will do ANYTHING to finish a game he started no matter how messy it gets.
On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Luke Glendening to discuss his long journey to the NHL, how he became one of the best in hockey at faceoffs, how he would describe his game, becoming a dad, his initial thoughts on Tampa Bay, finding a pearl in his oyster, his love of tattoos and college football and how he lost some teeth after 30 years of playing hockey.
On this week's Block Party presented by Jai Alai, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Julien BriseBois to discuss the upcoming season, the new players on the teams, what they will do in net with Andrei Vasilevskiy set to miss 2 months and so much more.
On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by the first Tampa Bay Lightning Head Coach, Terry Crisp, to talk about the first years with the Tampa Bay Lightning, his relationship with Phil Esposito including outscoring him in Juniors, playing in Expo Hall, playoff games in the Thunderdome, changes in the game today and curfew stories.
On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Vice President and General Manager to discuss the past season, how they plan and prepare for the off-season and next year, his path from lawyer to hockey General Manager and more.
On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf is joined by former Lightning forward Ryan Malone to discuss his altercation with Paul Bissonnette, rooming with Andre Roy in Pittsburgh, growing up at the Penguins rink where his dad worked, watching Marty St. Louis practice, playing in the Olympics and so much more.
On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by TNT Hockey Analyst Darren Pang to discuss this Lightning-Maple Leafs series, playing goalie in the NHL at 5'5", how he threw up before every game he played, calling Olympic games, growing up with former Lightning GM Steve Yzerman, close calls on the bench and Pangerisms.
On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn were live at the Lightning Playoff Pep Rally at Sparkman Wharf with former Lightning Captain Dave Andreychuk to discuss his playing days in Tampa Bay, winning the 2004 Stanley Cup, looking ahead to the playoffs which begin this week and they take questions from the audience.
On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Lightning forward Brian Boyle to discuss his time in Tampa Bay, his leukemia diagnosis in 2017, transitioning from a player to alumni, what happened with Justin Abdelkader in the 2015 playoffs, scoring against the Lightning in his return after a year off and a great Vinny Prospal-John Tortorella story.
On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf is joined by former Lightning players Andre Roy and Brad Lukowich to discuss coming back to Tampa for Alumni Weekend, what happened when Andre could skate at the Reunion Cup, how they could have formed a band together, proposing with the Stanley Cup, Marty St. Louis as a coach, a hilarious story about Vinny Lecavalier wrecking a car and starting a line brawl during a hockey shootout.
On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Lightning forward Ryan Callahan to discuss reuniting with former teammates at Alumni Weekend, working for ESPN, being traded to Tampa and what surprised him about the area, the 2015 Stanley Cup Final run, his upcoming Foundation event and what really happened when Brad Marchand licked him.
On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf is joined by former Lightning players Ben Bishop and Teddy Purcell on Alumni Weekend to discuss what they are up to now, how hockey has evolved, what Ben saw in Andrei Vasilevskiy at an early age, how Teddy isn't the best athlete in his house, their favorite moments in Tampa Bay and how they used to prank Marty St. Louis on the road.
On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by new Tampa Bay Lightning forward Mike Eyssimont to discuss his trade to the Bolts and where he was when he found out, his style of play, tattoos, his battle with Crohn's Disease and introducing himself to Brayden Point months after getting into a fight on the ice.
On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by new Lightning foward Tanner Jeannot to discuss his trade to Tampa Bay, growing up in Saskatchewan, his physical play, who he models his game after, playing with Braydon Point in Juniors and flying with the Royal Canadian Snowbirds.
On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Founder Phil Esposito as he's been selected as part of the Lightning Hall of Fame's Inaugural Class. They discuss when he had the idea to start an NHL expansion franchise, why he chose Tampa, getting the investors to make it happen, other stories from the last 30 years, how he treated players as a GM and owner, how the game of hockey has changed over the last 50 years and his thoughts on guys like Vinny Lecavalier, Marty St. Louis and Dave Andreychuk.
On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Lightning forward Vinny Prospal to discuss his career and playing for so many teams, being on a line with Vinny LeCavalier and Marty St. Louis, practice celebrations, best advice he got from a coach, getting into coaching himself and why he's has settled down in Tampa.
On this week's Block party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Bally Sports Sun's Paul Kennedy to discuss his journey to Tampa Bay and the Lightning broadcasts, if he ever gets nervous, broadcasting gaffes on-air, his most awkward interview, pronouncing players names, favorite places to travel on the job and more.
On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point to discuss his love of Crocs and Subway sandwiches, scoring a shootout goal before his first NHL goal, his struggle with time, how he used to get undressed from his suit on gamedays, his stick blade, speaking to Pat Maroon's hockey team on a recent visit to St. Louis and his Dad as his coach as a youth player.
On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Goalie Brian Elliott to discuss how he got started as a goalie, designing goalie masks, how his nickname took off in St. Louis, gameday routine, why he uses a hula-hoop when warming up, how he tries to keep guys loose on the bench and the mental part of being a backup goalie in the NHL.
On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Luke Schenn on why he became a defenseman when his brother is a forward, best advice from his Dad who was a coach, impact on his family of playing for so many teams, being sent to the minors at age 29, his time with the Tampa Bay Lightning and how he's never ordered room service while on the road.
On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Alex Killorn to talk about his path to the NHL from Harvard to the Lightning, his love of Tampa, getting to know other Tampa Bay athletes, his key to longevity and not missing many games, the time Braydon Coburn got his by a golf ball on the course and how Dock Talk started and could it come back?
On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Lightning forward Yanni Gourde to discuss his journey to the NHL, his adjustment to Seattle and being a leader there, his dislike for the Panthers, his defining moments in Tampa, his wife's entertaining videos she sent in the Bubble and how listening to the Block Party Podcast got his game on track this season.
On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning's Director of High Performance and Strength Coach Mark Lambert to discuss how he got his start in training, what he looks for in scouting prospects, how he develops training regimens for the players and which Lightning players are most like the guys you see in the gym during your workouts and more.
On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning Video Coach Nigel Kirwan to discuss coaching his 2,000th game, how he got started in hockey and how is has been with the organization for the entire 30 years.
On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning forward Nick Paul to discuss his trade to Tampa Bay last year, why he decided to sign a long-term deal here, The Bolts Beginning video of where he grew up including hsi dad turning their backyard into a hockey rink every winter and the incredible prank pulled on Nick in the Bubble that he just found out was masterminded by Braydon.
On this week's Block Party we say goodbye to Seth Kushner who is moving to Los Angeles for his dream job and we welcome new co-host Greg Wolf to continue on with Braydon Coburn. Greg, Cobie and Seth discuss the first 100+ episodes of the Block Party and some of his favorite memories.
On this week's Block Party, Seth Kushner and Braydon Coburn are joined by new Lightning forward Rudy Balcers to discuss coming to Tampa Bay, how he got his start in hockey growing up in Latvia, what to expect from his game, just how good Nick Paul is, how his injury rehab is going and the craziest teammate he's had.
On this week's Block Party, Seth Kushner is joined by VSG Productions Emmy Award winning videographers Gabe Marte and Mikey O'Halloran to discuss the Lightning show Recharge and how it came into existence, what it's like chronicling the team in the golden era of the franchise and some stories from the Locker Room and Stanley Cup celebrations.
On this week's Block Party, Seth Kushner is joined by VSG Productions Emmy Award winning videographers Gabe Marte and Mikey O'Halloran to discuss the Lightning show Recharge and how it came into existence, what it's like chronicling the team in the golden era of the franchise and some stories from the Locker Room and Stanley Cup celebrations.
On this week's Block Party, Seth Kushner and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning rookie forward Cole Koepke to discuss his strange first goal that he didn't see go in the net, growing up in Minnesota playing hockey, how he found out he made the Lightning this year, which veterans have taken him under their wing, what it's like playing with Steven Stamkos, Nikita Kucherov, Victor Hedman and more, plus how he is running an Uber service for guys on the team.
On this week's Block Party, Seth Kushner and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning rookie defenseman Nick Perbix to discuss scoring his first NHL goal and how his Mom embarrassed him, his mindset coming into Training Camp, what he did different in off-season training, how he found out he was being called up to the NHL, playing in the Olympics and more.
On this week's Block Party, Seth Kushner and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning forward Brandon Hagel to discuss his nicknames, being traded to Tampa Bay, the value of what he was traded for, his journey to the NHL, not ending games in shootouts, playing with future hall of famers and being a part of the Lightning shutdown line in the playoffs.
On this week's Block Party, Seth Kushner and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning defenseman Zach Bogosian to discuss his rehab and surgeries, trash talking with Yanni Gourde, partying at the Outdoor Series game, how he signed with Tampa Bay, making people laugh and the story of how he got his 600-pound gun safe in the 2nd story of his house.
On this week's Block Party, Seth Kushner and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning defenseman Zach Bogosian to discuss his rehab and surgeries, trash talking with Yanni Gourde, partying at the Outdoor Series game, how he signed with Tampa Bay, making people laugh and the story of how he got his 600-pound gun safe in the 2nd story of his house.
On this week's Block Party, Seth Kushner and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli to discuss his shoulder injury and what rehab is like, how he is a picky eater, his relationship with Brayden Point, card games with the boys, boat parades and signing a new 8-year deal in Tampa Bay.
To kick off Season 4 of the Block Party Seth Kushner welcomes co-host Braydon Coburn to the show as they sit down with Lightning defensemen Mikhail Sergachev to discuss when he was traded to Tampa Bay, getting under his opponent's skin and signing his new 8-year deal with the Lightning.
On this season's final Block Party, Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning General Manager Julien BriseBois to discuss the disappointment of losing in the Stanley Cup Final and embracing the challenge to win another Stanley Cup, the fan support in Tampa Bay, the culture they've built, this year's trades for Brandon Hagel and Nick Paul, and the value of analytics and how it challenges your thinking.
On this week's Block Party, Seth Kushner is joined by Julie Stewart-Binks to talk about going way back with Coach Jon Cooper, Pat Maroon and Brayden Point, interviewing Pat Maroon on Stanley Cup Final media day about being the team DJ, covering the Toronto-Tampa Bay series as a Leafs fan, how she got back working into the NHL, why it's so hard to book people for her show, her friendship with former Buccaneers Coach Bruce Arians and why she is still sticking with the Lightning in this series!
On this week's Block Party, Seth Kuhsner is joined by ESPN's John Buccigross to talk about the resurgence of Steven Stamkos and his future after his playing career is over, trading for Nick Paul and Brandon Hagel, what he thinks of Ondrej Palat, Corey Perry, Mikhail Sergachev, comparing Nikita Kucherov's passing to art, Ryan Callahan's future in TV, thumb wrestling The Rock, John Tortorella texting him during games and the autographed trading cards of himself that exist.
On this week's Block Party, Seth Kushner is joined by ESPN Hockey Reporter Emily Kaplan. They discuss working for ESPN as they got the rights to broadcast the NHL this season, her take on Lightning Head Coach Jon Cooper, her nerves before talking to a coach or player, if the Bolts are a dynasty, fans who get mad that she wears a mask when talking to players, what she likes to do in Tampa and the importance of talking about mental health.
On this week's Block Party, Seth Kushner is joined by Vo Williams to discuss singing and filming the video for his 'Thunder and Lightning" song that is used at Lightning playoff games, why he likes performing it live better, growing up a Lightning fan in Sarasota, partying with the team when they won the Stanley Cup last year and meeting celebrities.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Johnny Pacer and Troy Mactavish of The Hockey Guys to discuss how they got started, building 1.3 million followers on TikTok, how the NHL reached out to use them in marketing, bull riding, getting free stuff for being famous, the Lightning's playoff run and having their own Stanley Cup party.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Rays Starting Pitcher Tyler Glasnow to talk about attending games 3 and 6 vs. the Maple Leafs, going to the game with his teammates, who his favorite player is, if he collects his own baseball cards, Wander Franco's greatness, watching game 7 with his girlfriend's family and ways to make baseball better.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet to talk about new that took him by surprise why the Brayden Point extension surprised him, Mother's Day Gifts, his makeup routine, Eating Spicy Pork and Broccoli before their show last week, the weirdest places he's recorded a podcast, a story about Mario Lemieux and his son who is on the spectrum and his organization autismjourney.org.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by former Lightning defenseman Braydon Coburn to discuss the Bolts White House visit and what he stole from there, flying back with the boys and kicking Cal Foote out of the card game, the Bolts chances at winning a 3rd straight Stanley Cup, coaching his daughter's hockey team, when he misses most about being around the team the most and I make a plea for him to join the Block Party permanently.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning forward Ross Colton to talk about their upcoming trip to the White House, the outdoor game in Nashville, his day with the Stanley Cup, what it's like to play on a line with Steven Stamkos, having his best friend traded to another team, while Lightning player loves to tell riddles, his friendship with the Maroons and how often he thinks about his Stanley Cup winning goal from last season.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by former Lightning defenseman and former co-host Dan Girardi for the 100th episode. They discuss his current job with the Sabres, coaching his kid's hockey team, how he misses Tampa, what it was like watching the Lightning win 2 Stanley Cups, owning a brewery and vacationing at Disney.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Head Coach Jon Cooper to discuss his relationship with Charles Barkley, how he is as a Hockey Dad at his son's games, sharing the Stanley Cup with Tampa Bay, putting the Gourde-Goodrow-Coleman line together, the sweep to Columbus in 2019, what he's learned about coaching, what he did after getting ejected from a Lightning game, how good the 2nd Boat Parade was, if he wants to go to the White House and if he's worn his western wear since the Stadium Series.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by new Lightning forward Nick Paul to discuss his emotions as he was traded, getting to know his new teammates, his nicknames and style of play, what it's like playing on an expiring contract, his love of Halloween, his Points for Paul charity program and fighting Tom Wilson.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by TNT Analyst Eddie Olczyk to discuss if he hates the Bolts the way Lightning fans assume he does, moving from NBC to TNT, what he learned from Doc Emrick, his life's purpose after his cancer diagnosis and it gets emotional when he tells you how his wife saved his life.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by ESPN Analyst and former Lightning forward Ryan Callahan to discuss why the Bolts are the team to beat, why he refuses to give Seth his ESPN+ password, about his charity event and which players might show up, how an online bet went viral and benefitted his Ryan Callahan Foundation, he addresses the children of Ottawa who never got to see him wear a Senators Sweater and how he's building a rink at home for his kids.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by former Lightning forward Chris Dingman to discuss Marty St. Louis getting the Montreal Head Coaching job, what he makes for breakfast for the kids each morning, how he's coaching youth girls hockey now and if he borrowed any coaching tactics from John Tortorella, if there should be a 20 year reunion of the 2004 Stanley Cup team on a Boat Parade and the smallest crowd Chris has ever played in front of.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Olympic Gold Medalist and Lightning Community Hockey Ambassador Kelley Steadman to discuss the state of women's hockey and growing the sport, how to get started, her love of coaching hockey and her dream job in the NHL, what she loves about Florida and where she stores her Olympic Gold Medals.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is interviewing Tampa Bay Lightning players as they come off the ice in Nashville for practice on the night before the Stadium Series game. He talks with Anthony Cirelli, Zach Bogosian, Mikhail Sergachev, Taylor Raddysh, Head Coach Jon Cooper and more.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Steve Mayer, the Senior EVP and Chief Content Officer of the NHL, from Nashville where setup has begun for this week's Stadium Series game between the Predators and the Tampa Bay Lightning. They discuss what it takes to put on these big events, if Tampa could host one in the future, how the Bubble was constructed 2 years ago, boat parades, the Stanley Cup and how cool the Keeper of the Cup job is.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by former Lightning goalie Curtis McElhinney who just got his 2nd Stanley Cup Ring. They discuss what it's like being a backup goalie, if his kids think he's cool, what makes Andrei Vasilevskiy elite, coaching goalies in the mental aspects of the game and what he misses most now that he's retired.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning In-Game Host Greg Wolf who was part of the All-Star Game hosting crew in Las Vegas. They discuss how he was selected, his routine for hosting Lightning games at Amalie Arena, meeting celebrities, his Bolts wardrobe, the Sweden trip the Lightning took 2 seasons ago and getting his Stanley Cup rings.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning forward Corey Perry to talk about his playing style, returning to Anaheim, playing against the Lightning in the last 2 Stanley Cup Finals, his freindship with Pat Maroon, how he signed in Tampa Bay, his season opening scoring drought, shooting on Andrei Vasilevskiy and which Bolt he hated playing against.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning defenseman Andrej Sustr who discusses his path back to the Tampa Bay Lightning after several seasons in China, his friendship with Alex Killorn, going as Bucs backup QB Blaine Gabbert for Halloween, the Lightning playing with 4 defensemen last week and his love of photography.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by former Lightning Goaltender Ben Bishop to discuss his recent retirement announcement, rehabbing injuries, what's next for him, his memories of Tampa Bay, his appreciation for the fans, his thoughts when he was first traded to Tampa, being traded to LA and his relationship with Andrei Vasilevskiy.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by former Lightning forward Blake Coleman as he returned to Tampa Bay as a member of the Calgary Flames. He talks about his time with the Lightning, getting his ring and tribute video, when he knew he wouldn't be coming back to Tampa Bay, the free agent process, winter in Calgary, his plan for taking on Andrei Vasilevskiy and you won't believe his story about the Boat Parade.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning Goalie Max Lagace who was called up after both Bolts goalies tested positive for COVID and he won a wild game over the Canadiens. They discuss his path to the Lightning, how he was called up, who reached out after the win, the Locker Room celebration, virtual goalie training, why he dislikes his headshots and the time he scored a goal in an AHL playoff game.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by new Tampa Bay Lightning Reporter Gabby Shirley to discuss how shoe got the job, her first impressions of the organization, interviewing players and saying goodbye to her car of 16 years.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning rookie forward Boris Katchouk who clears up how to pronounce his name, the influence his Olympic mother had on him, how he's fitting in with the Lightning, which veterans does he lean on the most , what he felt when he scored his first NHL goal, does he have a go-to shootout move, what moment made him post on social media for the first time in 3 years and what it was like fighting Zdeno Chara.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by former Lightning defenseman Braydon Coburn who recently announced his retirement from the NHL. They discuss what he's doing in retirement, how good Andrei Vasilevskiy is, why he sent a kissy-face emoji to Seth and how he celebrated his day with the Stanley Cup.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Retired Lightning Hall of Fame Announcer Rick Peckham to discuss the ceremony held at Amalie Arena to honor him, the gifts he received, some of his fondest memories of calling Lightning games, his favorite Bolts, calling a game for the Predators recently and what he's doing in retirement.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning defenseman Jan Rutta to discuss his day with The Stanley Cup in Prague, why there is controversy in what he chose to eat out of the Cup, the Fall Out Boy concert when they got their rings, how he chose his new goal song, why he's so good playing with Victor Hedman and who would he prefer to block a shot from, Steven Stamkos or Zach Bogosian.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Seattle Kraken forward Yanni Gourde to discuss being picked by Seattle in the Expansion Draft over Alex Killorn and Ondrej Palat, how his boat parade plans changed, his day with the Stanley Cup including eating Taffy out of it, selling his house to Zach Bogosian, how a missed shot vs Washington years ago haunted him and his Game 7 goal against the Islanders helped wash that away and Yanni has a message for all Lightning fans.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning forward Alex Barre-Boulet who is back on the Bolts after a brief 2-week stint in Seattle where he was a 'Kraken Legend'. They discuss how being put on waivers went down, coming back to Tampa where he is comfortable, missing the Stanley Cup ring ceremony, his favorite Boat Parade memories, flying private jets vs commercial airlines and the reason behind his number change from 60 to 12.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by former Lightning defenseman Anton Stralman to discuss why a visit to Ikea causes family problems, why Swedish candy is better than American candy, how he found out he was drafted in the final round of the 2005 NHL draft, his memories of his time in Tampa Bay, Victor Hedman's wedding and who reached out to him after the Lightning won the Stanley Cup.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy to discuss his pressure washing prowess, who gets the most goals by him in practice, picking 'Gravy Train' as their win song 2 years ago, who wears him out more between Nikita Kucherov, Mikhail Sergachev or his agent Dan Milstein, how cool his Dad is and putting the Conn Smythe Trophy on his head and his cat in the Stanley Cup.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Pierre-Édouard Bellemare to discuss being happy he doesn't have to play against Corey Perry anymore, how horrible he is at trash talking and Pat Maroon is the best, why he chose Tampa Bay in free agency, why he's so positive about life and his career, his love of Halloween, the fact that he knows how to sew and how he's the only guy from France who does not like wine.
Seth Kushner is joined by new (and old) Lightning defenseman Zach Bogosian to discuss how he came to re-join Tampa Bay, his day with the Stanley Cup, buying Yanni Gourde's house and more.
On the final episode of this season's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning General Manager Julien BriseBois to discuss what image was in his head when he teared up at his postseason press conference, the emergence of Ross Colton, the David Savard trade, does he listen to Yung Gravy, who he is most happy for on the team, how the Gourde-Coleman-Goodrow line come together and they discuss the boat parade and what player boat he might have hopped on.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner talks with ESPN hockey writer Greg Wyshynski about just how well the Lightning team is built, which NHL stars he is excited to work with at ESPN, the story of his first tweet involving Sidney Crosby, what will the Lightning will look like next year, his take on Mayor Castor's comments about the Bolts winning at home plus his favorite spots in Tampa and the best press box in the NHL.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner speaks with former Lightning forward J.T. Brown about how he landed his new job as the TV analyst for the Seattle Kraken, if gaming helped prepare him for it, his fondest memories of Tampa, who he used to game with back in the day, his least favorite tweet from his wife that went viral, the tryout he had for his new job and who he would take from the Lightning in the upcoming Kraken Expansion Draft.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner talks with former Lightning and Islanders goalie Dwayne Roloson about the trade that brought him to Tampa, how he'd chirp Victor Hedman in practice every day, how he helped Steven Stamkos work on shooting drills the year he scored 60 goals, how much of the game is mental, what makes Andrei Vasilevskiy different and the guys that never scored on him.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner talks with Kenny Albert from NBC Sports about how national announcers aren't rooting against the Lightning, playing club hockey against Lightning Coach Jon Cooper, his days as a roommate with Islanders Coach Barry Trotz, playing ping pong against John Smoltz and Matt Leinart, calling football games for his daughter's high school during the pandemic and his days as the Baltimore Skipjacks announcers.
On this week’s Block Party Seth Kushner talks with Tampa Bay Lightning Anthem Singer Sonya Bryson-Kirksey about hanging with Rob Gronkowski, her moment with Nikita Kucherov at the Stanley Cup Celebration, the first night she sang at AMALIE Arena, her reaction when she found out she is getting a Stanley Cup ring, her new reading project and her new t-shirt that benefits Multiple Sclerosis research.
On this week’s Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by former Lightning forward Chris Dingman to discuss his 30 games with the Hurricanes, how he upset Rod Brind'Amour in the weight room, playing drums for Garth Brooks, his plea for someone to invite him to Tampa so he can leave the Canadian lockdown and we learn that his neighbors threatened to sue him because the ice rink he built his kids had a leak.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Forward Daniel Walcott who was part of history when he started on line comprised of all Black players. They discuss doing lunges on a private bus when he got called up, his business EightFive LLC which does it all, who would play him in the hockey version of Cool Runnings, how he found he would be making his debut, if he ever got jealous of guys called up before him and his dad's prediction that he would be part of an all black line.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Hall of Famer Phil Esposito to discuss cap circumvention, how the NHL lied to him when bringing the Panthers into the league, feeling a part of the team after getting his Stanley Cup ring, Connor McDavid and what Brayden Point does that's like him, and the first time he heard his radio partner Dave Mishkin make his signature goal call.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by former Lightning forward Brian Boyle to discuss what he is up to and the fact that he is NOT retired, what he said to Mikhail Sergachev and their fight last year, if the Panthers and Bolts are a rivalry, Game of Thrones, how upset he is at those who say the Lightning's Stanley Cup victory wasn't legit and how fan bases around the NHL lifted him up during his cancer battle.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by former Lightning forward Brantt Myhres to discuss his being drafted by the Bolts in 1992, how he was enamored with the pick of Brent Gretzky in the 2nd round, his friendship with Joe Manganiello, getting suspended multiple times by the NHL, doing cocaine after games until early in the morning, the night he hit rock bottom at his sister's house, his struggle to stay sober daily and getting hired by the Los Angeles Kings in 2015.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Chris Poitras from Jostens to talk about the Tampa Bay Lightning's Stanley Cup Rings including how the process works to get the Lightning to partner with Jostens and how they creates styles for the remaining 4 teams in the playoffs, who was in the initial meetings about the rings, the fact that one player had difficulties opening the box, what is available in the fans collection and how Jeff and Penny Vinik wanted to set a standard with this ring.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by former Lightning forward Ryan Callahan to talk about the call he got from Steven Stamkos and others on the night they won the Stanley Cup, when he knew Stamkos was suiting up in the Stanley Cup Final, the injury prone label fans put on players, what the Ryan Callahan Foundation has going on now, watching his old number 24 being worn by Zach Bogosian in the playoffs and the most overrated stats and how analytics pushed him out of the game.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by former Lightning forward Ryan Malone to discuss the Barry Melrose era, losing 30k in a card game to Teddy Purcell, getting kicked off stage at a Bush concert and hanging out at a private Kid Rock Show, going to the Hall of Fame for Marty St. Louis, taking Steven Stamkos under his wing, why he isn't involved with his son's youth hockey team and his new career - a firefighter.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning forward Barclay Goodrow about being on TMZ for his fight with Adam Erne this year, what it was like winning the Stanley Cup and what he remembers from the boat parade, the craziest year of his life, watching the TV show Prison Break and being honored in his hometown.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Ross Colton to discuss his first time on a private jet when he got called up, who on the team has really embraced him, how many times he has seen Bruce Springsteen, why he can't listen to music before games so he has a group chat to get ready, what it's like living out of a hotel, how he spends his Sunday Funday with Cal Foote and when Jon Cooper had him go first in the shoutout.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by the first female NHL player, Manon Rhéaume, who played goalie for the Tampa Bay Lightning. They discuss her David Letterman interview back in the day when she had trouble with English, her first conversation with Phil Esposito, how she didn't realize the impact she was making on the world during her debut, the stress of having your kids be goalie, how hockey has taken off in Tampa Bay, that she didn't watched her game until 20 years after the fact and the team building activity with her hockey team where they went through her fan mail.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Rays Centerfielder Kevin Kiermaier to celebrate Champa Bay as they talk about how he snuck into the clubhouse to get updates on last year's 5OT game, his son's hockey skills, how badly he wants to have a boat parade, what stats he pays attention to the most, robot umpires, walk up songs and if he is friends with any guys on the Lightning, how Evan Longoria took him under his wing and the pros of not having fans last year.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning forward Tyler Johnson to discuss this year's NHL format, what it will be like to have fans back at Amalie Arena, which teammate Tyler's dog is a fan of, not having his day with the Stanley Cup yet, rating the Raymond James celebration and carrying someone on his back, who are the easiest guys on the team to chirp, he calls it's a 'sensitive subject' when talking about the Russell Wilson trade rumors and he credits guys like Ryan Callahan, Dan Girardi and Brian Boyle for the Stanley Cup win.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning forward Yanni Gourde on if he is most the annoying guy on the team, having to carry his mom off his yacht during his day with the Stanley Cup, his coffee order and who sits at his coffee table, who he likes to mix it up in practice with, his mustache and why he is going to save it next time and who he was most happy for to win the Stanley Cup.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning forward Mathieu Joseph to discuss his experience in the Stanley Cup Boat Parade, why the Lightning should be in an outdoor game, what Kobe Bryant meant to him, the importance of speaking out on social issues, what it's like play on a line with an influencer like Alex Killorn, how often he talks and watches his brother P.O Joseph on the Penguins and his most underrated players on the Bolts.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner talks with NFL Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks about the bet he made with Julien BriseBois about learning to skate, if his Hall of fame bust looks like him, the story about a lady in Publix who thought he worked for Brighthouse, his favorite player on the Bolts, what makes Tom Brady so good and which is a better trophy - the Lombardi Trophy or the Stanley Cup?
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner speaks with Lightning rookie defenseman Cal Foote about scoring his first goal, when he bought his Buccaneers shirt for the Super Bowl, the best advice he's gotten from his dad and the coolest person he's met. Plus Seth is joined by new Fox Sports Sun play-by-play announcer Dave Randorf to discuss his path to getting the job, working on his goal calls, having a bloody face during a broadcast, his embarrassing moment with Tom Hanks, Curb Your Enthusiasm, getting to know Brian Engblom and more.
On this week's Block Party with Seth we welcome back Dan Girardi for the 50th episode. Seth and Dan talk about who from the Lightning reached out to him after the Stanley Cup win, installing a court/ice rink in his backyard, why he is upset because he doesn't get NHL network in Canada so he cannot chirp Ryan Callahan, how Dan put together his first resume in 20 years to get the Sabres job, how his new job in Buffalo is going and how he relates to the younger players, and how is doing the show looking out his window at America even though he's not allowed in.
Season 2 of the Block Party with Seth Kushner starts with the Stanley Cup Champion Captain Steven Stamkos. They discuss his rookie season with Barry Melrose, the plan for Stamkos when he entered the bubble last year, how close was he to leaving Tampa Bay in 2016, knowing Tom Brady was going to the Bucs before anyone else, his goal in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, Is Vinny LeCavalier or Nikita Kucherov in his ultimate Lightning starting line up plus a positive injury update on Kucherov.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner speaks with Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup Winning General Manager Julien BriseBois about who his MVP of the celebrations are, the detail that went into the Blake Coleman trade, the toughest opponent the Bolts faced in the bubble, how often he cuts his hair and the plan for Steven Stamkos when heading to the Bubble.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner speaks with former Lightning defenseman Brad Lukowich about who he is rooting for in the Stanley Cup after winning a championship with each team, the bands he has seen play the most, the best player he played with and the best player he played against, why Rock music and Hockey are so similar, and him singing live on stage with Nickelback.
On this week’s Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by former Lightning defenseman Matt Carle to talk about playing hockey on frozen ponds, the longest game he ever played, his thoughts on the 2008 Owners and Barry Melrose, Chris Pronger and a story about Chris stealing Matt's number twice, Patrick Marleau showering in between each period, what kind of leader Steven Stamkos is, Matt's role in the movie "This is 40”, and getting his college degree while he was a healthy scratch.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined once again by former Lightning forward Chris Dingman to discuss his love of Whitney Houston, Andre Roy blasting the Russian National Anthem after a loss, Dinger trying to win the Edmonton Oilers 50/50 story, Zdeno Chara breaking into the league, who is impressing him the most on the Bolts this playoff season and that he has tried writing poetry and aspires to be a free-style rapper.
This week on the Block Party Seth Kushner talks with former Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brad Richards about how close he came to signing with Tampa Bay in 2011, skydiving, what he remembers about draft night, a story about John Tortorella that many haven't heard yet, Vince Vaughn hanging out at his condo, meeting Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods, hanging with Marty St. Louis the day of 2004 Stanley Cup Finals Game 7, and his all-time Lightning team.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner talks with former Lightning forward Teddy Purcell about running wild with Ryan Malone back in the day including getting kicked off stage at a Bush concert and hanging at private Kid Rock show, being at a wedding with Larry David, his relationship with Steve Yzerman, who he thinks is the best player he played with in Tampa saying 'I hope Marty and Stammer aren't listening,' and Teddy shares another story about drinking 12 beers with Eddie Vedder.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner talked to Lightning Founder Phil Esposito about what he ate during the 5 overtime game, who the most important player for the Bolts is outside of Andrei Vasilevskiy, who gets to use his putting green at his house, Tukka Rask leaving the Bruins during the playoffs, the fact that the Lightning gave up too much at the trade deadline and he compares Seth to a celebrity.
On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner talks with former Lightning forward Andre Roy about not playing in Game 7 vs Calgary in the 2004 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the fact that he started drinking once he found out he wasn't dressing, how he would get players to fight him, how he used his day with the Stanley Cup to propose to his wife, his prediction on the Bolts series vs. Columbus and hanging out with Hulk Hogan.
Seth Kushner talks with Lightning forward Carter Verhaeghe from the Bubble about how he found out he made the Bolts, does he still feel like a rookie, weirdest thing he's seen someone bring into the bubble, if he had to stay a night in a teammates room who would it be, we talk who is not a good loser when it comes to rec sports in the bubble, how he got the name 'Swaggy P', his hat trick this year and Steven Stamkos letting Carter sub in for him, and who the next great Lightning star is in Syracuse.
This week on the Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning forward Yanni Gourde as they discuss his favorite guys to compete against on the Bolts, who hates him in the NHL, his feelings on "OH MY GOURDE", least favorite TV show he watches with his daughter, his welcome to the NHL moment, becoming a handyman during the NHL pause and his mustache.
This week on the Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning defenseman Braydon Coburn to discuss how the team will approach the round-robin games and restart, how he was asked to be in Killer's video and does he really chop wood, the teammates he talked to the most during quarantine, getting nailed by a golf ball from a MLB pitcher, homeschooling his kids, and his superstitions including changing clothes between periods.
This week on the Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning player and now Assistant Coach Jeff Halpern to discuss the coaches plan for the Lightning players on the re-start, his interview with Jon Cooper and Steve Yzerman that he thought he screwed up, coaching and playing with Steven Stamkos, who would be the best coach on the team, being in the Jewish Hall of Fame, and his doughnut business.
The week on the Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by former Lightning General Manager Jay Feaster as they discuss the rise and fall of John Tortorella in Tampa Bay, when Jay knew he had to fire him, the new ownership group who worked behind Jay's back to trade players and hire Barry Melrose, the keys for the Bolts to win the Stanley Cup this year, who else he considered drafting in 2008 when they took Steven Stamkos #1 overall and did he really try to trade Thunderbug?
This week on the Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by new Lightning forward Barclay Goodrow to talk about the worst television show he's watched during quarantine, why Prison Break is a great show, how Phase 2 is going with his skating group, his best Joe Thornton story, getting traded to the Lightning and who he's been hanging with since he got to town and if he knows he has one of the coolest names in hockey. New episodes of the Block Party are released every Wednesday just search for 'The Block Party with Seth Kushner' and hit subscribe anywhere you listen to podcasts.
This week on the Block Party Seth Kushner talks with former Lightning defenseman Jassen Cullimore to discuss how the winner of this year's Stanley Cup will have less time that normal to spend with it, getting scratched in the 2004 playoffs after he thought he was playing, playing with a broken hand during the cup run, the party after the Stanley Cup and whose house it was at, why he owns a selfie stick and how Andrei Vasilevskiy is the key to the Bolts winning it all this year.
This week on the Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning forward Mitchell Stephens as they talk about getting back on the ice in Phase 2, where the puck from his first goal is, his biggest 'I can't believe I'm in the NHL moment', his love of 80s music and what kind of teammate Pat Maroon is. New episodes of the Block Party are released every Wednesday just search for 'The Block Party with Seth Kushner' and hit subscribe anywhere you listen to podcasts.
This week on the Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli to talk about his role in Alex Killorn's new video and how many takes it took him to nail his part, how is playoff beard is coming along, guys chirping him for the hat he designed for the Ryan Callahan foundation, where he keeps his hat trick pucks, hockey's upcoming restart, does he feel like he's on the NHL's radar yet and his adventure with Yanni Gourde at the airport. New episodes of the Block Party are released every Wednesday just search for 'The Block Party with Seth Kushner' and hit subscribe anywhere you listen to podcasts.
This week on the Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Fox Sports Sun's Paul Kennedy to dish on his coffee addiction and why he loves microwaves, untold stories from the 2004 Lightning team, the most disappointing season in Bolts history, who's on his Lightning Mt. Rushmore , and what is the key for the Lightning to bring the cup home this year. New episodes of the Block Party are released every Wednesday just search for 'The Block Party with Seth Kushner' and hit subscribe.
This week on the Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning forward Blake Coleman to discuss attending his first Jewish wedding and hoisting his friend in a chair, how he found out he was going to become dad, the toughest goalie he's gone against, if he know how many games he's played with the Bolts, how he’s staying in shape during the pause and of course pickle juice. New episode of the Block Party are released every Wednesday just search for 'The Block Party with Seth Kushner' and hit subscribe.
This week on The Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by former Lightning forward Chris Dingman as they discuss Dinger becoming a Tik Tok star, when John Tortorella benched him when he was on his hottest streak ever, the brilliance of Torts, his new baby Willa and Dingman being the first guy to use the yellow stick in Tampa Bay, not Martin St Louis. New episodes drop every Wednesday and are available anywhere you listen to podcasts, just search for 'The Block Party with Seth Kushner' and hit subscribe.
This week on the Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by former Lightning forward Ryan Callahan to discuss his new job and did he have talks with the Lightning before taking it, surviving quarantine with 3 kids and a new puppy, Cally's virtual dance party for his foundation, his thoughts on Brendan Leipsic and how he would have handled it and since Dan Girardi stood them up they surprised him.
Seth Kushner talks to Lightning forward Pat Maroon about the importance of playing in front of fans, golfing with John Daly, his strategy when he fights Zdeno Chara, partying with the Stanley Cup, his level of fame in St. Louis compared to other St Louis natives, and why he signed with the Bolts!
Seth Kushner is joined by former host of the Block Party Dan Girardi as they discuss the future of the podcast, why Dan was the best guest so far on "DOCK TALK" with Alex Killorn, a personal plea for Gronk to buy his house, some really sold Netflix recommendations, their favorite guests on the podcast and Dan shares a story about people harassing him for Tom Brady's address.
This week on the Block Party Seth Kushner speaks with Lightning defenseman Zach Bogosian about why he wanted to play for Tampa Bay, the most overrated stat in hockey, crying during Disney movies, whose skill set has he been impressed with most since he joined the Lightning, if he would pick himself over Steven Stamkos if was a GM in the 2008 draft and his Netflix recommendations during the pause.
This week on the Block Party Seth Kushner is Deanna Shattenkirk and Kaylee McDonagh to discuss their current diaper fundraising initiative, who recruited Kevin Shattenkirk to Tampa Bay, what it was like to uproot their family when Ryan McDonagh was traded to Tampa Bay, do the player wives have nicknames for each other like players do, how did their husband's propose, what do you do with kids who won't nap during quarantine and what sports did Deanna catch her husband watching the other night.
Seth Kushner talks with longtime Fox Sports Sun announcer Rick Peckham who discusses the greatest games he's ever called, the last time Rick had to fill out a job application, does he still plan to retire if the season isn't completed, his Lightning Mt. Rushmore and how he would continue the NHL season.
Seth Kushner talk with Hall of Famer Phil Esposito during this hockey pause to discuss when he thinks hockey will return and what his plan would be, why John Tortorella wouldn't let Espo fly with the team during the Stanley Cup Final in 2004, Phil's movie recommendations while you are at home and his message for Brian Bradley after all the chirping Brads did during his episode earlier this year.
This week on the Block Party it's a encore presentation of the best stories from this year's podcast including Ryan Callahan, Dave Andreychuk, Caley Chelios, Marty St. Louis, Brian Bradley, Vinny Lecavalier, Victor Hedman, Brian Engblom, and Phil Esposito on his greatest achievements.
This week on the Block Party Dan Girardi and Seth Kushner sit down with Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh to discuss his new shirt and hat designed to benefit the Shriners Hospital, he ranks the hat designs between him, Victor Hedman, Anthony Cirelli and Brayden Point, his reaction to the Bolts newest players Blake Coleman, Zach Bogosian and Barclay Goodrow, and if he's ready to play XFL Fantasy. It’s the Block Party with Dan Girardi. New episodes post every Wednesday. Catch up now and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
This week on the Block Party Dan Girardi is on assignment so Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning Radio Play By Play Man Dave Mishkin who talks about a what a 'homer' is in broadcasting, how he created his style of calling a game, his best Phil Esposito story which involves laughing when you shouldn't and Dave's biggest meltdown which occured on stage at a concert in 2004.
This week Dan and Seth Kushner sat down with Brian Engblom who gushed over Anthony Cirelli and Mikhail Sergachev, he talked about what it’s like to get hit by a Sidney Crosby puck between the benches, and what music he would listen to in the locker room to get ready to play in his day. It’s the Block Party with Dan Girardi. New episodes post every Wednesday. Catch up now and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
This week on the Block Party Dan Girardi and Seth Kushner are joined by Hall of Famer Marty St. Louis who dishes out his favorite John Tortorella stories, how Steven Stamkos was at the beginning of his career, his Hall of Fame call, his legendary summer workouts and his trade from the Lightning to the Rangers.
This week on the Block Party Dan Girardi and Seth Kushner answer your questions including Dan's future in Tampa Bay and the Block Party Podcast, his most memorable fan interactions and if he's considered making a comeback. Plus Dan and Seth read mean tweets about the podcast.
This week on the Block Party Dan Girardi and Seth Kushner are joined by Hall of Famer Dave Andreychuk as he reveals how a Plant City barista and American Idol fueled the Lightning's 2004 Stanley Cup run, his relationship with John Tortorella, who he thinks are the greatest Lightning players off all-time and just how much Tampa has changed in his 20 years here.
This week on the Block Party Dan Girardi and Seth Kushner are joined by Lightning All-Star Defenseman Victor Hedman as they discuss who is favorite defensive partner was, why Alex Killorn is always falling down, playing in Sweden, his unique pregame ritual with Bubba on the bench, his suits and how he beat Steven Stamkos in Fantasy Football using auto-draft.
This week on the Block Party Dan Girardi and Seth Kushner are joined by Coyotes Forward Derek Stepan as they discuss how you can lose 30 pounds after breaking your jaw, if it's a good thing to be told you have a 'bowler's body', how you go scorpion hunting in Arizona, what are 'skate buddies' and did Dan Girardi once shoot a puck at John Tortorella.
This week on the Block Party Dan Girardi and Seth Kushner are joined by Vancouver Canucks forward JT Miller as they discuss what it's like to be traded mid-flight en route to Vancouver, JT's hats, his friend Frank, missing the team bus and more.
This week on the Block Party Dan Girardi and Seth Kushner are joined by Lightning Legend and Community Ambassador Brian Bradley as they discuss what it’s like to be drafted in an expansion draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning, what it was like playing in Expo Hall and the Thunder Dome, how Jeff Vinik saved the Lightning franchise and what it was like to travel in the early days of the team including finding new hotel rooms at 2:30am because the team didn’t pay the bill for previous stays.
This week on the Block Party Dan Girardi and Seth Kushner are joined by Lightning Forward Alex Killorn as they discuss Alex's calves, or lack thereof, how Fantasy Baseball upsets Alex, the benefits of the Dad's trip in hockey and of course the G-Money experience.
This week on the Block Party Dan Girardi and Seth Kushner are joined by Lightning Radio Analyst Caley Chelios who talks about her wedding to Packers Running Back Dan Vitale, growing up as Chris Chelios' kid, her parent's reaction when she told them she is
This week on the Block Party Dan Girardi and Seth Kushner are joined by Lightning Assistant Trainer Mike Poirier who dishes on treating injuries in the NHL, why hockey players are the toughest athletes, how seriously the team takes fantasy football, Dan's party hosting skills and how he was a part of the 1st Patriots Super Bowl team but didn't get a ring.
This week on the Block Party Dan Girardi and Seth Kushner are joined by Bobby 'The Chief' Taylor as he dishes on how he got his nickname, how travel in the NHL has changed over the years, how players deal with the media and why former players don't like to say they are in the media, plus how hockey equipment has changed over time and how insane it is the Chief didn't wear a helmet while playing goalie for years.
This week on the Block Party Dan Girardi and Seth Kushner are joined by Lightning great Vinny Lecavalier as they discuss coaching their son's youth hockey team, how youth hockey has grown in Tampa Bay, the nicest thing John Tortorella every said to them, first impressions of Steven Stamkos when he came to the Lightning and Vinny answers once and for all whether he was in the movie Happy Gilmore.
Dan Girardi returned to New York to drop the puck for the Lightning-Rangers game which turned out to be an entire day honoring Dan and his family, the Dan returned to his hometown of Welland, Ontario as part of Roger's Hometown Hockey where more honors were bestowed on him. But don't worry it wasn't all fun and games as Dan was hit not once, but twice by the T-shirt cannon at Madison Square Garden.
This week on the Block Party Dan Girardi visits with longtime teammate and friend Ryan Callahan as they discuss Halloween in Florida, the time Dan was late for practice, the time Dan wrestled Drake's sweat towel from a 14-year-old girl, how Ryan lived with Dan's wife for a month, life on the road and plenty more stories.
On this week's Block Party Dan Girardi and longtime defensive partner Ryan McDonagh swap injury stories from their careers and just how long after said injury can you laugh at one another. They compare who is a better fisherman, what Ryan got Dan for his retirement and they spill the beans on Dan's love of Tiesto and the great lengths he's gone to see him perform.
On this week's The Block Party with Dan Girardi, Dan and Seth Kushner sit down with Hall of Famer Phil Esposito as they talk about playing in New York, what happened to the Lightning last year in the playoffs, what superstitions they had when they played, how retirement is treating Girardi, and what he's like as a coach of his son's hockey team.
Welcome to The Block Party with Dan Girardi episode 1 where co-host Seth Kushner and Dan chat about why he retired from the NHL after 13 seasons, what happened to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the playoffs last season, why he doesn't play Fantasy Football despite his teammates doing so, and just how much fishing he does now that he's retired.