Episodes

  • Julien BriseBois On This Past Season, International Competition & What's To Come For The Lightning

    Julien BriseBois On This Past Season, International Competition & What's To Come For The Lightning
    May 14 2025

    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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    41 mins
  • Pat Maroon on His Career, Retirement Plans and Nikita Kucherov

    Pat Maroon on His Career, Retirement Plans and Nikita Kucherov
    May 7 2025

    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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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Brian Boucher On Playing With Braydon Coburn, His Shutout Streak & Becoming A Broadcaster

    Brian Boucher On Playing With Braydon Coburn, His Shutout Streak & Becoming A Broadcaster
    Apr 30 2025
    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.

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    43 mins
  • Brian Engblom On His Playing Career and His Transition To Broadcasting

    Brian Engblom On His Playing Career and His Transition To Broadcasting
    Apr 23 2025
    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.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • John Tucker on Playing For Expansion Lightning, Youth Hockey Development & Rooming With Dave Andreychuk

    John Tucker on Playing For Expansion Lightning, Youth Hockey Development & Rooming With Dave Andreychuk
    Apr 16 2025
    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.

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    48 mins
  • Nate Thompson On Playing in Tampa Bay , Being From Alaska & His Fight For Sobriety

    Nate Thompson On Playing in Tampa Bay , Being From Alaska & His Fight For Sobriety
    Apr 9 2025

    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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    45 mins
  • Erik Cernak on Playing For Country, Ryan McDonagh and Being Traded To Tampa Bay

    Erik Cernak on Playing For Country, Ryan McDonagh and Being Traded To Tampa Bay
    Apr 2 2025
    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.

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    47 mins
  • Kelley Steadman on Women's Hockey Growth and Teaching The Next Generation

    Kelley Steadman on Women's Hockey Growth and Teaching The Next Generation
    Mar 26 2025
    On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning Girls Hockey Coordinator Kelly Steadman. She shares her journey from a multi-sport athlete to a prominent figure in women's hockey, the challenges of transitioning to professional leagues, and the evolution of women's hockey. They discuss the importance of development programs for young girls, highlight the increasing opportunities for female athletes and her hopes for the future of women's hockey in Tampa.

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    38 mins