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The Block Party

Tampa Bay Lightning

Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn host the Block Party, presented by Jai Alai IPA, to talk Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey, the NHL and life in general with great guests from all aspects of hockey. New episodes drop every Wednesday during hockey season.

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45:38

Rick Peckham On Lightning Hall Of Fame Selection, His...

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2025/01/15

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.

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43:46

Krystof on Working With Famous Artists, Coming from...

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2025/01/08

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

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42:12

Trainer Tom Mulligan on 2000 Games, Trust with...

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2025/01/01

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

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39:24

Cam Atkinson on His NHL Journey, Playing For Torts &...

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2024/12/18

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

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43:08

Conor Geekie on His NHL Journey, Losing Teeth & Being...

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2024/12/11

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

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36:25

Zemgus Girgensons on Growing Up In Latvia, Reaching...

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2024/12/04

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

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34:44

Gage Goncalves on Playing Idols, His Work Ethic & His...

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2024/11/27

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

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37:14

JJ Moser On His Famous Swiss Hockey Players, His...

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2024/11/20

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

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43:40

Ben Pierce On Coming To Tampa, His Love Of Hockey &...

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2024/11/13

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

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36:40

Managing The Ice Operations At Amalie Arena

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2024/11/06

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

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45:16

Zach Bogosian on Leading In The Locker Room, His Love...

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2024/10/30

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,

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36:56

Nick Paul on Hurricane Helene, Summer Training &...

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2024/10/23

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.

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42:23

Tampa Bay Strong Campaign & The Impact Of The...

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2024/10/17

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

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52:39

Jon Cooper on His Love of Coaching, Not Winning...

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2024/06/05

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

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40:09

Julien BriseBois on Why Nikita Kucherov Should Be MVP...

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2024/05/15

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.

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Dave Mishkin on Calling Stanley Cup Championships,...

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2024/04/24

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.

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49:47

Anthony Duclair and Matt Dumba on Being Traded To The...

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2024/04/10

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.

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41:40

Jeff Halpern on Playing with Steven Stamkos, Why...

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2024/04/03

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.

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55:46

Creating The Gameday Experience at Amalie Arena

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2024/03/27

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’

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26:36

2004 Stanley Cup Memories

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2024/03/20

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.

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