The Block Party with Seth Kushner

Tampa Bay Lightning

  • 37 minutes 14 seconds
    JJ Moser On His Famous Swiss Hockey Players, His Style & Coming To The Lightning

    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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    20 November 2024, 11:05 am
  • 43 minutes 40 seconds
    Ben Pierce On Coming To Tampa, His Love Of Hockey & Hate For Florida Bugs
    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.

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    13 November 2024, 11:05 am
  • 36 minutes 40 seconds
    Managing The Ice Operations At Amalie Arena
    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.

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    6 November 2024, 11:05 am
  • 45 minutes 16 seconds
    Zach Bogosian on Leading In The Locker Room, His Love of Outdoors & 2020 Stanley Cup Championship
    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.

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    30 October 2024, 10:05 am
  • 36 minutes 56 seconds
    Nick Paul on Hurricane Helene, Summer Training & Personal Growth
    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.

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    23 October 2024, 10:05 am
  • 42 minutes 23 seconds
    Tampa Bay Strong Campaign & The Impact Of The Lightning Foundation

    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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    17 October 2024, 9:30 am
  • 52 minutes 38 seconds
    Jon Cooper on His Love of Coaching, Not Winning National Awards & Stories From His Career

    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.

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    5 June 2024, 10:00 am
  • 40 minutes 9 seconds
    Julien BriseBois on Why Nikita Kucherov Should Be MVP and The Lightning's Window Is NOT Closed

    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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    15 May 2024, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Dave Mishkin on Calling Stanley Cup Championships, Volunteering With Stella & His Novel 'Blind Squirrel'

    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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    24 April 2024, 10:00 am
  • 49 minutes 46 seconds
    Anthony Duclair and Matt Dumba on Being Traded To The Lightning, Their Friendship & Taking Over the Locker Room Music

    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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    10 April 2024, 10:00 am
  • 41 minutes 40 seconds
    Jeff Halpern on Playing with Steven Stamkos, Why Coaching & The Victor Hedman Porch

    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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    3 April 2024, 10:00 am
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