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 Ligh…

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 im…

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 involve…

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 …

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, …

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 t…

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…

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 salar…

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 v…

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 …