Episodes

  • Dave Mishkin on Calling Stanley Cup Championships, Volunteering With Stella & His Novel 'Blind Squirrel'
    Apr 24 2024

    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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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Anthony Duclair and Matt Dumba on Being Traded To The Lightning, Their Friendship & Taking Over the Locker Room Music
    Apr 10 2024

    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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    50 mins
  • Jeff Halpern on Playing with Steven Stamkos, Why Coaching & The Victor Hedman Porch
    Apr 3 2024

    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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    42 mins
  • Creating The Gameday Experience at Amalie Arena
    Mar 27 2024

    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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    56 mins
  • 2004 Stanley Cup Memories
    Mar 20 2024

    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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    27 mins
  • Brandon Hagel on Family, Playing With Kucherov & Signing an 8-Year Contract
    Mar 13 2024

    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.

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    34 mins
  • Jonas Johansson on Becoming A Dad, Joining The Lightning & Playing The Puck
    Mar 6 2024

    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.

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    33 mins
  • Mitchell Chaffee on Playing For The Lightning, Overcoming Injuries and Learning To Play Guitar
    Feb 28 2024

    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.

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    35 mins