The Block Party

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Ross Colton. They discuss his journey to the NHL, growing up in New Jersey, the influence of his family and...

On this week’s Block Party presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tyler Motte to discuss his journey from St. Clair, Michigan to the NHL, playing at the University of Michigan, being drafted by the Blackhawks, playing...

On this week's Block Party presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Calvin de Haan to discuss his hockey journey from Carp, Ontario to the NHL, the challenges he faced along the way including multiple shoulder surgeries,...

On this week's Block Party presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by NHL Network's Jackie Redmond to discusses her love of hockey, her start in broadcasting including winning a reality show, her support of the Maple Leafs,...

On this week’s Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Haydn Fleury to discuss his journey to the NHL, the influence of coach Brent Sutter, growing up in Carlyle, Saskatchewan, the impact of his dad's,...

On this week's Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos to discuss the players and coaches who influenced his career, his development as a player and leader,...

On this week's Block Party presented by Jai Alai, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh to discuss his hockey journey, playing roller blade hockey, his experience in junior hockey, transitioning from...

On this week's Block Party presented by Jai Alai, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn were joined in front of a live audience by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nick Paul to discuss his game progression, playing with top players like Nikita Kucherov and Brayden...

On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning CEO Steve Griggs to discuss how the Lightning became the organization they are today, his journey to the NHL, his vision for the Lightning in the community and more.

On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Tampa Bay Lightning forward Vinny Lecavalier to discuss his journey to the NHL, his welcome to the NHL moment, getting drafted in Tampa, playing in Russia and what he's...

On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning forward Alex Barre-Boulet to discuss playing with Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point, his welcome to the NHL moment, playing 2 games with the Kraken, Dad Life, why he...

On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Manual Therapist Christian Rivas who just celebrated his 1,000th NHL game. They discuss what a Manual Therapist does and how he became one, the origin of his...

On this week's Block Party presented by Jai Alai, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn were joined by Lightning forward Austin Watson to discuss his journey to the NHL, getting a new dog, tattoos, his fighting prowess and how he is approaching 5 years sober.

On this week's Block Party presented by Jai Alai, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning forward Conor Sheary to discuss his move to Tampa Bay, being injured this year, the impact his sister had on him as an athlete, winning the Stanley...

On this week's Block Party presented by Jai Alai, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coborn are joined LIVE at the Cigar City Taproom by Tampa Bay Lightning Defenseman Victor Hedman to talk about his career in Tampa Bay, the Global Series in Sweden, stories about...

On this week's Block Party Podcast, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Chris Krenn to discuss how they got to the Lightning, favorite memories working for the team and their new podcast called...

On this week's Block Party presented by Jai Alai, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Goalie Coach Frantz Jean who just celebrated his 1,000th career game as an NHL Coach, how he was destined to be a coach, what the...

On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Luke Glendening to discuss his long journey to the NHL, how he became one of the best in hockey at faceoffs, how he would describe his game, becoming a...

On this week's Block Party presented by Jai Alai, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Julien BriseBois to discuss the upcoming season, the new players on the teams, what they will do in net with Andrei...

On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by the first Tampa Bay Lightning Head Coach, Terry Crisp, to talk about the first years with the Tampa Bay Lightning, his relationship with Phil Esposito including outscoring him in...

On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Vice President and General Manager to discuss the past season, how they plan and prepare for the off-season and next year, his path from lawyer to hockey...

On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf is joined by former Lightning forward Ryan Malone to discuss his altercation with Paul Bissonnette, rooming with Andre Roy in Pittsburgh, growing up at the Penguins rink where his dad worked, watching Marty St....

On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by TNT Hockey Analyst Darren Pang to discuss this Lightning-Maple Leafs series, playing goalie in the NHL at 5'5", how he threw up before every game he played, calling Olympic games,...

On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn were live at the Lightning Playoff Pep Rally at Sparkman Wharf with former Lightning Captain Dave Andreychuk to discuss his playing days in Tampa Bay, winning the 2004 Stanley Cup, looking ahead...

On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Lightning forward Brian Boyle to discuss his time in Tampa Bay, his leukemia diagnosis in 2017, transitioning from a player to alumni, what happened with Justin Abdelkader...

On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf is joined by former Lightning players Andre Roy and Brad Lukowich to discuss coming back to Tampa for Alumni Weekend, what happened when Andre could skate at the Reunion Cup, how they could have formed a band...

On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Lightning forward Ryan Callahan to discuss reuniting with former teammates at Alumni Weekend, working for ESPN, being traded to Tampa and what surprised him about the area,...

On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf is joined by former Lightning players Ben Bishop and Teddy Purcell on Alumni Weekend to discuss what they are up to now, how hockey has evolved, what Ben saw in Andrei Vasilevskiy at an early age, how Teddy isn't...

On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by new Tampa Bay Lightning forward Mike Eyssimont to discuss his trade to the Bolts and where he was when he found out, his style of play, tattoos, his battle with Crohn's Disease and...

On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by new Lightning foward Tanner Jeannot to discuss his trade to Tampa Bay, growing up in Saskatchewan, his physical play, who he models his game after, playing with Braydon Point in...

On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Founder Phil Esposito as he's been selected as part of the Lightning Hall of Fame's Inaugural Class. They discuss when he had the idea to start an NHL expansion...

On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Lightning forward Vinny Prospal to discuss his career and playing for so many teams, being on a line with Vinny LeCavalier and Marty St. Louis, practice celebrations, best...

On this week's Block party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Bally Sports Sun's Paul Kennedy to discuss his journey to Tampa Bay and the Lightning broadcasts, if he ever gets nervous, broadcasting gaffes on-air, his most awkward interview,...

On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point to discuss his love of Crocs and Subway sandwiches, scoring a shootout goal before his first NHL goal, his struggle with time, how he used...

On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Goalie Brian Elliott to discuss how he got started as a goalie, designing goalie masks, how his nickname took off in St. Louis, gameday routine, why he uses a...

On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Luke Schenn on why he became a defenseman when his brother is a forward, best advice from his Dad who was a coach, impact on his family of...

On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Alex Killorn to talk about his path to the NHL from Harvard to the Lightning, his love of Tampa, getting to know other Tampa Bay athletes, his key to...

On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Lightning forward Yanni Gourde to discuss his journey to the NHL, his adjustment to Seattle and being a leader there, his dislike for the Panthers, his defining moments in...

On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning's Director of High Performance and Strength Coach Mark Lambert to discuss how he got his start in training, what he looks for in scouting prospects, how he...

On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning Video Coach Nigel Kirwan to discuss coaching his 2,000th game, how he got started in hockey and how is has been with the organization for the entire 30 years.

On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning forward Nick Paul to discuss his trade to Tampa Bay last year, why he decided to sign a long-term deal here, The Bolts Beginning video of where he grew up including hsi...

On this week's Block Party we say goodbye to Seth Kushner who is moving to Los Angeles for his dream job and we welcome new co-host Greg Wolf to continue on with Braydon Coburn. Greg, Cobie and Seth discuss the first 100+ episodes of the Block Party...

On this week's Block Party, Seth Kushner and Braydon Coburn are joined by new Lightning forward Rudy Balcers to discuss coming to Tampa Bay, how he got his start in hockey growing up in Latvia, what to expect from his game, just how good Nick Paul is,...

On this week's Block Party, Seth Kushner is joined by VSG Productions Emmy Award winning videographers Gabe Marte and Mikey O'Halloran to discuss the Lightning show Recharge and how it came into existence, what it's like chronicling the team in the...

On this week's Block Party, Seth Kushner and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning rookie forward Cole Koepke to discuss his strange first goal that he didn't see go in the net, growing up in Minnesota playing hockey, how he found out he made the...

On this week's Block Party, Seth Kushner and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning rookie defenseman Nick Perbix to discuss scoring his first NHL goal and how his Mom embarrassed him, his mindset coming into Training Camp, what he did different in...

On this week's Block Party, Seth Kushner and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning forward Brandon Hagel to discuss his nicknames, being traded to Tampa Bay, the value of what he was traded for, his journey to the NHL, not ending games in shootouts,...

On this week's Block Party, Seth Kushner and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning defenseman Zach Bogosian to discuss his rehab and surgeries, trash talking with Yanni Gourde, partying at the Outdoor Series game, how he signed with Tampa Bay, making...

On this week's Block Party, Seth Kushner and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli to discuss his shoulder injury and what rehab is like, how he is a picky eater, his relationship with Brayden Point, card games with the boys,...

To kick off Season 4 of the Block Party Seth Kushner welcomes co-host Braydon Coburn to the show as they sit down with Lightning defensemen Mikhail Sergachev to discuss when he was traded to Tampa Bay, getting under his opponent's skin and signing his...

On this season's final Block Party, Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning General Manager Julien BriseBois to discuss the disappointment of losing in the Stanley Cup Final and embracing the challenge to win another Stanley Cup, the fan support in Tampa...

On this week's Block Party, Seth Kushner is joined by Julie Stewart-Binks to talk about going way back with Coach Jon Cooper, Pat Maroon and Brayden Point, interviewing Pat Maroon on Stanley Cup Final media day about being the team DJ, covering the...

On this week's Block Party, Seth Kuhsner is joined by ESPN's John Buccigross to talk about the resurgence of Steven Stamkos and his future after his playing career is over, trading for Nick Paul and Brandon Hagel, what he thinks of Ondrej Palat, Corey...

On this week's Block Party, Seth Kushner is joined by ESPN Hockey Reporter Emily Kaplan. They discuss working for ESPN as they got the rights to broadcast the NHL this season, her take on Lightning Head Coach Jon Cooper, her nerves before talking to a...

On this week's Block Party, Seth Kushner is joined by Vo Williams to discuss singing and filming the video for his 'Thunder and Lightning" song that is used at Lightning playoff games, why he likes performing it live better, growing up a Lightning fan...

On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Johnny Pacer and Troy Mactavish of The Hockey Guys to discuss how they got started, building 1.3 million followers on TikTok, how the NHL reached out to use them in marketing, bull riding, getting...

On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Rays Starting Pitcher Tyler Glasnow to talk about attending games 3 and 6 vs. the Maple Leafs, going to the game with his teammates, who his favorite player is, if he collects his own baseball...

On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet to talk about new that took him by surprise why the Brayden Point extension surprised him, Mother's Day Gifts, his makeup routine, Eating Spicy Pork and Broccoli...

On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by former Lightning defenseman Braydon Coburn to discuss the Bolts White House visit and what he stole from there, flying back with the boys and kicking Cal Foote out of the card game, the Bolts...

On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning forward Ross Colton to talk about their upcoming trip to the White House, the outdoor game in Nashville, his day with the Stanley Cup, what it's like to play on a line with Steven Stamkos,...

On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by former Lightning defenseman and former co-host Dan Girardi for the 100th episode. They discuss his current job with the Sabres, coaching his kid's hockey team, how he misses Tampa, what it was like...

On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Head Coach Jon Cooper to discuss his relationship with Charles Barkley, how he is as a Hockey Dad at his son's games, sharing the Stanley Cup with Tampa Bay, putting the...

On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by new Lightning forward Nick Paul to discuss his emotions as he was traded, getting to know his new teammates, his nicknames and style of play, what it's like playing on an expiring contract, his love...

On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by TNT Analyst Eddie Olczyk to discuss if he hates the Bolts the way Lightning fans assume he does, moving from NBC to TNT, what he learned from Doc Emrick, his life's purpose after his cancer...

On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by ESPN Analyst and former Lightning forward Ryan Callahan to discuss why the Bolts are the team to beat, why he refuses to give Seth his ESPN+ password, about his charity event and which players might...

On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by former Lightning forward Chris Dingman to discuss Marty St. Louis getting the Montreal Head Coaching job, what he makes for breakfast for the kids each morning, how he's coaching youth girls hockey...

On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Olympic Gold Medalist and Lightning Community Hockey Ambassador Kelley Steadman to discuss the state of women's hockey and growing the sport, how to get started, her love of coaching hockey and her...

On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is interviewing Tampa Bay Lightning players as they come off the ice in Nashville for practice on the night before the Stadium Series game. He talks with Anthony Cirelli, Zach Bogosian, Mikhail Sergachev, Taylor...

On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Steve Mayer, the Senior EVP and Chief Content Officer of the NHL, from Nashville where setup has begun for this week's Stadium Series game between the Predators and the Tampa Bay Lightning. They...

On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by former Lightning goalie Curtis McElhinney who just got his 2nd Stanley Cup Ring. They discuss what it's like being a backup goalie, if his kids think he's cool, what makes Andrei Vasilevskiy elite,...

On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning In-Game Host Greg Wolf who was part of the All-Star Game hosting crew in Las Vegas. They discuss how he was selected, his routine for hosting Lightning games at Amalie Arena, meeting...

On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning forward Corey Perry to talk about his playing style, returning to Anaheim, playing against the Lightning in the last 2 Stanley Cup Finals, his freindship with Pat Maroon, how he signed in...

On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning defenseman Andrej Sustr who discusses his path back to the Tampa Bay Lightning after several seasons in China, his friendship with Alex Killorn, going as Bucs backup QB Blaine Gabbert for...

On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by former Lightning Goaltender Ben Bishop to discuss his recent retirement announcement, rehabbing injuries, what's next for him, his memories of Tampa Bay, his appreciation for the fans, his thoughts...

On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by former Lightning forward Blake Coleman as he returned to Tampa Bay as a member of the Calgary Flames. He talks about his time with the Lightning, getting his ring and tribute video, when he knew he...

On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning Goalie Max Lagace who was called up after both Bolts goalies tested positive for COVID and he won a wild game over the Canadiens. They discuss his path to the Lightning, how he was called...

On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by new Tampa Bay Lightning Reporter Gabby Shirley to discuss how shoe got the job, her first impressions of the organization, interviewing players and saying goodbye to her car of 16 years.

On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning rookie forward Boris Katchouk who clears up how to pronounce his name, the influence his Olympic mother had on him, how he's fitting in with the Lightning, which veterans does he lean on...

On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by former Lightning defenseman Braydon Coburn who recently announced his retirement from the NHL. They discuss what he's doing in retirement, how good Andrei Vasilevskiy is, why he sent a kissy-face...

On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Retired Lightning Hall of Fame Announcer Rick Peckham to discuss the ceremony held at Amalie Arena to honor him, the gifts he received, some of his fondest memories of calling Lightning games, his...

On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning defenseman Jan Rutta to discuss his day with The Stanley Cup in Prague, why there is controversy in what he chose to eat out of the Cup, the Fall Out Boy concert when they got their rings,...

On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Seattle Kraken forward Yanni Gourde to discuss being picked by Seattle in the Expansion Draft over Alex Killorn and Ondrej Palat, how his boat parade plans changed, his day with the Stanley Cup...

On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by Lightning forward Alex Barre-Boulet who is back on the Bolts after a brief 2-week stint in Seattle where he was a 'Kraken Legend'. They discuss how being put on waivers went down, coming back to...

On this week's Block Party Seth Kushner is joined by former Lightning defenseman Anton Stralman to discuss why a visit to Ikea causes family problems, why Swedish candy is better than American candy, how he found out he was drafted in the final round...