Episodes

  • Krystof on Working With Famous Artists, Coming from Poland and Mastering The Lightning Organ,

    Krystof on Working With Famous Artists, Coming from Poland and Mastering The Lightning Organ,
    Jan 8 2025
    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.

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    44 mins
  • Trainer Tom Mulligan on 2000 Games, Trust with Players & Pranks

    Trainer Tom Mulligan on 2000 Games, Trust with Players & Pranks
    Jan 1 2025
    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 support throughout his career.

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    42 mins
  • Cam Atkinson on His NHL Journey, Playing For Torts & Coming To Tampa

    Cam Atkinson on His NHL Journey, Playing For Torts & Coming To Tampa
    Dec 18 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 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 culture, communication, and building relationships with coaches and teammates, while also sharing insights on the importance of education and personal motivation.

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    39 mins
  • Conor Geekie on His NHL Journey, Losing Teeth & Being Traded To Tampa Bay

    Conor Geekie on His NHL Journey, Losing Teeth & Being Traded To Tampa Bay
    Dec 11 2024
    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. They also discuss being a young player in the NHL, the challenges of fitting into a new team and building relationships with teammates.

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    43 mins
  • Zemgus Girgensons on Growing Up In Latvia, Reaching 100 Assists & Coming To Tampa Bay

    Zemgus Girgensons on Growing Up In Latvia, Reaching 100 Assists & Coming To Tampa Bay
    Dec 4 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 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.

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    36 mins
  • Gage Goncalves on Playing Idols, His Work Ethic & His Love Of Tampa

    Gage Goncalves on Playing Idols, His Work Ethic & His Love Of Tampa
    Nov 27 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 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 motivation, the role of social media, and his life outside of hockey, including hobbies and aspirations for the future.

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    35 mins
  • JJ Moser On His Famous Swiss Hockey Players, His Style & Coming To The Lightning

    JJ Moser On His Famous Swiss Hockey Players, His Style & Coming To The Lightning
    Nov 20 2024

    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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    37 mins
  • Ben Pierce On Coming To Tampa, His Love Of Hockey & Hate For Florida Bugs

    Ben Pierce On Coming To Tampa, His Love Of Hockey & Hate For Florida Bugs
    Nov 13 2024
    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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    44 mins