The Block Party

Curtis Douglas on Coming To Tampa Bay, His NHL Debut and Being 6'9"

On this week’s Block Party, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Curtis Douglas who is one of only 3 players in NHL history to be 6’ 9” tall. They discuss his journey to the NHL and his crazy journey to get to Tampa including ditching his car in Las Vegas. Plus making his NHL debut in front of family and friends, his rookie lap, acclimating to the Tampa Bay locker room, his parents appearance on the Lightning TV broadcast, playing guitar and more. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

JJ Moser on Fashion, Swiss Culture and His First Season In Tampa Bay

On this week’s Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman JJ Moser. They discuss JJ's fashion sense, his summer travels, cultural insights from Switzerland, experiences at the NHLPA European Media Day, and aspirations for the upcoming Olympic games. They also touch on JJ's reflections on his first year with the Lightning and concludes with lighthearted hot takes and personal anecdotes. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Tyler Johnson on Retirement, the 'Triplet' line and His Love For Tampa Bay

On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Stanley Cup Champion Tyler Johnson. They discuss his remarkable career, his beloved status in Tampa Bay, the evolution of Coach Jon Cooper and the ‘Triplet’ line. Plus they discuss what he’s doing in retirement, memories of ‘The Bubble’ and he reflects on his career and the relationships he’s built along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Julien BriseBois On This Past Season, International Competition & What's To Come For The Lightning

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. They discuss the season that saw the team accomplish a lot in the regular season but lose in the 1st round of the playoffs. They talk about the 4 Nations Face-Off and the upcoming Olympics next season, what the offseason is like for the front office, player development and his excitement for next season. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Pat Maroon on His Career, Retirement Plans and Nikita Kucherov

On this week’s Block Party presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pat Maroon. They discuss his emotional journey through the NHL, memorable moments from his playoff experiences, the significance of bonding with teammates, and the need for adaptation in a player's career. Maroon's insights provide a deeper understanding of what it takes to succeed in professional hockey and the personal growth that comes from overcoming challenges. They discuss the challenges faced of winning the Stanley Cup during the Bubble, his potential future in broadcasting and how good of a teammate Nikita Kucherov is. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.