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“You Get What You Emphasize”

Saturday, May 17th, 2025

Jon Gruden

Joe is flabbergasted by how the Buccaneers have done an eye-popping about face on Jon Gruden.

A year ago the Super Bowl-winning coach, Chucky, was banished from all official things Bucs. Now he’s not only been reinstated into the Buccaneers Ring of Honor, the team has full blown pushed him as a face of the franchise. (more…)

Fun With The PFF Tribe

Saturday, May 17th, 2025

“Baker, if those clowns didn’t put me on their list, I would have locked their arses out of any Raiders game.”

Joe’s ears are still buzzing from watching AC/DC last night at The Licht House. Fun time. Couldn’t believe Angus Young is 70. Played like he was 40. (more…)

Baker Mayfield & The Brock Purdy Windfall

Friday, May 16th, 2025

How good is 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy?

Joe’s not quite sure, but coming off a nothing-special season, Purdy just locked down a contract extension that will guarantee him $55 million per year for three years. (more…)

The Schedule Release Edition Of The Free Stretch Looks At Every Nook And Cranny Of What The Bucs Could Face In 2025 (Friday Edition)

Friday, May 16th, 2025

Schedule week is an annual can’t-miss on The Free Stretch! Follow Bobby on X, @bobbygameday. Bobby’s podcast is an extension of his national and local radio shows. It’s been at JoeBucsFan.com for eight-plus years. Always a quality listen from a true Tampa native.

Click above to listen or to download The Free Stretch, or catch it on Apple Podcasts and many other platforms.

The Free Stretch is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Don’t Worry, Drive Currie!

Born and raised in Tampa, Bobby is a graduate of Jesuit High School (’98) and the University of Florida (’02) and has been a Bucs fan since attending the 1979 NFC Championship Game at Tampa Stadium in his mother’s womb.

In addition to the Bucs, Bobby loves the Gators, Lightning, and Rays. He is an avid Ultimate Frisbee player, as well as a special teams ace for the Dunedin Pirates semi-pro football team of the Florida Football Alliance. He lives in South Tampa and his current deadlift PR is 455 pounds.

Ira Kaufman Goes Inside The Simeon Rice Ring Of Honor Selection, Talks Charlie Strong & Antoine Winfield, Todd Bowles’ Description Of David Walker, Trey Hendrickson, The Giant Jon Gruden About Face, And More

Friday, May 16th, 2025

Click above to shop special employee pricing for all at Tampa’s first family of Ford, BillCurrieFord.com. Don’t Worry. Drive Currie! Reach out to Ira’s friend and Bill Currie Ford GM Sean Sullivan for a hearty JoeBucsFan discount, and remember their extreme commitment to customer satisfaction at Bill Currie Ford.

LOADED podcast buffet as the Bucs offseason hits the middle of May. The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports is all hyped up. Enjoy!

The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts or Podbean.com. Many other platforms, too.

A family business since 1960, Bill Currie Ford is one mile north of Raymond James Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway, and Bill Currie Ford GM Sean Sullivan is Ira’s great friend. He’s ready to help you personally — and to give you the Ira Kaufman discount on top of all their amazing deals. E-mail, call or visit Sean at the Bill Currie showroom.

The Big Dog And The Hit King

Friday, May 16th, 2025

It has been six years since the passing of Steve Duemig, so Todd finds it timely to talk about one of Steve’s favorite topics: Pete Rose and the Hall of Fame. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group and Pin Chasers. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen via Podcast Addict, TuneIn and other platforms.

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Character Shows In Individual, Team Success

Friday, May 16th, 2025

Bucs DL coach Charlie Strong.

Joe knows sometimes Bucs fans roll their eyes when Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht emphasizes character so much in his draft choices. (more…)

Bucky Irving Doesn’t Care About His Numbers From Last Year

Friday, May 16th, 2025

Sitdown with Kay Adams.

Bucs running back Bucky Irving did a sitdown with Kay Adams for an edition of her weekday show “Up and Adams” seen on FanDuel Network. (more…)

Beat Atlanta

Friday, May 16th, 2025

Sacks are always the answer.

Joe wants to see an entrepreneur start printing T-shirts with this slogan emblazed across the front and have Bucs fans from Wesley Chapel to Sarasota wearing them: (more…)

Two Quirks On Bucs’ 2025 Schedule

Friday, May 16th, 2025

Cakewalk ending to season.

One reason Joe enjoys reading Warren Sharp’s work is that he often takes a very detailed, if not unique look into otherwise misleading information. (more…)

Prime Time Schedule Suits Bucs’ Weaknesses

Thursday, May 15th, 2025

So the Bucs are 1-6 under Todd Bowles in short-week games during regular-season play, and they’re on 1-5 run in night games. (more…)

Steelers-Bucs Preseason Game Is Set

Thursday, May 15th, 2025

The Bucs have not released official dates and times for their three preseason games, but one of their August opponents has made a game official. (more…)

The Best Meet

Thursday, May 15th, 2025

Legends Jerry Rice and Mike Evans link up.

There have been but two players in NFL history who have racked up 1,000 yards receiving in 11 straight seasons. (more…)

Team Glazer Values Sacks: Simeon Rice Will Enter The Ring Of Honor

Thursday, May 15th, 2025

Joe knew this news many months ago but didn’t get it with the ability to share, but Joe can get the word out today. (more…)

Underrated: Not Lavonte David?

Thursday, May 15th, 2025

PFF tribe doesn’t believe.

You know, Joe might have to start calling Bucs icon Lavonte David “Mr. Underrated.” (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks 2025 Schedule, Shifting Jamel Dean Insight, And More

Thursday, May 15th, 2025

Click above to shop special employee pricing for all at Tampa’s first family of Ford, BillCurrieFord.com. Don’t Worry. Drive Currie! Reach out to Ira’s friend and Bill Currie Ford GM Sean Sullivan for a hearty JoeBucsFan discount, and remember their extreme commitment to customer satisfaction at Bill Currie Ford.

Now the 2025 season seems real with the full schedule in place. Ira is all over that and a bunch more with Joe. Enjoy!

The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts or Podbean.com. Many other platforms, too.

A family business since 1960, Bill Currie Ford is one mile north of Raymond James Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway, and Bill Currie Ford GM Sean Sullivan is Ira’s great friend. He’s ready to help you personally — and to give you the Ira Kaufman discount on top of all their amazing deals. E-mail, call or visit Sean at the Bill Currie showroom.

Still Bullish On Jalen McMillan

Thursday, May 15th, 2025

Future use.

The Bucs very easily could have the best group of wide receivers in the game. When healthy. (more…)

NFL Radio: Bucs Fans Should Pray For Baker Mayfield’s Safety

Thursday, May 15th, 2025

Needs competition, say radio duo.

So long as nothing catastrophic happens, the Bucs should be playoff bound in January say the two men who co-host the best damn football show on national radio. (more…)

Chucky Celebrates Bucs’ Schedule Release

Thursday, May 15th, 2025

“C’mon, Todd, you know Josh Grizzard can use help. I’m tired of smelling Dave Portnoy’s whiskey breath!”

Maybe you have seen Chucky’s “unboxing” series he does for Barstool Sports. Maybe you haven’t. (more…)