On Part 2 of our three-part 2026 SEC Media Days series in Tampa Bay, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Lanness Robinson, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, welcome in a trio of guests to dive into the integration of our “Beyond Series” and community impact with Tampa Bay hosting the SEC Media days.

On today's episode, Ryan and Lanness discuss the behind-the-scenes set up for SEC Kickoff Fan Fest and the impact of the 'Beyond' series. Then, we hear Lanness and Joey Johnston's sit down interviews with SEC Network host Alyssa Lang, ESPN personality Sam Acho and our very own Claire Lessinger, the Senior Vice President of Events for the Tampa Bay Sports Commission.

Then, we get you ready for Part 3: Why Tampa is the perfect spot to host major events like SEC Media Days, and what's on the horizon for our hometown.

The "Gameday. Every Day." podcast is back like we never left! Only now, there's a new man in charge!

Local TV personality Ryan Bass and Lanness Robinson, the new Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, join forces to relaunch the pod with the first of a three-part series on the 2026 SEC Media Days in Tampa!

On today's episode, Ryan introduces Lanness, who discusses the successful four-day media days in Tampa. Then Lanness, along with Joey Johnston, sits down with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey, Associate Commissioner for Football Roman Oben and Associate Commissioner for Communications Herb Vincent to discuss Tampa as a host and dive into what's ahead for the 2026 SEC football season.

We'll also hear from some of the conference's biggest coaches with ties to our hometown: Georgia's Kirby Smart, Florida's Jon Sumrall and LSU's Lane Kiffin.

Then, we get you ready for Part 2: SEC Kickoff Fan Fest and our “Beyond Series” with SEC Media Days in town.

On Episode 26 of the "Gameday. Every Day." podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, have your full preview of Women's Final Four weekend in Tampa Bay, which will take place April 3 - April 6 in Tampa, FL.

Rob and Ryan run through all of the festivities, including:

• Women's Final Four Tourney Town Presented by Capital One
• Party on the Plaza Presented by Buick
• Women's Final Four Super Saturday Practice
• Super Saturday Concert Presented by AT&T
• Plus our community initiatives, including NCAA Read to the Final Four, Women's Final Four Bounce Presented by Buick and so much more!
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We also hear from our friends at the Helios Education Foundation and Sunpass!

Your home for all things WFF in Tampa Bay: https://www.wfftampabay.com/

On Episode 25 of the "Gameday. Every Day." podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, recap a record-setting weekend of Banana Ball at Raymond James Stadium and give a recap of Messi Mania on Valentine's Day! Rob recaps his visit to Columbus to take notes ahead of our NHL Stadium Series in 2026 and takes us inside the final prep for Women's Final Four weekend in Tampa! We're joined by a very special guest, Helen Wesley, President & CEO of TECO People's Gas, to discuss their partnership with our area's events, including the WFF!

On Episode 24 of the "Gameday. Every Day." podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, give an update on what's to come in the new year. Rob gives the behind-the-scenes scoop on his visit to Las Vegas to see Messi Mania ahead of the GOAT's preseason tilt in Tampa on Feb 14, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium. Rob also gives a cool nugget on the bid presentation for the 2026 Stadium Series and how the Lightning landed one of the NHL's premiere events! We also give some insight into the prep for the Savannah Bananas visit in March and the work being done to gear up for the 2025 Women's Final Four at Amalie Arena! We also give a preview of what to expect for this year's Sneaker Soiree!

On Episode 23 of the "Gameday. Every Day." podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, discuss a trio of major events coming to Tampa Bay. First up, Rob details how the Orlando City SC vs Inter Miami CF match up came to be, with the showdown on the pitch set for Feb 14, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium, and the chance to see the GOAT Lionel Messi. Ryan also asks Rob and the TBSC team's visit to Jacksonville to take in the Florida-Georgia game ahead of the series shifting to Tampa for a one-year stint in 2027. We also dive into the Savannah Bananas shift to Raymond James Stadium, their first NFL venue on the 2025 World Tour. Rob also gives his thoughts on the passing of coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, and the start of the women's college basketball season, which will culminate in the crowning of a champion in April at Amalie Arena.

On Episode 22 of the "Gameday. Every Day." podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, discuss the return of Red Bull Flugtag to Tampa with a little history lesson, and get you geared up for the Stateside Cup, West Ham United F.C. vs. Crystal Palace, coming to Raymond James Stadium on August 3. Ryan and Rob also give an update on the planning for the 2025 Women's Final Four at Amalie Arena, share the incredible success story of the Hillsborough County Tournament SportsPlex, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary, and give a salute to The Captain, Steven Stamkos, one of the greatest Team Tampa Bay ambassadors of all-time.

On Episode 21 of the "Gameday. Every Day." podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, discuss the record-setting three-day stay for the Savannah Bananas in Tampa Bay, and Rob shares some incredible stories from Banana nation that made the trip to visit George Steinbrenner Field! Ryan and Rob also discuss the incredible community-wide effort hosting Royal Rumble and RAW, why the NCAA is visiting town, the plans to land another Super Bowl in Tampa and reveal some of the memorable moments from this year's Sneaker Soiree! Ryan and Rob also pay tribute to a pair of Team Tampa Bay treasures, Martin Fennelly and David Pizzo, who've been lost way too soon.

On Episode 20 of the "Gameday. Every Day." podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, recap an unbelievable 2023 for sporting events in Tampa Bay, capped off by a record-setting NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Championships! Rob shares a cool anecdote from the festivities and the fellas look back on what made 2023 so special, including a two-day Banana Ball bonanza, an epic Frozen Four and much more! Ryan and Rob also look forward to the upcoming Sneaker Soiree, Royal Rumble weekend and what's on the horizon for 2024!

On Episode 19 of the "Gameday. Every Day" podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, introduce you to the newest member of Team Tampa Bay: The Tampa Bay Sun FC! Ryan and Rob welcome Sun FC President Christina Unkel and head coach Denise Schilte-Brown, the former USF Bulls head coach, to discuss how the league was formed, the theme behind the team's new logo and what the next 12 months will look like leading up to the inagural season!