Veteran Bucs WR Sterling Shepard joins Rock to talk about when he came to the Bucs before last season he was taking his daughters to school in NJ and took a chance. How has Baker Mayfield changed since his Oklahoma days? Sterling tells Rock he’s already working on his broadcasting career for when he’s done playing on just how highly he feels about Bucs head coach Todd Bowles.

Rock’s stories about covering football in the “fall” here,how one media member tells Rock to move up North if it’s too hot for him and two guys living in Florida for over 20 years still haven’t seen 1 alligator. Seriously.

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Steven Cheah from Barstool Sports returns. Rock talked to Steven on the Bucs practice field with Steven’s son. Steven tells Rock just how big of a Bucs fan he is, what it means to have his son meeting Buccaneer players and Steven’s 8 year run and still going strong at Barstool Sports.

Rock tells of the nicest or best Bucs players and coaches he’s ever covered and plenty of stories!

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Legendary MLB play-by-play broadcaster Dewayne Staats returns! The original and still going strong TV play-by-play voice of the Tampa Bay Rays talks about what loves about still doing Rays games, his most memorable games and how he’s been able to be so successful for so long. Dewayne also did Astros, Cubs and Yankees games in his storied career.

Rock tells of some of the great play-by-play announcers he’s encountered over the years. Rock also has stories from this past weekend being back at Raymond James Stadium for a Bucs game and so much more!

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Bucs Backup QB Kyle Trask still has the mindset that he can be a starter. From Tom Brady to Baker Mayfield, Trask has been waiting his turn. He tells Rock that he’s playing his best football right now, what he’s learned from the goat and how he’s able to stay positive.

Rock talks about the drastic differences of an NFL training camp today compared to 25 years ago. Switching to baseball Rock has stories of how different it is at Steinbrenner Field compared to the Trop and found a Rays couple that loves Steinbrenner Field!

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Rock talks with USF Head football coach Alex Golesh on the field at Steinbrenner Field right before Coach Golesh was to throw out a first pitch. From Moscow Russia to the USA and now settling in, in Tampa. Coach Golesh is excited for the season even though the first three are really tough opponents.

Rock has stories about bouncing a first pitch, another time where he got a bucket of balls to warm up with and plenty of stories from Rock about his experiences with the late Hulk Hogan.

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Since it’s the start of Bucs training camp Rock has a special two guest episode. The Bucs popular legendary fullback Mike Alstott on the Bucs 50th year, Creamisckle throwbacks, this year’s Bucs team and Jon Gruden and Simeon Rice in the Ring of Honor.

Rock also chats with former Bills kicker and son of Bruce Arians Jake Arians, on stories about his Dad, what he likes and doesn’t like about the NFL and more.

Rock has some never again moments in broadcasting covering the Bucs, Lightning and Rays. Some good stories too!

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What a story. USF Men’s Head Basketball coach Bryan Hodgson was in foster care at 1 year old. He was adopted by Larry and Rebecca Hodgson. He fell in love with basketball shooting hoops in the driveway to get away from such a busy house. Coach Hodgson is using his background as motivation to be one thee best recruiter and coach in the country. Fascinating!

Rock tells how he first found out about Coach Hodgson, how much he enjoyed being on campus, checking out the new football stadium that’s being built and some summertime stories.

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One of the most versatile play-by-play broadcasters in the country, Tom McCarthy returns to The Rock Stops Here Podcast. Rock and Tom worked together many years ago at New Jersey Network. Tom has gone on to call NFL Games on Westwood One and CBS, college basketball on CBS and his main job as Philadelphia Phillies TV play-by-play. Tom’s got great stories. What sport does he like best? How does he manage it all and more!

Rock talks about MLBAll Star Week, MLB ratings up among young people. Legalized gambling compared to the old days and so much more.

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Bucs starting right guard Cody Mauch is back. How much different is it for Cody being in his 3rd year in the NFL? What’s it like to block for QB Baker Mayfield and running back Bucky Irving?How good is this Bucs o-line? Cody also tells Rock how his life just had a big moment.

Rock got stories of how offensive lineman always seem to be the nicest guys. Rock talks about having haters and trolls as well as his take on Jake Paul and more!

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It’s been 2 years since Rays radio play-by-play broadcaster Andy Freed lost his long time radio partner Dave Wills. How is Andy doing? What’s it been like filling in for Dewayne Staats on TV broadcasts? What about broadcasting in a minor league ballpark like Steinbrenner Field? How long does Andy want to keep doing this?

Rock’s got stories of seeing Andy and his current broadcast partner Neil Solenz at the ballpark. Rock’s got some behind the scenes Rays stories as well as his daughter’s Sweet 16 Birthday and more!

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