GameDay EveryDay Podcast

GAMEDAY. EVERY DAY. PODCAST

The Tampa Bay Sports Commission is proud to host the “Gameday. Every Day.” podcast. Centered around bringing fans an all-access, behind-the-scenes look at our community’s major sports and entertainment events, Tampa Bay’s active youth and amateur market, and many other TBSC initiatives, debuted in February 2022.

A pair of familiar faces will anchor the show as television personality Ryan Bass and TBSC Executive Director, Rob Higgins, will guide the conversation over the year. Fresh off Bass and Higgins co-hosting the highly successful Tampa Bay 55 podcast, this show will air roughly 20 episodes throughout 2022. It will feature several special guest interviews providing unique insight and engaging and interactive features and segments.

The show will be available across visual and audio platforms, including Apple, Spotify, Google, and other mediums.

For more information on the Gameday. Every Day. Podcast as well as the TBSC, follow us on social media @sportstampabay.

ABOUT THE LATEST EPISODE:

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.

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Oct 17, 2023

Gameday. Every Day. POD 17 featuring the Savannah Bananas' Dan Oberst and AVCA's Jaime Gordon

On Episode 17 of the "Gameday. Every Day" podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, recap Rob's visit to Georgia for the Savannah Bananas 2024 World Tour Draft, where Tampa Bay was selected with the No. 1 overall pick! Rob chats with Bananas star and Pinellas County native Dan Oberst about his experience in Tampa Bay in 2023 and the excitement to return in 2024! Rob also chats about the plans for WWE's Royal Rumble in January 2024 and the plans around Gasparilla weekend! The crew also gives an update on the record demand for December's NCAA Volleyball Championships and chats with AVCA CEO Dr. Jaime Gordon

Aug 21, 2023

Gameday. Every Day. Podcast Episode 16 featuring R2TBI NIL Participants - Pt. 2

On Episode 16 of the "Gameday. Every Day" podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, preview the second match-up on Aug. 25 of our Road to Tampa Bay Invitational, two Top-12 programs facing off in the Florida and Penn State! Ryan and Rob give you a rundown of the big storylines, including having the Nittany Lions back, who won it all in 2009 the last time the Women's Volleyball Championships were held in Tampa Bay! Ryan and Rob are joined by the Gators' Elli McKissock and Alexis Stucky, as well as Penn State's Mac Podraza and Taylor Trammell -- who are all serving as the Tampa Bay Sports Commission’s Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Brand Ambassadors, where they will promote the TBSC, its social impact initiatives and its commitment to growing the game of volleyball! If you missed Part 1, previewing USF vs. Georgia Tech, go check out Episode 15!

Aug 21, 2023

Gameday. Every Day. Podcast Episode 15 featuring R2TBI NIL Participants - Pt. 1

On Episode 15 of the "Gameday. Every Day" podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, preview the opening match-up on Aug. 25 of our Road to Tampa Bay Invitational, the host USF Bulls vs. Georgia Tech. Ryan and Rob give you a rundown of the big storylines, including Yellow Jackets coach Michelle Collier, a former USF All-American and a member of the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame, returning to face her alma mater. Ryan and Rob are joined by USF's Ragan Kinard and Tatiana Johnson, as well as Georgia Tech's Liv Mogridge and Bella D’Amico -- who are all serving as the Tampa Bay Sports Commission’s Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Brand Ambassadors, where they will promote the TBSC, its social impact initiatives and its commitment to growing the game of volleyball!

Aug 09, 2023

Gameday. Every Day. Podcast Episode 14 featuring USF Volleyball

On Episode 14 of the "Gameday. Every Day" podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, take the pod on the road to visit the University of South Florida for their volleyball Media Day, as we close in on the Road to Tampa Bay Invitational! Ryan and Rob unveil the new "Setting the Standard — Growing the Game" campaign, count down to the tournament's opening weekend and visit with USF Bulls head volleyball coach and Tampa Prep alum Jolene Shepardson, who gives us a preview of the 2023 season for the Bulls! We're also joined by the Tampa Bay Sports Commission's Vice President of Events Claire Lessinger to elaborate on the new campaign and give us the details on final preps ahead of game day! Plus, Rob recaps his visit to Canton, Ohio for Ronde Barber's Pro Football Hall of Fame induction!

Jul 19, 2023

Gameday. Every Day. Podcast Episode 13

Featuring Katie Schumacher-Cawley and Megan Hodge Easy of Penn State Volleyball

Feb 18, 2022

Tampa Bay Sports Commission Announces “Gameday. Every Day.” Podcast

Anchored by TV Personality Ryan Bass and Tampa Bay Sports Commission Executive Director, Rob Higgins, the first episode is set to debut in mid-February.

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August 21, 2023

Gameday. Every Day. Podcast Episode 15 featuring R2TBI NIL Participants - Pt. 1

On Episode 15 of the "Gameday. Every Day" podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, preview the opening match-up on Aug. 25 of our Road to Tampa Bay Invitational, the host USF Bulls vs. Georgia Tech. Ryan and Rob give you a rundown of the big storylines, including Yellow Jackets coach Michelle Collier, a former USF All-American and a member of the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame, returning to face her alma mater. Ryan and Rob are joined by USF's Ragan Kinard and Tatiana Johnson, as well as Georgia Tech's Liv Mogridge and Bella D’Amico -- who are all serving as the Tampa Bay Sports Commission’s Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Brand Ambassadors, where they will promote the TBSC, its social impact initiatives and its commitment to growing the game of volleyball!
August 21, 2023

Gameday. Every Day. Podcast Episode 16 featuring R2TBI NIL Participants - Pt. 2

On Episode 16 of the "Gameday. Every Day" podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, preview the second match-up on Aug. 25 of our Road to Tampa Bay Invitational, two Top-12 programs facing off in the Florida and Penn State! Ryan and Rob give you a rundown of the big storylines, including having the Nittany Lions back, who won it all in 2009 the last time the Women's Volleyball Championships were held in Tampa Bay! Ryan and Rob are joined by the Gators' Elli McKissock and Alexis Stucky, as well as Penn State's Mac Podraza and Taylor Trammell -- who are all serving as the Tampa Bay Sports Commission’s Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Brand Ambassadors, where they will promote the TBSC, its social impact initiatives and its commitment to growing the game of volleyball! If you missed Part 1, previewing USF vs. Georgia Tech, go check out Episode 15!
August 09, 2023

Gameday. Every Day. Podcast Episode 14 featuring USF Volleyball

On Episode 14 of the "Gameday. Every Day" podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, take the pod on the road to visit the University of South Florida for their volleyball Media Day, as we close in on the Road to Tampa Bay Invitational! Ryan and Rob unveil the new "Setting the Standard — Growing the Game" campaign, count down to the tournament's opening weekend and visit with USF Bulls head volleyball coach and Tampa Prep alum Jolene Shepardson, who gives us a preview of the 2023 season for the Bulls! We're also joined by the Tampa Bay Sports Commission's Vice President of Events Claire Lessinger to elaborate on the new campaign and give us the details on final preps ahead of game day! Plus, Rob recaps his visit to Canton, Ohio for Ronde Barber's Pro Football Hall of Fame induction!
July 19, 2023

Gameday. Every Day. Podcast Episode 13

Featuring Katie Schumacher-Cawley and Megan Hodge Easy of Penn State Volleyball
February 18, 2022

Tampa Bay Sports Commission Announces “Gameday. Every Day.” Podcast

Anchored by TV Personality Ryan Bass and Tampa Bay Sports Commission Executive Director, Rob Higgins, the first episode is set to debut in mid-February.

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Gameday. Every Day. Podcast Episode 13

Featuring Katie Schumacher-Cawley and Megan Hodge Easy of Penn State Volleyball

Tampa Bay Sports Commission Announces “Gameday. Every Day.” Podcast

Anchored by TV Personality Ryan Bass and Tampa Bay Sports Commission Executive Director, Rob Higgins, the first episode is set to debut in mid-February.

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