Tampa Bay Rays Podcast

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays reliever Jason Adam, Assistant Hitting Coach Brady North, parents of late bullpen catcher Jean Ramirez, Toni & Carlos to discuss the importance of Mental Health Awareness Month & Bally Sports Analyst Doug Waechter. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest episode, Neil talks to Peter Clark, president and founder of Tampa Bay Watch. The organization's focus is on the preservation To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays pitcher Garrett Cleavinger, former Ray Carlos Peña, pitching strategist Bobby Kinne & voice of the Rays Andy Freed.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 19, Chris Adams-Wall sits down with descendant of the Gas Plant Neighborhood, Paul Stewart, who's family housed many of the Black players who came through St. Petersburg during Spring Training. In this episode, he shares some of his favorite stories and the responsibility the redevelopment plan shares in honoring the legacy of the area.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays catcher Ben Rortvedt, bullpen coach Jorge Moncada, in-game host Nate Kurant & Tampa Bay Times Beat Report To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 18, Chris Adams-Wall sits down with Reverend Clarence Williams. He shares the mission behind the initiatives he's helped launch, including the Commission on Social Action. He also explains how a project like this development plan can strengthen the community, especially in light of what happened to those who grew up in the Gas Plant Neighborhood. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall sits down with Rays utility man Amed Rosario, VP of Creative & Brand Warren Hypes, Process & Development Coach Kris Goodman & Bally Sports Analyst Briand Anderson on This Week in Rays Baseball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 17, Neil is joined by Bemetra Simmons, President and CEO of the Tampa Bay Partnership. She explains the mission of her organization and how rare, large development projects like this one have the opportunity to solidify St. Petersburg as a destination location.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays pitcher Aaron Civale, President Matt Silverman, hitting coach Chad Mattola & MLB beat reporter Adam Berry To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 16, Neil is joined by Vicki Sokolik, Founder and CEO of Starting Right, Now. She shares what led her on a mission to help unhoused students, some of the misconceptions people have about young people facing these challenges and how being a part of this project could potentially change their future. Trigger warning: This episode does contain brief mention of abuse. If that content is potentially harmful to you, please skip from 3:41 to 3:51 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays outfielder Richie Palacios, Assistant Pitching & Rehab Coach Rick Knapp, Bally Pregame/Postgame Analyst Doug Waechter & Director of Promotions Stephon Thomas to discuss the season so far & more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 15, Neil is joined by Reverend JC Pritchett, President of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Florida Inc. He was also the first African American to serve as President of The Suncoast Tiger Bay Club in its 40 plus years history and now serves as Executive Director. He shares his experience growing up in the Gas Plant Neighborhood, why it's important to preserve the area's history and how he envisions the development project propelling St. Petersburg forward. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hear the best calls of Rays Hall of Fame Broadcaster Dave Wills. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Liz & Michelle Wills, Andy Freed, Neil Solondz, Chris Mueller & Becca Carney to honor the life and legacy of beloved broadcaster Dave Wills To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 14, Neil is joined by Roger Curlin, Executive Director of the EDGE Business District Association. He shares his thoughts on St. Petersburg’s growth over the years, what excites him most about the development project and how he thinks it will impact the trajectory of an already thriving community. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays 1st base coach Michael Johns, infielder Austin Shenton, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times & Associate Director for Management at the Kennedy Space Center Burt Summerfield on This Week in Rays Baseball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 13, Neil sits down with Thomas Mantz, President & CEO of Feeding Tampa Bay. He shares the meaning behind the organization’s mission to ‘be hunger-free,’ how this development project can have positive ripple effects on the community and his hopes for the future. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays owner Stu Sternberg, manager Kevin Cash, 2nd baseman Brandon Lowe & voices of the Rays Andy Freed & Neil  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 12, Neil sits down with Freddy Williams, President & CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast and Tampa Bay. They discuss the organization's mission, the importance of mentorship and apprenticeship programs and why development projects like the Historic Gas Plant District are so important for young people in the community. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by pitcher Phil Maton to chat about joining the Rays & Shane Baz to talk about returning from injury & more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices