The Nick Wize Show
Join The Nick Wize Show every Saturday on 95.3 WDAE & iHeart Radio as we dive into local Tampa Bay sports... everything from the Bucs & USF Bulls to the Lightning & Rays! Plus the BIGGEST College Sports stories from around the State of Florida
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June 22, 2026 • 80 mins
Nick Wize covers a packed show filled with some of the biggest stories in sports. From Team USA capturing the attention of casual soccer fans during the World Cup to debating Tim Howard's comments that a U.S. title is "literally impossible," Nick breaks down why the Americans should still be expected to make a deep run. Plus, Nick examines Vita Vea's contract situation, reacts to the Lightning's difficult weekend, praises Johnny De...
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June 22, 2026 • 11 mins
Nick Wize reacts to comments from former Team USA goalkeeper Tim Howard, who said it's "literally impossible" for the United States to win the World Cup. While Nick doesn't disagree that lifting the trophy would be a monumental challenge, he takes issue with the word "impossible." Nick breaks down the knockout-round bracket, potential opponents, and explains why a trip to the quarterfinals should absolutely be the expectation for T...
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June 22, 2026 • 11 mins
Nick Wize breaks down the impact of Johnny DeLuca on the Tampa Bay Rays after his return from injury. The numbers are hard to ignore: DeLuca played in two games against the Washington Nationals and the Rays won both. The one game he missed? Tampa Bay lost. Nick discusses whether DeLuca's value to this roster is far greater than most fans realize.
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June 22, 2026 • 9 mins
Nick Wize discusses two developments that have Lightning fans frustrated. Tampa Bay parts ways with Darren Raddysh for what many view as a minimal return, while Florida lands one of the NHL's premier power forwards in Brady Tkachuk. Nick examines whether the Lightning are falling behind in the Eastern Conference arms race and what these moves mean for Tampa Bay's Stanley Cup hopes.
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June 22, 2026 • 9 mins
Nick Wize dives into one of the biggest Buccaneers storylines of the offseason: Vita Vea's contract situation. After Jeffery Simmons secured a lucrative extension, Nick explains why Vea's camp has every reason to seek a deal in the $25-$30 million range. Is Tampa Bay prepared to meet that price, or could this contract standoff drag deeper into training camp?
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June 22, 2026 • 10 mins
Nick Wize reacts to former Team USA goalkeeper and soccer legend Tim Howard saying it's literally impossible for the United States to win the World Cup. While Nick understands Howard's reasoning and agrees the odds are incredibly long, he argues that "impossible" may be going too far. After all, sports history is filled with outcomes nobody saw coming. Nick examines whether Team USA can ever truly be counted out.
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June 22, 2026 • 13 mins
Nick Wize opens the show by asking a simple question: Does Team USA finally have your attention? As the Americans continue to impress on the World Cup stage, casual sports fans who normally ignore soccer are suddenly tuning in. Nick breaks down what's driving the excitement, why this World Cup feels different, and whether Team USA is creating a new generation of soccer fans across the country.
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June 19, 2026 • 90 mins
Nick Wize takes Tampa Bay sports fans on a jam-packed ride through one of the biggest sports days of the year. Nick compares the atmosphere surrounding Team USA's World Cup run to the passion and pride that fuel college football Saturdays across America. He asks listeners how they're spending game day and whether the World Cup has truly captured Tampa Bay's attention. Plus, Nick and producer Tim break down the Lightning's decision ...
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June 19, 2026 • 11 mins
After throwing out one of the toughest sports questions imaginable, Nick Wize opens up the phone lines and reads listener texts asking fans to choose between a Team USA World Cup championship and a title for one of Tampa Bay's beloved teams. The responses are all over the map, with some fans prioritizing national pride and others saying nothing could top finally seeing the Rays win their first World Series.
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June 19, 2026 • 8 mins
Nick Wize presents a sports fan's version of Sophie's Choice: If you could guarantee only one championship, would you choose Team USA winning the World Cup or a title from the Rays, Lightning, or Buccaneers?
Nick argues that the answer isn't as simple as it sounds. While a World Cup victory would be one of the biggest moments in American sports history, the Rays' never-ending pursuit of their first championship may make a World Se...
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June 19, 2026 • 10 mins
The Lightning made headlines by sending Darren Raddysh to Toronto, and Nick Wize and producer Tim dive into the fallout. Tim believes the trade reveals how Tampa Bay truly viewed Raddysh, pointing to the fact that the organization was comfortable sending him to a division rival.
Nick sees it differently. He argues that once Raddysh reached this point in the process, the player held most of the cards and that getting any return sho...
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June 19, 2026 • 12 mins
As Team USA prepares for its biggest World Cup test yet against Australia, Nick Wize wonders just how invested Tampa Bay sports fans really are. He compares the excitement surrounding the World Cup to the pageantry and pride that make college football one of America's most beloved sports.
Nick asks a simple question: What are you doing for the game? The responses vary from die-hard soccer fans attending watch parties to casual spo...
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June 19, 2026 • 10 mins
Nick & Tim discuss the upcoming series b/w the Nationals & Rays at the Trop and discuss how both teams have a good amount of errors this season. This led Nick to wonder which team had the most single season errors in MLB History?? The answer is crazy!! Tune in to find out who it was
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June 19, 2026 • 12 mins
Nick talks about the tweet from JoeBucsFan saying that there is some interesting news that will drop soon about the Bucs. Nick & Tim discuss how the WDAE group chat exploded over this & wonder themselves what that news will be? What do you think it will be? Comment below!
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June 18, 2026 • 133 mins
On this packed edition of The Nick Wize Show on 95.7 FM WDAE, Nick dives headfirst into the ultimate Tampa Bay Buccaneers dilemma: what do you do with Vita Vea?
The Vea Drama: Nick breaks down the financial realities of either trading the defensive anchor (looking for a 2nd-Round Pick) or extending him. Extending him, keeps the Bucs in the playoff hunt now but it could turn out to be an overpay by the end of the deal. Nick respond...
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June 18, 2026 • 10 mins
Nick Wize opens this hour by tackling one of the biggest decisions facing the Buccaneers front office: what should Tampa Bay do with Vita Vea? Nick breaks down two very different paths for the franchise. One option involves trading the All-Pro defensive tackle while he still has significant value, potentially bringing back a third-round pick and additional compensation. The other involves rewarding one of the team's most important ...
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June 18, 2026 • 12 mins
It's time for one of the most popular games on The Nick Wize Show as producer Tim fires off a series of "Can We Admit..." questions covering the biggest topics in Tampa Bay sports and beyond. From the Rays' recent struggles and expectations moving forward, to Team USA's World Cup outlook, to the Buccaneers' biggest storylines entering the season, Nick doesn't hold back. Which sports opinions can we finally admit are true, and which...
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June 18, 2026 • 8 mins
Nick Wize and Tim tackle one of the toughest jobs in sports: deciding who belongs in the College Football Hall of Fame. With 10 standout candidates on the table, the two compare accomplishments and legacies while searching for consensus. Some players receive instant approval, while others force Nick and Tim to wrestle with difficult questions about individual excellence, team success, and historical significance.
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June 18, 2026 • 11 mins
After another tough loss to the Dodgers, Nick Wize opens the phone lines and asks a simple question with a complicated answer: would you take the over or under on 90.5 Rays wins? While Nick remains confident Tampa Bay can surpass that number, many listeners aren't nearly as optimistic. Fans call in and text the show, pointing to last season's collapse as the reason they're hesitant to trust this team despite its current pace. It's ...
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June 18, 2026 • 9 mins
Nick Wize puts producer Tim's college football knowledge to the test in a fun and competitive game centered around conference championship odds. Can Tim correctly identify the teams with the second through fifth-best odds to win the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, ACC, and American Athletic Conference? Along the way, Nick reacts to some surprising contenders, discusses which programs are being overrated by oddsmakers, and highlights the team...
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