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 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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June 18, 2026 • 10 mins
Despite a frustrating sweep at the hands of the Dodgers, Nick Wize remains optimistic about the Rays' long-term outlook. Tampa Bay is currently on pace for 93 wins, leading Nick to ask listeners whether they'd take the over or under on a 90.5-win total. Nick explains why he's confidently betting the over and why a rough series against a powerhouse opponent doesn't change his belief that this team is built to be playing meaningful b...
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June 18, 2026 • 11 mins
After a dominant start to the World Cup, Team USA finds itself in unfamiliar territory: leading the group and carrying heightened expectations. Nick Wize welcomes USF Hall of Famer Jeff Attinella to discuss how the Americans can avoid complacency against Australia, what lessons can be taken from the Paraguay victory, and which teams have shocked the soccer world during the opening week of the tournament. It's a deep dive into the m...
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June 18, 2026 • 11 mins
After laying out potential trade scenarios involving Vita Vea earlier in the show, Nick Wize opens the phone lines and discovers Buccaneers fans are split on the future of the star defensive tackle. Some callers see a trade as the first step toward a necessary roster reset, while others believe moving Vea would be a major mistake for a team still capable of winning now. Nick shares why he's firmly in the camp of keeping Vea in Tamp...
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June 18, 2026 • 12 mins
The future of Vita Vea may ultimately determine the future direction of the Buccaneers. Nick Wize kicks off the show by presenting two compelling scenarios: cashing in on Vea's trade value while there's still a market, or signing him to an extension that keeps the Bucs firmly in the playoff hunt. Nick weighs the risks and rewards of each strategy, discussing whether Tampa Bay should prioritize maximizing its current Super Bowl wind...
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June 17, 2026 • 81 mins
This episode featured everything that makes Tampa Bay sports radio great: strong opinions, spirited debate, and passionate fan interaction. Nick Wize challenged Vita Vea's contract stance, defended Baker Mayfield's leadership, questioned the reaction to Lavonte David's comments, and offered a measured evaluation of the Rays after their loss to the Dodgers. The show also featured a SEC football win total challenge and a lively debat...
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June 17, 2026 • 9 mins
Nick Wize turns the conversation over to the fans after proposing that the Buccaneers use a fourth-round supplemental draft pick on Brendan Sorsby. Listeners debate whether Sorsby's Baker Mayfield comparisons make him an ideal developmental quarterback or whether Tampa Bay should avoid creating a quarterback controversy altogether. The phones light up as Buccaneers fans discuss the future of the position and whether Nick's idea is ...
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June 17, 2026 • 10 mins
The Buccaneers may not be expected to make a splash in the supplemental draft, but Nick Wize thinks they should. In this segment, Nick explains why Brendan Sorsby could be worth a fourth-round investment and how adding a developmental quarterback could benefit the franchise moving forward. Would it create competition? Insurance? Leverage? Nick makes his argument and turns the question over to Tampa Bay fans.
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June 17, 2026 • 9 mins
Nick Wize spent the show challenging conventional wisdom about the Rays and Buccaneers, and now it's the fans' turn to respond. Throughout the segment, listeners call and text the show to share their opinions on whether the Rays were overachieving and whether Lavonte David has received a free pass from fans. Some support Nick's perspective, others strongly disagree, but everyone has something to say in this interactive segment feat...
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June 17, 2026 • 8 mins
The Rays have given fans plenty to be excited about this season, but Nick Wize says expectations may need a slight adjustment. Following a disappointing loss to the Dodgers, Nick argues that Tampa Bay's extended stay at 16 games over .500 may have created unrealistic expectations. He discusses Chandler Simpson's regression, the lineup's recent struggles, and why this roster was built to thrive at home. The verdict? The Rays are sti...
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June 17, 2026 • 10 mins
Nick Wize and his producer put their college football knowledge to the test as they try to predict the latest SEC win totals for the 2026 season. From the conference favorites to the teams flying under the radar, every prediction is up for debate. Did Nick agree with the oddsmakers, or did he find value where Vegas didn't? Find out which SEC teams sparked the biggest arguments and whether Nick's predictions hit the mark.
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June 17, 2026 • 9 mins
ick Wize questions the double standard surrounding two of the Buccaneers' biggest leaders. After Baker Mayfield expressed confidence that Tampa Bay's defense can help take pressure off the offense, some fans criticized the quarterback's comments. Meanwhile, Nick points to Lavonte David's earlier admission that he (Lavonte) had taken plays off and wonders why that statement didn't spark the same outrage. Why is Baker being blamed fo...
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June 17, 2026 • 14 mins
Nick Wize opens the show with a fiery take on Vita Vea's decision to hold in during Buccaneers minicamp. While Vea is entering the final year of a massive four-year, $71 million contract, Nick argues that players should honor the agreements they signed. Is it fair for a player to seek more money before fulfilling the final year of a deal? Nick explains why he believes contracts should work both ways and why this trend continues to ...
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June 16, 2026 • 82 mins
Nick Wize covers it all in a jam-packed edition of The Nick Wize Show. Nick opens by breaking down the Rays' loss to the Dodgers and why Tampa Bay continues to be undone by the little mistakes that add up over the course of a game. From defensive miscues to questionable bullpen decisions, Nick explains why the Rays need to clean up the fundamentals if they want to compete with baseball's elite.
The conversation then shifts to the ...
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June 16, 2026 • 10 mins
Nick Wize, Tim, and Chris Mathis put their World Cup knowledge to the test in a special edition of The Price Is Right. What started as a simple game about ticket prices quickly evolved into a shocking discussion about the true cost of attending a World Cup match in Toronto.
The reactions are priceless as the trio attempts to guess the prices of stadium snacks and beverages. If you've ever complained about concession prices at a sp...
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