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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July 7, 2026 • 85 mins
Nick Wize returns from vacation with a loaded episode covering everything from Team USA’s disappointing World Cup exit against Belgium to the latest Tampa Bay sports storylines. Nick breaks down why the Americans looked outmatched from the start, discusses the Flo Balogun red card controversy, and debates whether American fans will continue watching the World Cup without Team USA. Plus, Jeff Attinella joins the show to explai...
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July 7, 2026 • 9 mins
Nick Wize closes out the show by explaining why dissecting every single Rays game reaction by reaction can become exhausting over the course of a 162-game season. While he believes fans need to stay patient through the ups and downs, Nick admits there is one legitimate concern worth monitoring: Yandy Diaz’s struggles. The show wraps up with another edition of “Campus Crash Course,” where the wheel lands on the Cle...
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July 7, 2026 • 12 mins
Nick Wize brings an unexpected topic to the show after his wife admits she researches spoilers before watching shows and movies to prepare herself. Nick and Producer Tim debate whether knowing what happens ahead of time ruins the experience or actually makes it more enjoyable. Tim admits he has looked up one specific detail once before—the safety of a dog in a movie—but avoided the major spoilers. Then the guys debut a ...
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July 7, 2026 • 8 mins
Nick Wize and Producer Tim tackle two questions every American sports fan can relate to: Will viewers stay locked into the World Cup after Team USA's elimination, and can anyone realistically keep up with European club soccer during football season? From the excitement of the World Cup knockout rounds to early morning Premier League-style kickoffs and packed college football and NFL weekends, the conversation explores the challenge...
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July 7, 2026 • 9 mins
Following Team USA's disappointing elimination at the hands of Belgium, Nick Wize wonders what comes next for American soccer fans. Will viewers continue following the World Cup without the United States, or has interest already faded? Nick revisits Team USA's lifeless performance, explains why the loss was so frustrating, and asks whether this early exit could hurt the tournament's momentum across the country.
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July 7, 2026 • 9 mins
Nick Wize opens the segment by reading passionate listener texts reacting to Team USA's disappointing World Cup exit against Belgium before shifting gears to the Rays' frustrating loss to the Yankees. While many fans are ready to hit the panic button, Nick explains why baseball is far too long of a season to live and die with every winning or losing streak. Plus, he shares why the eventual return of Gavin Lux could feel like the Ra...
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July 7, 2026 • 10 mins
Nick Wize dives into NFL.com's latest "Worst to First" rankings alongside Producer Tim, where the Saints are picked as the league's most likely turnaround team. The duo examines every team ranked and whether New Orleans deserves the lofty expectations, analyzes the rest of the NFC South landscape, and discusses whether the Buccaneers are still the team to beat despite the growing buzz surrounding one of their biggest division rival...
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July 7, 2026 • 10 mins
Former MLS goalkeeper and USF Hall of Famer Jeff Attinella joins Nick Wize to analyze everything that went wrong in Team USA's elimination against Belgium. Jeff explains why he believes this was a golden opportunity wasted, agrees that Belgium likely had extra motivation with Flo Balogun on the pitch, and offers a nuanced perspective on whether a Round of 16 exit should be celebrated or criticized. It's an honest conversation about...
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July 7, 2026 • 14 mins
Nick Wize returns from vacation and wastes no time diving into Team USA’s disappointing World Cup exit at the hands of Belgium. From the opening whistle, the Americans looked a step behind as Belgium controlled the match and exposed the gap between the two squads. Nick breaks down what went wrong, discusses the controversial Flo Balogun red card reversal, questions the public involvement from the White House, and delivers a h...
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July 6, 2026 • 83 mins
Rock Riley fills in for Nick Wize on The Nick Wize Show with a packed episode covering the biggest stories across the sports landscape. Rock breaks down reports that the Rays are searching for an impact bat to join Jonathan Aranda, Yandy Díaz, and Junior Caminero, reacts to Tampa Bay's successful 4-2 road trip, and dives into the heated debate over baseball's growing reliance on analytics. Former USF kicker Santiago Gramatica joins...
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July 6, 2026 • 10 mins
Rock Riley takes a break from the sports world to tackle a classic Fourth of July debate: when is enough, enough with the fireworks? While Rock has no problem celebrating on Independence Day itself, he questions why the explosions have to continue the night before and the night after. Sharing stories about his dog, who is terrified by the loud booms, Rock explains why his perspective has changed over the years. He also tells a wild...
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July 6, 2026 • 7 mins
Rock Riley and Producer Tim dive into one of baseball's most polarizing topics: analytics. Rock believes advanced metrics have their place as a valuable tool, but argues they should never outweigh what managers and coaches are seeing on the field. Tim takes an even stronger stance, blasting the game's obsession with "expected" statistics and questioning whether baseball has become too reliant on computers instead of instincts. It's...
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July 6, 2026 • 16 mins
Rock Riley breaks down a busy day in sports, starting with the Rays' reported pursuit of another middle-of-the-order bat ahead of the trade deadline. The conversation shifts to breaking World Cup news as Folarin Balogun is officially cleared to play against Belgium after FIFA rejects the appeal. Plus, Rock weighs in on the controversial decision by the Marlins to remove a young pitcher during a perfect game, arguing that numbers sh...
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July 6, 2026 • 10 mins
Rock Riley recaps an impressive road swing for the Rays after winning four of six games away from home. From a commanding sweep of the Royals in Kansas City to salvaging a victory against the Astros in Houston, Tampa Bay continued to prove it can win in difficult environments. Rock also looks at the frustrating loss on Saturday but explains why it ultimately didn't sting as much with the Yankees continuing to lose ground in the AL ...
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July 6, 2026 • 11 mins
Rock Riley is joined by former USF kicker Santiago Gramatica for an entertaining and insightful conversation ahead of Team USA's massive World Cup showdown with Belgium. They discuss the significance of Folarin Balogun's suspended red card being overturned, allowing one of the Americans' top attacking threats to suit up. The conversation also dives into the electric atmosphere surrounding the tournament, why the United States has e...
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July 6, 2026 • 13 mins
Rock Riley kicks off The Nick Wize Show by breaking down one of the biggest traditions of Independence Day—Joey Chestnut dominating Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest once again. But should Chestnut be viewed as an athlete? Rock explains why he says no, despite respecting Chestnut's incredible consistency. Plus, learn how Joey got his start and why his legacy continues to spark debate every July.
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July 3, 2026 • 88 mins
With Nick away, JoeBucsFan from JoeBucsFan.com steps into the host chair for an all-Buccaneers edition of The Nick Wize Show on 95.7 FM WDAE. From Todd Bowles entering arguably the biggest season of his coaching career to breaking down how Tampa Bay's offseason additions could reshape the roster, nothing is left untouched. The show also dives into which former Buccaneers deserve serious Hall of Fame consideration as another ballot ...
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July 2, 2026 • 83 mins
Ronnie Lane fills in for Nick Wize and dives into the Tampa Bay Rays' incredible turnaround after what many fans thought was a disastrous June. Instead, the Rays finish the month at an even 13-13 thanks to a dominant stretch highlighted by Junior Caminero's historic power surge. Ronnie explains why Caminero isn't just the future of the franchise—he's a superstar the Rays must lock up for years to come. Plus, Team USA survives...
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July 1, 2026 • 85 mins
Nick Wize opens the show celebrating the Rays' sixth straight victory, reminding everyone that this team may be back even tho Nick wanted to call the losing streak a trend; rather than a slump. The episode covers Junior Caminero's incredible hot streak and why the Rays should make signing him to a long-term extension their top priority while continuing to push for a new stadium in Tampa Bay. Former USF Hall of Fame goalkeeper Jeff ...
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July 1, 2026 • 11 mins
Nick Wize opens the segment by reacting to the eye-opening trade package it would likely take for the Rays to acquire one of baseball's premier pitchers, Tarik Skubal. From there, it's time for the Nick Wize Show Half-Season Rays Awards. Nick hands out honors for the Most Surprising Player, MVP of the Half, Cy Young of the Half, Comeback Player, Best Moment, and more while comparing his picks to the awards he handed out at the quar...
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