Thunder Zone
Thunder Zone is a podcast focused on the Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team. Hosted by Tampa Bay 28's sports anchors Kevin Lewis and Kyle Burger, it covers game recaps, analysis, predictions, and interviews with players past and present.
Episodes
Offseason moves: Look back at the moves the Bolts made during the draft and free agency
As the NHL offseason continues, Sports Anchors Kevin Lewis and Kyle Burger look back on the moves made by the Bolts during the draft and free agency.
Lightning NHL Draft preview
Ahead of the NHL Draft, Tampa Bay 28 Sports Anchors Kevin Lewis and Kyle Burger break down the Bolt’s offseason so far and what the team needs to do to get back into Stanley Cup contention.
Lightning season ends after first-round loss in Stanley Cup playoffs
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s season is over after the fourth straight year of being ousted in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Tampa Bay 28 sports anchors Kevin Lewis and Kyle Burger look back at the season and what looms in the offseason.
Bolts on brink of elimination from Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Tampa Bay Lightning lost to the Montreal Canadiens, pushing them to the brink of elimination. Tampa Bay 28 sports anchors Kevin Lewis and Kyle Burger break down the game and what they can do to win and get to the next round.
Bolts bounce back after losing opening game of playoffs
The Bolts bounce back after losing the opening game of the playoffs. Kevin & Kyle break down the keys to victory in Game 2, Brandon Hagel’s big impact and what it’s going to take for the team to advance to the next round.
The Lightning’s playoff path is set with a first round showdown against the Montreal Canadiens
The Lightning’s playoff path is set with a first-round showdown against the Montreal Canadiens ahead. Diandra Loux of The Hockey News joins Kevin to break down the series & what the Bolts need to do to get back to the Stanley Cup Finals.
Lightning in a rut as they head into the playoffs
The Tampa Bay Lightning are headed into the playoffs in a bit of a rut. Tampa Bay 28 sports anchor Kyle Burger and Jay Recher talk about the Bolts' struggles as they head into the postseason.
Lightning's playoff push: Breaking down the final stretch and Jake Guentzel's Impact
As the Lightning enter the final stretch of the regular season, Tampa Bay 28 sports anchors Kevin Lewis and Kyle Burger break down what they need to do to secure their playoff positioning.
Bolts heat up as team continues its final push for the playoffs
As the Lightning continue their final push for the playoffs, Sports anchors Kevin Lewis and Kyle Burger discuss what’s been working during their recent spell of success.
The Lightning get back to their winning ways with the Playoffs just around the corner
Tampa Bay 28 sports anchors Kevin Lewis and Kyle Burger break down what’s driving them to success, plus learn about Yanni Gourde’s secret DIY skills & meet one of the Bolts biggest superfans.
Lightning’s losing streak continues: What is plaguing the team?
Sports Anchors Kevin Lewis and Kyle Burger break down the issues plaguing the team, if it’s time to panic & meet a family of superfans.
Lightning on three-game losing streak as they make push for playoffs
Sports anchors Kevin Lewis and Kyle Burger break down the Bolts recent losing streak, catch up with a local star showing off his skills at the Paralympic Games in Italy and look ahead to discuss potential moves that could be coming at the NHL trade deadline.
The Bolts are back to work after the Olympic break
Kevin and Kyle break down Jake Guentzel’s big role in the Gold Medal Match, meet a Lightning fan with some serious superstitions & listen to players about the games ahead.
Lightning getting back to work next week
As the NHL’s international break continues, Sports Anchors Kevin Lewis and Kyle Burger discuss the bolts getting back to work next week.
BOLTS ROLL INTO INTERNATIONAL BREAK
As the NHL begins it’s international break, Kevin & Kyle break down the Bolts beatdown of the Panthers , Brandon Hagel’s big impact on the team’s success this season and discuss which international event they would be best at.
The Lightning stay red-hot heading into the international break
The Lightning stay red-hot heading into the international break. Kevin & Kyle discuss the team’s depth stepping up and look back on what a massive success the Stadium Series was.
Lightning get back to their winning ways ahead of the NHL Stadium Series
Kevin & Kyle recap the Lightning’s victory over the Utah Mammoth & look ahead to the Stadium Series game versus the Boston Bruins.
Lightning keep the good times rolling as Tampa prepares to host the NHL Stadium Series
Kevin & Kyle recap the Lightning’s point streak which has reached a franchise record 14 straight games
We meet a Lightning superfan who preaches hockey to hundreds of local students
Kevin & Kyle discuss the preparation efforts underway at Raymond James Stadium.
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Bolts keep winning streak alive
Lightning extend their winning streak to 11 games. Kevin and Kyle break down what’s worked and discuss the latest on the upcoming Stadium Series
What's driving the Bolts eight-game win streak?
Kyle and Kevin discuss the eight-game winning streak that pushed the Lightning back on top of the Atlantic. We'll have a unique guest in the podcast studio - diehard Lightning fan, and the bass player for rock band UNDEROATH, Grant Brandell.
The Bolts continue their winning ways heading into 2026
BOLTS HEATING UP AS TEMPERATURE DROPS
Kevin & Kyle break down what worked during the team’s recent winning streak
JJ MOSER EXTENSION AND GUESS THE CELEBRATION
Defenseman JJ Moser agrees to a long-term extension. Kevin & Kyle break down why this is well deserved and watch the Lightning players try to guess some goal celebrations
LIGHTNING SUPER FAN
A local lightning super-fan shows off his
Lightning's bad night against the Panthers as injuries continue to pile up
Kevin is joined by Diandra Loux of The Hockey News to break down a bad night for the Bolts against the Panthers, if the team's injury situation is becoming to have a negative impact and show off some of the newly released Stadium Series gear now available for fans to buy!
The Lightning bounce back in a big way after hitting little bump in the road
The Lightning bounce back in a big way after hitting little bump in the road. Kevin and Kyle discuss the Bolt's emphatic victory over the Montreal Canadiens, reveal their 3 stars of the season so far and look ahead to another Battle of Florida.
Who has been standing out during Bolts hot streak
The Lightning's long winning streak comes to an end but the Bolts remain one of the top teams in the league. Kevin & Kyle discuss who has been standing out.
Why this Lightning season is different than others
The Lightning continue to stay in their groove winning 7 of their last 10 games. Kevin & Kyle are joined in studio by Diandra Loux of ‘The Hockey News’ to discuss their success and why this season is different than others in the past.
The Lightning striking fear into their opponents as their winning run continues.
BOLTS CONTINUE WINNING RUN Kevin & Kyle discuss the team’s success over the past couple weeks after a slow start to season.
KEVIN INTERVIEWS DAN HINOTE Kevin interviews the Lightning’s newest assistant coach who is also a Florida native.
LIGHTNING SUPER FAN Kevin & Kyle react to Robert Boyd’s story about a Lightning fan with quite a collection of items
COOPS CATCH AND BATTLE FOR FLOR
The Bolts find their groove and conversation with Hockey News reporter Diandra Loux
The Bolts find their groove -- Kevin & Kyle are joined by 'Hockey News' reporter Diandra Loux to discuss what's working now following early season struggles.
Bolts are back to winning ways and looking ahead to Western Conference road trip
BOLTS ARE BACK
The Lightning have won 3 straight games after starting the season slowly. Kevin & Kyle discuss some of the stats that have driven them to the victories.
LIGHTNING STARS HIT MAJOR MILESTONES
Discussing the major milestones completed by Nikita Kucherov (1000 points) , Victor Hedman (800 points) , Brandon Hagel (300 points)
VISTING BRICK CITY PIZZA IN LUTZ
Sean Daly introduces
Lightning try to get back on track, fan caves and hello to old faces
As the Bolts slow start to the season continues Kevin & Kyle break down where the team has struggled and what they need to do in the week ahead to get back on track.
The Lightning's slow start, issues the team are facing now, and a nickname for a really big Bolt
Recapping the Lightning’s 1-2-1 start, the issues they’re facing now, and the guys come up with a nickname for a really big Bolt!
What to expect with the new Lightning season and one-on-one with Pat Maroon
Welcome to the first episode of the Thunder Zone podcast! As the Lightning drop the puck on the 2025-26 campaign, Tampa Bay 28's Kevin Lewis and Kyle Burger are breaking down the season ahead, the Bolts' bitter rivalry with the Florida Panthers, and go one-on-one with the team's new fan ambassador, Pat Maroon.
This episode was recorded on October 8, 2025
