Podcast Episodes

Mastering Football Rule 8: Scoring and Touchbacks

Season 2 Episode 27

In this episode of Whistle Talk, hosts Michael D'Ambrosio and Daniel Chamberlain dive deep into the intricacies of football rules, focusing on scoring plays, touchbacks, and the nuances of officiatin…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Lucky #7 - Understanding Rule 7 of the NFHS Rule Book

Season 2 Episode 26

In this episode of Whistle Talk, hosts Michael D'Ambrosio and Daniel Chamberlain delve into the intricacies of football officiating, focusing on Rule Seven, which covers the snapping of the ball, enc…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Episode 2 Rule 6 – Kickoffs, Free Kicks, and the “Crazy Stuff"

Season 2 Episode 25

The conversation continues! In Episode 2, Mike D the Referee, Daniel Chamberlin, Coach Chip Seagle, and NJFOA’s Tommy Barlow pick up right where we left off, diving deeper into the wild world of Rule…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rule 6 – Kickoffs, Free Kicks, and the “Crazy Stuff" Part 1

Season 2 Episode 24

Join hosts Mike D the Referee and special guest hosts Daniel Chamberlin, Coach Chip Seagle, and NJFOA official Tommy Barlow for a deep dive into the wild world of Rule 6: Kickoffs and Other Free Kick…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Chains, Challenges, and Change of Possession: Rule 5 Explained

Season 2 Episode 23

Get ready for a deep dive into one of the most fundamental—and sometimes misunderstood—aspects of high school football! In this episode of Whistle Talk, host Mike D the Referee is joined by special …

Published on 3 months ago

A Deep Dive into Rule 4 : Inadvertent Whistles & Game-Changing Spots:

Season 2 Episode 22

Episode Preview: Breaking Down Rule 4 – Ball In Play, Dead Ball, and Out of Bounds

This week, Daniel and Mike D the Referee take listeners inside one of the most critical—and often misunderstood—secti…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Rule 3-Periods, Time Factors, and Substitutions

Season 2 Episode 21

This week on Whistle Talk, Mike D the Referee is joined by Daniel Chamberlain for a can’t-miss breakdown of Rule 3 from the NFHS Football Rulebook: Periods, Time Factors, and Substitutions. If you’re…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rule 2 Part 2 - From Catch to Possession: Mastering Football’s Most Important Definitions

Season 2 Episode 20

Get ready for Episode 2 of Whistle Talk’s special two-part series as Mike D the Referee and Daniel Chamberlain dive even deeper into Rule 2 of the NFHS football rule book: Definitions of Playing Term…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rule 2, Part 1: The Language That Decides Friday Night

Season 2 Episode 19

Get ready for another essential Whistle Talk series as Mike D and Daniel Chamberlain team up for a two-part exploration of Rule 2 of the NFHS football rule book: Definitions of Playing Terms. This ru…

Published on 4 months ago

Whistle Talk - Rule 1 of the NFHS Football Rule Book, Part 2

Season 2 Episode 18

In Part 2 of our special series, Mike D the Referee and Daniel Chamberlain return to complete their deep dive into Rule 1 of the NFHS football rule book. After laying the groundwork in Part 1, this e…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago