Podcast Episodes

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 4 months, 2 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 4 months, 3 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 months, 4 weeks 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 6 months ago

Rule 1 of the NFHS Football Rule Book Part 1 with Mike D and Daniel Chamberlain

Season 2 Episode 16

Get ready for a foundational episode of Whistle Talk as Mike D the Referee teams up with Daniel Chamberlin to break down Rule 1 of the NFHS football rule book—“The Game, Field, Players and Equipment.…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

“Whistles and Wisdom with Chris Garner”

Season 2 Episode 15

In this episode of Whistle Talk, host Mike D sits down with Chris Garner—SEC Center Judge, military veteran, business leader, and best-selling author of Whistles and Wisdom. Chris takes us on a journ…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago