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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 4 months, 2 weeks 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 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Breaking Down the 2025 NFHS Football Rules Changes
Season 2 Episode 14
In this episode of Whistle Talk, Mike D the Referee dives into the latest updates to high school football rules for the 2025 season, as announced by the NFHS. With over 20 years of coaching and offic…
Published on 5 months ago
"Deep Dive into Officiating: Round Table with the Deep Officials"
Season 2 Episode 13
Get ready for an exciting and insightful episode of "Whistle Talk as we bring you a special Round Table Discussion featuring five deep officials from around the world. This episode promises to delive…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
"The Thin Line: Challenges of Officiating at the Line of Scrimmage"
Season 2 Episode 12
Join us on Whistle Talk as we delve into the intricacies of officiating at the line of scrimmage with special guest Dan McKenna. As a seasoned line of scrimmage official, Dan brings valuable insights…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
"The Umpire's Perspective"
Season 2 Episode 11
Join us for an engaging round table discussion as we delve into the intricacies of being a football umpire, from the high school level to the pinnacle of the sport in the NFL. Our esteemed panel of u…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
"Inside the White Hat: Conversations with Football's Top Referees"
Season 2 Episode 10
Join us for an exclusive round table discussion with some of football's most respected crew chiefs, the White Hats. From their journey to becoming referees to the challenges they face on the field, w…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
"The Quirk Legacy: Jim Quirk Jr. Talks NFL Officiating"
Season 1 Episode 9
Join us on Whistle Talk as we sit down with NFL Side Judge Jim Quirk Jr. to explore his remarkable journey from playing Division III football to officiating at the highest level. Jim shares insights …
Published on 6 months ago
James Ford-Bannister Discusses the Growth of American Football Across the Pond
Season 2 Episode 9
Join us on Whistle Talk as we explore the exciting growth of American Football in Europe with James Ford-Bannister, Director of Training for BAFRA and an official in the European League of Football. …
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Elevating Officiating & Leadership with RefMasters CEO Sony Tiwari
Season 2 Episode 8
Join Mike D as he chats with Sony Tiwari, Co-Founder and CEO of RefMasters, a groundbreaking platform revolutionizing the world of sports officiating! In this insightful episode, we delve into RefMas…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago