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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 …
1 year, 6 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…
1 year, 7 months 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 o…
1 year, 7 months 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 pinnacl…
1 year, 7 months 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 re…
1 year, 7 months 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 offi…
1 year, 7 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 an…
1 year, 8 months 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…
1 year, 8 months ago
A Conversation with NFHS Officiating Director Dana Pappas
Season 2 Episode 7
Get an inside look at the world of Football Officials. Mike D the Referee brings you information ranging from penalties and current game content to h…
1 year, 8 months ago
The Ref's Reality: Inside the world of Officiating with NASO's President and Referee Magazine Executive Bill Topp
Season 2 Episode 6
In this episode of Whistle Talk, we dive deep into the world of sports officiating with special guest Bill Topp, President of the National Associatio…
1 year, 8 months ago