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Whistle Talk

Inside the Mind of a Football Official An inside look at the world of Football Officials. Interviews and content related to officiating the greatest team sport around. Mike D the Referee will bring you information ranging from Penalties, current game content, to how you can become an official yourself. From youth, high school, college to the NFL, Mike D will help give you the insight of what goes on Inside the Mind of a Football Official. And be sure to follow on TikTok @mike.d.the.referee On Instagram @mikedthereferee and Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MikeDtheReferee and X @MikeDtheReferee

Inside the Mind of a Football Official An inside look at the world of Football Officials. Interviews and content related to officiating the greatest team sport around. Mike D the Referee will bring you information ranging from Penalties, current game content, to how you can become an official yourself. From youth, high school, college to the NFL, Mike D will help give you the insight of what goes on Inside the Mind of a Football Official. And be sure to follow on TikTok @mike.d.the.referee On Instagram @mikedthereferee and Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MikeDtheReferee and X @MikeDtheReferee

 

#60

"Deep Dive into Officiating: Round Table with the Deep Officials"

Get ready for an exciting and insightful episode of "Whistle Talk as we bring you a specia... more

Yesterday

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:09

Yesterday


#59

"The Thin Line: Challenges of Officiating at the Line of Scrimmage"

Join us on Whistle Talk as we delve into the intricacies of officiating at the line of scr... more

26 Mar 2025

53 MINS

53:06

26 Mar 2025


#58

"The Umpire's Perspective"

Join us for an engaging round table discussion as we delve into the intricacies of being a... more

19 Mar 2025

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:58

19 Mar 2025


#57

"Inside the White Hat: Conversations with Football's Top Referees"

Join us for an exclusive round table discussion with some of football's most respected cre... more

12 Mar 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:03

12 Mar 2025


#56

"The Quirk Legacy: Jim Quirk Jr. Talks NFL Officiating"

Join us on Whistle Talk as we sit down with NFL Side Judge Jim Quirk Jr. to explore his re... more

05 Mar 2025

49 MINS

49:24

05 Mar 2025


#55

James Ford-Bannister Discusses the Growth of American Football Across the Pond

Join us on Whistle Talk as we explore the exciting growth of American Football in Europe w... more

26 Feb 2025

56 MINS

56:42

26 Feb 2025


#54

Elevating Officiating & Leadership with RefMasters CEO Sony Tiwari

Join Mike D as he chats with Sony Tiwari, Co-Founder and CEO of RefMasters, a groundbreaki... more

19 Feb 2025

53 MINS

53:06

19 Feb 2025


#53

A Conversation with NFHS Officiating Director Dana Pappas

Get an inside look at the world of Football Officials. Mike D the Referee brings you infor... more

12 Feb 2025

56 MINS

56:59

12 Feb 2025


#52

The Ref's Reality: Inside the world of Officiating with NASO's President and Referee Magazine Execut...

In this episode of Whistle Talk, we dive deep into the world of sports officiating with sp... more

05 Feb 2025

50 MINS

50:14

05 Feb 2025


#51

Game Changers: How RefReps is Revolutionizing Sports Officiating Education with Kyle Armstrong

In this special episode, we dive into the innovative world of officiating education with K... more

29 Jan 2025

50 MINS

50:13

29 Jan 2025


#50

"Vets2Refs: Transforming Veterans into Sports Officials"

Get ready for an extraordinary episode featuring the dynamic trio behind Vets2Refs: Liz Kr... more

22 Jan 2025

42 MINS

42:22

22 Jan 2025


#49

"Respect the Ref: A Candid Conversation with Brenda Hilton of Officially Human"

Join us for an explosive episode featuring Brenda Hilton, Founder & CEO of Officially Huma... more

15 Jan 2025

43 MINS

43:30

15 Jan 2025


#48

"Whistle Talk: Joe Spagnolo - From Player to Powerhouse Coach"

In this week's electrifying episode, Mike D sits down with Iona Prep's legendary Head Foot... more

08 Jan 2025

45 MINS

45:47

08 Jan 2025


#47

"Beyond Soccer: The Growing Popularity of American Football in Mexico with Cris Ascanio"

In this episode, we’ll explore: ---The Growth of Football in Mexico: Discover how American... more

01 Jan 2025

47 MINS

47:28

01 Jan 2025


#46

Friday Night Stripes with author Mike Goldman

Join us for an engaging episode of **Whistle Talk** as we welcome Mike Goldman, a seasoned... more

25 Dec 2024

54 MINS

54:40

25 Dec 2024


#45

"Never Give Up: Lessons from NFL Star Don Beebe on Sports and Life"

Get ready for an inspiring episode of Whistle Talk as we welcome former NFL wide receiver ... more

18 Dec 2024

49 MINS

49:46

18 Dec 2024


#44

"The Umpire's View: Evaluating Positioning for Safety and Efficiency with guest John Devaney"

In this episode, we dive deep into the critical issues of safety and positioning for footb... more

11 Dec 2024

58 MINS

58:18

11 Dec 2024


#43

"Stay Fit, Stay Sharp: The Importance of Off-Season Training for Officials with Austin Ardey and Run...

In this episode of Whistle Talk, we sit down with Austin Ardrey, founder and CEO of Runnin... more

04 Dec 2024

54 MINS

54:28

04 Dec 2024


#42

"Flagging for Change: The Growth of Girls' Football with Sonya Essis"

In this episode of Whistle Talk, host Mike D the Referee sits down with Sonya Essis from t... more

27 Nov 2024

57 MINS

57:47

27 Nov 2024


#41

"The Ref's Dilemma: Making the Right Call in Challenging Situations"

In this episode of **Whistle Talk**, we dive deep into the critical "When in Doubt" scenar... more

20 Nov 2024

33 MINS

33:36

20 Nov 2024