Podcasts about Referee

Senior Lecturer of Exercise Science at Kennesaw State University (and certified PRO referee) Kevin Huet stops by to look at the physiology of what it takes to be an official- and what to look for with that job at the World CupPlus, a look at issues for officials and what Kevin is looking to study about effectiveness over time 

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Referee accountability is happening full 577 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:14:06 +0000 C1KPLMdGbc9mS8c4dBzMsdrtm534bVGg nfl,society & culture Cody & Gold nfl,society & culture Referee accountability is happening Hosts Cody Tapp & Alex Gold team up for 96.5 The Fan Radio's newest mid-day show "Cody & Gold."  Two born & raised Kansas Citians, Cody & Gold have been through all the highs and lows as a KC sports fan and they know the passion Kansas City has for their sports teams."Cody & Gold" will be a show focused on smart, sports conversation with the best voices from KC and around the country. It will also feature our listeners with your calls, texts & tweets as we want you to be a part of the show, not just a listener.  Cody & Gold, weekdays 10a-2p on 610 Sports Radio.  2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Society & Culture https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2

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Discussion around law changes that were implemented for last season and how they affected the game. Kansas State Youth Referee Administrator Devin Blazek breaks down his experience with the changes. The Check Complete Crew took a road trip to Chicago for the World Cup send off match USA vs Germany, followed by a spirited discussion about upcoming law changes and which are already used in the World Cup matches. Connect with us with your opinions on how you feel about the changes and the impact they could have.00:00 Pre-Episode Chatter02:12 Intro02:43 World Cup Game: Germany vs Curaçao05:44 Kyle Atkins' First 2026 World Cup Game06:32 Tori Penso & Crew Await Their Assignment07:31 Shoutout to Referees' Spouses08:40 Law Changes 2025/2610:44 USA-Germany Send-Off Game Trip to Chicago11:49 The Importance of Hydration12:37 There Were a Lot of Germans!13:52 Only the Captain!22:47 Goalkeeper 8-Second Rule24:41 Devin Blazek on the 8-Second Rule28:35 Reaction to Devin Blazek's Take31:42 Additional Discussion34:29 Interference by a Player or Coach Off the Field37:06 Law Changes for Next Season37:51 10 Seconds for Substitutions44:18 Player Equipment Changes47:17 VAR Changes48:32 Mistaken Identity52:00 5 Seconds for Throw-Ins53:33 Frustrations with Time-Wasting Behavior56:09 World Cup "Commercial Breaks"58:12 Covering the Mouth During Confrontations1:00:29 Teams Walking Off the Pitch in Protest

A member of the squad of FIFA match officials appointed for the ongoing FIFA World Cup also works as an employee of a city government in western Japan.

On this episode of The Still Real to Us Show:-- Sami Zayn Holds the Fate of the Undisputed WWE Championship in His Hands! Sami has been named the special guest referee for Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther on SmackDown, but can he remain impartial—or is controversy inevitable?-- "Come and Get Me!" Solo Sikoa Rejects Roman Reigns as Jacob Fatu Chooses a Side! Jacob Fatu delivers a direct message from Roman Reigns, Solo fires back with a challenge to the OTC, and Fatu officially joins The Bloodline. Is the next chapter of The Bloodline Civil War about to begin?-- Who Will Wear the Crown? King & Queen of the Ring and Owen Hart Tournament Predictions! Oba Femi's monster run continues, IYO SKY moves one step closer to the throne, Mercedes Moné punches her ticket to the Owen Hart Finals, and Will Ospreay vs. Swerve Strickland feels bigger than ever. We break down every tournament and predict who leaves with the crown and who leaves with the cup!-- Has TNA's Comeback Already Run Out of Steam? After a much-talked-about resurgence, TNA is dealing with talent departures, declining attendance, production cuts, and questions surrounding the WWE partnership. Is this just a rough patch—or are the warning signs impossible to ignore?

On this episode of The Still Real to Us Show:-- Sami Zayn Holds the Fate of the Undisputed WWE Championship in His Hands! Sami has been named the special guest referee for Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther on SmackDown, but can he remain impartial—or is controversy inevitable?-- "Come and Get Me!" Solo Sikoa Rejects Roman Reigns as Jacob Fatu Chooses a Side! Jacob Fatu delivers a direct message from Roman Reigns, Solo fires back with a challenge to the OTC, and Fatu officially joins The Bloodline. Is the next chapter of The Bloodline Civil War about to begin?-- Who Will Wear the Crown? King & Queen of the Ring and Owen Hart Tournament Predictions! Oba Femi's monster run continues, IYO SKY moves one step closer to the throne, Mercedes Moné punches her ticket to the Owen Hart Finals, and Will Ospreay vs. Swerve Strickland feels bigger than ever. We break down every tournament and predict who leaves with the crown and who leaves with the cup!-- Has TNA's Comeback Already Run Out of Steam? After a much-talked-about resurgence, TNA is dealing with talent departures, declining attendance, production cuts, and questions surrounding the WWE partnership. Is this just a rough patch—or are the warning signs impossible to ignore?

Lester Kiewit speaks to former SA Football Association referee Jerome Damon about some of the more controversial decisions emerging from the World Cup so far, including South Africa’s red card, and a seemingly dangerous tackle by Lionel Messi that went unpunished. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What really makes a football play end? Is it the whistle—or something else?In this episode of Whistle Talk, Mike D the Referee is joined once again by Coach Chip Seagle and Daniel Chamberlain for a detailed breakdown of NFHS Rule 4: The Ball in Play, Dead Ball, Out of Bounds, and Inadvertent Whistles.The crew dives into some of the most misunderstood concepts in football officiating, including forward progress, dead-ball mechanics, spotting the football, fair catches, kick plays, and what happens when an official accidentally sounds the whistle while the ball is still live.Along the way, the guys share real-life officiating and coaching stories, discuss how these rules impact strategy on Friday nights, and explain why every coach should understand the rules as well as the officials enforcing them.Plus, Daniel drops an interesting update about potentially joining the officiating ranks this season, while Coach Chip continues his mission of "weaponizing the rule book" to gain every possible advantage for his team.Whether you're a coach, player, official, or football fan, this episode will help you better understand one of the most important sections of the NFHS Football Rule Book.

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In episode two of World Cup Uncensored, former England captain John Terry returns to the show alongside co-hosts Piers Morgan and Simon Jordan to discuss the 2026 World Cup so far. John discusses the England team's YouTube channel dropping a podcast with squad players Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers, in which the pair discuss fellow player Jordan Henderson and his importance to the team, a topic of conversation online since being called up by Thomas Tuchel. The lads go on to discuss the hydration breaks taking place in every half of every game and whether they're ruining the flow of the football match and if it's just another way for American broadcasters to capitalise on advertisement breaks. Finally, they look ahead to the England game against Croatia and the 'lack of quality' of the football played at the World Cup so far. 00:00 Introduction 01:49 Piers, Simon and John discuss hydration breaks 06:29 Should the England players sing the National Anthem? 13:01 The panel discuss who has impressed so far at the tournament 16:36 England squad leak suggests Gordon will start and Guéhi will be benched 21:34 Should Jordan Henderson have been brought to the World Cup? 28:40 John Terry discusses why the England players haven't been feeling appreciated 33:07 Piers, Simon and John discuss Scotland 36:35 John Terry: “Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid is a big loss” 38:15 Simon Jordan and Piers Morgan react to New York Knicks win 41:40 Will Zlatan Ibrahimović be a good pundit? 43:07 Simon and Piers discuss the political state of America during this World Cup 45:21 Should the BBC have gone to America for the World Cup? 47:41 Were FIFA right to ban the Somali referee Omar Artan? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Defensive Pass Interference plays and we break down a tricky high school football penalty enforcement play involving a completed pass, a foul near the line of scrimmage, and a run that ends beyond the line to gain.The key question: is this a loose-ball play or a running play? We walk through when the status changes, why the foul is enforced from the previous spot, and how the clock and play clock should be handled.We also discuss: Previous spot vs. spot-of-the-foul enforcement  Fouls behind the line with runs ending beyond  Clock status after penalty enforcement  25-second vs. 40-second play clock rules  Why timing of the foul matters  Multiple play discussions on Defensive Pass Interference, DPI judgment, and high school football rules philosophy A strong rules-study segment for officials who want to sharpen penalty enforcement, clock awareness, pass-play judgment, crew communication… and much more.

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You can love swimming and still feel intimidated by the rulebook, the whistles, and the idea of disqualifying someone. That hesitation is exactly why we wanted an on-deck conversation with Chet Goudy, a USA Swimming deck referee, Masters swimmer, former college breaststroker, and former pro triathlete. He walks us through what a deck ref actually does, what it feels like to run a session from the pool deck, and why meets are always desperate for more well-trained officials.We also get personal about how people find their way back to the water. Chet shares the detour he took away from swimming in high school, the grind of returning for college, and the kind of “legendary” training that rewards durable athletes. From there we jump into Masters swimming culture with the Annapolis Breakfast Club, where 4,000-yard mornings are normal and “Fitness February” means 5,000 a day to build toward open water challenges like the Chesapeake Bay Swim.Then we zoom out to endurance sport and mindset. Chet explains how a coach transformed his triathlon training by making every session purposeful, controlled, and measurable, leading to a pro card and later a 13-week comeback plan to win a race after years away. If you're a swim parent, a Masters swimmer, or someone curious about volunteering at swim meets, you'll leave with clear next steps and a fresh view of what it means to support the sport.• deck referee responsibilities and how officiating is the best seat• becoming an official through apprenticeship and on-deck mentoring• why disqualifications help swimmers learn rather than punish them• the social side of officiating and why more officials make meets better• Masters  at the Annapolis Breakfast Club with 4,000 yard workouts• preparing for open water goals like the Chesapeake Bay Swim• “train on purpose” lessons from triathlon coaching and earning a pro cardSubscribe for more conversations that help you live well and swim well, share this with a swim friend, and leave us a review if it helped you see the pool deck in a new way.Email us at HELLO@ChampionsMojo.com. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns.You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

205 - Behind the Whistle: A Referee's Journey | Big Ten Official Jeff Meslow on Sportsmanship, Pressure & Kindness In this episode of The Kindness Chronicles, the hosts reflect on KG's father's memorial and the support from family, friends, and organizations, then share details for the July 12 Semper Fi Flo hole-in-one challenge fundraiser at Loggers Trail Golf Course in Stillwater. The conversation features special guest Jeff Meslow, a 25-year NCAA football official and 10-year Big Ten line judge, who describes his path from starting as a college freshman to working major rivalry games and the Big Ten Championship, balancing officiating with a full-time job, and the behind-the-scenes production of televised games. Meslow discusses officiating pressures, communication with coaches, controversial calls like holding, replay review via the Big Ten command center, fan behavior, and memorable human moments including Iowa's Children's Hospital wave, a MN Gophers moment of kindness and more.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is underway - what words have come to us from the "Beautiful Game" and how many have crossed into other sports??

EP 676 WORLD CUP 2026 DISASTER? Somali Referee BANNED | The Nike Counterfeit Empire!

This week Represent speaks with one of the youngest women ever elected to the Victorian Parliament, Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell, about why voters should care about animal justice issues, sexism in parliament, and the political legacy she hopes to leave behind. Zoe takes us through very controversial ginormous data centres planned for Melbourne's western suburbs and our ever-increasing, insatiable demand for AI and digital services. Patty explains how a Somali FIFA referee was denied entry to the US ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America, with the Trump administration claiming he posed a 'security threat' (riiight...). Follow us @synrepresent on Instagram to keep up to date and get in touch! Represent is a Syn Media podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 World Cup kicked off last night in Mexico, after a series of controversies in the lead up, including over visas for foreign teams, fans, media and officials hoping to go to the host countries: US, Canada and Mexico. The latest scandal involves FIFA dropping Somali referee Omar Artan, after the US refused him entry. FIFA‘s president Gianni Infantino said “we don't control everything”, and asked critics to ‘chill'. US Customs and Borders protection said in a statement that “derogatory information, including association with suspected members of terror organisations” was discovered after Omar Artan landed at Miami International Airport to attend the tournament. Artan says he told border officials he knows nothing about the Somali militant group Al Shabab. Today, we speak to Charles Gitonga, senior journalist and host of the BBC's Focus on Africa podcast, about how Africans are reacting to the news, and whether the controversies will have long-term consequences for US-Africa relations.Producers: Sam Chantarasak and Cat Farnsworth Executive producer: Bridget Harney Video editor: Matt Pintus Mix: Travis Evans Senior News Editor: China CollinsPhoto: Somali referee Omar Artan. Credit: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images

It's not good optics for the NRL with a major referee scandal looming just ahead of State of Origin Game 2. Ashley Klein has admitted to a past gambling addiction. Both Klein and the NRL maintain that no rugby league matches were involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this episode dedicated to helping soccer referees better understand the Laws of the Game. We discuss the rules that govern the sport, discussing key concepts and decisions referees need to make on the field. Join us as we break down the game and strive for consistency in officiating. Watch now to enhance your knowledge and skills on the field.Expert advice from our industry expert, MLS Assistant Referee Jeff Swartzel is included at no extra charge.00:00 Pre-show silliness00:22 Intro – Understand the Laws09:19 It's in the Book Because It Happened Somewhere!10:18 Jeff Swartzel's Take on the Laws13:33 Discussion on Jeff's Take on the Laws15:04 Bending the Rules vs. Adjusting to What the Game Expects15:40 The Pillars of Refereeing17:08 Phone a Friend17:27 The Time Brandon Called Gordie for Advice18:26 Other Ways to Get Help Interpreting the Laws21:16 The Referee Lounge as a Resource21:54 The Referee's Customers – Who Are They?23:46 You Must Know the Laws25:25 Laws vs. Rules27:33 Outro

In episode 2073, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of Finding My Audience, Allen Strickland Williams, to discuss…Inflation Is At Three Year High - New Adventures In Gaslighting, Old White Guys Not Great At Pretending To Be On Phone? All The Ways America Is F**king Up The World Cup and more! Jim Cramer calls elevated CPI ‘artificial inflation’ — what that means for the stock market Trump says ‘I love the inflation’ after consumer price index hits 3-year high Old White Guys Not Great At Pretending To Be On Phone? World Cup ref denied entry to the U.S. was about to make history for Somalia Fifa and Gianni Infantino have questions to answer after the scandalous treatment of Omar Abdulkadir Artan Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup? Will the FIFA World Cup be the economic bonanza US cities were promised? How the World Cup became a front line for the U.S. immigration debate It’s beginning to look a lot like World Cup season Workers at L.A.-area stadium hosting World Cup games reach tentative deal after authorizing strike World Cup Mascots: Maple the Moose, Zayu the Jaguar, and Clutch the Bald Eagle LISTEN: Blackberry Marmalade by Vince StaplesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailMost dads do not need another hack. We need a standard we can actually live by when we are tired, stressed, and tempted to check out. That's why this conversation with Tommy Short hits so hard. Tommy is a former NCAA Division I basketball referee and the author of The Call I Almost Missed, and he joins me to talk about what real leadership looks like at home, not under arena lights. We start with youth sports and the sideline behavior that steals the best lessons from kids. Tommy shares what he saw for years as an official, why you should never expect a perfect whistle, and how three honest words can disarm conflict fast: “I missed it.” From there, we get personal: why he walked away from officiating so he could be fully present as a dad, and the simple routines that shape his daughters' character, like daily kindness reflections and making mistakes safe to admit. Then we dig into the tools Tommy is known for: Do Boring Better, Own Your Three Foot Circle, and his “86” personal standard built from missing the NBA. We talk about empathy, authenticity, curiosity, humility, and how “each day is the first day” becomes a reset button for fathers, husbands, and leaders. Finally, Tommy tells the story behind going a full year without a cell phone, what it revealed about performative living, and how to avoid the kind of regret that shows up years too late. If you care about intentional fatherhood, parenting, leadership, resilience, and being present in a distracted world, hit play, subscribe, share this with another dad, and leave a review so more families can find the show.Support the showPlease don't forget to leave us a review wherever you consume your podcasts!  Please help us get more dads to listen weekly and become the ultimate leader of their homes! 

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Jason catches up with a referee born in Texas, raised in Georgia, and moved to Oceania to become a twice-named World Cup ref representing that part of the world in the largest competition in the sport...Matthew Conger visits from New Zealand to discuss his path, what a World Cup looks like for a ref, and the challenges inside the tourney...

World news in 7 minutes. Friday 12th June 2026.Today : Iran-US war. Indian sailors killed. Korea Coupang fine. Thailand sentence. Somalia referee. Malawi repatriations. Ukraine Russia strikes. ECB rates. Spain Pope. Peru election. Mexico world cup starts.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportWith Stephen DevincenziContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us! We do not consent to the podcast being used to train AI.Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Ben Mallett every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

Special Guest Matt Crowder makes his Grenade debut as he joins host Ray Russell to discuss JUNE 1989 NEWS & RESULTS. Topics include No Holds Barred at the Box Office, Dusty Rhodes arrival, Superfly's return, Big John Studd & Owen Hart quit, Roddy Piper signs a new contract, Twin Towers on Arsenio, Savage vs. Hulk selling out arenas, Jake Roberts undegoes surgery, MSG undergoes renovations, Ronnie Garvin as Referee, Barry Windham is The Widow Maker, Hillbilly Jim vs. Andre the Giant, Women's Division dismantled, Honky Tonk injured, Elizabeth perfume(?), Warrior vs. Rude, Rick Martel, The Genius, Mr. Perfect vs. Bret Hart, the Rougeau Brothers, Boston ends the NESN TV deal, & more. Plus, Matt brings his spot-on Jesse Ventura impression along for the ride! If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We discuss the behind-the-scenes insights into the physicality, questionable fouls, and the refs' unpredictable calls that could decide the series. You'll hear a breakdown of the series' pivotal moments, from the controversial foul calls to strategic adjustments—plus a raw discussion on how officiating discrepancies could be tipping the scales. The stakes couldn't be higher: a must-win game for the Knicks.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the Somali World Cup referee denied entry to the U.S arrives home to a hero's welcome.

"Not one of. THE most corrupt sporting government ever." Before we get to Morally Abhorrent, the World Cup is two days away, but our crew explains why they are finding it so difficult to get excited about the tournament, given the current circumstances in the United States of America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber break down the officiating controversy surrounding Knicks versus Spurs after a frustrating Game 3. Mike Brown's measured postgame criticism becomes the focus, as Evan explains why his calm approach may have been the perfect way to work the officials without sounding like he was making excuses. The conversation heats up over Victor Wembanyama's physical play against Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart's reaction to Luke Kornet, and whether Knicks fans have a real case about the whistle. The guys debate if Brunson is being denied the star treatment other players receive, while callers weigh in on Wemby, OG Anunoby, and the foul discrepancy that has Knicks fans furious.

Omar Artan was voted Africa's best referee last year and set to become Somalia's first person to take charge of a game at the World Cup.

Full Hour 2. Gene kicks off the second hour with shots & top sports headlines: NBA Finals, Aaron Judge sidelined, Mixing Sports fandoms & championship parades. Deanna Kernan from Tennis Club of Rochester joins the show to talk all things tennis. Finally in last call Gene shares a few last minute thoughts as he gets you all set for the weekend.

Full Show Broadcast! Gene & Tim are ready for Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals game 2 tonight. The Indiana Bears? Latest on Aaron Judge, Stefon Diggs next team? Can you answer Gene's Jerry Maguire question? A Buffalo Bills parade? Tim's hot take. Deanna Kernan from the Tennis Club of Rochester joins the show in hour 2.

AI oversight arrives at the White House. A Cyber Force gains momentum. Critical infrastructure comes under cyberattack. Acer faces zero-day trouble. A stock exchange executive gets spied on for months. HTTP/2 Bomb threatens web servers. Quantum's classical side grows bigger. Britain's military chooses Starshield. Spain's infamous hacker gets sentenced. Our guest is Benjamin Morrell, Vice President, Security Strategy at Coro Cybersecurity, discussing the role of MSPs. Meta's productivity panopticon pauses for personal pitstops.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest On today's Industry Voices, we are joined by Benjamin Morrell, Vice President, Security Strategy at Coro Cybersecurity, discussing the role MSPs are playing in cybersecurity. If you enjoyed this conversation be sure to check out the full conversation here.  Selected Reading Trump Signs Executive Order Seeking Oversight of A.I. Models (The New York Times) New cyber force would cost up to $11 billion to start, commission says (The Record) CISA Warns of Cyberattacks Targeting U.S. Tank Gauge Systems (GB Hackers) Acer working to patch max severity zero-days in Wave 7 routers (Bleeping Computer) Espionage Campaign Targeted Stock Exchange Executive for Five Months (Security.com) 'HTTP/2 Bomb' Exploit Knocks Web Servers Offline in Seconds (SecurityWeek) The Classical Advances Needed to Make Quantum Computers Tick (IEEE) Alcasec, "Robin Hood of Spanish Hackers," Jailed for 31 Months Over Data Theft (Hackread) Exclusive: UK adopts SpaceX's Starshield for military operations, sources say (Reuters) Meta will reportedly let employees take 30-minute breaks from its tracking program (Engadget) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.   Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it really take to become a basketball referee at the highest levels of the game? In this exclusive episode of the Hoopsology Podcast, we sit down with Tiara Cruse, a respected basketball official who has worked WNBA and collegiate basketball games, to discuss her remarkable journey through officiating and her passion for the sport. Tiara shares how her family's love for basketball helped shape her career, the lessons she's learned from officiating thousands of games, and the dedication required to succeed in one of the most challenging roles in sports. From studying rulebooks and maintaining elite-level fitness to managing high-pressure moments in sold-out arenas, this conversation offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at basketball officiating. We also explore how technology and replay reviews have changed the game, the biggest misconceptions fans have about referees, what officials do before and after games, and the pathway for aspiring referees hoping to reach the collegiate and professional ranks. Whether you're a basketball fan, coach, player, aspiring official, or simply someone interested in leadership and personal growth, this episode provides valuable insight into a side of basketball that rarely gets the spotlight. Topics Include:

In this episode, Patrick interviews Jeff Gosney, the new NCAA Division I Baseball Umpire Coordinator, in a conversation recorded for Referee Magazine.Gosney recently stepped into the role responsible for overseeing NCAA Division I baseball umpiring, including postseason selections and the continued development of umpires across the country. In this interview, he shares his background in professional and college baseball, how he ended up in the position, and what his priorities are as he begins leading the program.The conversation covers several important topics for umpires working college baseball today, including:• How NCAA postseason umpires are selected• The evolving regional and super regional selection process• The role conference coordinators play in evaluations• How TrackMan and pitch tracking data factor into performance discussions• The challenge of transitioning from three-umpire to four-umpire crews• Advice for umpires trying to move from D2 or D3 into Division I baseball• The potential future of pitch tracking and technology in college baseballOne message Gosney emphasizes throughout the discussion is simple: the NCAA is looking for the best umpires available, regardless of their background or path into college baseball.If you're an umpire working college baseball, aspiring to reach the Division I level, or simply interested in how NCAA officiating is evolving, this interview offers valuable insight directly from the person now leading the program.

One match left. The UEFA Champions League Final. On today's episode of The Soccer Sharps, we preview this titanic clash between the French champions, PSG, and the English champions, Arsenal. On this football betting podcast, our hosts and handicappers, Devin and Jordan, break down this mouth-watering Champions League Final from every angle. From line movement, to analytics, to storylines and narratives, this show has it covered. Stay tuned until the end where the show closes out with Devin's and Jordan's best bets. 00:00 Introduction & First Thoughts 05:01 The Market 06:09 Is the Right Team Favored? 10:06 Combined XI 12:12 Arsenal's Lineup 16:10 Last Season's Semi-Final Meeting 20:43 The Goal Total 22:48 Discipline & The Referee 27:20 The Side 31:14 BTTS? Or no? 36:04 Player Props & Match Props 43:07 Official Plays

It's Thursday and that means it's time to catch up on politics with The Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate's editorial director and columnist, Stephanie Grace. We discuss Governor Landry's recent trip to Greenland and his less than warm welcome. We also hear what Senator Bill Cassidy has been up to in Congress following his primary defeat.Youth sports continue to face a shortage of referees. Football typically has the greatest need. Low pay combined with often unpleasant interactions with parents is keeping potential officials – particularly young people – at bay.Some states are enacting tougher laws to combat not just the harassment, but also the physical violence that has affected referees in the past.Eddie Allemore, New Orleans Regional Coordinator of Officials with the Louisiana High School Athletic Association, tells us more about the shortage issue and potential solutions.Summer is on its way. In Louisiana, that means the start of hurricane season. Many Louisianans plan their potential evacuations, and have to decide what to take and what to leave. But how do we ensure that the possessions we leave behind don't get damaged? Nayla Maaruf, is a member of the American Institute for Conservation working for the New Orleans Museum of Art. She joins us now with more on how to protect our artwork and photographs from storm damage.—Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Bob Pavlovich. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We get production and technical support from Garrett Pittman, Adam Vos and our assistant producer, Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

Wolfie looks at what was controversial afternoon at Old Trafford where Forest lost 3-2!

The Go Radio Football Show: May 15th, 2026 with Scottish Gas. PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! Paul Cooney, Peter Grant and Mark Guidi look ahead to the season decider and discuss the biggest stories hitting the headline in Scottish Football today. A fiery, emotionally charged episode that blends football analysis with wider cultural reflection, as the panel dissects a week where the sport veered dangerously from debate into outrage. At its core, the episode explores the fallout from a controversial VAR penalty decision and the spiralling reaction across media, punditry, and fans—culminating in serious safety concerns for match officials. While examining the breakdown of trust in refereeing and the role of sensational narratives, the conversation shifts sharply to the footballing reality: a dramatic, last-day title decider between Celtic and Hearts. The panel balances emotion with perspective, repeatedly stressing that championships are earned over a season—not decided by one moment. Highlights ⚠️ Referee safety concerns after backlash over VAR decision escalate dramatically

Send us Fan MailThe fastest way to lose a new referee is to certify them online and then throw them into the deep end on a busy weekend. We start with a few big updates from my world, including our first Dr. Tom Gerson Pops Memorial Scholarships for referees and why telling those stories every year matters to me and my family.Then I'm joined by Carlos Ledesma, a Northern California assigner, director of referees, and certified mentor who has quietly built what a lot of leagues are missing: a repeatable system to recruit, train, develop, and retain soccer referees. Carlos breaks down how he sells refereeing to 13 and 14-year-olds, why shadowing works in real games, and how club scrimmages can become a low-pressure training ground where new officials learn mechanics, positioning, pregame routines, and confidence before the first “real” assignment.We also get practical about referee safety and retention: sideline seating policies that keep spectators off the assistant referee's back, strict zero tolerance expectations, and the underrated step of communicating with referees after a referee abuse report so they know action was taken. If you're an assigner, club leader, coach, or referee mentor trying to solve the referee shortage with better training instead of wishful thinking, you'll leave with a model you can copy.Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes referee conversations, share this with your local club, and leave a review so more officials and assigners can find the show.Support the show

In this episode, Mike D the Referee and Daniel break down Rule 2 of the 2026 NFHS Football Rule Book, the section that defines the language of the game. They explain why Rule 2 matters so much for officials, coaches, and players, and how a strong understanding of definitions helps make better decisions on the field. The conversation focuses on the idea that in football, the words in the rule book shape how every play is interpreted.

An Olathe native will officiate some of the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches. We'll learn what it took to land a spot on the referee crew and how he's preparing for the massive event.

Chelsea ended a miserable run of six straight Premier League defeats with a gutsy, hard-fought draw at Anfield — and for the first time in what feels like months, Simon and Manny have something genuinely positive to say about a Chelsea performance away from home. This was not vintage Chelsea. But it was effort, organisation, and belief, and right now that feels like a revolution.Levi Colwill's return is the story of the episode. The hosts are emphatic — this is the player Chelsea have been missing, the defensive leader this squad desperately needs, and potentially the most important figure in whatever rebuild comes this summer. Simon and Manny make the case that Colwill is not just a good player but the kind of character and quality that should be the foundation of the next era at Stamford Bridge. When he plays, Chelsea look like a different team. The numbers do not lie and neither do the hosts.But the mood darkens quickly when the conversation turns to the officials. Joao Pedro was denied a stone-cold penalty in a decision that left everyone associated with Chelsea furious, and Simon and Manny use it as the launchpad for a broader and increasingly urgent conversation about the state of Premier League refereeing. The Arsenal vs West Ham game provided yet more evidence of staggering inconsistency at best and something far more troubling at worst. The lack of accountability in officiating is a scandal hiding in plain sight and this episode does not shy away from saying so.Then the big one. The FA Cup Final against Manchester City. Chelsea as underdogs, a chance to silence every critic, and an opportunity to salvage something genuinely meaningful from a campaign that has been almost relentlessly grim. Simon and Manny dare to dream — can Chelsea pull off one of the great FA Cup Final upsets and send their supporters home with a trophy?

Blaine and Zach are joined by CBS Sports' Jordan Dajani to hit some major points in the NFL such as Mike Vrabel drama, the NFL Referees Agreement, key signings, and an Aaron Rodgers update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Friday and the Big Shot Bob crew is back with Episode 131 of Shoot Around — the weekly bonus show where Robert Horry, Rob Jenners, and B-Dog Brandon Harper dig into the questions YOU send in and whatever's on their minds.   This week kicks off with a debate born from the new Michael Jackson biopic hitting theaters: Start, Bench, Cut — MJ era edition. The Thriller era (1982–85), the Bad era (1987–89), and the Dangerous era (1991–94) are all on the table. Which era do you start? Which do you bench? Which do you cut? The guys break down their picks, argue over the greatest MJ music videos of all time (Smooth Criminal vs. Remember the Time), debate whether Chris Tucker was actually IN Smooth Criminal (he wasn't), and Harper goes deep on the Ghost mini-movie that almost nobody's seen. The verdict? Unanimous love for Thriller, but serious disagreement on whether Bad or Dangerous gets the bench.   Then the guys jump into the all-time greatest NBA coaches debate, sparked by Pat Riley making it clear at 81 years old that he has zero plans to retire or step aside. Phil Jackson, Pat Riley, Gregg Popovich, Don Nelson, Lenny Wilkins, Red Auerbach — who makes the cut? Robert Horry gives a unique firsthand perspective on Phil Jackson, including the detail that Phil literally never spoke to him during their championship runs together. There's also the Del Harris comparison — same roster, completely different results — and what that says about coaching being as much about managing personalities as drawing up plays.   A Reddit user's anti-tanking beer pricing proposal gets a quick airing, and then the crew weighs in on Diego Pavia going undrafted after representing himself at the NFL Draft — no agent, no deal. Robert Horry reflects on firing his own agent in 2001 and what he missed out on off the court despite winning six championships, and the guys debate whether being your own representative ever actually works when you're already fighting an uphill battle.   To close things out, a fan question about the best superhero shows ever made opens up a great conversation about Invincible (currently must-watch TV), The Boys, Smallville, The Flash, Dragon Ball Z, the upcoming Mortal Kombat film, and a He-Man movie trip that Robert Horry is already planning with his son. Plus — the case for a live-action Thundercats reboot that the world is clearly not ready for.  

Thanks to Lotto for sponsoring us, shop your gear here: lottosport.comTIMESTAMPS0:00 Italian Football Refereeing Scandal15:54 There's ALWAYS something in Italy17:40 Milan 0-0 Juventus snoozefest28:03 What Italian football is missing32:24 Revolution in Roma34:42 De Rossi and career decisions43:32 Inter slips up against Torino46:45 Lazio impressing, super Motta49:05 Borussia Dortmund helping Italian football51:18 The reason behind recycling managers54:00 More talk on Italian football's needs