Tales From the Third Team.

Bball Referees and Referee Rant continues with their collaboration with The Referee Roundtable. Part 2 - Communication and Mentorship. Bernard Bowen Sr. and I lead a lively discussion with about 20 officials of all levels to speak on the importance of those two attributes in officiating. We hope you enjoy. And now, Tales from the Third Team.

In anticipation of more of nothing, Dyckman Basketball week continues. Last week, the team at Referee Rant drove down (ironically the day before they cancelled all permits) down to NYC, and it was eerie as you possibly can imagine. We want to salute to factions that are vital to Dyckman Basketball. First up, Ken Widgeon, who played at Dyckman growing up, and gets to officiate there; and of course Erin and Lawrence from the The Baller’s Journal, who were a media staple on the scene last summer. They both get a chance to share what Dyckman means to them. I hope y’all enjoy.

Along with Bball Referees, Referee Rant presents to you the Refereee Roundtable - a three part series moderated by Bernard Bowen Sr. and myself. We speak with upcoming officials around New York and Nationally how their season was, what their highlights were, and what they have been doing during this global pandemic. As this is separate from #therant podcast, we decided to put it on this feed, as these are tales from the third team. Be sure to look for another drop next weekend, as we expand our roundtable with more seats. I hope you enjoy! And now, tales from the third team.

What a time to be alive! In this crucial time of all sorts of idle sports not being played, Ralph the Ref, and Wayne the soon-to-be ref talk about pivoting Refere Rant and still creating art through the lens of officiating. We discuss how Wayne was on the cusp of officiating, our time at Crunchtime All Star | Championship weekend and the future that is uncertain.

Ralph the Ref talks to Tahree Kirkland about the political aspect of officiating. Although some don't want to play it, all have to. We discuss how it is a microcosm of everyday life, dealing with people, and our best practices.

The team at RefereeRant has been hard at work with a new, story telling podcast, geared towards officials - Tales from the Third Team. There's the home team, the away team, and our team, the Third. We will tell stories from officials in game, off the field, off the clock, as well as other interests that officials become involved with. The first installment goes is also the first volume of Reformation - Smush Parker's journey through officiating, and his pursuit to get to the NBA. I hope you guys enjoy! Subscribe is a must.

The team at RefereeRant has been hard at work with a new, story telling podcast, geared towards officials - Tales from the Third Team. There's the home team, the away team, and our team, the Third. We will tell stories from officials in game, off the field, off the clock, as well as other interests that officials become involved with. The first installment goes is also the first volume of Reformation - Smush Parker's journey through officiating, and his pursuit to get to the NBA. I hope you guys enjoy! Subscribe is a must.

One of the best ambassadors of this here flag football game is none other than Evan Galinsky. A staple in the Long Island circuit who played for the 49ers, Monstars, and Kiss My Endzone. It doesn’t matter if the game is 5 man, 8 man, of 9 - he’s always ready, just like he was ready to pull up for this pod. My conversation with Evan, now.

In this episode we talk to John on how he ended my career before it started, how Flag at 10 made him feel like a super hero, getting picked up on a team while working at Stop and Shop, to being one of the top rushers in five man My conversation with Pooch, now.

Alex is one of the best I’ve ever seen throw in Flag Football. He discusses how he started taking his lumps in his 5 man, how his pitching experience in high school and college has helped him, and how he wants to lead his 8 man team, the Narps, to legendary status as he vie’s to get a bid to join the AFFL tournament this summer. My conversation with Bros, now.