THE UNOFFICIAL LOUNGE

By THE UNOFFICIALS

"THE UNOFFICIALLOUNGE.com" with Ashante, Cravonne, and @805Monty ! We're here to give you the insight into some of the biggest plays you remember, involving the people wearing the stripes. We look at ... more

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The podcast currently has 119 episodes available.

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September 10, 2025 UL #112 Frank Szczepanik- From Field to Screen
Welcome back, Frank Szczepanik, as we dive into a discussion about his various roles at the NFL replay office and his contributions to the USFL and B1G command center. Frank brings a wealth of experience and insights from his diverse engagements in the world of football. His expertise in managing and analyzing game-day operations has been pivotal in ensuring the integrity and smooth functioning of these high-stakes environments. Whether it's overseeing crucial decisions in the NFL replay office or strategizing in the command centers of the USFL and B1G, Frank's impact is undeniable.
Find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unofficiallounge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Follow the host:
@805monty - Instagram
@thechefandtheref - Instagram
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59min
September 03, 2025 UL #111 Tyree Walton - The Jet
Join us as #NFL Back Judge Tyree Walton takes us on his inspiring journey from delivering pizzas to officiating on the field! Discover how passion and dedication propelled him into the world of professional sports officiating, where only the top 1% make it. From humble beginnings to the big leagues, Tyree's story is a testament to perseverance and ambition. 🍕🏈 #Football #RefereeLife #Inspiration #CareerTransformation #NFLLife #SportsOfficial #UNOFFICIALLounge #SuccessStory #FromPizzaToField #DreamBig

Find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unofficiallounge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the host:@805monty - Instagram@thechefandtheref - Instagram@CravonneB - X

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1h 14min
April 09, 2025 UL #110 Replay Andy Warner – Climbing the Ladder to the NFL
We’re back in the vault for another well-deserved celebration! This week, we’re shining the spotlight on Andy Warner, who has officially been hired by the NFL as an official! 🏈💼
In this special replay, we revisit Andy’s original episode—where he shared the ups, downs, and everything in between on his path through the world of officiating. From early assignments to learning moments, Andy kept grinding and kept growing. And now, he's reached the top.
It’s only right we give him his flowers and replay his journey for new and longtime listeners alike. Andy’s story is one that reminds us: the process works when you work the process.
👏 Congratulations, Andy—welcome to Sundays.
🎧 Catch the replay now at unofficallounge.com
#TheUNOFFICIALLounge #AndyWarner #NFLOfficial #FromGrassrootsToTheLeague #StripesToSundays #BlackExcellenceInOfficiating #field2life
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1h 11min
April 04, 2025 UL #109 Replay Larry Smith – From Friday Nights to the NFL
This week on The UNOFFICIAL LOUNGE, we’re hitting replay on one of our all-time favorite episodes to celebrate a major milestone for one of our own—Larry Smith has been hired by the NFL as an Umpire! 🏈🔥
In this replay, you’ll hear Larry’s journey from humble Friday night beginnings to grinding it out season after season, all the way to the League. His story is a masterclass in professionalism, passion, and perseverance, and it's even more powerful now knowing where the road has led.
We're beyond proud and honored to see him reach the pinnacle of football officiating. This episode isn’t just a replay—it’s a reminder that the grind pays off.
💼 Celebrate. Reflect. Be Inspired.
🎧 Listen now at unofficallounge.com
#TheUNOFFICIALLounge #LarrySmith #NFLUmpire #OfficialJourney #FromFridayToSundays #BlackAndWhiteStripes #field2life
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1h 12min
December 04, 2024 UL #108 Russell Yurk - Better Call Russell
Former #NFL officiating executive and current Monday Night Football Rules Aanalyst Russell Yurk joins the podcast. Russell tell his journey from being an attorney to becoming an NFL replay official.
#NFL #BIGTEN #Officiating #Sports #Legacy #Inspiration #unofficiallounge #unofficialpodcast #football #sports #NCAAFB #replay
Find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unofficiallounge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Follow the host:
@805monty - Instagram
@thechefandtheref - Instagram
@CravonneB - Twitter
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1h 23min
November 27, 2024 UL #107 Marc Ratner - Ringside
Marc Ratner's journey: From boxing fan to UFC VP of Regulatory Affairs.

#UFC #MMA #MarcRatner #Boxing #SportsJourney #FightingSpirit #Leadership #RegulatoryAffairs #CareerPath #Inspiration #CottonBowl #Football #Officiating #Sports #Legacy #Inspiration #unofficiallounge #unofficialpodcast #football #sports #NCAAFB
Find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unofficiallounge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Follow the host:
@805monty - Instagram
@thechefandtheref - Instagram
@CravonneB - Twitter
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1h 7min
November 20, 2024 UL #106 Surviving the Times featuring Charles Stewart
This is the midseason show to catch up as we talk about the football season. We also talk about the late Al Juryand his impact as an football official.

#SportsNews #NCAA #Replay #LA #Officiating #Sports #Legacy #Inspiration #unofficiallounge #unofficialpodcast #football #sports #NCAAFB #USFL #XFL #BIG12 #BIGTEN #PAC12
Find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unofficiallounge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Follow the host:
@805monty - Instagram
@thechefandtheref - Instagram
@CravonneB - Twitter

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57min
November 06, 2024 UL #105 Melissa Barlow - SPOTLIGHT
Welcome #NCAAWBB and #BIGTEN replay official Melissa Barlow. She has called multiple Final Fours and multiple NCAA championship games. Melissa shares how her story from playing basketball at Pomona-Pitzer's to officiating Women's Final Four. To recently taking on the challenge of #NCAAFB replay.
#SportsNews #NCAA #Replay #MarchMadness #Officiating #Sports #Legacy #Inspiration #unofficiallounge #unofficialpodcast #football #sports #NCAAFB #NCAAWBB #WFinalFour
Find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unofficiallounge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Follow the host:
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@thechefandtheref - Instagram
@CravonneB - Twitter
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1h 8min
October 30, 2024 UL #104 Andy Warner - HEY ANDY!
Welcome #BIG12 Head Line judge Andy Warner to the UNOFFICIAL Lounge! Andy shares his officiating journey from umpiring baseball to the Rose Bowl.

#SportsNews #XFL #NCAA #Replay #Arizona #Officiating #Sports #Legacy #Inspiration #unofficiallounge #unofficialpodcast #football #sports #NCAAFB #USFL #XFL #BIG12
Find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unofficiallounge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Follow the host:
@805monty - Instagram
@thechefandtheref - Instagram
@CravonneB - Twitter
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1h 11min
October 23, 2024 UL #103 Steve Strimling - New Life
Welcome back Steve Stremling! Sit back and listen.

#SportsNews #USFL #NCAA #Replay #Officiating #Sports #Legacy #Inspiration #unofficiallounge #unofficialpodcast #football #sports #NCAAFB #USFL #XFL #BIGTEN #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic
Find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unofficiallounge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Follow the host:
@805monty - Instagram
@thechefandtheref - Instagram
@CravonneB - Twitter
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1h 4min

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