The Rant
612 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsReferee's have a voice. We are always on the defensive. This is our avenue to be on the offensive. For, we have something to say.
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Episode 184, The Rant: Ryan Walker.
May 18, 2020 14:34 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBFrom Harlem to Hempstead, NY, Ryan Walker has been there. When you’re not there he’s everywhere.In this pod, we discuss his affinity of watching sports and living near Dykman Park, moving to Long Island, watching the Knicks lose, and what he’s doing when there’s no sports to watch. All that and more, my conversation with Ryan, now.
Episode 183, The Rant: Jorge Lopez
May 17, 2020 15:31 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBAlong with Hoop Dreams NYC, we bring to you another conversation about the strangest season, Ever. Our second installment, we discuss Coach Lopez’s journey in the 2019-2020 season, when he realized how the Coronavirus would affect his team, and how he became the a well respected coach. All that and more, along with my co-host Jaquam Bodden, our conversation with Coach Lopez, now.
Episode 182, The Rant: Bernard Bowen Sr. Returns: Part 3.
May 15, 2020 16:50 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBAfter the strangest season on record ended, this is often the time when Bernard shines - helping officials improve and navigate uncertain waters. In this pod, we discuss the even more uncertain climate of officiating, what we can expect NYC Basketball to be this summer, and how technology that we have now, helped him adjust to helping Basketball Referees. All that and more, my conversation with Bernard, now.
Episode 181, The Rant: Supreme Hoops Training.
May 13, 2020 15:24 - 1 hour - 56 MBSupreme Hoops as of recent has been on the map; COVID-19 changed that dynamic; but only slightly. In this pod, we discuss their upbringing, how the two partners met each other, how the pandemic made them pivot to virtual training, how they have been getting accustomed to it, and what the future holds. All that and more, my conversation with The Anthony’s, now.
Episode 180, The Rant: Jalal Khweiss, The Return.
May 11, 2020 20:36 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBMy Daddy and I went to Jalal’s house to do this podcast in person. I was so excited to meet Jalal! In this pod, he discusses juggling his schedule, going to work in NYC, and how he stays sharp when there is no games to ref. All that and more, our conversation with Jalal and my Daddy, now.
Episode 179, The Rant: Pat Massaroni.
May 08, 2020 16:02 - 49 minutes - 34 MBAlong with Hoop Dreams NYC, Referee Rant presents to you The First installment of the Pandemic Preempt. In this special pod, we discuss Coach’s journey in the 2019-2020 season, when he realized how the Coronavirus would affect his team, as well as how coach got to where he is. All that and more, along with my co-host Jaquam Bodden, our conversation with Coach Massaroni, now.
Episode 178, The Rant: Carmela Garcia.
May 06, 2020 16:11 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBAs a fast riser and a sponge, she took the time during the beginning of the pandemic to find out how she’s been holding up, how she got into sports, how she got into reffing, and what the uncertain future holds. All that and more, my conversation with Carmela, now.
Episode 177, The Rant: Kyleek Alford.
May 04, 2020 18:36 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBKyleek is a man of many talents, all centered around Basketball and of course, NYC. We talk to him about his early come up as a coach in the game, what he’s doing in this time of quarantine, and what his mentors and brothers mean to him, and how it’ll help him shape the future. All that and more, my conversation with Kyleek, now.
Episode 176, The Rant: Kerry Donohue.
May 01, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBIt wasn’t too long when Kerry was a clinician at a camp I attended, giving me pointed advice. In this pod, she discusses her early introduction into officiating, her love of sports, what she’s been up to during the pandemic, and being the head of MAGBO, all while getting ready for their virtual camp. All that and more, my conversation with Kerry, now.
Episode 175, The Rant: Anthony DiClemente.
April 29, 2020 14:08 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBOn a beautiful Sunny Day, we virtually sat down with coach. In this pod, we discuss his love of sports, his stint playing Flag Football, being a practice player for the Women’s Basketball team at Stony Brook University, and getting his foot in the door to being on the bench alongside coach Traversi at Adelphi. All that and more, my conversation with Coach DiClemente, now.
Episode 174, The Rant: Steven Wilson JR., The Return.
April 22, 2020 20:15 - 20 minutes - 14 MBOn the heels of the 2019-2020 season, COVID-19 has put our future in a loop. Enter Steve. In this pod, we discuss how his season was, how assigning panned out, and the future of officiating despite the pandemic. All that and more, the return of Steven Wilson Jr, now.
Episode 173, The Rant: Wayne & Ralph the Ref.
April 18, 2020 15:51 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBWith no sport to watch, with no games to officiate, refereeing is not en vogue. We adapt. We pivot. In this pod, we talk about that pivoting adaptation to see what refs do when they can’t - we always wanted to humanize our story. And so; THE COVID COME UP. We explain the endeavor and talk about whatever, on #therant, now.
Episode 172, The Rant: Chris Frey
April 16, 2020 21:03 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBAfter complaining about the last call, we went to an office Lifetime Fitness after his game, pre COVID 19, and refrained from social distancing before it was a phrase. In this pod, we discuss his early life idolizing his brother, his career playing hoops for North Shore and the Mount, and getting his competitive juices out in Ultimate Hoops. All that and more, my conversation with Chris, now.
Episode 171, The Rant: Ugo Nwaigwe.
April 14, 2020 00:30 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBSomewhere in Iowa City, Iowa, Ugo is quarantined and living the dreams. In this pod, she discussed her early life balling in New York, seeing the heartbreak of March Madness being cancelled, baring her soul on her up and down experience with the Nigerian Basketball Team, and finding her footing with the Iowa Hawkeyes. All that and more, my conversation with Ugo, now.
Episode 170, The Rant: Travis Troiano
April 09, 2020 20:45 - 1 hour - 53 MBTravis has a path, seldom taken. In this pod, we discuss his early life in Westbury, NY, having a kid as a young adult, playing basketball in high school and college, and taking on every challenge he can, when he officiates. All that and more, my conversation with Travis, now.
Episode 169, The Rant: Flicks By Lucy.
April 06, 2020 20:58 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBThere’s nothing more than the likes of Lucy and Referee Rant to do what we do, in the open floor, in a packed gym, officiating, or making art. In this pod, we discuss her early life, how she used her Digital Camera to take pictures of her son’s games, to mastering the art of photography and videography. All that and more, my conversation with Lucy, now.
Episode 168, The Rant: Jason Crafton
April 03, 2020 18:02 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBAs childhood friends, the game of Basketball has defined both of our paths. In this pod, we chop it up with a Basketball junkie that lived around the block. He discusses his time doing drills at Coes Neck Park, grinding to become a collegiate athlete at Nyack College, getting close with Jay Wright at Villanova, and his stint at Navy. He also goes deep on coaching at his alma mater, breaking into the G League, then getting his shot at the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore. All that and m...
EPISODE 167, The Rant: MA$ON FORNOLES! THE RETURN.
April 01, 2020 16:50 - 18 minutes - 13 MBCabin Fever has set in, and I sit down my Daddy so I can get the Apple Company ASAP. We talk about what we been up to because of the Pandemic, doing my school work on the Apple Company, and watching CNN 25 hours a day, 8 days a week. All that and more, me and my Daddy on The Rant, now.
Episode 166, The Rant: Batouly Camara.
March 30, 2020 20:13 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBBatouly Camara is a remarkable young woman. In the wake of a global pandemic, we check on her, and discuss her pre-empted UConn Basketball Season, still getting school work done, her advocacy of her Muslim faith, and roots in NYC Basketball. She also discusses her new children’s book, and what the uncertain future holds. All that and more, my conversation with Batouly, now.
Episode 165, The Rant: Chiene' Joy Jones
March 27, 2020 03:55 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBSpring has seemed to sprung, one that we all won’t forget as a world. Enter Chiene' Joy Jones. We catch up with her on her 2nd stint at the rent to discuss how the Coronavirus has affected her day to day, her 19’-20’ officiating season, and winning the coveted award, Junior Knicks Coach of the Year. All that and more, my conversation with Chiene, now.
Episode 164, The Rant: Lamarr Parker
March 26, 2020 00:15 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBLamarr is Far Rock, ALL DAY. In this pod, we discuss his early beginnings there, how he ended up playing at Kellenberg Football in Junior High, Playing in HS at Arch Bishop Molloy, Playing Division 1 Basketball in California, and Officiating it by cutting his teeth in the Pro-Am Circuit in NYC. All that and more, my conversation with Lamarr, now.
Episode 163, The Rant: Alika Arisumi
March 23, 2020 19:42 - 31 minutes - 22 MBEveryone has a story, and Arika has his own. In this pod, we discuss his beginnings watching his father be a Division 1 Volleyball Official, how he used the church to get closer to officiating, his pursuit for a Division 1 contract, his mission with Xcel Officiating, and what the future holds. All that and more, my conversation with Alika, now.
Episode 162, The Rant: Anthony Leo
March 21, 2020 15:45 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBIn lieu of the COVID-19 Epidemic that’s sweeping the country, no, the world, we discuss a more local situation, We talk to the National Coordinator of what’s good with Ulitimate Hoops NY, and the state of Lifetime Fitness, nationally. We also discuss an update of what Leo’s been doing, what Lifetime has been doing, and what the uncertain future holds. All that and more, my conversation with Leo, now.
Episode 161, The Rant: Haley Johnson
March 20, 2020 20:30 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBHaley has an insatiable urge to live life to the fullest. In this pod we discuss her upbringing in Minnesota, how she got into body building, her start officiating Basketball games at the tender age of 12, meeting Kenny Mauer. She also discusses how she would persuade a young person to get into the game, and what she’s doing to get to her ultimate goal, the NBA. All that and more, my conversation with Haley, now.
Episode 160, The Rant: Brian Kuar
March 16, 2020 22:26 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBA loss ain’t a loss it’s a lesson. And even in defeat, Coach Kuar is a winner. In this pod, we discuss his life long love of basketball, how he played in high school and in college, how he coached in many different levels, how he developed the habits to start Habits Basketball, and his experience in getting his first Head Coaching Job at Nassau Community College. All that and more, my conversation with Coach Kuar, now.
Episode 159, The Rant: Cordell Davis
March 11, 2020 13:36 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBOutside of officiating, during 9-5, Cordell is a beast. From 5-9, he is no different. In this pod, we discuss his early beginnings playing Basketball, how his big cousin Dez got him into the hustle of reffing, and his indefatigable spirit in taking officiating as far as he can go. All that and more, my conversation with Cordell, now.
Episode 158, The Rant: Sara Woods
March 09, 2020 20:10 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBSara Woods has a unique story to tell. In this pod, she discusses how she started officiating to become a better coach, how she then found it to be more of a passion, sublimating that, in coaching other officials with her movement, Big Game Officials. We speak on her about her career, what she’s up to now, and what the future holds. All that and more, my conversation with Sara, now.
Episode 157, The Rant: Eric Carmona, The Return
March 06, 2020 20:05 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBA lot has changed since we last caught up with Eric on Episode 48. Then again, a lot hasn’t. In this pod, we discuss what Summer 2019 taught him, his pursuit and acceptance in starting his journey as a Professional Baseball Umpire, and how he started the new umpire clothing line, Ring Em’ Up. All that and more, my conversation with Eric, now.
Episode 156, The Rant: Joe Moncada
March 04, 2020 13:21 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBWhat made me gravitate towards Mr. Moncada was our love of sneakers. What made me draw even closer is our love for Kellenberg. In this pod, we discuss his early beginnings running track, how he came back to the school to teach and coach, and his legacy that he’s building day-by-day. All that and more, my conversation with Joe, now.
Episode 155, The Rant: Jaquam Bodden. NYC Hoop Dreams
March 02, 2020 20:38From the early days, Jaquam was fixated on the game of Basketball. In this pod, we discuss his early days at UDC, watching the nicest of the nice getting busy on the court, to college getting into journalism, and ultimately reporting it on his website, Hoop Dreams NYC. All that and more, my conversation with Jaquam, now.
Episode 155, The Rant: Jaquam Bodden. NYC Hoop Dreams
March 02, 2020 20:38From the early days, Jaquam was fixated on the game of Basketball. In this pod, we discuss his early days at UDC, watching the nicest of the nice getting busy on the court, to college getting into journalism, and ultimately reporting it on his website, Hoop Dreams NYC. All that and more, my conversation with Jaquam, now.
Episode 154, The Rant: Chris Alfalla
February 28, 2020 20:51 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBChris has spent nearly more than half his life at the same place. In this pod, we discuss his early life and early days of Kellenberg, playing College Baseball, and being home at the place he’s seen transform in the last 20+ years. All that and more, my conversation with Coach Alfalla, now.
Episode 153, The Rant: Joe Chojancki
February 26, 2020 17:03 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBJoe always knew he wouldn’t play professional Volleyball, enter his advocation in Coaching it. In this pod, we discuss his early success playing it at Kellenberg, being coached, and coaching with the legendary Coach Von, his elevation to the college side, juggling his full time job, and what the future holds. All that and more, my conversation with Joe, now.
Episode 152, The Rant: Patrick Dorfer
February 24, 2020 19:55 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBPat has always had a knack for officiating, from his early days doing little league in Floral Park, NY. In this pod, we discuss his upbringing, playing Football in High School, umpiring for L&M to assigning it, and juggling High School Basketball and College Softball. All that and more, my conversation with Pat, now.
Episode 151, The Rant: Wayne Nicholson
February 21, 2020 19:52 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBOnce Upon a Time, I went to Smashburger looking to eat. Then, I kept going, again and again, to look for new ideas. Enter Wayne, the one who convinced me to combine writing and reffing and make Referee Rant. In this pod, we discuss his upbringing, how he came up with Referee Rant, immersing himself in the life, transcribing #therant, and what the future holds. All that and more, my conversation with Wayne, now.
Episode 150, The Rant: Morgan Staab
February 19, 2020 15:52 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBWe commemorate 150 with one of my favorite players of players of all time, Ms. Morgan Staab. In this pod, we discuss her early years being around the game of basketball, her exploits winning championships in high school, her experience playing college, and finding a home at Molloy. All that and more, my conversation with Morgan, now.
Episode 149, The Rant: Fernie Perez
February 17, 2020 14:05 - 33 minutes - 23 MBFernie has transformed his life through officiating. In this pod, we discuss his growing up in Texas, how he got involved in officiating in San Antonio, how he started taking it serious, his message to younger officials, and what the future holds. All that and more, my conversation with Fernie, now.
Episode 148, The Rant: Carlos Valdez
February 14, 2020 13:02 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBThrough Basketball and Life, passion emanates through Carlos Valdez. In this pod, we discuss his affinity for Basketball in Puerto Rico; his voluntary displacement to the United States, his wild journey playing ball out here, and how he found a permanent home and lasting love on Long Island. All that and more, my conversation with Carlos, now.
Episode, 147, The Rant: Briana Podlovits
February 12, 2020 15:21 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBAfter sitting with Coach Pod, we realized she is rich at heart. In this pod, she talks growing up in Middle Village, playing at St. Margaret’s as a kid, balling at Mary Louis Academy, as well as playing unexpectedly in college. Ball is life, as she took over the program that made her fall in love with it. She also talks about her maturation as a coach and what the future holds. All that and more, my conversation with Coach Pod, now.
Introducing ... Tales from the Third Team
February 10, 2020 16:44 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBThe 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 yo...
Episode 146, The Rant: Grace Staudt
February 07, 2020 20:36 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBGrace is one of the hardest working people I’ve ever coached. In this pod, we discuss her upbringing in Lido Beach, never playing JV in HS and beating all odds as member of Varsity Volleyball, being coached by myself and Coach Von, her experience in college, and what the future holds as a coach. All that and more, my conversation with Grace, now.
Episode 145, The Rant: Kaelyn Ward
February 05, 2020 20:34 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBKaelyn Ward is the definition of ball is life. In this pod, we discuss growing up in the Hampton’s, scoring 1000 points in the high school, playing college ball at Farmingdale State, trying to make her mark as a Basketball coach, and what the future holds. All that and more, my conversation with Kaydubz_, now."“
Episode 144, The Rant: Dave Poli
February 03, 2020 15:40 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBDave’s passion for sport is evident when you meet him - I had the fortunate experience to officiate a Basketball game with him, when he persuaded me to take on Soccer. In this pod, we discuss his upbringing, how he became heavily involved in soccer, why he thinks basketball is the hardest sport to officiate, and what the future holds. All that and more, my conversation with Dave, now.
Episode 143, The Rant: Ashley Olsen
January 31, 2020 15:06 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBAshley is an absolute sponge. In this pod, we discuss her upbringing on Staten Island, Bowling and kicking a Soccer balls at an early age, her collegiate days at Wagner College balancing Softball and Basketball, and climbing up the ladder as a Women’s College Basketball official. All that and more, my conversation with Ashley, now.
Episode 142, The Rant: Isaiah Wilson
January 29, 2020 20:21 - 49 minutes - 34 MBCoach Wilson is wise beyond his years. In this pod, he discusses his passion for Basketball, his high school and collegiate come up in the sport, and why he decided to put the ball down permanently to make a lasting impression in this game through coaching. All that and more, my conversation with Coach Wilson, now.
Episode 141, The Rant: For Kobe.
January 27, 2020 14:28 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBRalph the Ref and Referee Rant say thank you to all that Kobe Bryant has done for the game of Basketball, and his contributions to the world.
Episode 140, The Rant: Arnold Saunders
January 24, 2020 18:38 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBIt was a short year ago, where I met Arnold run through similar circles. In this pod, we discuss his come upbringing playing sports, playing Basketball at Wagner College, his entree in officiating, his key to longevity in this game, and what the future holds. All that and more, my conversation with Arnold, now.
Episode 139 The Rant: Jermaine Wallace
January 20, 2020 12:21 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBOn face value, it was unfortunate to meet Jermaine; we crashed into each other's car, on the highway on a fateful morning on Halloween - what we got out of it, was a friendship. In this pod, we discuss that car crash, his beginnings in Rockland County, his stint playing Basketball in the Carolina’s, his collegiate experience Balling JuCo and at SUNY New Paltz, his on and off officiating career, and his new journey and message, through fitness. All that and more, my conversation with Jermain...
Episode 138, The Rant: Jesse Winter
January 17, 2020 13:44 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBAlbeit Jesse’s story is unique, it was always centered around a recurring theme: hard work. In this pod, he talks of his early beginnings in Rockville Centre, his days playing at South Side HS, his magical career at Cortland, his Pro experience in Israel, and transitioning to his passion in helping others learn basketball, through Level Up. All that and more, my conversation with Jesse, now.
Episode 137, The Rant: Les Prosper
January 15, 2020 11:10 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBLes is More, and it’s evident when we sat down with him at Elmont home to record #therant. In it, we talk of his beginnings in NYC and his relationship with sports, coaching his kids in youth sports, and transitioning to officiating not one, not two, but a multitude sports. All that and more, my conversation with Les, now.