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 136, The Rant: Carl Small
January 13, 2020 15:37 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBCarl has always been a friend and true inspiration to us at Referee Rant. In this pod, we discuss his early beginnings in Elmont, NY, his relationship to sports and how he transitioned to become an official, how he got involved teaching the MAGBO class, his ascension to the NCAA ranks, and what his future holds. All that and more, my conversation with Carl, now.
Episode 135, The Rant: Haron Hargrave
January 10, 2020 15:33 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBHaron has a kind soul, all centered around the game of Basketball. In this pod, we discuss his origins in Queens, NY, bouncing around different junior colleges, playing Division 1 Basketball for Sacramento State, his aspirations to get far in the officiating world, and his non-profit initiative Ballin 4 Peace. All that and more, my conversation with Haron, now.
Episode 134, The Rant: Shawn Holder
January 08, 2020 13:14 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBShawn and I have ran in the same circles. In this pod, we discuss his humble beginnings, his relationship growing up with Basketball and sport, his training with Legendary John Coleson, making his bones in the PSAL, and elevating to the highest level of officiating. All that and more, my conversation with Shawn, now.
Episode 133, The Rant: Andre Brown
January 06, 2020 19:01 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBBy chance, I met Andre Brown, eavesdropping another conversation of things I’ve thought in my mind. Enter his own story. In it, he discusses his early beginnings in Uniondale, his struggles fighting for minutes on his high school team, his odyssey through many Junior Colleges, finding himself in Atlanta, Georgia, and his plans to build a Basketball Training Empire. All that and more, my conversation with Andre, now.
Episode 132, The Rant: Shawn Goode
January 03, 2020 11:35 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBWhen it comes to officiating and the game of life, Shawn is one of the most selfless individuals in the game. In this pod, we discuss his humble beginnings growing up in Detroit, Michigan, his initial adversarial relationship with Referees, what got him to the Division 1 ranks, and how he started SOTG: Student of the Game Officiating. Along with my co-host Cassio Machado, my conversation with Shawn, now.
Episode 131, The Rant: Wesley Harkless
January 01, 2020 16:20 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBIt’s been more than 2 decades since I’ve been to Hempstead High School. The day I had to officiate, I got more than what I bargained for. Enter Wesley, who I haven’t seen since that same duration, who was diligently keeping the stats for Hempstead. In this pod, we discuss his early beginnings playing Football and Basketball, how he winded up at Kellenberg and played both sports at a high level, his interest in officiating, and what his future holds. All that and more, my conversation with...
Episode 130, The Rant: Andrew Marijan
December 30, 2019 19:40 - 34 minutes - 24 MBAndrew is a bloody legend. On the spot we discuss his love of traveling and being immersed in different cultures, his childhood in Australia, him moving on to England, and ultimately, the United States. Also, we talk about his come up as a Basketball Official, and his pursuit to be the best he can be. All that and more, my conversation with Andrew, now.
Episode 129, The Rant: Ernest Nixon
December 26, 2019 15:12A couple years back, I met Ernest doing the same old hustle as me. In this pod we discuss his beginnings playing Sports growing up, how he gravitated towards officiating, and how he does Soccer, Football, Volleyball, and Basketball, all year round and at a high level. All that and more, my conversation with Ernest, now.
Episode 129, The Rant: Ernest Nixon
December 26, 2019 15:12A couple years back, I met Ernest doing the same old hustle as me. In this pod we discuss his beginnings playing Sports growing up, how he gravitated towards officiating, and how he does Soccer, Football, Volleyball, and Basketball, all year round and at a high level. All that and more, my conversation with Ernest, now.
Episode 128, The Rant: Wayne Grant
December 25, 2019 01:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBI met Wayne early on in my officiating journey. In this pod, we discuss his humble beginnings in Brooklyn, New York, how he served in the military and traveled across the country and world, how he circled back into the game of Basketball coaching, and how he found a passion in officiating the youth. All that and more, my conversation with Wayne, now.
Episode 127, The Rant: Chris Tranchina.
December 18, 2019 15:09Chris and I have similar passions in both Basketball, and Baseball. In this pod, we discuss his early exposure to umpiring, what Baseball means to him, and all the things that he’s accomplished as a Baseball coach, and as a Basketball Official. All that and more, my conversation with Chris, now.
Episode 127, The Rant: Chris Tranchina.
December 18, 2019 15:09Chris and I have similar passions in both Basketball, and Baseball. In this pod, we discuss his early exposure to umpiring, what Baseball means to him, and all the things that he’s accomplished as a Baseball coach, and as a Basketball Official. All that and more, my conversation with Chris, now.
Episode 126, The Rant: Derrick Wilson
December 16, 2019 19:05Baseball has always been Derrick’s passion, until he found out about the officiating game. In this pod, we discuss his childhood in Queens, playing Baseball and Coaching at a young age, how he discovered officiating and never looked back. Daily he improves, all in his pursuit to wear the stripes in college. All that and more, my conversation with Derrick, now.
Episode 126, The Rant: Derrick Wilson
December 16, 2019 19:05Baseball has always been Derrick’s passion, until he found out about the officiating game. In this pod, we discuss his childhood in Queens, playing Baseball and Coaching at a young age, how he discovered officiating and never looked back. Daily he improves, all in his pursuit to wear the stripes in college. All that and more, my conversation with Derrick, now.
Episode 125, The Rant: Ralph Christian
December 14, 2019 01:23On this special 125th episode, I sit with the other other Ralph, about growing up in Baldwin, playing Sports, playing video games, and the bond that we share to this day. All that and more, my conversation with Ralph, now.
Episode 125, The Rant: Ralph Christian
December 14, 2019 01:23On this special 125th episode, I sit with the other other Ralph, about growing up in Baldwin, playing Sports, playing video games, and the bond that we share to this day. All that and more, my conversation with Ralph, now.
Episode 124, The Rant: Stephen Sealey
December 11, 2019 18:57Continuing on Dan Grave’s appearance on #therant, we discuss Steve and his experience playing with him as well as myself. We also go back on his upbringing in sports, how he developed his jumpshot, our times at the Hofstra Rec Center, and what he’s up to now. All that and more, my conversation with Steve, now.
Episode 124, The Rant: Stephen Sealey
December 11, 2019 18:57Continuing on Dan Grave’s appearance on #therant, we discuss Steve and his experience playing with him as well as myself. We also go back on his upbringing in sports, how he developed his jumpshot, our times at the Hofstra Rec Center, and what he’s up to now. All that and more, my conversation with Steve, now.
Episode 123, The Rant: Dan Graves
December 09, 2019 15:37As a 16 year old, Dan Graves came to my life as a quiet unassuming high school student, we often used to pick up when we were one player short. In this pod, we discuss his experience playing sports as a kid, his experience in the AAU circuit and Kellenberg, as well as his most exhilarating time playing at Hofstra at the Rec Center. All that and more, my conversation with Dan, now.
Episode 123, The Rant: Dan Graves
December 09, 2019 15:37As a 16 year old, Dan Graves came to my life as a quiet unassuming high school student, we often used to pick up when we were one player short. In this pod, we discuss his experience playing sports as a kid, his experience in the AAU circuit and Kellenberg, as well as his most exhilarating time playing at Hofstra at the Rec Center. All that and more, my conversation with Dan, now.
Episode 122, The Rant: Mike Mastro.
December 06, 2019 19:18With the striped shirt, I have a polarizing relationship with one Mike Mastro. Off it, we chopped it up for almost an hour about him growing up in Jericho, his experience playing in college, and living the phrase #neverretire in the Ultimate Hoops League at Lifetime Fitness. Along with my co-host Anthony Leo, my conversation with Mike, now.
Episode 122, The Rant: Mike Mastro.
December 06, 2019 19:18With the striped shirt, I have a polarizing relationship with one Mike Mastro. Off it, we chopped it up for almost an hour about him growing up in Jericho, his experience playing in college, and living the phrase #neverretire in the Ultimate Hoops League at Lifetime Fitness. Along with my co-host Anthony Leo, my conversation with Mike, now.
Episode 121, The Rant: Ken Widgeon.
December 02, 2019 15:15Ken has always had an aptitude for refereeing. In this pod, he discusses his come up and getting exposed to the game early, his philosophy of being in the building, cutting hair and balancing it with officiating, and how he maintains his humble-yet-aggressive disposition. All that and more, my conversation with Kenny, now.
Episode 121, The Rant: Ken Widgeon.
December 02, 2019 15:15Ken has always had an aptitude for refereeing. In this pod, he discusses his come up and getting exposed to the game early, his philosophy of being in the building, cutting hair and balancing it with officiating, and how he maintains his humble-yet-aggressive disposition. All that and more, my conversation with Kenny, now.
The Rant: Ken Widgeon.
December 02, 2019 15:15 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBKen has always had an aptitude for refereeing. In this pod, he discusses his come up and getting exposed to the game early, his philosophy of being in the building, cutting hair and balancing it with officiating, and how he maintains his humble-yet-aggressive disposition. All that and more, my conversation with Kenny, now.
Episode 120, The Rant: Elliott Brue
November 29, 2019 15:11At a young age, Elliott got exposed to officiating before his teenage years begun. In this pod, we discuss his short stint playing baseball and basketball, how he stuck with football to bring him to college, and his wildly successful officiating career thus far. All that and more, my conversation with Elliott, now.
Episode 120, The Rant: Elliott Brue
November 29, 2019 15:11At a young age, Elliott got exposed to officiating before his teenage years begun. In this pod, we discuss his short stint playing baseball and basketball, how he stuck with football to bring him to college, and his wildly successful officiating career thus far. All that and more, my conversation with Elliott, now.
Episode 120, The Rant: Elliot Brue
November 29, 2019 15:11 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBAt a young age, Elliot got exposed to officiating before his teenage years begun. In this pod, we discuss his short stint playing baseball and basketball, how he stuck with football to bring him to college, and his wildly successful officiating career thus far. All that and more, my conversation with Elliot, now.
Episode 119, The Rant: Thanksgiving Edition.
November 28, 2019 20:50A thank you to all that have been supportive of the show. In this special episode, we have many recurring guests: some of my favorite guests from the Queens Board 119: Derek Maddrey, Tahree Kirkland, and Leroy Samuel. Coach T and Coach Francois, who discuss their first experience on the Boy’s Varsity Basketball side, Veteran Officials from Board 41 Terry Twibell and James Washington, and of course, Charlie Marquardt, who is still in the gym, ready to go. Happy thanksgiving...
Episode 119, The Rant: Thanksgiving Edition.
November 28, 2019 20:50A thank you to all that have been supportive of the show. In this special episode, we have many recurring guests: some of my favorite guests from the Queens Board 119: Derek Maddrey, Tahree Kirkland, and Leroy Samuel. Coach T and Coach Francois, who discuss their first experience on the Boy’s Varsity Basketball side, Veteran Officials from Board 41 Terry Twibell and James Washington, and of course, Charlie Marquardt, who is still in the gym, ready to go. Happy thanksgiving y’all, from Refe...
Episode 118, The Rant: Emery Frazier. An Officials official - taking the Northwest by storm.
November 27, 2019 14:19We got to give it up to young Emery, a man of many talents. In this pod, we discuss is upbringing, what sports meant to him growing up, how he got into officiating Football, Baseball, and Basketball, and his upcoming book, Remembering Me. I am. Congratulations on Emery, in making Men’s College Basketball. All that and more, my conversation with Emery, now.
Episode 118, The Rant: Emery Frazier. An Officials official - taking the Northwest by storm.
November 27, 2019 14:19We got to give it up to young Emery, a man of many talents. In this pod, we discuss is upbringing, what sports meant to him growing up, how he got into officiating Football, Baseball, and Basketball, and his upcoming book, Remembering Me. I am. Congratulations on Emery, in making Men’s College Basketball. All that and more, my conversation with Emery, now.
Episode 117, The Rant: Charlie Marquardt - Far Rockaway’s Very Own; Poly Prep’s Finest, Molloy College Basketball Legend, and Professional Basketball Player.
November 25, 2019 15:20Charlie impressed me when I walked in with one of his pro work outs late one night at St. Francis de Sales, in Far Rockaway, Queens. In this pod, he discusses his love of sports, his work ethic that he got from his father, Coach Marquardt, his time in the G League and Overseas, and his pursuit of his next pro contract. All that and more, my conversation with Charlie, now.
Episode 117, The Rant: Charlie Marquardt - Far Rockaway’s Very Own; Poly Prep’s Finest, Molloy College Basketball Legend, and Professional Basketball Player.
November 25, 2019 15:20Charlie impressed me when I walked in with one of his pro work outs late one night at St. Francis de Sales, in Far Rockaway, Queens. In this pod, he discusses his love of sports, his work ethic that he got from his father, Coach Marquardt, his time in the G League and Overseas, and his pursuit of his next pro contract. All that and more, my conversation with Charlie, now.
Episode 116, The Rant: Kenny DeJohn - Former Newsday High School Reporter, Current Lacrosse Magazine Digital Writer, and lover of all sports.
November 22, 2019 15:05In this pod, Kenny and Ralph the Ref talk about watching high school sports on Long Island, how he got into writing, his favorite events to be at, what his mentors taught him, and his new role at Lacrosse Magazine. All that and more, Ralph the Ref’s conversation with Kenny, now.
Episode 116, The Rant: Kenny DeJohn - Former Newsday High School Reporter, Current Lacrosse Magazine Digital Writer, and lover of all sports.
November 22, 2019 15:05In this pod, Kenny and Ralph the Ref talk about watching high school sports on Long Island, how he got into writing, his favorite events to be at, what his mentors taught him, and his new role at Lacrosse Magazine. All that and more, Ralph the Ref’s conversation with Kenny, now.
Episode 115, The Rant: Anthony Wilkerson - Rec League Referee, turned Certified Basketball Official, and Current FunSports Assignor.
November 20, 2019 17:52Anthony, has always had a unique relationship with sports and Basketball. It seems at every turn, opportunities fell in his lap. In this pod, we discuss his experience reffing rec league games when not certified, playing in college, his first and last pro-am game he officiated, his journey in getting his certification, and his current position as the FunSports Assignor in NYC. All that and more, my conversation with Anthony, now.
Episode 115, The Rant: Anthony Wilkerson - Rec League Referee, turned Certified Basketball Official, and Current FunSports Assignor.
November 20, 2019 17:52Anthony, has always had a unique relationship with sports and Basketball. It seems at every turn, opportunities fell in his lap. In this pod, we discuss his experience reffing rec league games when not certified, playing in college, his first and last pro-am game he officiated, his journey in getting his certification, and his current position as the FunSports Assignor in NYC. All that and more, my conversation with Anthony, now.
Episode 114, The Rant: Mike Liander - Cathedral Prep Standout, one of Queens County’s finest Sharp Shooters, Current Street Ball and 3x3 Player.
November 18, 2019 11:50Mike Liander has traveled the world because of his jumpshot. In this pod, we discuss his aggression that made him a star at Cathedral Park, his development of his game, his experience in college and overseas, and his prospect of representing the US in the new Olympic Sport, 3x3 basketball. All that and more, my conversation with Mike, now.
Episode 114, The Rant: Mike Liander - Cathedral Prep Standout, one of Queens County’s finest Sharp Shooters, Current Street Ball and 3x3 Player.
November 18, 2019 11:50Mike Liander has traveled the world because of his jumpshot. In this pod, we discuss his aggression that made him a star at Cathedral Park, his development of his game, his experience in college and overseas, and his prospect of representing the US in the new Olympic Sport, 3x3 basketball. All that and more, my conversation with Mike, now.
Episode 113, The Rant: Andrew Montano - Basketball Development Trainer & Associate Head Coach for the Women’s Basketball Team at Nassau Community College.
November 15, 2019 05:14Coach Drew always had a passion for the game of basketball. His high school career didn’t go as planned, but his fire for the game still burned. He sublimated that love to coach and train many successful high school, collegiate, and pro players. We talk about his journey in the game, how he gets the best out of everybody he coaches, and what the future holds. All that and more, my conversation with Coach Drew, now.
Episode 113, The Rant: Andrew Montano - Basketball Development Trainer & Associate Head Coach for the Women’s Basketball Team at Nassau Community College.
November 15, 2019 05:14Coach Drew always had a passion for the game of basketball. His high school career didn’t go as planned, but his fire for the game still burned. He sublimated that love to coach and train many successful high school, collegiate, and pro players. We talk about his journey in the game, how he gets the best out of everybody he coaches, and what the future holds. All that and more, my conversation with Coach Drew, now.
Episode 112, The Rant! Mason Fornoles! The son and best friend in the whole wide world of my daddy aka Ralph the Ref.
November 13, 2019 05:41I talked to my daddy about watching him ref, charging my iPad, playing sports, and being the smartest boy I can be. All that and more, me and my daddy on the rant, now.
Episode 112, The Rant! Mason Fornoles! The son and best friend in the whole wide world of my daddy aka Ralph the Ref.
November 13, 2019 05:41I talked to my daddy about watching him ref, charging my iPad, playing sports, and being the smartest boy I can be. All that and more, me and my daddy on the rant, now.
Episode 111, The Rant! The Rant Replay Part 2: Rewinding, Writing & Discussing the Best Quotes of Episodes 51-100. Hosted by none other than Ralph the Ref and Cassio Machado.
November 11, 2019 14:01On a special Veteran’s Day edition, we speak on our favorite episode, my first experience witnessing a podcast being recorded, meeting guests in real life, and being part of the process, now that I’m in the United States. We also discuss, transcribing the next 50 episodes, how the process was easier the second time around, and our favorite episodes. All that and more, Cassio and Ralph the Ref, on the Rant, now.
Episode 111, The Rant! The Rant Replay Part 2: Rewinding, Writing & Discussing the Best Quotes of Episodes 51-100. Hosted by none other than Ralph the Ref and Cassio Machado.
November 11, 2019 14:01On a special Veteran’s Day edition, we speak on our favorite episode, my first experience witnessing a podcast being recorded, meeting guests in real life, and being part of the process, now that I’m in the United States. We also discuss, transcribing the next 50 episodes, how the process was easier the second time around, and our favorite episodes. All that and more, Cassio and Ralph the Ref, on the Rant, now.
Episode 110, The Rant: Smush Parker. Former NBA Basketball Player, Continuing his Journey in the Game through Officiating.
November 08, 2019 11:06Smush has been around the world and back again. In this pod, we discuss his love of basketball that developed watching OG’s at West 4th Park, his journey to getting to the NBA, and his pursuit to get back to the league. Most importantly, he discusses his youth initiative Smush Inspires and his involvement with this church. All that and more, my conversation with Smush Parker, now.
Episode 110, The Rant: Smush Parker. Former NBA Basketball Player, Continuing his Journey in the Game through Officiating.
November 08, 2019 11:06Smush has been around the world and back again. In this pod, we discuss his love of basketball that developed watching OG’s at West 4th Park, his journey to getting to the NBA, and his pursuit to get back to the league. Most importantly, he discusses his youth initiative Smush Inspires and his involvement with this church. All that and more, my conversation with Smush Parker, now.
Episode 109, The Rant: Bernard Bowen Sr. Returns.
November 06, 2019 06:58Since #TheRant last caught up with Bernard, he had a busy-yet-successful summer. In this pod, he discusses his partnership with the NBA to bring a new flavor to Nike Pro City, his mindset of helping brand new basketball officials, and his rollout of his new teaching camps in the Metropolitan Area. All that and more, My conversation with Bernard Bowen Sr., now.
Episode 109, The Rant: Bernard Bowen Sr. Returns.
November 06, 2019 06:58Since #TheRant last caught up with Bernard, he had a busy-yet-successful summer. In this pod, he discusses his partnership with the NBA to bring a new flavor to Nike Pro City, his mindset of helping brand new basketball officials, and his rollout of his new teaching camps in the Metropolitan Area. All that and more, My conversation with Bernard Bowen Sr., now.