Latest Officiating Podcast Episodes
Episode 369, The Rant: Bob Wotruba.
The Rant - April 03, 2023 18:45 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsEver-present spectator, Girls and Boys Basketball Official, certified Volleyball official, all while finding meaning and happiness in it all. The year was 2009, and Bob was on top of his game. Then everything - his life, reffing, all took a backseat as he suffered a heart condition during a ga...
Episode 368, The Rant: Tom Rottkamp
The Rant - March 31, 2023 20:14 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsHead Coach, Boy’s Varsity Basketball Team at East Meadow HS, Nassau Country local bball fiend. If there was a fancy word to describe Coach Rottkamp when it comes to basketball, it’s omnipresent. In this pod, we decompress the season that was for his Jets of East Meadow, his come up falling ...
Episode 367 - Fabian Jara - Part 3, The Rebirth.
The Rant - March 29, 2023 22:55 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsThe Basketball season is over, I’ve moved on to Flag Football and Softball, and backing my voice up with #therant. In this pod we sit with Fabe, going over his ups and downs in life, his season that was, his late night visits and talks at the Chop Shop, and how he is coping with heaviness on his...
Episode 366, The Rant: Joey Mandarino, Part 2, The Return.
The Rant - June 24, 2022 17:10 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsEpisode 366, The Rant: Joey Mandarino, Part 2, The Return. * Covid 19 started long ago. 2020 turned into 21’ and now we are in the throws of Summer 2022. We recorded a pod last summer, which never materialized into published. In this pod, we discuss his growth from when we fi...
Episode 366, The Rant: Joey Mandarino, Part 2, The Return.
The Rant - June 24, 2022 17:10 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsEpisode 366, The Rant: Joey Mandarino, Part 2, The Return. * Covid 19 started long ago. 2020 turned into 21’ and now we are in the throws of Summer 2022. We recorded a pod last summer, which never materialized into published. In this pod, we discuss his growth from when we first met, and the ...
Episode 365, The Rant: Dennis Dioud Jr.
The Rant - June 21, 2022 18:06 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsCertified Basketball Official, in pursuit of being great, attempting to elevate his game to the collegiate level. In the subsequent years that I’ve known him, one thing is clear; Dennis wants to be the best he can be. In this pod, we discuss his early life, moving to Long Island, discovering off...
Episode 365, The Rant: Dennis Dioud Jr.
The Rant - June 21, 2022 18:06 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsCertified Basketball Official, in pursuit of being great, attempting to elevate his game to the collegiate level. In the subsequent years that I’ve known him, one thing is clear; Dennis wants to be the best he can be. In this pod, we discuss his early life, moving to Long Island...
Episode 364, The Rant: Devine Smith - Part 2, Things Done Changed - The Return.
The Rant - June 08, 2022 23:54 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsFirst of all, shouts to Devine, as he’s the fastest recurring guest in the history of this pod. In 4 short months, so many things have changed. We rechopped it up with Devine to talk about his breakout summer - his work in the community of Bay Shore and the Township of Islip, his summer Basketba...
Episode 364, The Rant: Devine Smith - Part 2, Things Done Changed - The Return.
The Rant - June 08, 2022 23:54 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsFirst of all, shouts to Devine, as he’s the fastest recurring guest in the history of this pod. In 4 short months, so many things have changed. We rechopped it up with Devine to talk about his breakout summer - his work in the community of Bay Shore and the Township of Islip, hi...
Episode 363, The Rant: Izzy Serrano
The Rant - June 02, 2022 01:39 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsCertified Basketball Official. Taking Northern California, The Internet, and the World, by Storm. Better late than never! Albeit a few months back, we chop it up with Izzy of his incredible journey comporting to become an elite HS and aspiring Collegiate basketball official. In...
Episode 363, The Rant: Izzy Serrano
The Rant - June 02, 2022 01:39 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsCertified Basketball Official. Taking Northern California, The Internet, and the World, by Storm. Better late than never! Albeit a few months back, we chop it up with Izzy of his incredible journey comporting to become an elite HS and aspiring Collegiate basketball official. In this pod, we dis...
Episode 362, The Rant: Ralph the Ref! The Return.
The Rant - May 31, 2022 20:03 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsI got alot of names, some people say them to my face. One is a ghost, and Lord knows i’ve been one. The pod is back, I’m back. After a long lay off of ennui, we bring it back to hear stories that we find interesting, compelling, and entertaining. In this pod, we catch up with what I’ve been up, ...
Episode 362, The Rant: Ralph the Ref! The Return.
The Rant - May 31, 2022 20:03 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsI got alot of names, some people say them to my face. One is a ghost, and Lord knows i’ve been one. The pod is back, I’m back. After a long lay off of ennui, we bring it back to hear stories that we find interesting, compelling, and entertaining. In this pod, we catch up with wh...
Episode 361, The Rant: Jerrel Harris - Texas, Part 2, The Return.
The Rant - March 28, 2022 21:12 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsImpact One, LuHI Boy’s Basketball. Impacting All. The only thing constant the past three years is deep change. In this pod, we reconnect with Jerrel to see what he’s been up to since the passing of JoJo Wright, to the recent passing of Brandon Wilson, his connection in coaching and training the...
Episode 361, The Rant: Jerrel Harris - Texas, Part 2, The Return.
The Rant - March 28, 2022 21:12 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsImpact One, LuHI Boy’s Basketball. Impacting All. The only thing constant the past three years is deep change. In this pod, we reconnect with Jerrel to see what he’s been up to since the passing of JoJo Wright, to the recent passing of Brandon Wilson, his connection in coaching...
Episode 360, The Rant: Devine Smith. Former College Coach, Current HS Coach, and Head of Diverse Skill Training.
The Rant - March 13, 2022 12:33 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsFor 20 years you can catch Devine at a sideline or bench near you. In this pod, we discuss him growing up in Harlem, him moving at an early age to Long Island, how he got into coaching, his longevity, and putting his all into the youth with Diverse Skill Training. All that and ...
Episode 360, The Rant: Devine Smith. Former College Coach, Current HS Coach, and Head of Diverse Skill Training.
The Rant - March 13, 2022 12:33 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsFor 20 years you can catch Devine at a sideline or bench near you. In this pod, we discuss him growing up in Harlem, him moving at an early age to Long Island, how he got into coaching, his longevity, and putting his all into the youth with Diverse Skill Training. All that and more, my conversa...
Episode 359, #therant: Kevin Spann. Energy on 100. Ambition on 1000. Success on 1000000.
The Rant - March 08, 2022 21:53 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIt’s only fitting I say this: Happy Birthday Kevin. In this pod, we discuss his upbringing in Chicago, getting transported to Long Island, going after it in Basketball, playing D1, coaching D3, and shining a light on youth Basketball and Women’s Basketball with “She Got Game.” All that and more...
Episode 359, #therant: Kevin Spann. Energy on 100. Ambition on 1000. Success on 1000000.
The Rant - March 08, 2022 21:53 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIt’s only fitting I say this: Happy Birthday Kevin. In this pod, we discuss his upbringing in Chicago, getting transported to Long Island, going after it in Basketball, playing D1, coaching D3, and shining a light on youth Basketball and Women’s Basketball with “She Got Game.” ...
Episode 358, The Rant: Mason Fornoles. The Boy. Wonder. 9 Years. Old.
The Rant - February 02, 2022 22:24 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsAs the world, turns, and time passes, I watch my first born son, Mason, Fornoles, grow up before my very eyes. In this pod, we catch up with him, about what he’s learned since the last time he’s been on the podcast, him entering 3rd, grade, learning new things like mirror writin...
Episode 358, The Rant: Mason Fornoles. The Boy. Wonder. 9 Years. Old.
The Rant - February 02, 2022 22:24 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsAs the world, turns, and time passes, I watch my first born son, Mason, Fornoles, grow up before my very eyes. In this pod, we catch up with him, about what he’s learned since the last time he’s been on the podcast, him entering 3rd, grade, learning new things like mirror writing, turning 9, and...
Episode 357, The Rant: John Dammer.
The Rant - January 26, 2022 22:33 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsCertified Football Official, Certified Softball Official, and Flag Football Staple. It was nearly 10 years apart from when I first reffed with John in Flag Football, until I saw him again, last summer. In this pod, we discuss his early life in the BX, him moving to Long Island and playing Socce...
Episode 357, The Rant: John Dammer.
The Rant - January 26, 2022 22:33 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsCertified Football Official, Certified Softball Official, and Flag Football Staple. It was nearly 10 years apart from when I first reffed with John in Flag Football, until I saw him again, last summer. In this pod, we discuss his early life in the BX, him moving to Long Island ...
Episode 356, The Rant: Carmela Garcia, Part 2, The Return.
The Rant - January 25, 2022 01:37 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsSteady progress has been made all pandemic long for one Carmela Garcia, and it shows. Mentally, physically, the growth has been exponential. In this pod, we chop it up with her, to talk Soccer and Hoops, how she’s taken her craft and cancellations both in strde, and the vast imp...
Episode 356, The Rant: Carmela Garcia, Part 2, The Return.
The Rant - January 25, 2022 01:37 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsSteady progress has been made all pandemic long for one Carmela Garcia, and it shows. Mentally, physically, the growth has been exponential. In this pod, we chop it up with her, to talk Soccer and Hoops, how she’s taken her craft and cancellations both in strde, and the vast improvement within l...
Episode 355, The Rant: Kevin Hanifan.
The Rant - January 21, 2022 13:14 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsFormer Head Coach of the Boy’s Varsity Football Team at Kellenberg Memorial High School, basking in retirement, forever a Firebird. Almost since the school's inception, Coach Hanifan has been there. In this pod, we sit down with the newly retired legend to discuss his early life in Hicksville, ...
Episode 355, The Rant: Kevin Hanifan.
The Rant - January 21, 2022 13:14 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsFormer Head Coach of the Boy’s Varsity Football Team at Kellenberg Memorial High School, basking in retirement, forever a Firebird. Almost since the school's inception, Coach Hanifan has been there. In this pod, we sit down with the newly retired legend to discuss his early lif...
Episode 354, The Rant: Justin Bailey, Part 3 - The Return.
The Rant - January 19, 2022 14:52 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsBoard 119 Certified Basketball Official, Owner and Operator of the outfit, Ref Corner. It was a pandemic ago since we linked up. In person, and still in it, we chop it up at the chop shop to discuss what Justin has been up to, his officiating experience in Omicron, his sabba...
Episode 354, The Rant: Justin Bailey, Part 3 - The Return.
The Rant - January 19, 2022 14:52 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsBoard 119 Certified Basketball Official, Owner and Operator of the outfit, Ref Corner. It was a pandemic ago since we linked up. In person, and still in it, we chop it up at the chop shop to discuss what Justin has been up to, his officiating experience in Omicron, his sabbatical on social m...
Episode 353, The Rant: Jack Cella.
The Rant - January 19, 2022 14:50 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsBoard 185 Certified Basketball Official. In hot pursuit of his goal of being an NCAA Division 1 Official - All while displaying it through - The Official Grind. Right before the Pandemic, Jack converted from a Coach to a Basketball Official. In this pod, we discuss his early life growing up in ...
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