'The Pregame: An Umpire Classroom Podcast' is your essential audio playbook before stepping onto the field. In each episode, we delve deep into the nuances of baseball rules, share expert tips on making accurate calls, and discuss strategies to handle challenging situations, ensuring you're always game-ready. Join us to enhance your umpiring skills, build confidence behind the plate, and become part of a community dedicated to mastering the art of umpiring with every pitch. more

The trials and tribulations of an amateur baseball umpire and assigner, Kevin Weber. Kevin discusses situations, experiences, and opinions about umpiring. Occasionally, umpiring colleagues stop by to give their takes on being an Arbiter. Facebook: @thehammerpodcast Twitter: @kevinrweber E-Mail: spinalfusion06@yahoo.com more

A PodCast where we talk with umpires, about umpiring and cover topics on both sides of the plate.

Baseball is back, and so is 12 for 12 with Gerry Davis - a podcast for umpires, hosted by the umpire who has worked the most playoff games in Major League Baseball history. These 12 minute podcasts with #12 give a look behind the mask of Gerry's 38-year career in the big leagues. New episodes are released weekly. more

Welcome to The Plate Meeting, A Left Field Umpire Podcast, the official podcast of Close Call Sports & the Umpire Ejection Fantasy League, where we talk baseball umpiring with umpires, and discuss additional officiating related issues, including analysis or other conversation pertaining to plays, ejections, rules, and more. more

The Umpire Inspire Podcast is all about the STORIES, all about the JOURNEYS, and all about the HEART of umpiring. In each episode we visit with extraordinary - and ordinary - umpires from all around the world who have enthusiasm for our craft and a positive attitude toward umpiring—who consider their jobs to be a lot more than just calling balls and strikes. We're creating something totally unlike anything you've seen or heard in the umpiring community—be a part of it, join the UI crew! more

Welcome to 'Umpiring Fastpitch Softball,' the ultimate Fastpitch Softball Umpiring podcast, hosted by umpires David Trout and Pete Shearer. Join us as we dive deep into the world of fastpitch softball officiating, sharing our passion for the game, and providing valuable insights and guidance for umpires at all levels. Each episode, we'll bring you engaging conversations, expert tips, and real-life experiences from the field, covering everything from the basics of umpiring to advanced mechanics and game management. Our goal is to help you hone your skills, understand the rules, and develop the confidence to make the right calls under pressure. Whether you're an aspiring umpire just starting your journey, a seasoned pro looking to stay sharp, or simply a fan who wants to understand the game from a new perspective, 'Umpiring Fastpitch Softball' is the podcast for you. Tune in as David and Pete take you inside the world of fastpitch softball umpiring, sharing stories, answering questions, and fostering a community of dedicated officials who are committed to excellence on and off the field. So, grab your mask and indicator, and join us behind the plate for a unique and entertaining look at the challenging and rewarding world of fastpitch softball umpiring. Don't miss an episode subscribe now and be part of the conversation! https://umpiringfastpitchsoftball.com more

Ranked 67th on GoodPods' Top 100 Baseball Podcasts of All Time and Currently the #2 Baseball Podcast in Slovakia! New Episodes Starting Feb. 1st! When you watch a baseball game, you get the opinion of the announcers, players, and coaches. What you'll never get is the opinion of the umpire. Well, that time has come! With years of experience at the Little League and Travel Ball levels, I'll bring you the insight of an umpire when it comes to rules, controversies, and everything else in the game of baseball.Episodes premiere every Friday more

Umpires getting together to talk about what it's like behind the mask, as well as what goes on when we're not on the field. Touching on different topics that cover all the bases. Interviews with coordinators, staff and other umpires. The idea is to create a fun atmosphere for anyone who can relate to sports, life, and officiating. We don't know where this will go, but let's grow together! more

Beyond The Rules is a sports and culture podcast told through the lens of officials/umpires/coaches.It explores games and sports 'Beyond the Rules' and provide insight and perspectives that usually remain untold. The mission is for officials and coaches to have a place to speak their minds and talk about officiating/coaching from their view.BTR is hosted by creator Stephen Batista who is also a varsity level umpire and wrestling official.Curtis Dugar, a division 1 NCAA umpire is a frequent guest who lends his expertise and knowledge on the craft. Curtis' knowledge of what it takes to be an umpire goes well Beyond the Rules.'Talkin' Shop' is a series that features Carlos Dolmo. A good friend and mentor to host Stephen, the two let it all out with great candor and pull the curtain back with anecdotes and road stories on being an official.Stephen also delves deep into the lives of other officials, coaches, assignors and everyone involved in sports as they all talk about the love of the game 'Beyond the Rules'. more

This podcast is for Umpires, coaches, and fans alike. The rules of baseball are integral to playing, coaching and officiating the game. Sports rule books often seem as if they are written in a dead language. We're going help break down baseball rules in an easy, understandable, and entertaining manner. From little league to the majors, with an emphasis on NCAA. However, this is not just a rules show. We'll talk about leadership, fitness, nutrition, and most everything else (except religion and politics). You can expect quality information, fun guests, and an overall good time. more

A podcast about the art of umpiring and the pleasures of whiskey.

UmpireCast from NPUA discusses all things hockey umpiring at the National level in England & Wales, from the Association to Development Ideas for our members; including the 9 Characteristics of a High Performing Umpire and Umpire Support. Take this opportunity to hear from some of the top umpires and umpire support in the Association and their thoughts on how it could help you develop your umpiring skills. It is the opportunity to also learn more about how our Association works! Don't miss out on this! Listen today!!! more

This umpire pod cast takes you through the game situations of a new-ish official in the IHSA calling baseball and softball and the IHSAA officiating baseball. Hosted by Joe Sweeny. Joe talks about situation that happen on the field, how they happened, and how the rules apply to them. To contact me, email AsISeeItPodcast1995@gmail.com more

The Umpire Show helps umpires get better, enjoy their work, and make more money. Whether you're new to officiating or a seasoned vet, this podcast covers mechanics, game management, and dealing with tough situations. Join the community, level up your skills, and have more fun behind the plate! ⚾?️ Send feedback and questions to TheUmpireShow@gmail.com more

A podcast for female sports officials. hercall.substack.com

A small glimpse into the world of the Little League umpire! *The thoughts and opinions contained in this podcast are those of Blue Crew Diaries. They do not reflect those of Little League International, it's local leagues, or sponsors.* more

Podcasts in which I will be discussing baseball. More specifically, rules and umpire-related topics. It is my goal to help the baseball community understand more about the game and see the umpires in a different light than what is shown on TV. more

Game Day Travelcast isn't just a podcast—it's a community for sports officials who wear the stripes and live the calling. It's where the journey, the game, and the spirit all come together.Hosted by former and current NCAA baseball umpires, spiritual leaders, and supervisors, this weekly podcast gives sports officials across all levels a place to be refueled and encouraged. Each episode dives into the real-life challenges and triumphs of officiating—balancing family, career, spirituality, marriage, and personal well-being—while helping listeners stay grounded in purpose and perspective.Join us every Friday from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon Eastern for inspiring conversations with professional officials, commissioners, coaches, and players. Traveling officials can even call in live to share insights and experiences on the road. Together, we'll explore what true balance looks like—through faith, finance, health, diet, and prayer.For inspiring conversations with professional officials, commissioners, coaches, and players. Traveling officials can even call in live to share insights and experiences on the road. Together, we'll explore what true balance looks like—through faith, finance, health, diet, and prayer. more

What's it really like to be a high school referee?High School Ref is a podcast and YouTube show dedicated to sharing the real experiences of high school officials — the good games, the tough nights, and everything that happens before and after the whistle.This show brings locker-room and post-game conversations into the open. We talk through real situations, rule applications, game management, and the challenges officials face on and off the court or field. You'll hear from officials across the country with different levels of experience, working in different environments, sharing what they've learned along the way.We also advocate for officials by talking honestly about issues impacting high school officiating today — including pay, game security, administrative support, and retention — all with the goal of helping officials feel more prepared, more confident, and more supported.Whether you're a new official, a veteran ref, or just curious about how officiating really works, this show gives you the game from our side of the whistle.New episodes drop regularly.Subscribe and join the conversation. more