The Call & The Crowd

Ep 8: NBA Finals Part II

What does pizza, hiking, the presidential debate and The NBA Finals have in common? This podcast.

Ep 1: The Birth Of RefMasters

Welcome to "The Call and The Crowd," a podcast that takes you on an extraordinary journey through the captivating history of referees and officiating in the world of sports. We are your host RefMasters, and are thrilled to invite you to our very first episode: "The Birth Of RefMasters." Whether you're a sports fanatic, a referee, or simply curious about the hidden dynamics of the games we adore, "The Call and the Crowd" promises to deliver an enthralling narrative that explores the birth and evolution of RefMasters. Join us in this riveting inaugural episode as we appreciate the origins of the company.

Ep 7: The NBA Finals

The crew discuss the preparation and process of officiating on the world's biggest stage. James highlights the differences from of a regular season game. Kane talks about his first call ever made. Sony marvels at a clutch officiating performance from 2016. Gucci enjoys his drink of choice and reminisces about meeting Jay-Z and Beyoncé. 01:38 The Moment of Learning About Refereeing the NBA Finals 08:50 The Short-Lived Celebration and Starting Over 13:41 The Importance of Camaraderie Among Referees 20:36 Making Crucial Calls in High-Pressure Moments 26:32 Learning from Mistakes 30:02 Maintaining Consistency in Officiating 33:23 Dispelling the Misconception of Rigging 36:11 The Extensive Review System in the NBA 46:04 Exciting Encounters with Famous Individuals

Ep 6: MLB Umpire Laz Diaz

Laz is such a genuine and entertaining guy. We were blessed to talk with him about his road to the pinnacle of his profession, what's most important in umpire development and the similarities between officiating baseball and basketball. Near the end, we zoom out and talk about what's really most important beyond the game.

Ep 5: Jared Greenberg from TNT and NBA CrunchTime

Jared Greenburg meets us in his "Ref You Suck" shirt to dish on all things broadcasting and basketball. Together we discuss the similarities between our respective crafts, three rules that fans need to learn most, and which NBA referee is best on camera.