The Rant

Referee'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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November 06, 2019 NaN
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Episode 109, The Rant: Bernard Bowen Sr. Returns.

Since #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...

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November 04, 2019 NaN
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Episode 108, The Rant: Steve Oh, The Barber - Master Barber.

Steve Oh found his passion in cutting hair. In this pod, he discusses his early love of sports in Soccer, Basketball, and Baseball, how...

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November 01, 2019 NaN
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Episode 107, The Rant: The Baller’s Journal, Erin Schiffman and Lawrence Raysor. From Passionate Parents in the Basketball World, to coaching, to telling stories that were previously unheard.

The common theme between Referee Rant and the Baller’s Journal are the sports we love and making art of it. In this pod, Erin...

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October 30, 2019 NaN
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Episode 106, The Rant: Ike Iwu - Southshore Assistant Coach, DJ, and mentor to many kids turned young adults in New York City.

African Ike is unique as much as he’s ubiquitous. In this pod we discuss his come up, how he does everything to help kids,...

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October 28, 2019 NaN
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Episode 105, The Rant: John Coleson - Leader of Utopia Network of Officials. A decorated one himself. No Flash All Fire. Leading New Officials to Let Them Sink Or Swim on the Basketball Court.

John Coleson is a polarizing figure in the biz that has a story to tell. In this pod, he discusses his serendipitous encounter with...

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October 25, 2019 NaN
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Episode 104, The Rant: Desta Zabolotney, Pastor - Husband, College Basketball Official.

Pastor has a kind soul; yet can blow the whistle with the best of them. In this pod he discusses his come up officiating...

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