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...
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Nov 13, 2026 · 58:23
Official. Coach. Athletic director. Commissioner. Dr. Tom Hart has seen officiating from every seat. In this episode, he has a word for supervisors, a word for Division III…
Nov 6, 2026 · 50:39
Ned Timmerman calls Division I baseball. At home, he's Jack's dad. Jack has Batten disease, and it has taken most of his sight. His family fights it every day, with Jack's Pack…
Oct 30, 2026 · 42:39
In 2010, he walked into the North Carolina High School Athletic Association as an intern. On October 1, he walked back in as Commissioner. He knows what officials give up for the…
Oct 23, 2026 · 42:57
Randy has officiated SEC and ACC baseball. He joins Dave, Chris, and Caleb to talk about the relationships that shape an official's career, with partners, coaches, and…
Oct 16, 2026 · 1:01:29
"Coach, my name is Roger." Bobby Knight at Madison Square Garden. Four words. The whole second half changed. Seven Final Fours. 30 years on the floor. Roger Ayers joins Game Day…
Oct 9, 2026 · 1:16:13
Luke Brakefield is back to open Season Two, and this time he's the one asking. He takes you behind the scenes and behind the mic to meet the cast and crew of GDT: David Brown,…
May 15, 2026 · 48:34
Dana Pappas joins Dave Brown to share her journey in education-based athletics, the passion behind supporting officials, and what it really takes to recruit, develop, and retain…
May 8, 2026 · 42:15
On this episode, we’re tackling the toughest part of being a traveling official: what you eat on the road. Our guest, Melissa Le Roy, specializes in simple, realistic healthy…
May 1, 2026 · 1:08:53
Two season-ending injuries. One elite umpire refused to let that be his story. Barry Chambers has worked at the highest levels of college baseball — including two appearances at…
Apr 24, 2026 · 1:00:57
This week on Game Day Travelcast, meet Luke Brakefield—pastor, umpire, referee, and state‑championship official. He lives in the tension between the whistle and the Word, and…
Apr 17, 2026 · 46:18
Every official reaches a crossroads — keep chasing the next level or listen to something deeper. Jeff Sumpter listened. He chose his family. He chose his calling. And honestly?…
Apr 10, 2026 · 45:55
Big South Baseball Supervisor of Umpires and former military leader JR Brown joins us to break down what real discipline, accountability, and composure look like when the lights…
Apr 3, 2026 · 39:52
This week we sit down with NCAA Division II National Umpire Coordinator Jon Brower—the guy who sees every crack, every strength, and every blind spot in college baseball’s…
Mar 27, 2026 · 1:02:27
What if the most important stat in baseball wasn't on the scoreboard? Guest Rusty Stroupe changed how Division I programs practice, how players think, and how coaches lead. Now…
Mar 20, 2026 · 1:10:08
Most camps train your strike zone. John Porter trains your autopilot. In this episode we break down why great umpires treat every game like an audition—and how the right…
Mar 13, 2026 · 53:41
What really matters with the lights go out and the crowd goes home? Scott Erby was struck in the face mask by a 96-mph fastball during a Vanderbilt vs. Stanford game. He was…
Mar 6, 2026 · 38:53
Today we are asking a simple question with BIG consequences. Do you simply react to the climate in your sport's environment or are you intentional about setting the tone for your…
Feb 27, 2026 · 53:56
Every night you lace up, you protect the game’s integrity—but who’s protecting the money you earn from it? Welcome to The Gameday Travelcast, the place where sports officials at…
Feb 20, 2026 · 48:24
Audra Harrison is climbing fast—and taking notes every step of the way. This week on the Game Day Travelcast, we sit down with Audra, one of the officiating world’s brightest…
Feb 13, 2026 · 42:32
It’s a masterclass in focus, composure, and the art of earning respect 90 feet at a time. Hear how Natola Hawthorne keeps the game—and herself—in the best possible zone. Today’s…
Feb 6, 2026 · 1:04:31
Sports official podcast guest is Scott Taylor — former NCAA Division II National Coordinator of Umpires with over 50 years in the profession. Hear a true sports official “lifer”…
Jan 30, 2026 · 37:03
Podcast for all Sports Officials debut with Dave Brown, Caleb Groom, and Chris Daniels. Not a “gotcha” podcast, but a place for personal growth, education, and encouragement.…
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