<![CDATA[REF TALK]]>Welcome to REF TALK: an open forum for the sports official in everyone. Each episode, we dive into the real conversations behind the whistle—exploring the rules, the controversies, the split-second decisions, and the human stories that shape the games we love.

From officials, coaches, players and media to fans/family, money people and passionate armchair referees, we bring together every perspective to unpack the moments that spark debate, define competition and in-depth analysis of the games we love.

Whether you're on the court, the field, the sidelines, or on the couch critiquing every call, REF TALK invites you to see the game through the kaleidoscope of a different lens.

]]>https://ref-talk.com/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:16:05 GMTFri, 03 Jul 2026 15:02:27 GMT60C.S. Talbott<p>Welcome to REF TALK: an open forum for the sports official in everyone. Each episode, we dive into the real conversations behind the whistle—exploring the rules, the controversies, the split-second decisions, and the human stories that shape the games we love.<br /></p><p>From officials, coaches, players and media to fans/family, money people and passionate armchair referees, we bring together every perspective to unpack the moments that spark debate, define competition and in-depth analysis of the games we love.<br /></p><p>Whether you're on the court, the field, the sidelines, or on the couch critiquing every call, REF TALK invites you to see the game through the kaleidoscope of a different lens.</p>episodicC.S. Talbottcoachtalbott@gmail.comno<![CDATA[REF TALK Welcomes Special Guest Lamont Ferrell]]>Jack-of-All Trades LaMont Ferrell joins REF TALK discussing his officiating experiences by focusing how his stories from the court translate to stories for the screen.

]]>801ecd22-a4f8-400d-bd54-0c0e4c1e594aFri, 21 Aug 2026 14:19:51 GMT<p>Jack-of-All Trades LaMont Ferrell joins REF TALK discussing his officiating experiences by focusing how his stories from the court translate to stories for the screen.</p>no00:33:19REF TALK Welcomes Special Guest Lamont Ferrellfull<![CDATA[REF TALK EPISODE 3 ~ C.S. Talbott’s Personal Story]]>Like the six panels on the beach ball C.S. Talbott has experiences with the entire colorful sports spectrum.. Sade Speaks interviews C.S. As he touches base on his experiences in the following sports’ aficionado areas:

REFEREE
COACH
PLAYER
FAN/PARENT
MONEY MAKER
MEDIA

Join REF TALK to relate to C.S.’s colorful stories from each area.

]]>71e1a83a-0197-4410-918a-db9227a1d810Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT<p>Like the six panels on the beach ball C.S. Talbott has experiences with the entire colorful sports spectrum.. Sade Speaks interviews C.S. As he touches base on his experiences in the following sports’ aficionado areas:<br /></p><p>REFEREE<br />COACH<br />PLAYER<br />FAN/PARENT<br />MONEY MAKER<br />MEDIA<br /></p><p>Join REF TALK to relate to C.S.’s colorful stories from each area.</p>no00:31:25REF TALK EPISODE 3 ~ C.S. Talbott’s Personal Storyfull<![CDATA[REF TALK Episode 2 Sade’s Personal Story]]>In This REF TALK episode, Sade explains her days as a fiery high school and college basketball player with a chip on her shoulder leading to 60 technical fouls on her. C.S. also leads her as they examine how her playing experiences has lead her to learning life lessons of empathy and compassions towards officials. They also explore Sade’s angle as a travel ball athlete’s parent and her approach to switching from on the court to spectating from the bleachers.

]]>cbfb6fa2-64ee-489e-bab4-9b88b8d498c4Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:52:16 GMT<p>In This REF TALK episode, Sade explains her days as a fiery high school and college basketball player with a chip on her shoulder leading to 60 technical fouls on her. C.S. also leads her as they examine how her playing experiences has lead her to learning life lessons of empathy and compassions towards officials. They also explore Sade’s angle as a travel ball athlete’s parent and her approach to switching from on the court to spectating from the bleachers.</p>no00:37:32REF TALK Episode 2 Sade’s Personal Storyfull<![CDATA[REF TALK Episode 1 — MEET THE HOSTS]]>In the REF TALK Inaugural Episode hosts C.S. Talbott and Sade Speaks introduce themselves, describe their officiating backgrounds and answer questions including: “What makes a good ref?” What are some traits of a bad ref?” And “Why is there a worldwide shortage of sports officials?”

]]>af302bb5-4477-4f09-b913-c8909ad5e933Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:07:17 GMT<p>In the REF TALK Inaugural Episode hosts C.S. Talbott and Sade Speaks introduce themselves, describe their officiating backgrounds and answer questions including: “What makes a good ref?” What are some traits of a bad ref?” And “Why is there a worldwide shortage of sports officials?”</p>no00:27:57REF TALK Episode 1 — MEET THE HOSTSfull