Episodes

  • A Whistleblowers update

    A Whistleblowers update
    Jan 17 2022
    It's been 10 months since our last episode, so just a brief update from John and Luke on where we've been and how long The Whistleblowers will be on hiatus. We'll have a new conversation coming to the N&O's ACC Now podcast next week.
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    2 mins
  • The Whistleblowers, Ep. 30 (The emergency Izzy & Harry's 6 episode)

    The Whistleblowers, Ep. 30 (The emergency Izzy & Harry's 6 episode)
    Mar 16 2021
    *THE EMERGENCY WHISTLEBLOWERS* In the wake of six officials being sent home from the NCAA tournament, John and Luke reunite to discuss the impact of their departure on the tournament, officiating during the pandemic and answer a few listener questions.
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    51 mins
  • The Whistleblowers, Ep. 29

    The Whistleblowers, Ep. 29
    Nov 12 2020
    John and Luke are joined by the McGee family -- Jerry, Ryan and Sam -- to talk about their new book, Sidelines and Bloodlines. And with college basketball's return imminent, we discuss the intricacies of officiating in a COVID environment. Send any questions to ldecock@newsobserver.com and leave a review if you enjoy the podcast.
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    46 mins
  • The Whistleblowers, Ep. 28, feat. KenPom

    The Whistleblowers, Ep. 28, feat. KenPom
    May 20 2020
    Longtime listener Ken Pomeroy joins The Whistleblowers to discuss his referee ratings at kenpom.com and John offers some advice for getting into officiating, in any sport, in the 28th episode of The Whistleblowers. As always, send questions and comments to ldecock@newsobserver.com and leave a review if you enjoy the podcast.
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    58 mins