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by Dave Brown
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 inspiring conversations with professional officials, commissioners, coaches, and players. Traveling officials can even call in live to share insights and experiences on the road. Together, we’ll explore what true balance looks like—through faith, finance, health, diet, and prayer.For inspiring conver
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- 4 days ago50 min
Episode 5: Where Dad Gets to Breathe | Ned Timmerman
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 behind them.In this episode, Ned opens up about what the game gave him when he needed it most.We talk about the field, the road, the fight, and the faith it takes to keep going. The Timmermans have a saying: "We do hard things." After this conversation, you'll know they mean it.Grab your headphones. This is one you'll want to share.
- 1 weeks ago42 min
Episode 4: Issues that Affect Officials from the Commissioner Seat with Brad Alford
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 game. Now he decides how hard the association fights to keep them.Behind the uniform. Every game has a journey. This week it's Brad Alford's. Brad, welcome to Game Day Travelcast.
- 2 weeks ago42 min
Episode 3: Behind the Plate, Beyond the Game with Randy Watkins
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 administrators, and what the road costs families at home.The game lasts three hours. The relationships last a career.
- 3 weeks ago1h 1m
Episode 2: Always Say “Yes” with Roger Ayers
"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 Travelcast.Hear the stories, learn the lessons with Roger Ayers.
- Oct 9, 20261h 16m
Episode 1: What's Coming In Season 2 with Luke Brakefield
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, Chris Daniels, and Caleb Groom.Who are the people behind the show? What got them into the game? And why do they keep telling the stories of the folks behind the uniform?In this episode, we get into:How Game Day Travelcast got startedWho each of us is when the mic is offThe miles, the families, and the real jobs behind every callWhat's coming in Season TwoThe games get two, three hours. Life gets the other twenty-one, twenty-two. Every game has a journey, and this time it's ours.
- May 15, 202648 min
Episode 16: Protecting the Heart of High School Sports featuring Dana Pappas
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 great people in stripes. This conversation goes deep on culture, leadership, and how we can elevate the standard of officiating while protecting the student‑athlete experience. If you work in sports, officiate, or just care about what happens behind the scenes on gameday, this episode is for you. Listen in and then share it with your crew, assigners, and anyone who loves the game and respects the grind. The conversation with Dana, the Director of Officiating Services for the National Federation of State High School Associations, covers her journey in officiating, the challenges faced by officials, and the collaborative efforts to improve training and support for officials. Dana's passion for officiating and her commitment to advocating for officials is evident throughout the discussion. The conversation also delves into the decision-making process for setting rules and the importance of fair pay for officials. The conversation delves into the human side of officiating, emphasizing the importance of the officiating family and the role of mentorship. It also explores the mental wellness initiatives for officials, the challenges of officiating and family sacrifice, supporting officials in the workplace, and the need for a cultural change in how officials are treated. TakeawaysOfficiating as a PassionChallenges in OfficiatingCollaboration and Training Importance of officiating familyMentorship in officiating Chapters00:00 Fair Pay for Officials32:12 Mental Wellness for Officials41:27 Supporting Officials in the Workplace
- May 8, 202642 min
Episode 15: What You Eat on the Road with Holistic Nutritional Practitioner Melissa Metcalf Le Roy
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 eating and food prep for officials who live out of cars and hotel rooms. She’ll share easy routines, go to snacks, and small changes that help you show up with more energy and less fast food regret.If you’ve ever said, ‘I’ll get healthy after the season,’ this one’s for you.The conversation delves into the journey of Melissa Metcalf Le Roy, a holistic nutritional practitioner, and her transformation from illness to wellness. It explores the difference between traditional and holistic medicine, the importance of treating the body as equipment, understanding blood work and nutrition, the impact of bad nutrition and lifestyle, and practical nutrition advice for sports officials. The key takeaways include the holistic approach to health and the significance of personalized nutrition. The conversation covers topics related to healthy eating on the go, the importance of hydration and nutrition, understanding stevia and sweeteners, the significance of blood work, the use of protein powder and vegetable-based nutrition, balancing red meat with vegetables, and planning for a healthier lifestyle. The speakers emphasize the need for proper nutrition, hydration, and regular blood work to maintain a healthy lifestyle, especially for individuals with busy schedules.TakeawaysHolistic approach to healthPersonalized nutrition Healthy eating on the goImportance of blood workChapters00:00 Practical Nutrition Advice for Officials23:05 Healthy Eating on the Go29:05 Understanding Stevia and Sweeteners37:14 Balancing Red Meat with Vegetables
- May 1, 20261h 8m
Episode 14: Loss, Identity, Resilience, And What It Takes To Come Back With Barry Chambers
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 the College World Series. But his greatest test never came on a baseball field. It came in the long, quiet months away from the game he loves.In this episode of Game Day Travelcast, Barry opens up about loss, identity, resilience, and what it takes to come back when everything is working against you.If you've ever faced a setback that made you question everything — this one's for you.TakeawaysAdversity and resilienceThe importance of family and relationships in umpiringThe impact of mentors and colleagues on an umpire's career Building a positive and supportive locker room environmentThe impact of sports officiating on family lifeChapters00:00 Umpiring Journey and Mentors43:55 Building a Positive Locker Room Environment52:11 The Impact of Officiating on Family Life57:19 The Toll on Family and Marriage in Officiating
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About Game Day Travelcast
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 inspiring conversations with professional officials, commissioners, coaches, and players. Traveling officials can even call in live to share insights and experiences on the road. Together, we’ll explore what true balance looks like—through faith, finance, health, diet, and prayer.For inspiring conver
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