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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 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.
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S1E12 Episode 12: How To Make The Right Choice When You Reach A Career Crossroad With Jeff Sumpter
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? He won.The…
S1E11 Episode 11: How To Lead Instead Of Complain With Guest JR Brown
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 are brightest.If…
S1E10 Episode 10: Official Accountability, Evaluations, And Sports Politics With Jon Brower
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 officiating system.No…
Episode 9: A Stat More Important Than The Scoreboard With Guest Rusty Stroupe
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 retired from 29…
Episode 8: How to Turn Your Officiating Schedule Into One That You Will Love with John Porter
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 partnership can turn…
S1E7 Episode 7: College World Series Umpire Scott Erby on Gratitude, Second Chances, and Priorities
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 forced to leave the game…
S1E6 Episode 6: As An Official, Are You A Thermometer Or Thermostat?
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 crew, coaches, and…
S1E5 Episode 5: Turn Game Checks Into Financial Progress With Donnie Daniel
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 every level turn game…
Episode 4: Audra Harrison Shares How Fast-Rising Officials Level Up Quickly
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 rising stars. From high…
S1E3 Episode 3: Natola Hawthorne On Staying Sharp And Credible When Every Play Is On Film
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 guest reminds us what…
S1E2 Episode 2: Guest Scott Taylor - Why Some Umpires Plateau While Others Earn Big Assignments
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” share his experience…
S1E1 Episode 1: Does Your Officiating Schedule Match Your Talent?
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. Goal: Focus on the whole…
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Game Day Travelcast has published 12 episodes since January 2026, covering topics in Baseball, News.
Game Day Travelcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 50m.
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