From A to Zebra
Episodes
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E32 Letter Z - Zebra guest Gene Steratore
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary:In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, host Dana Pappas interviews Gene Steratore, a former NFL referee and current rules analyst. Th...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E31 Letter Y - Year-Round guest Alex Skandalis
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, host Dana Pappas speaks with Alex Scandalis, CEO of United Umpires, about his journey in offici...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E30 Letter U - Unexpected (Special Edition) guests Lou Murphy, Joey Shelnutt, and Ken Washington
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this special edition of the From A to Zebra podcast, host Dana Pappas engages with football officials Lou Murphy, Joey Shelnutt, and Ken Was...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E29 Letter X - X-Factor guest Dr. Mercer Morgan, III
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, host Dana Pappas and co-host Nate Acosta engage with Dr. Mercer Morgan III, a military veteran ...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E28 Letter W - Woman (Part 2) guest MK McGee
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta engage with MK McGee, a seasoned basketball official and advo...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E27 Letter W - Woman guest Kelly Dine
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta interview Kelly Elliott Dine, a trailblazing female umpire in...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E26 Letter V - Value guests David Jackson and Rob Cuff
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A To Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta engage with executive directors Rob Cuff and David Jackson to...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E25 Letter U - Unexpected guest Kristi Moore
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, host Dana Pappas and co-host Nate Acosta engage with Kristi Moore, a softball umpire who became...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E24 Letter T - Transforative guest Mark Stroia
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta engage with Mark Stroia, a seasoned official with over 35 yea...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E23 Letter T - Take Care of Your Crew
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta welcome Charlie Obermayer, an NCAA men's lacrosse officia...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E22 Letter S - Sense-of-Humor guest Robert Abney
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta are joined by Robert Abney, a seasoned sports official. They ...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E21 Letter R - Resiliency guest Bob Delaney
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta engage with Bob Delaney, a former NBA referee and expert on r...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E20 Letter R - Reset guest Donnie Nunez
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta welcome Donnie Nunez, a respected figure in basketball offici...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E19 Letter Q - Quick-Thinking guest Matt Head
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, host Dana Pappas speaks with Matt Head, a Division 1 women's basketball referee and element...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E18 Letter P - Preparation guest Verne Harris
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, host Dana Pappas and guest Verne Harris discuss the critical theme of preparation in officiatin...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E17 Letter O - Open-Mindedness guests Jack Jones and Cliff Jenkins
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, host Dana Pappas and guests Jack Jones and Cliff Jenkins, discuss the idea of open-mindedness i...
Ffrom A to Zebra Podcast S2:E16 Letter N - Nuerology guest Dr. Sandra Serafini
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, host Dana Pappas and guest Dr. Sandra Serafini, a retired FIFA referee and neuroscientist, delv...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E15 Letter M - Mindset guest Dr. Maggie Tieman
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, host Dana Pappas is joined by Dr. Maggie Tieman and Dr. Karissa Niehoff to discuss the critical...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E14 Letter L - Love guest Larry Young
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta interview Larry Young, a former Major League Baseball umpire ...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E13 Letter K - Keys guest Kaili Kimura
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta interview Kaili Kimura, a successful NCAA Division I referee ...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E12 Letter J - Judgement guest Steve Shaw
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Steve Shaw discuss the critical role of judgment in officiating, the impo...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E11 Letter I - Innovation guest Ash Synnott
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta welcome Ash Synnott, managing director of Officiating Collect...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E10 Letter H - Humility guest Debbie Williamson
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, host Dana Pappas and guest Debbie Williamson discuss the critical quality of humility in offici...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E9 Letter G - Gratitude (Coaches) guest Kennedy Wells
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, host Dana Pappas and guest Kennedy Wells discuss the importance of gratitude in officiating, pa...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E8 Letter G - Gratitude guest Chris Garner
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, host Dana Pappas speaks with Chris Garner, an SEC football official, about the profound impact ...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E7 Letter F - Fitness guest Austin Ardrey
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, host Dana Pappas speaks with Austin Ardrey, founder of Runnin' Ref, about the importance of fit...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E6 Letter E - Empathy guests Ally & Wally Salata
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta engage in a heartfelt discussion with Wally and Ally Salata, ...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E5 Letter E - Education guests Kane Fitzgerald, Brandon Cruse, James Williams, and Sony Tiwari
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta engage with a panel of experienced officials to discuss the i...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E4 Letter D - Drive guest Lisa Jones
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta engage with Lisa Jones, a seasoned Division I women's basketb...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E3 Letter C - Challenges guests Carl Cheffers and Ron Torbert
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta discuss the challenges of officiating with NFL referees Carl ...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E2 Letter B - Balance guests Mark Baltz, Kris Loving, Sr., and Luke Bowers
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, host Dana Pappas discusses the theme of balance in officiating with guests Mark Baltz, Kris Lov...
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E1 Letter A - Adventure guest Jhett Gomez
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta kick off Season Two with special guest Jhett Gomez, a wrestli...
From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E28 Letter Z - Zebra (season finale)
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn the final episode of Season 1 of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta reflect on their journey through officiating...
From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E27 Letter Y - You guest Steve Javie
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, host Dana Pappas and co-host Nata Acosta welcome Steve Javie, a legendary basketball referee. T...
From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E26 Letter X - X Factor guest Mike Pereira
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta welcome Mike Pereira, a prominent figure in officiating, to d...
From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E25 Letter W - Why? guest Jason Nickleby
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, host Dana Pappas and guest Jason Nickleby discuss the journey of officiating, the importance of...
From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E24 Letter V - Veterans guests Robert Rivinius, Jared Cohen, Jeb McNally, and Bill Kreuper
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, host Dana Pappas discusses the vital role of veterans in officiating sports. Joined by guests f...
From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E23 Letter U - Uniqueness guests Joan Powell, Marcia Alterman, and Anne Pufahl
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, host Dana Pappas and guests Marsha Alterman, Joan Powell, and Anne Pufahl discuss the uniquenes...
From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E22 Letter T - Teamwork guest Terry Gregson
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, host Dana Pappas and co-host Nate Acosta welcome Terry Gregson, a former NHL referee and direct...
From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E21 Letter S - Support guests Julian Tackett and Mark Uyl
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta engage with Julian Tackett and Mark Uyl, leaders in high sch...
From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E20 Letter R - Recruitment guest Paul Laporte
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta welcome Paul Laporte, a legendary figure in the officiating ...
From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E19 Letter Q - Quality quests Gary Darling and Jim Reynolds
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta discuss the theme of quality in officiating with retired MLB...
From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E18 Letter P - Pay It Forward guests Scott Goodheart, Todd Tichenor and John Blazek
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta welcome officiating veterans Scott Goodheart, Todd Tichenor,...
From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E17 Letter O - Opportunity guest Billy Haze
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, host Dana Pappas interviews Billy Haze, the NCAA Director of Umpire Training for baseball. The...
From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E16 Letter G - Guts guest Walt Sanchez
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta discuss the concept of 'guts' in sports officiating with spe...
From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E15 Letter N - National Association of Sports Officials guest Bill Topp
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, host Dana Pappas discusses the National Association of Sport Officials with guest Bill Topp. T...
From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E14 Letter M - Mentorship guests Mike Everitt and Doug Eddings
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta engage with Major League Baseball umpires Doug Eddings and M...
From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E13 Letter L - Levity guests Bob Scofield and Tyler Trimble
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta engage with Division I basketball referees Bob Schofield and...
From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E12 Letter K - Knowledge guest Kyle Armstrong
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, Dana Pappas interviews Kyle Armstrong, CEO and founder of RefReps, an innovative online sports...
From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E11 Letter J - Journey guest Kyle Bacon
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this engaging conversation, Kyle Bacon shares his extensive journey in officiating, discussing the various phases of his career, the challe...
From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E10 Letter I - Intention guests Penny Davis and Chris Rastatter
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta engage with NCAA officials Penny Davis and Chris Rastatter. ...
From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E9 Letter I - Interscholastic guest Dr. Karissa Niehoff
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta engage with Dr. Karissa Niehoff, CEO of the NFHS, to discuss...
From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E8 Letter H - Human guest Brenda Hilton
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this conversation, Brenda Hilton, CEO and Founder of Officially Human, discusses the recent developments in the sports officiating landscap...
From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E7 Letter G - Gumption guest Noah Katz
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta interview Noah Katz, founder of the UMPIRE Channel. They dis...
From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E6 Letter F - Family guests Jimmy Casas, Wilson Holland, and Aaron Schlessinger
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta reunite with officiating friends to discuss the importance ...
From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E5 Letter E - Ethics guest Barry Mano
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this conversation, Barry Mano shares information and stories about the founding of REI (Referee Enterprises Inc.) and NASO (National Associ...
From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E4 Letter D - Determination guest Ron Foxcroft
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this conversation, Ron Foxcroft shares a humorous and engaging story about a royal encounter involving lawn care and Canada geese. He highl...
From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E3 Letter C - Community guests Jenn Skolochenko-Platt, Scott Twardoski, and Billy Kennedy
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary The conversation revolves around the importance of community in officiating, the mission of Sports Officials Care (SOC), and the personal exp...
From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E2 Letter B - Becoming guest Violet Palmer
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta engage with officiating legend Violet Palmer, discussing he...
From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E1 Letter A - Attitude guest Joey Crawford
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In the inaugural episode of the A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta explore the world of sports officiating with legendary ...