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The Football Zebras staff conducts a 25-minute roundtable discussion on NFL officiating. Fits right in your lunch break for appointment listening!

Episodes

Episode 21: No pass interference and undefeated no more

October 7, 2025 • 25 mins

Also substitution tactics are getting scrutiny

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Episode 20: Importance of clear sideline communication

September 30, 2025 • 25 mins

Reviewing penalty options, celebrating too soon, and broadcasters who know the rules

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Episode 19: Before the snap: Hurry-ups and hideouts

September 23, 2025 • 25 mins

The crew discusses presnap mechanics for substitutions and ball spotting

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Episode 18: Tush Push false starts and leverage fouls

September 16, 2025 • 25 mins

A missed call escalates the discussion on banning the short-yardage play

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Episode 17: An ejection 6 seconds into the season

September 10, 2025 • 25 mins

In the season premiere, we look at a quick disqualification and knocking off the rust in that first game

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Episode 16: Officiating is not a Super Bowl topic

February 11, 2025 • 25 mins

In the season finale, we look at Super Bowl LIX, the 2024 season, and what's ahead in the 2025 offseason.

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Episode 15: 'The referee can award a score if this continues'

January 31, 2025 • 25 mins

We take a look at the possibility of a palpably unfair act in the NFL, the failed 4th & 1 in the AFC Championship Game, and the Super Bowl LIX crew.

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Episode 14: Peach Bowl targeting and postseason football

January 31, 2025 • 25 mins

Postseason football is underway as we look at the

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Episode 13: When the clock hits 0:00

November 26, 2024 • 25 mins

We have a conversation about postgame procedures and officiating safety at the local level

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Episode 12: Field goal blocks and defensive slow walks

November 19, 2024 • 25 mins

On the blocked field goal, was there a foul on the Packers or something afoul with the Bears?

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Episode 11: Professionalism and integrity

November 12, 2024 • 25 mins

Criticizing officials' calls is one thing, questioning their integrity is another

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Episode 10: A new, sneaky offensive holding tactic

November 5, 2024 • 25 mins

We discuss a range of topics from Week 9, including a new offensive holding technique that is getting attention from officials at all levels and an unusual replay review that allowed the ground to cause a fumble. Also, want to be a part of a local game? Volunteer for the chain crew.

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Episode 9: A long ball and a facemask no-call

October 29, 2024 • 25 mins

Dissecting the Commanders Hail Mary TD and the missed face mask call on the Rams

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Episode 8: The optics of picking up a flag after fans protest

October 22, 2024 • 25 mins

A closer look at the viral call in the Georgia-Texas game

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Episode 7: The trick behind trick plays

October 16, 2024 • 25 mins

The Lions were reading off the back of the playbook and the command center in New York had a miscall

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Episode 6: Examination of a crucial blocked field goal

October 8, 2024 • 25 mins

Was the Giants blocked field goal legal?

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Episode 5: Breaking down a coach's penalty

October 1, 2024 • 25 mins

Matt LaFleur gets penalized 15 yards inches from the goal line

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Episode 4: A confusing play with multiple interpretations

September 24, 2024 • 25 mins

A weird no-call for intentional grounding, a review of roughing the punter, and an early exit for a college coach

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Episode 3: There's no such thing as a late flag

September 17, 2024 • 25 mins

We look at what fans call "a late flag," when to penalize for verbal abuse, and—hey!—that ref's got wheels!

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Episode 2: An officiating crisis and illegal formations

September 10, 2024 • 25 mins

The shortage of officiating at lower levels will soon become an NFL problem. Plus, the new podcast already has its first freezing cold take.

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1st & 25

Episodes

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.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;} Episode 20: Importance of clear sideline communication

Episode 19: Before the snap: Hurry-ups and hideouts

Episode 18: Tush Push false starts and leverage fouls

Episode 17: An ejection 6 seconds into the season

Episode 16: Officiating is not a Super Bowl topic

Episode 15: 'The referee can award a score if this continues'

Episode 14: Peach Bowl targeting and postseason football

Episode 13: When the clock hits 0:00

Episode 12: Field goal blocks and defensive slow walks

Episode 11: Professionalism and integrity

Episode 10: A new, sneaky offensive holding tactic

Episode 9: A long ball and a facemask no-call

Episode 8: The optics of picking up a flag after fans protest

Episode 7: The trick behind trick plays

Episode 6: Examination of a crucial blocked field goal

Episode 5: Breaking down a coach's penalty

Episode 4: A confusing play with multiple interpretations

Episode 3: There's no such thing as a late flag

Episode 2: An officiating crisis and illegal formations

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Episode 21: No pass interference and undefeated no more

Episode 20: Importance of clear sideline communication