The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge
By Richard Holdridge
The Sports Beat with Richard HoldridgeApr 25, 2024
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 840, May 9, 2024)
Glenwood and Lee-Scott will face off in a winner take all game 3 in Montgomery for the AISA 3A Championship. Central advances to it's 3rd straight 7A State Championship. The Knicks take a 2-0 series lead against the Pacers and the Braves sweep the 2-game series against the Red Sox. The 2 a days will feature Opelika and Lagrange.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 839, May 7, 2024)
A recap of the Netflix Roast of Tom Brady. The Minnesota T-Wolves take a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Nuggets. St. Anne Pacelli welcomes their new AD Calvin Thomas. I will also give an update on the High School Baseball Playoffs in the GHSA and the 2 a day's continue with the preview of Hardaway and Kendrick.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 838, May 6, 2024)
The Lakers fire Darvin Ham. The Minnesota T-Wolves take Game 1 over the Denver Nuggets in the Second Round of the playoffs. The Braves are swept by the Dodgers and a breakdown of High School Baseball in the GHSA, AHSAA, GIAA, AISA and the GAPPS.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 837, May 4, 2024)
It is Star Wars Day today! Grab your Blue Milk and play in the Sand as we have a special episode for the podcast audience only. I talk about my broadcasting career and lessons learned over the years and how being a producer is more valuable than being an on-air talent.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 836, May 3, 2024)
With Special Guests Carver Head Baseball Coach Michael Long Jr. we will recap the 2024 season for Carver Baseball and Brad Page from the Up All Night Show we will talk about the NFL Draft and the Championship for Freed-Hardeman University.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 835, May 2, 2024)
Glenwood defeats Macon-East to reach the State Championship Game for the second year in a row trying to go back-to-back in the final year in the AISA. The NBA Playoffs recap as the Celtics advance and the Mavericks take a 3-2 series lead over the Clippers. In my two a days, I will feature Russell County and Spencer.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 834, May 1, 2024)
Columbus loses to Mary Persons in the second round of the GHSAA Baseball Playoffs. The Braves lose 2 in a row to the Seattle Mariners and My 2 a days will feature Smiths Station and Shaw. Also I will air part 2 of the Georgia Alabama Sports Live Show.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 833, April 30, 2024)
Columbus will play Mary Persons for a winner take all game 3 today. The Dallas Cowboys resign Ezekiel Elliott and I will feature Glenwood and Brookstone for my High School Football preview. Later on the show, part 1 of the Georgia Alabama Sports Live Show.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 832, April 29, 2024)
The Columbus River Dragons suffer a heartbreaking loss to the Carolina Thunderbirds 2-1 in double overtime. The Atlanta Braves take 2 out of 3 against the Cleveland Guardians and I will feature 2 High School Football Teams in the Chattahoochee Valley; Central and Carver.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 831, April 26, 2024)
A recap of the First Round of the NFL Draft as the Atlanta Falcons select Michael Penix Jr. the NHL and NBA Playoffs update as are the Los Angeles Lakers done? Also I breakdown of all the brackets of High School Baseball in all classifications in the GHSA, AHSAA, GIAA, AISA and GAPPS.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 830, April 24, 2024)
Reggie Bush gets his Heisman Trophy back. The Braves get a walk off win over the Marlins and I recap the High School Baseball Playoffs.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 829, April 23, 2024)
Matt Ryan officially retires from the NFL, The Braves beat the Marlins 3-0 thanks to a gem by Bryce Elder. The Lakers suffer a heartbreaking loss to the Denver Nuggets and part 1 of the Georgia Alabama Sports Live Show with River Dragons Play-by Play Announcer Tom Callahan.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 828, April 22, 2024)
A recap of the NBA Playoffs, The Braves take 2 out of 3 against the Texas Rangers and the Columbus River Dragons will play the Carolina Thunderbirds in the FPHL Semi-Finals.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 827, April 19, 2024)
The Columbus Lions get a 73-20 victory over Harrisburg to go to 3-0. The Columbus River Dragons play Game 2 tonight in the First Round of the FPHL Playoffs and I will discuss the Awkard moment at the Indiana Fever Caitlyn Clark Introductory Press Conference between Columnist Greg Doyle and Caitlyn Clark.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 826, April 15, 2024)
Scottie Scheffler wins his 2nd Masters in 3 years. The Atlanta Braves take 2 out of 3 over the Miami Marlins and the NBA Playoffs are set starting with the Play-in tournament for the 7th and 8th seeds on Tuesday. The Columbus Lions win their home opener against the Amarillo Venom and the Columbus River Dragons get ready for the FPHL Playoffs.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 825, April 12, 2024)
OJ Simpson dies at age 76, what was his legacy as a Football Player as I look back at the most polarizing figure of my lifetime. First round of the Masters underway as Bryson DeChambeau leads the field with a -7 and Mark Pope is the new Head Basketball Coach at Kentucky.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 824, April 10, 2024)
With Special Guest Thrift Barringer from Georgia Alabama Sports Live and Sports Visions we will discuss how Georgia Alabama Sports Live came into existence and talk about John Calipari to Arkansas and who can replace him as the next Head Coach at Kentucky?
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 823, April 9, 2024)
In this post Eclipse episode, UCONN wins back-to-back NCAA Titles. The SC-Iowa game drew 18.7 Million Views. The Atlanta Braves fall to the New York Mets and I will air the Georgia Alabama Sports Live Show with Thrift Barringer.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 822, April 8, 2024)
South Carolina beats Iowa in the Women's National Championship. The Atlanta Braves sweep the Diamondbacks and it's Masters week as I preview the upcoming 2024 Masters.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 821, April 5, 2024)
NCAA Women's Final Four preview as Caitlin Clark is changing the game of Women's College Basketball. The Atlanta Braves home opener is today against the Arizonia Diamondbacks and Stephon Diggs gets traded to the Houston Texans.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 820, April 1, 2024)
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 819, March 29, 2024)
With Special Guest Freed-Hardeman Sports Information Director Dustin Semore, we will discuss the NAIA Championship and his career leading up to the moment. It's Opening Day in Major League Baseball and we will recap the sweet 16 games.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 818, March 28, 2024)
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 817, March 27, 2024)
Freed-Hardeman wins the NAIA National Championship. I will be joined by Travis Creasy, Ben Hayes, Rob Fraser and Gabe Reynolds as we talk about the school and the feeling of having your alma mater win a title. Also I will be joined by the new Manchester Head Football Coach Demonta Prather and Columbus Ga Vipers Point Guard Cortez Cheney.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 816, March 26, 2024)
With Special Guest Gabe Reynolds we will discuss the NCAA March Madness Brackets and preview the upcoming Sweet 16. Freed-Hardeman will play Langston in the NAIA Men's Basketball Final and we will air the interview with Tom Callahan featured on the Georgia Alabama Sports Live Show.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 815, March 25, 2024)
My Alma Mater Freed-Hardeman University advances to the NAIA Fab Four for the first time in School History. The latest March Madness update as Auburn and Kentucky both suffer heartbreaking first round exits and all #1 seeds advance to the Sweet 16. We also have High School Baseball on Georgia Alabama Sports Live and UFL Week 1.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 814, March 22, 2024)
It's a recap of the first day of the NCAA Tournament as #14 Seed Oakland upsets #3 Kentucky also a replay of the Georgia Alabama Sports Live Show with special guest Thrift Barringer.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 813, March 21, 2024)
It's time for March Madness! Thrift Barringer from the Georgia Alabama Sports Live Show will be joining as we break down the brackets.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 812, March 20, 2024)
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 811, March 19, 2024)
With Special Guest Phillip Jordan of the Phillip Jordan Show, we will discuss the Field of 68 in the NCAA Tournament, NFL Free Agency and College Football Spring Games. Brookstone beat Columbus 2-0 in High School Baseball and the Hawks lose to the Lakers.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 810, March 18, 2024)
With Special Guest Gabe Reynolds, we will break down the Field of 68 on the Men and Women's Brackets. I will make my Final Four picks. The Columbus Lions get the 47-26 win over the Amarillo Venom. The Columbus River Dragons sweep the series against the Baton Rouge Zydeco.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 809, March 15, 2024)
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 808, March 14, 2024)
Special Guest Columbus River Dragons Forward and General Manager Jay Croop, we will talk about the season so far and what are some of the goals getting ready for the Post Season and what that moment was like scoring his 100th career goal and playing in his 300th career FPHL Game. Also, the latest Conference Tournament updates, NFL Free Agency news and an update on High School Baseball as Central beat Columbus 8-5 at historic Randy Jordan Field at Columbus High School.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 807, March 13, 2024)
NFL Free Agent Frenzy, The latest update in Conference Tournament Play and I break down the Top 10 High School Baseball Teams in the Chattahoochee Valley.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 806, March 12, 2024)
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 805, March 11, 2024)
The Columbus State Lady Cougars fall to Georgia Southwestern in the Peach Belt Conference Championship. A recap of College Basketball and a preview of the upcoming Conference Tournaments. Russell Wilson signs with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baker Mayfield re-signs with the Buccaneers.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 804, March 8, 2024)
With Special Guest Dave Platta, we will talk about the Chattahoochee Valley Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for the 2024 class, High School Sports in Columbus to include the recent champions and we will talk about his website "daveplatta.com".
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 803, March 7, 2024)
With Special Guest Columbus Lions Quarterback Marcus Brooks, we will talk about the upcoming season. The Hardaway Lady Hawks fell to Baldwin in the 4A State Championship in Macon. #6 Seed Columbus State Cougars upsets #3 Lander in the First Round of the Peach Belt Conference Tournament.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 802, March 5, 2024)
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 801, March 4, 2024)
St. Anne Pacelli Vikings and Lady Vikings Basketball Teams win their first ever State Championship in the GIAA Championship Games. Hardaway advances to the GHSA 4A State Championship. Columbus State wraps up the Regular Season in the Peach Belt Conference and the latest news from the NBA, College Basketball and the NFL Combine.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 800, February 28, 2024)
It's my 800th Episode! A look back at some of the milestones and I talk about the top 10 guests that have made the most appearances on the Sports Beat. Hardaway and Carver both advance to the Final Four, I will break down all the Elite 8 action in the Tri-City Area. It is my Bracketology Show, the NFL Combine, MLB Spring Training, a lot going on in the World of Sports.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 799, February 27, 2024)
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 798, February 26, 2024)
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 797, February 23, 2024)
Del McGee is named the Head Coach of Georgia State. A breakdown of the 2024 Class for the Chattahoochee Valley Sports Hall of Fame. A preview of the Second Round of the GSHA State Playoffs and the NBA Second Half Season starts back up.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 796, February 20, 2024)
With Special Guests Columbus State Men's Head Basketball Coach Robert Moore and Columbus State Women's Head Basketball Coach Matt Houser, we will discuss the remaining games in the Peach Belt and talk about the Final Home game of the season. I will also break down the Brackets in the GHSA State Playoffs and preview the upcoming playoff match ups around the area.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 795, February 19, 2024)
With Special Guest Mac McGee from Braves Country Radio with Mac McGee and the Armchair Quarterbacks, we will discuss the Super Bowl and preview the Atlanta Braves for the 2024 Season.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 794, February 16, 2024)
The latest update of the Regional Tournaments in High School Basketball for Georgia and the recap of the State Playoffs. Later in the show, it's part 2 of the Georgia Alabama Sports Live Show with Thrift Barringer with special guest Glenwood Head Basketball Coach Dusty Perdue.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 793, February 15, 2024)
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 792, February 14, 2024)
Valley and Lafayette will merge and be called Chambers County in 2026. My reaction to the fall out of the San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl Loss. The latest update on High School Basketball Region Tournaments and State Playoffs. Today is the Day! Pitchers and Catchers report as I have my Major League Baseball preview show and I make my predictions on who will be playing in the 2024 World Series.
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 791, February 13, 2024)
Super Bowl 58 was the most watched TV Show of all time with over 123 million Views. An update of High School Basketball in the area to include region tournaments. I look back at the Basketball Champions in the City of Columbus over the last 20 years. The new AP Poll is out in College Basketball, and I will give my latest bracketology update.