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The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge

By Richard Holdridge

Presented by Georgia Alabama Sports Live. It’s a local Podcast based out of Columbus, Georgia that airs Monday-Friday on WQEE 99.1 in Newnan, GA and is dedicated to cover local sports to include The Columbus River Dragons, Columbus Lions, CSU Athletics and High School Football across the Chattahoochee Valley.
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The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 818, March 28, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard HoldridgeMar 28, 2024

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The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 818, March 28, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 818, March 28, 2024)

It's Opening Day in Major League Baseball. Georgia advances to the NIT Semi-Final and Central gets the 4-3 victory over Lagrange. Also going to air the Georgia Alabama Sports Live interview with Columbus Lions General Manager Lee Snow and air part 2 of the Facebook Live show from Tuesday Night after Freed-Hardeman won the NAIA National Championship.
Mar 28, 202459:59
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 817, March 27, 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.

Mar 27, 202459:58
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 816, March 26, 2024)

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.

Mar 26, 202459:57
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 815, March 25, 2024)

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.

Mar 25, 202459:09
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 814, March 22, 2024)

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.

Mar 22, 202459:59
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 813, March 21, 2024)

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.

Mar 21, 202459:55
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 812, March 20, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 812, March 20, 2024)

With Special Guest Taña Chavez, we will break down the NCAA Brackets for the Men and Women. Georgia gets by Xavier in the NIT. The latest High School Baseball updates, NFL Free Agency, NBA and much more.
Mar 20, 202459:06
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 811, March 19, 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.

Mar 19, 202459:25
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 810, March 18, 2024)

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.

Mar 18, 202459:43
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 809, March 15, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 809, March 15, 2024)

St. Anne Pacelli AD and Boys Head Basketball Coach Corry Black steps down to pursue another opportunity. I will recap his career and his legacy at Pacelli. The latest High School Baseball update as Harris County beats Northside and Brookstone beats Pacelli. The latest NCAA Conference Tournament updates as Georgia falls to Florida for the third time this season and the latest NFL Free Agency includes Keenan Allen traded to the Bears.
Mar 15, 202459:11
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 808, March 14, 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.

Mar 13, 202459:35
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 807, March 13, 2024)

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.

Mar 13, 202456:12
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 806, March 12, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 806, March 12, 2024)

Special Guests Calvary Christian Head Basketball Coach Jonathan Gordon and Columbus State Head Basketball Coach Robert Moore. The Atlanta Falcons sign Kirk Cousins, an update on NFL Free Agency and my final Bracketology show as I project the field of 68.
Mar 12, 202459:04
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 805, March 11, 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.

Mar 11, 202459:08
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 804, March 8, 2024)

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".

Mar 07, 202459:46
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 803, March 7, 2024)

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.

Mar 07, 202459:49
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 802, March 5, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 802, March 5, 2024)

With special guests Columbus State Head Basketball Coach Robert Moore and CSU Women’s Basketball Coach Matt Houser we will preview the upcoming Peach Belt Conference Tournament. It’s my Bracketology Show and I will rank the top 10 High School Baseball Teams.
Mar 05, 202459:26
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 801, March 4, 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.

Mar 04, 202459:40
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 800, February 28, 2024)

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.

Feb 28, 202459:15
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 799, February 27, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 799, February 27, 2024)

With Special Guests GPB Sports Anchor Jon Nelson and WMAZ Sports Director Marvin James, we will discuss High School Basketball and the sports scene in Macon, GA.
Feb 27, 202459:53
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 798, February 26, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 798, February 26, 2024)

Five new members inducted into the Chattahoochee Valley Sports Hall of Fame. A breakdown of the AHSAA, GHSA and GIAA Basketball Playoffs and the Columbus RiverDragons take 2 out of 3 over the Motor City Rockers.
Feb 26, 202459:23
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 797, February 23, 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.

Feb 23, 202459:09
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 796, February 20, 2024)

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.

Feb 20, 202459:41
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 795, February 19, 2024)

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.

Feb 19, 202459:31
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 794, February 16, 2024)

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.

Feb 16, 202459:35
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 793, February 15, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 793, February 15, 2024)

With Special Guests Fountain City FC Owners Gage Joiner and Jose Perez we discuss the upcoming season in the UPSL and what outdoor soccer is going to bring to Columbus.
Feb 15, 202459:36
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 792, February 14, 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.

Feb 14, 202459:07
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 791, February 13, 2024)

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.

Feb 13, 202459:26
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 790, February 12, 2023)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 790, February 12, 2023)

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime. Patrick Mahomes wins his third Super Bowl in five years. The 49ers lose another heartbreaking Super Bowl and Kyle Shanahan blows another lead in the Super Bowl. I will break down the game, the Halftime Show with Usher and my favorite Super Bowl Commercials.

Feb 12, 202459:04
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 789, February 9, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 789, February 9, 2024)

It's Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas; Its the Kansas City Chiefs against the San Francisco 49ers. I have keys to the game and I make my prediction. I will also cover all the other local sporting events in Columbus to include High School Basketball and the Columbus River Dragons and the Columbus Lions will have their Home Opener on April 12 in a new Season in the American Indoor Football League.

Feb 09, 202458:60
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 788, February 7, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 788, February 7, 2024)

With Special Guests 92.9 The Game's John Fricke and Nathan Spiess, host of a Podcast called Tennessee Titans Talk. It's Super Bowl Week! We will preview Super Bowl 58 between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers.

Feb 07, 202459:07
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 787, February 6, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 787, February 6, 2024)

Raheem Morris is introduced as the Head Coach of the Atlanta Falcons. It's Media Day for Super Bowl 58 and I will have my latest bracketology show projecting the first 5 seeds. I will also preview the upcoming High School Basketball Games today.

Feb 06, 202459:29
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 786, February 5, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 786, February 5, 2024)

Atlanta will host 8 World Cup Games in 2026 including the Semi-Final. The Atlanta Hawks win 4 straight as they beat the Warriors 141-134 despite Steph Curry scoring 60. The Tuskegee-Morehouse Game is back in Columbus for the 2024 Season and I break down the Cheifs and 49ers journey to Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas.

Feb 05, 202459:31
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 785, February 2, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 785, February 2, 2024)

With Special Guests WRBL Sports Director Jack Patterson talking High School Basketball and then Columbus State Women's Head Basketball Coach Matt Houser joins the show followed by the Columbus State Men's Head Basketball Coach Robert Moore.

Feb 02, 202458:28
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 784, February 1, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 784, February 1, 2024)

The Glenwood Gators and Lady Gators advance to the Regional Championship. Columbus State Cougars and Lady Cougars faced USC Beaufort. #24th ranked Alabama defeated Georgia 85-76 at Stegman Coliseum. Is Georgia going to make the NCAA Tournament this year? Also, every Thursday, I will have my Community Calander segment talking about upcoming sporting events in the Columbus area.

Feb 01, 202458:34
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 783, January 31, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 783, January 31, 2024)

Big night of Basketball in Atlanta as the Hawks beat the Lakers 138-122 and Georgia Tech upset #3 North Carolina 74-73. A recap of all the High School Basketball action around the Chattahoochee Valley and my Top 10 greatest moments in NCAA Tournament History for the State of Georgia.

Jan 31, 202427:43
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 782, January 30, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 782, January 30, 2024)

With Special Guest Rod Pederson of the Rod Pederson Show, we will discuss the upcoming Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. I will also drop my bracketology show and preview upcoming games in High School Basketball.

Jan 30, 202459:42
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 781, January 29, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 781, January 29, 2024)

The 49ers erase a 24-7 deficit to beat the Detroit Lions 34-31 to advance to the Super Bowl. The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Baltimore Ravens 17-10 to advance to their 4th Super Bowl in 5 years. Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas is Set; The 49ers and Chiefs, a rematch of Super Bowl 54. Will also talk Riverdragons, Columbus State Basketball and High School Basketball.

Jan 29, 202458:05
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 780, January 27, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 780, January 27, 2024)

Bonus Edition for the Podcast audience only. In this episode, I discuss the State of my Podcast as I approach my 4 year anniversary and a look back at some of the accomplishments in broadcasting.

Jan 27, 202435:26
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 779, January 26, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 779, January 26, 2024)

The Atlanta Falcons hire Raheem Morris as their new Head Coach. I will make my AFC and NFC Championship previews and who will go to Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas? I will recap and preview all the High School Basketball action around the Chattahoochee Valley to include big time rivalries.

Jan 26, 202459:59
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 778, January 25, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 778, January 25, 2024)

With Special Guests Taña Chavez and Matt Austin, we will preview the upcoming Conference Championships. Jim Harbaugh leaves Michigan to become the Head Coach of the Los Angeles Chargers. Will he win right away? I will also break down the CSU Cougars, and College Basketball around the area.
Jan 25, 202459:31
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 777, January 24, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 777, January 24, 2024)

With Special Guest Gabe Reynolds, we will talk NFL Playoffs and preview the upcoming Conference Championships. A recap of all the High School Basketball in the Tri-City Area last night and the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame Class has been announced.

Jan 24, 202459:11
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 776, January 23, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 776, January 23, 2024)

With Special Guests Jake Crain from Crain and Company on the show to talk NFL Playoffs and Dave Platta, a Member of the Chattahoochee Valley Sports Hall of Fame and one of the most recognizable broadcasting icons from Columbus, GA to talk about the history of Minor League Baseball in Columbus.

Jan 23, 202459:56
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 775, January 22, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 775, January 22, 2024)

The Conference Championships are set! Chiefs vs. Ravens and the Lions vs. 49ers. I will break down all the divisional games to include the 49ers getting a comeback win over the Packers. The Atlanta Falcons still do not have a Head Coach as they continue with the interviews, and I break down all the local sports to the Columbus area to include the River Dragons, Columbus State and High School Basketball.

Jan 22, 202458:29
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 774, January 19, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 774, January 19, 2024)

A look at all the High School Basketball Games around the Tri-City Area to include Carver vs. Monroe and Central vs. Auburn. I will also break down the matchups in the upcoming Divisional Round Playoffs and the Atlanta Falcons are close to making Bill Belichick their next Head Coach.

Jan 19, 202443:34
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 773, January 18, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 773, January 18, 2024)

With Special Guests, Bobby Z from the Press Box with Bobby Z and Friends, we will preview the Divisional Round Game between the 49ers and Packers. Later on the show, The Carver Head Baseball Coach Michael Long Jr. will discuss the upcoming season for Carver Baseball and what it meant to work for the Columbus Chat-a-Hoots.

Jan 18, 202459:58
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 772, January 17, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 772, January 17, 2024)

With Special Guest Phillip Jordan from the Phillip Jordan Show, we will preview the upcoming NFL Divisional Round Playoffs.

Jan 17, 202459:54
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 771, January 16, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 771, January 16, 2024)

Special Guest Travis Creasy, we will talk about the legacy of Nick Saban and what are the expectations of Kalen DeBoer as the New Head Coach of Alabama. Super Wild Card Weekend recap as the Buffalo Bills beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-17 and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 32-9 to advance to the Divisional Round. Who will be the next head coach of the Atlanta Falcons? I will also have my Bracketology Show.

Jan 16, 202459:41
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 770, January 15, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 770, January 15, 2024)

A recap of the Super Wild Card NFL Matchups to include Jordan Love dominating the Cowboys Defense with a 48-32 rout and another disappointing playoff exit for the Cowboys. Is Mike McCarthy going to be out as Head Coach? The Detroit Lions win a playoff game for the first time since 1992. Can the Lions reach the Super Bowl? Kalen DeBoer is introduced as Head Coach of Alabama and what are the realistic expectations taking over for Nick Saban?

Jan 15, 202459:58
The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 769, January 12, 2024)

The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 769, January 12, 2024)

An incredible week of sports! Nick Saban, Bill Belichick and Pete Carroll all leave coaching. Coverage of all the High School Basketball, CSU Basketball and Columbus Riverdragons. I will also talk Atlanta Hawks, College Basketball and Super Wild Card Weekend in the NFL as I make my picks.

Jan 12, 202442:52