The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge

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A podcast talking about local and national sports. Based out of Columbus, Georgia.

Richard Holdridge


    • Sep 16, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,059 September 16, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 44:49


    A preview of the upcoming week of High School Football in the Chattahoochee Valley, a preview of Week 3 in College Football to include Lane Kiffin returning to Oxford and my Top 10 NFL Teams after Week 1.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,057 September 14, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 51:55


    A reaction to the Falcons 20-13 loss to the Steelers, Texas-Ohio State recap and I drop rankings in High School Football in the Chattahoochee Valley.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,056 September 9, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 54:31


    A preview of the upcoming week in High School Football, College Football and the NFL. Special Guest: Taylor County Head Football Coach Jess Devornsay and the voice of Central-Carrolton Athletics Billy Lindahl.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,055 September 7, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2026 43:55


    A recap of week 1 in College Football and I drop my rankings for the high school teams in the Chattahoochee Valley.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,054 September 4, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 52:03


    It's week 3 in High School Football and I am previewing all the games across the Chattahoochee Valley. It is also Week 1 in College Football as I look around at the all the local football teams from all divisions, plus Braves, Clingstones and more. Stay tuned.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,053 September 2, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 47:47


    Special Guest WTVM Sports Director Tony Reese. A preview of High School Football in Alabama with some of the biggest match-ups, a recap of the historic run for Phenix City Little League and a preview of Week 1 in College Football.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,052 August 31 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 46:00


    A recap of High School Football in Georgia to include Carver-Spencer and breaking down the top ranked teams in Georgia. College Football Week 0 Recap and I look back at Stanford Football as they dominated the 2010's.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,051 August 29 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2026 54:18


    A special Saturday Morning edition, a recap of the Heritage Bowl between Carver and Spencer, also a recap of week 2 in High School Football. It is Week 0 in College Football and the last weekend of NFL Preseason.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,050 August 26 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 34:20


    Phenix City Little League continues to win and the Legend of Kinley Rasmus continues to take the National Stage. A week 1 preview of Alabama High School Football. Special Guest: Kevin Eckleberry from BeeTV Sports.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,049 August 24, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 55:19


    Phenix City Little League continues to win in the Elimination Bracket, and I recap all the scores from High School Football over the weekend, later in the show I look back at the most hyped NFL Team of all time; "The Dream Team" 2011 Philadelphia Eagles.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,048 August 21, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 40:37


    A recap of the Central-Thompson Match up and a preview of Week one in the GHSA and AHSAA in High School Football. Special Guest: WMAZ Lead Anchor Sami Kostas.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,045 August 19, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 46:31


    Special Guest Gabe Reynolds talks about his coaching career and his love for sports. A breakdown of the Little League World Series and a preview of some of the Thursday Night High School Football Games to include Central vs. Thompson.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,044 August 17, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 50:15


    The Atlanta Falcons had an awful preseason game and I'll take about the Meme that came out of it. The AP Poll for College Football Game out and I'll talk about Week 1 Phenix City Little League facing Tacoma, WA in Williamsport on Wednesday and The Fever and Dream played at State Farm Arena in an epic showdown

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,043 August 14, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 53:20


    It's Week One in High School Football, I will break down all the games in the state of Georgia. What are some of the takeaways from NFL Preseason? And is the WNBA in trouble?

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,042 August 12, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 56:26


    Phenix City League punches their ticket to Williamsport, The NBA Schedule is out for Opening Week and the Christmas Games and later in the show, special guest Rod Pederson from the Rod Pederson Show.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,041 August 10, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 43:40


    Phenix City Little League is 1 win away from Williamsport. The Columbus Clingstones take 5 out of 6 against the Biloxi Shuckers and I reveal my top 10 NFL Teams.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,040 August 7, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 52:26


    A lot of sports to get into on a jam-packed Friday, I talk Columbus Clingstones getting 2 walk-off wins over Biloxi, Looking at the landscape of College Football and is Ohio State the favorite to win it all? An exciting Hall of Fame Game took place last night in a walk off 33-30 win by the Carolina Panthers over the Arizonia Cardinals plus my hot take on the WNBA and why Caitlyn Clark is saving the league.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,039 August 5, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 43:22


    Special Guest: Matt Stewart from GPB Sports

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,038 August 3, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 62:32


    The Dodgers land Tarik Skubal, I rank my Top 10 teams in College Football and I review ESPN Jeopardy.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,037 July 29 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 56:54


    Special Guest: Michael Long Jr.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,035 July 27 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 50:45


    Lebron James signs with the Philadelphia 76ers. Phenix City and Columbus will have two Little League Teams in the Southeast Regional. I preview the NFC North and talk about some of the biggest High School Football Games in the State of Georgia.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,034 July 22 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 49:44


    Special Guest Aaron Meaux who is the Sports Director at WALB in Albany, GA. He talks about his broadcasting journey and the upcoming High School Football Season and what the sports scene looks like in Southwest Georgia.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,033 July 20 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 77:41


    Special Guest Terrance Flowers from CGY Sports we break down his broadcast journey and how he got into streaming sports. Also, it's SEC Media Days, I recap the World Cup Final and preview the NFC West for the start of the NFL Season.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,032 July 15, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 57:52


    With Special Guest Phillip Jordan, we will break down the SEC Media Days and preview the upcoming season for Auburn, Georgia and Alabama.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,031 July 13, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 46:43


    The Columbus Lions win the AAL Championship. Columbus United FC wins their home finale. The Columbus Clingstones take 5 out of 6 against the Brimingham Barons and I preview the NFC South in Football and my Sports Movie Review.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,030 July 8 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 40:21


    With Special Guest Tana Chavez, we will discuss the 2026 World Cup so far and the reaction to the USA Soccer Team falling to Belgium 4-1.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,029 July 6, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 47:33


    United States Soccer Superstar Folarin Balogun will play tonight against Belgium as his Red Card has been suspended by FIFA also England and Mexico lived up to the hype and has been the match of the Tournament. I also look at the All-Star Game in Major League Baseball as the Braves have 5 representatives going to Phillip and later on in the show, I will review the Movie "Above The Rim"

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,028 July 1, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 43:21


    It's the first episode of July! Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! NBA Free Agency as Lebron James leave the Lakers, what is his legacy and what grade would you give his time in LA? The latest World Cup update in the Round of 32 as Harry Kane scores two goals for England in a 2-1 win over DR Congo in Atlanta and I reveal my Sports Movie Review.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,027 June 29, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 45:29


    I break down the entire Group of 32 Bracket in the World Cup and how far can the United States go? Also NBA Free Agency Starts tomorrow and I preview SEC Media Days.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,026 June 26, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 39:23


    What does the United States 3-2 loss to Turkye mean as they get ready for the Round of 32? Caitlyn Clark is the face of the WNBA but why was she not on the 30th Anniversary Poster? Plus, all the latest sports this weekend and Lamelo Ball gets traded to the Timberwolves.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,025 June 24, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 32:31


    A recap of the First Round of the NBA Draft, The Atlanta Falcons sign Kyle Pitts to a three-year extension and the latest update from the World Cup.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,024 June 22, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 52:17


    Join Richard Holdridge as he talks about the United State winning the Group and having their best start in Group Play since 1930. Also, a look at the NBA Draft and NBA Free Agency and also a new Segment with the Sports Movie Review "Facing The Giants"

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,023 June 17, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 47:12


    Tune in with Richard Holdridge as he breaks down everything happening in Columbus, Georgia sports - plus the biggest stories from around the sports world.From the New York Knicks winning the NBA title to the United States Men's National Team's dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay, Georgia sports headlines, and the latest College World Series update, this is the sports talk you don't want to miss.Local. National. All sports. All in one place.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,022 June 10, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 52:56


    Argentina-Iceland Friendly draws 88,000 Fans at Auburn. A preview of Game 4 of the NBA Finals and a preview of the upcoming College World Series.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,021 , June 3, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 52:20


    NBA Finals Preview, NCAA Super Regionals Preview. i also talk Columbus Lions, Columbus Clingstones and Columbus United FC. Later in the show, I will preview Week 1 in High School Football for the Chattahoochee Valley.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,020 May 25, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 39:31


    Join Richard Holdridge as he breaks down the GHSA Baseball Playoffs, The Conference Finals in the NBA and preview the upcoming NCAA Baseball Tournament.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,019 May 18 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 40:39


    Don't miss this week's show with Richard Holdridge as he breaks down everything happening across the local sports scene in the Columbus area! From the highly anticipated NFL Schedule Release to the intensity of the NBA Conference Finals and the exciting start of the WNBA season, we're covering it all.Big matchups. Bold predictions. Local coverage you won't find anywhere else. Tune in and be part of the conversation

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,018 May 11, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 42:43


    A recap of all the local sports to Columbus Georgia to include Columbus United FC getting the 2-1 victory over Apotheos FC, The Columbus Lions push their record to 4-0 and a break down of the High School Brackets for the GHSA and AHSAA.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,017 May 6, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 40:58


    A breakdown of the High School Baseball Brackets in Georgia and Alabama. The Columbus Lions update and NBA Playoffs and so much more.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,016 April 27, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 45:45


    The Columbus Riverdragons lose another heartbreaking playoff series, The Columbus Lions win a thriller 46-44 over the Wheeling Miners. I also recap the NFL Draft, The Atlanta Hawks- New York Knicks Series and the Atlanta Braves have the best record in baseball.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,015 April 20, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 43:56


    The Columbus Lions win their Season Opener, the River Dragons advance to the FPHL Semi-finals, plus the latest Clingstones update, the NBA Playoffs First Round, MLB update and a preview of the First Round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,019 April 13, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 31:21


    The Master's Recap, a preview of the NBA Playoffs and I talk about the Braves hot start along with all the local sports to Columbus, GA

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,018 March 12, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 43:59


    The World Baseball Classic update, also an update on College Basketball Tournaments and NFL Free Agency Recap.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,012 March 2, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 35:35


    A preview of the AHSAA Final Four and the GHSA Quarterfinals plus the NFL Combine Recap and the latest Bracketology in College Basketball.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,011 February 23, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 28:07


    USA Hockey wins the Gold Medal over Canada. My latest bracketology and NFL Combine.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,010 February 6 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 29:05


    The Super Bowl XL Preview between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, the NBA Trade Deadline just passed and my latest Bracketology in College Basketball.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,009 January 12, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 31:33


    A recap of NFL Wild Card Weekend and the National Championship is set between Miami and Indiana. The Atlanta Hawks trade Trae Young, where do they go from here?

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,008, January 6, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 34:54


    First show of 2026! I will preview the upcoming NFL Playoffs and the College Football Semi-Finals.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,007, September 26, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 54:25


    It's Friday Night and the Moon is Right! It's time to preview High School Football in the Chattahoochee Valley. Also a big game is going down in Athens between Georgia and Alabama and I will also preview NFL Week 4 and the MLB Playoffs.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,006 September 19, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 59:11


    A jammed pack show previewing Week 6 in High School Football from around the State of Georgia and Alabama. I will preview Week 4 in College Football to include Auburn traveling to Norman to take on Oklahoma and NFL Week 4, MLB Playoffs preview and a look back at the 1993 NFL Draft.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 1,005 September 12, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 54:08


    My thoughts on the Charlie Kirk Assassination and how it has impacted our country. A preview of the upcoming High School, College and NFL Games for the week, MLB Updates and many more.

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