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


    • Jun 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 983, June 3, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 28:32


    A preview of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. Upsets in College Baseball as the #1 and #2 Seeds go down in the Regionals and a preview of the Super Regionals. Caitlin Clark will be out for another week, what does this mean for the growth of the WNBA and many more to include local sports stories to Columbus, GA.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 992, May 22, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 53:01


    Troup County wins its first ever State Baseball Championship. Columbus United FC plays to a 1-1 tie with Birmingham Legion FC II and the Columbus Clingstones win again 5-1 over the Montgomery Biscuits Special Guest: Phil Jones from ITG Next.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 991, May 19, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 23:53


    A recap of the weekend of sports to include Columbus United FC, The Columbus Lions and a look at the Caitlin Clark- Angel Reese Rivalry.

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    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 990, May 16, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 39:29


    Glenwood wins the AHSAA 3A Baseball State Championship, a recap of the NBA Playoffs. Special guest: Troup County Baseball Coach Tanner Glisson.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 989, May 14 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 48:08


    With special guest Kamerion Lindsey from the Kamerion Sports Podcast, we talk College Football, the NFL and the NBA Playoffs.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 988, May 5. 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 44:10


    Sovereignty wins the Kentucky Derby, A recap of the NBA playoffs and a preview of the Conference Semi-finals and I debate who would win in a fight; 100 Humans or a Gorilla?

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 987, May 2 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 36:50


    The Columbus Clingstones snap a 6-game losing streak. A recap of the High School Baseball Playoffs and I recap the NBA Playoffs as well. Like, share the show.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 986, April 28, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 43:04


    A recap of the entire NFL Draft and which teams got the best grade? The NBA Playoffs have teams ready to move on to the second round plus a recap of the High School Baseball Playoffs all on a Monday edition of the show.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 985, April 25, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 46:02


    A recap of Day 1 of the NFL Draft to include Columbus own Mykel Williams getting drafted by the San Francisco 49ers and The Atlanta Falcons drafting a Georgia player in the first round for the first time in franchise history. Also NBA Playoffs, High School Baseball Playoffs, Riverdragons, Lions and Columbus Clingstones. All on the Friday edition of the show, like the page and leave a comment. (We do not own the rights to the music)

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 984, April 22, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 43:03


    A recap of the weekend of NBA Playoffs, The Columbus Clingstones had a successful opening week and I take a look at the latest mock draft for the first 15 picks in the upcoming NFL Draft.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 983, April 15, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 40:59


    Rory Mcilroy wins the Masters. The Columbus Clingstones get ready for their home opener and a preview of the NBA Playoffs.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 982, April 11, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 36:47


    The latest Master's update as Justin Rose is at minus 8 trying to win his first green jacket. The Columbus Clingstones beat the Biloxi Shuckers 5-2 thanks to a Grand Slam by Evan Workinger and the latest High School Baseball update around the Columbus, GA area.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 981, April 7, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 35:37


    A podcast dedicated to Columbus, GA. A recap of the Columbus Clingstones, The Atlanta Braves and the Men and Women's Final Four.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 980, March 26, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 45:59


    A recap of the weekend and preview the upcoming Sweet 16 games for the Men and Women's NCAA Tournament.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 979, March 21, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 34:25


    A recap of the first full day of the NCAA Tournament. The Columbus Lions take on the Carolina Cobras in the first NAL Game in 3 years and a recap of High School Baseball.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 978, March 17, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 38:10


    A recap of the Columbus State Cougars Basketball Season making it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament and I break down the brackets for the NCAA Tournament.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 977, March 10, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 37:53


    Join us today as we talk about the Basketball Championships in Georgia to include the Hardaway Lady Hawks winning their first ever State Title. Columbus State Cougars and Lady Cougars make it to the NCAA Tournament and the Columbus Lions dominant 85-0 win over the Peach State Cats.

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    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 976, March 4, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 39:29


    A show that covers local and national sports around the Chattahoochee Valley to include a recap of the back-to-back championships for the Pacelli Vikings and a preview of the GHSA State Basketball Playoffs.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 975, February 24, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 43:57


    A breakdown of all the local sports in the Chattahoochee Valley to include High School Baseball and the High School Basketball Playoffs.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 974, February 21, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 37:22


    Jam packed Friday show as I will break down the second-round playoff matchups for the GHSA AA. The latest Columbus Riverdragons and Columbus State updates and the updated Bracketology in Collge Basketball.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 973, February 17, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 35:05


    The brackets are finally out! I'm breaking down EVERY matchup in the High School Basketball Playoffs Plus, we'll dive into the Columbus Riverdragons and the Columbus Lions as they kick off training camp! And don't miss out on the NBA All-Star recap and College Basketball highlights later in the show!

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 972, February 10, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 37:24


    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 971, February 3, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 42:43


    Welcome to the Monday show, where we've got a packed lineup to kick off your week! We're diving deep into a huge NBA trade that's shaking up the league, plus all the latest action in College Basketball. We'll also be talking CSU Athletics and catching up on the Columbus Riverdragons. And as always, we'll wrap things up with a look back at This Day in Sports History. You won't want to miss it! Stay tuned!

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 970, January 29, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 29:12


    A recap of local sports to include High School Basketball, the Columbus River Dragons and Columbus State University. Also will talk Super Bowl 59, the latest Bracketology and the NBA Trade Deadline.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 969, January 27, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 55:45


    Conference Championships reaction and a Super Bowl preview between the Eagles and Chiefs. Also, a breakdown of the Local sports to include High School Baseball, Columbus River Dragons and Columbus State Cougars.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 968, January 24, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 46:10


    NFL Coaching Carousel, Conference Championship preview and this day in Sports History.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 967, January 22, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 48:25


    A recap of High School sports and Ohio State wins the National Championship. 3 players invited to the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame and this day in Sports History.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 966, January 20, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 55:48


    A special MLK Day of the show, I will recap the NFL Divisional Playoffs and preview the Conference Championships. I will also preview the National Championship between Notre Dame and Ohio State. The Atlanta Hawks get a big road win over the Boston Celtics and #1 Auburn Basketball survives on the road against Georgia. This day in Sports History takes us back to the 2013 NFC Championship were the 49ers beat the Falcons 28-24.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 965, January 17, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 40:07


    A tribute to "Mr. Baseball" as Bob Uecker passes away at the age of 90. The latest update on Columbus State Cougars and Lady Cougars Basketball and "This Day in Sports History" take us back to 1999 when the Atlanta Falcons got a huge upset 30-27 in overtime against the 15-1 Minnesota Vikings in one of the greatest upsets in Atlanta Sports History.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 964, January 15, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 39:08


    A recap of all the local sports around Columbus to include High School Basketball and a new segment later in the show; This Day in Sports History.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 963, January 13, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 49:59


    A recap of the College Football Semi-Finals and a preview of the National Championship between Ohio State and Notre Dame. It is also Wild Card Weekend in the NFL and a recap of all the local sports in an around Columbus, GA.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 962, January 8, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 31:00


    A podcast that is dedicated to covering sports in Columbus, GA. A recap of High School Basketball, College Basketball with Georgia and Auburn and the Atlanta Hawks getting a 124-121 win over the Utah Jazz.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 961, January 6, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 47:04


    It is Black Monday in the NFL. Also a recap of NFL Week 18 and a preview of the Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs. I will also preview the College Football Playoff Semifinals and my prediction on who is going to play in the National Championship. Later in the show, I will recap The Columbus River Dragons, Columbus State Basketball and High School Basketball.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 960, January 3, 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 41:09


    First show of 2025. Georgia loses to Notre Dame 23-10 in the College Football Quarterfinal. A reaction to the other College Football Playoff Games and Alabama finishes 9-4 and has the worst record since 2007. Also, NFL Week 18, NBA, College Football and local sports to Columbus to include Riverdragons, Columbus State and High School Basketball.

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 959, December 30, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 61:23


    The last episode of 2024, I will talk about the heartbreaking Atlanta Falcons loss to the Washington Commanders 30-24 in overtime and their playoff hopes are very slim. I will preview the Quarterfinals in the College Football Playoff and make my predictions and a look back in the year of Sports for 2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/richard-holdridge/support

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 958, December 23, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 44:01


    My reaction to the First Round of the College Football Playoff. The Michael Penix Jr. Era in Atlanta begins with a huge 34-7 win over the Giants. I will also break down the updated NFL Playoff Picture and talk College Basketball, NBA and Columbus Riverdragons. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/richard-holdridge/support

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 957, December 20, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 32:03


    A recap of High School Basketball. A preview of the Muscogee County Christmas Tournament and College Football Playoff preview along with NFL Week 16. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/richard-holdridge/support

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 956, December 16, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 37:07


    Travis Hunter wins the Heisman Trophy. The NBA Cup is set between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Oklahoma City Thunder and a recap of NFL Week 15. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/richard-holdridge/support

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 955, December 13, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 53:50


    The 49ers Super Bowl window has officially closed with a 12-6 loss to the Rams. Bill Belichick is introduced as Head Coach of North Carolina and the Columbus Blue Devil Flag Football Team advances to the State Championship with a 19-6 win over Long County. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/richard-holdridge/support

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 954, December 11, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 50:31


    A preview of the GHSA High School Football Championships, Columbus beats Washington County in Flag Football to reach the Semi-Finals and a breakdown of all the High School Basketball Teams around the Chattahoochee Valley, Max Fried signs an 8 year, 218 million Dollar contract with the Yankees and Desmond Ridder may start for the Raiders against the Falcons next Monday Night. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/richard-holdridge/support

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 953, December 9, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 52:01


    My reaction to the College Football Playoff as SMU gets in over Alabama. Did the committee get it right? Also a recap of all the High School Football State Championship games. CSU Soccer heads to the Final Four for the first time since 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/richard-holdridge/support

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 952, December 6, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 80:53


    With Special Guest Phillip Jordan, we will preview Conference Championships and recap National Signing Day. I will also preview High School Football Playoffs and the NFL. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/richard-holdridge/support

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 951, December 4, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 49:19


    I will recap all the Tuesday Night Basketball Games around the Chattahooce Valley and preview the upcoming Championships in Alabama and Semifinals in Georgia. I will also have my reaction to the College Football Playoff Rankings. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/richard-holdridge/support

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 950, December 2, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 56:58


    Georgia beats Georgia Tech 44-42 in an incredible 8 overtime thriller. Is Ryan Day on the hot seat after losing 4 straight times to Michigan and my latest College Football Playoff Projection, does a 3-loss Alabama team sneak in? Later in the show the Falcons drop a game to the Chargers 17-13 as Kirk Cousins throws 4 interceptions, is it time to play Michael Phenix Jr.? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/richard-holdridge/support

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 949, November 27, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 45:53


    On this Thanksgiving Edition, I preview the upcoming Quarterfinal Games in High School Football in Georgia and the upcoming big games in College Football and the NFL. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/richard-holdridge/support

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 948, November 25, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 38:54


    Alabama loses to Oklahoma 24-3 and Georgia clinches a spot in the SEC Championship game. I will make my College Football Playoff Projection and a recap of all the NFL Games. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/richard-holdridge/support

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 947, November 21, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 50:46


    A recap of the High School Football Playoffs around the Chattahoochee Valley. A recap of High School Basketball and my reaction to the College Football Playoff Selection Show. I will also make my picks for NFL week 12. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/richard-holdridge/support

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 946, November 18, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 59:57


    My thoughts on the Jake Paul- Mike Tyson Fight on Netflix. Georgia gets a big win over Tennessee 31-17 and looks like they would be in the College Football Playoff. The Atlanta Falcons get embarrassed by the Denver Broncos 38-6 and my latest College Football Playoff Projection. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/richard-holdridge/support

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 945, November 14, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 59:05


    A recap of week 13 in High School Football and a preview of the first round of the GHSA Football State Playoffs. I will also preview the upcoming Georgia-Tennessee Game, and the Atlanta Hawks get a 117-116 win over the Boston Celtics in the First Round of the NBA Cup. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/richard-holdridge/support

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 944, November 12, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 57:38


    Ole Miss upsets Georgia 28-10, Is Georgia out of the College Football Playoff? The Atlanta Falcons lose to the New Orleans Saints 20-17 and I give my latest College Football Playoff Ratings. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/richard-holdridge/support

    The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge (Episode 943, November 8, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 59:38


    A recap of the Thursday Night Football Game as the Ravens beat the Bengals 35-34. I preview all the games this weekend from High School Football to include Russell County hosting a playoff game for the first time since 1998. I will preview the Georgia-Ole Miss Game and Alabama-LSU as they have College Football Playoff Implications. The NFL sees the Falcons taking on the Saints. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/richard-holdridge/support

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