The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Baske...

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.

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.

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

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...

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 realist...

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.

Columbus will be getting a AA Minor League Team in 2025 as the Mississippi Braves will be moving to the Fountain City. What does this mean for the Columbus Chat-a-Hoots? A look back at Minor League Baseball in Columbus plus all the local coverage in the Chattahoochee Valley.

Michigan defeats Washington 34-13 in the National Championship to win their first title since 1997. Special Guest the Voice of the Flint River Wildcats Joe Howard will join the show to talk about the Wildcats Championship Run, Then I will have ESPN Radio 95.3 WDAE Sports Talk Show Host Jay Recher will preview the upcoming Wild Card Match-up between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Tampa Bay Buccane...

The Atlanta Falcons fire Arthur Smith after 3 Seasons. More Coaches to follow on Black Monday. I recap NFL Week 18 and preview Super Wild Card Weekend and the National Championship between Michigan and Washington.

In this episode, I preview upcoming region games in High School Basketball. The Columbus State Cougars and Lady Cougars open in the Peach Belt Conference with wins over Georgia College and The NFL Pro Bowl Rosters have been announced.

It's my High School Basketball Show for the Tri-City Area as I reveal my Top 10 Girls and Boys Teams. Also, I will preview the upcoming National Championship Game between Michigan and Washington.

First show of 2024! I will recap the College Football Playoff Semi-Final Games as Michigan gets the 27-20 victory in overtime over Alabama in the Rose Bowl and Washington holds off Texas 37-31 in the Sugar Bowl. I will also recap the other Bowl Games and Week 17 in the NFL as the Atlanta Falcons drop a 37-17 loss to the Chicago Bears but are still alive for the playoffs.

The last show of 2023! I recap Day 2 of the Border Wars, preview the upcoming championships tonight. I will also preview NFL week 17 and as I approach my 2 year anniversary of calling my first Columbus Rapids Game, I pay a special tribute to the Columbus Rapids as I replay the very first episode of Columbus Rapids Weekly with Matt Austin and the most exciting soccer game that I ever called as the...

Live from the Border Wars on the campus of Glenwood, a recap of Day 1 and a preview of the upcoming games in the consolation bracket and the winners bracket. A preview of the other High School action in the Chattahoochee Valley to include St. Anne Pacelli, Central and the Lagrange Toyota Classic.

A recap of NFL Week 16 to include the Baltimore Ravens making a statement with a 33-19 win over the San Francisco 49ers. The Atlanta Falcons stay alive for the playoffs with a 29-10 win over the Colts and I preview the Border Wars and The Lagrange Toyota Classic in High School Basketball.

A recap of the Muscogee County Christmas Tournament as Carver wins the Boys Tournament and Hardaway wins the Girls Tournament. Gabe Reynolds joins the show to talk about the upcoming game between the Cowboys and the Dolphins and previews the upcoming CFB Semifinal between Alabama and Michigan.

It's Early Signing Day today! Coverage of the Top Recruits in Alabama and Georgia and where they are signing? The recap of Round One of the Muscogee County Christmas Tournament and I make my NFL Predictions with 3 weeks left in the season.

With Special Guests Glenwood Head Boys and Girls Basketball Coach Dusty Perdue we will discuss the season so far and preview the upcoming Border Wars. Also, Columbus State Women's Head Basketball Coach Matt Houser will be joining the show to talk about the 2023-2024 Season in the Peach Belt Conference and the outlook for the team. The Seahawks get the 20-17 victory over the Eagles, The Atlanta...

The Atlanta Falcons drop a 9-7 contest to the 1-12 Carolina Panthers. Is it time to part ways with Head Coach Arthur Smith and Quarterback Desmond Ridder? Harding wins their first ever NCAA Division II Championship with over 500 yards of rushing and a look at the Muscogee County Christmas Tournament that starts this week.