The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge

With Special Guest Jake Crain from a show called "Crain and Company", we will preview the upcoming Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. The latest NBA and College Basketball updates as well and as the Calendar hits February, that means we are closer to Pitchers and Catchers reporting. 

It is the High School Basketball Show as the regular season is starting to wind down and we get ready for regional tournaments. I will revel my Top 10 teams for East Alabama and West Georgia. Columbus State Baseball opens the regular season with e 3-game series with West Alabama. Also, the Shaw Raiders have a new Head Football Coach. Featuring Coach Johnny Garner's press conference. 

With Guests WRBL Sports Director Jack Patterson and Sportsvisions Thift Barringer, we will discuss all the local action around the Chattahoochee Valley to include High School Basketball, The Columbus River Dragons and the Columbus Rapids. 

Live from Ivy Park Sports Bar and Grill, I will talk about the upcoming Super Bowl with Special Guest Justin Dale and Ivy Manager Alisa Knight. 

With special guests the Columbus State Head Men's Basketball Coach Robert Moore and the Columbus State Head Women's Basketball Coach Matt Houser. I will also have my Bracketology show as I predict the #1 seeds and bubble teams. Brock Purdy will be out for 6 months with a UCL tear, does that mean Trey Lance will be the starting quarterback for the 49ers?

The Eagles beat the 49ers 31-7 as the Niners lose Quarterbacks Brock Purdy and Josh Johnson to injuries. Patrick Mahomes wills his team to another Super Bowl berth on a hobbled ankle as the Chiefs beat the Bengals 23-20 and so Super Bowl 57 is set: The Kansas City Chiefs vs. The Philadelphia Eagles. The Lakers lose to the Celtics on a controversial non foul call on Lebron James that would have won...

With Special Guest Steve Holman, the Play-by-play Announcer for the Atlanta Hawks we will discuss how he got his start in broadcasting and his most memorable Atlanta Hawks moments. 

With Special Guest Gabe Reynolds, we will discuss what exactly happened to the Dallas Cowboys in their 19-12 loss to the 49ers. We will preview the Conference Championships and recap the most updated action in the NBA and College Basketball. I will also rank my top 10 High School Basketball Teams in East Alabama and West Georgia. 

With Special Guest Sportvision's Thrift Barringer, we will discuss High School Basketball in the Chattahoochee Valley to include a recap of St. Anne Pacelli vs. Brookstone and we will preview the upcoming NFC and AFC Championship Games. The Atlanta Hawks get a big road win 137-132 over the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Columbus Lions release their 2023 Schedule in the AIFA. 

Live from Ivy Park Sports Bar and Grill, I will discuss the Columbus Rapids games against the Memphis Americans and preview the upcoming game with the Tampa Bay Strikers. Special Guests: Columbus Rapids Midfielder Jacob Kisner, Thread mob Production Manager Daniel Coulter and Ivy Park Sports Bar and Grill Manager Alisa Knight. Brought to you by National Audio-Visual Services and produced by Lee Sn...

School is in session, and I am enrolling into Bracketology 101. I will have my latest projected #1 seeds and Bubble Watch. The AFC and NFC Championships are set for this weekend, and I will preview the Bengals vs. Chiefs and 49ers vs. Eagles. Charity from Columbus, GA was on The Bachelor last night and I think she can win it! 

The 49ers beat the Cowboys 19-12 in a classic matchup to reach the NFC Championship 3 of the last 4 years. I will also break down the other Divisional Playoff matchups. The Columbus River dragons split the 2-game series with the Carolina Thunderbirds. The Columbus Rapids Men and Women's teams fall to the Memphis Americans in the National Indoor Soccer League Season Opener. 

With Special Guest Jenie Fisher, we preview the upcoming Divisional Round Game between the 49ers and Cowboys, and we will discuss the rivalry that has been renewed. I also reveal by top 10 High School Basketball teams for East Alabama and West Georgia. 

It's the Divisional Round in the NFL Playoffs and I will preview all the games to include the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys. The Atlanta Hawks have won 4 straight, and can they get into the NBA Playoffs without having to deal with the play-in game? Atlanta United part ways with Josef Martinez and I look back at his legacy as one of the greatest superstars in Atlanta. 

Live Show on location at Girls Inc in Columbus, GA, we discuss the upcoming National Indoor Soccer Match between the Columbus Rapids and the Memphis Americans. Special Guests: Columbus Rapids Defender Ellie Russell, Rapids General Manager Warren Van Der Westhuizen, Wild Wing Cafe Manager Yolanda Williams and Rapids Men's Goalkeeper Kurt Nowicki. 

With Special Guests Rob Frasier and Gabe Reynolds, we will recap the Super Wild Card Weekend and reflect back on what MLK Day means. The Divisional Round is set! The Dallas Cowboys win their first road playoff game since 1993. The Atlanta Hawks have won 3 straight and Georgia takes their 13-4 record into Kentucky tonight. 

With Special Guest WRBL Sports Anchor Tyler Redmond, we will discuss his broadcasting career in Columbus, GA to include working at the Press Box with Bobby Z and under Josh Pate at WLTZ and a deep dive into his Atlanta Braves Podcast and You Tube Channel. It is also Friday which means I'll recap High School Basketball in the Chattahoochee Valley and reveal my Top 10 for East Alabama and West Georg...

With Special Guest Justin Dale, we will discuss what it means for Georgia to win its second straight National Championship. What will the offseason look like for the Atlanta Falcons? The Atlanta Hawks recap of the Nationally Televised game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Georgia Basketball doubled their win total from last season with a 58-50 win over Mississippi State. I will also preview the Super...

Live show at Ivy Park Sports Bar and Grill with special guests Columbus Rapids Midfielders Megan Byers of the Women's Team and Erick Sanchez of the Men's Team. Presented by National Audio-Visual Services.

Georgia wins back-to-back National Championships! Is Georgia the new dynasty in College Football? Stetson Bennett has the game of his career with 6 Touchdowns. I also preview the Wild Card Weekend for the NFL. 

NFL Week 18 recap as the NFL Playoff picture is set for Wild Card Weekend. I will also preview the upcoming National Championship Game between TCU and Georgia at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. 

Live show at Ivy Park Sports Bar and Grill with special guests Columbus Rapids General Manager Warren Van Der Westhuizen, Tuan Darby, Pedal Pub Manager, Columbus Rapids Players Oliva Jarrell and Kyle Koert. 

The Buffalo Bills-Cincinnati Bengals Game as been temporarily suspended after Bills Safety Damar Hamlin collapses on the Field. The latest update om his condition as we all say a prayer for him and his family.  The latest bowl game update and NBA scores from last night as well. 

A recap of Georgia beating Ohio State 42-41. TCU makes it to the National Championship in an improbable run by beating Michigan. A recap of NFL Week 17 as the playoff picture gets more clearer and Lebron drops 47 on the Hawks in Atlanta.

In the final episode of 2022, My Broadcast Partner and Co-host Corey Bank will join me to preview the upcoming College Football Playoff Semifinal Games Michigan-TCU and Georgia-Ohio State. We will also preview the NFL Week 17. I reflect back on the life of Pele, the greatest soccer player of all time. The Columbus Rapids had a couple of friendlies at the Columbus Civic Center last night, I'll expl...