The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge

Freddie Freeman returns to Atlanta as the Dodgers take 2 out of 3 over the Braves. The whole atmosphere at Truist Park felt like a playoff game. The Columbus Lions fall to the Albany Empire 67-48 despite 5 touchdowns from Darien Townsend. The Georgia Vipers are now 6-0 after a 106-80 victory over the Chattanooga Spades. Ole Miss win's its first ever NCAA Baseball title and the Magnolia State runs...

With Guest Gabe Reynolds, we will recap the NBA Draft last night. Freddie Freeman returns to Atlanta as the Braves play the Dodgers for a 3-game series. The College World Series Final is set, Oklahoma vs. Ole Miss. Arch Manning choses Texas to play College Football in 2023. 

With Guests Jared Dillard, the Play-by-play announcer for the Columbus Lions and Darien Townsend, Wide Receiver, Defensive Back and Kick Returner for the Columbus Lions, we recap the big 43-33 win over the Jacksonville Sharks and as the Lions ride high in second place in the National Arena League, they have a crucial road trip starting with the Albany Empire on Sunday. 

With Special Guest DJ Jones of Sportvisions, we discuss the Inaugural Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame Class and the upcoming Sports visions 6th Annual Isiah Crowell Football Camp. We talk about being able to be a part of the Columbus Community covering sports in this city for many years. 

With Guest Angela Culliver, the co-owner of the Georgia Vipers and Lady Venom Basketball Teams out of the Professional Basketball Association and Ladies Professional Basketball Association. They are a semi-professional team that plays in Columbus.

With Guest Justin Dale, we will discuss the history and rivalry between the San Francisco Giants and the Atlanta Braves. 1993 Pennant Chase, 2002 NLDS, 2010 NLDS, there is no love lost between these 2 teams.

College World Series Upsets as Arkansas takes down #2 Stanford and Ole Miss defeats #14 Auburn. The Atlanta Braves get ready for a big 4 game series with the San Francisco Giants and Joc Pederson returns to Truist Park. The Columbus Lions get a huge victory over their longtime rival the Jacksonville Sharks 43-33. The Columbus Chatt-a-hoots split the season series with the Waleska Wild Things but r...

With guest Rob Frasier, we will discuss the Golden State Warriors Championship Run, the College World Series Preview and a preview of the 2022 NBA Draft. Atlanta is chosen to be one of the venues for the 2026 World Cup. The Columbus Lions get ready to take on their longtime rival the Jacksonville Sharks tonight at the Columbus Civic Center and the Columbus Chat-A-Hoots get ready for a crucial 2 ga...

with Guest Jared Dillard, the Play-by-play announcer for the Columbus Lions, we will discuss the big win over the Carolina Cobras 55-28 and preview the upcoming game against their longtime rival, the Jacksonville Sharks. The Braves win 14 straight games. The Columbus Chat-a-Hoots win 2 straight as they get ready for a 2-game series against the Waleska Wild Things. 

With Guest Brad Page, we will discuss the College World Series. A recap of the Golden State Warriors taking a 3-2 series lead over the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. The Braves win 13 straight games. Deshawn Watson is in more legal trouble with his 26th accuser coming forward. The new Adam Sandler Movie "Hustle" comes to Netflix. 

The Atlanta Braves win 11 in a row. The Columbus Lions pull off the biggest upset in the NAL by defeating Carolina 55-28. Auburn and Oregon State in a winner take all night with a trip to Omaha on the line. The Warriors and Celtics have a crucial game 5 tonight that can determine who wins the NBA Finals.

With Guest Gabe Reynolds, we will discuss Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Can the Warriors steal a game in Boston? The Atlanta Braves win 7 in a row. Are they a playoff team as they are 7 back from the New York Mets. 

The Atlanta Braves win 6 in a row thanks to 2 Home Runs by Ronald Acuña Jr. The Columbus Chat-A-Hoots fall to the Gainesville Gol'diggers 3-2 and are now 1-3 on the season. The LIV is throwing big money at golfers on the PGA Tour. The New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lighting are tied at 2-2 getting ready for Game 5. I look at realistic expectations for the Georgia Bulldogs going into the 2022 seaso...

With guest Jared Dillard, the play-by-play announcer for the Columbus Lions, we will recap the 48-44 loss to the Orlando Predators and preview the upcoming game with the Carolina Cobras. The Lagrange College Panthers reach the final four at the D3 College World Series but fall to Eastern Connecticut State to end their season. The Columbus Chat-a-hoots fall to the Gainesville Gol Diggers 4-3. 

The Golden State Warriors even the series with the Boston Celtics at 1-1 in the NBA Finals. The Atlanta Braves have won 5 straight games as they sweep the Colorado Rockies. The Lagrange College Panthers are still alive in the D3 College World Series as the play Eastern Connecticut State. The Columbus Chat-A-Hoots played at Historic Golden Park for their Home Opener. The Columbus Lions rally late b...

With Guest Columbus Rapids Captain Brittany Conway, we will discuss the plans in the offseason and what to expect for year two for the Rapids. The Boston Celtics beat the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Chat-A-Hoots and Lions are in action tonight on the road and Lagrange College plays game 1 of the D3 College World Series tonight against Trinity. 

With guest Jared Dillard, the play-by-play announcer for the Columbus Lions, we discuss his broadcasting career and working with Auburn High School in the communications department and what to expect with new rivalries in the upcoming High School Football Season. 

#1 Mobile is taking on #2 Oklahoma City in the Softball NAIA World Series in Columbus, GA. The Atlanta Braves Bullpen woes continue as the Diamondback win it in walk off fashion. The New York Rangers take on the Tampa Bay Lighting in the NHL Eastern Conference Finals. I give the updated Bowl Projections for the 2022 College Football Season and will Trey Lance become a superstar for the 49ers?

With guest Manager of the Columbus Chatt-a-hoots Steve Smith, we recap the 2021 Inaugural Season and the run to the Sunbelt League Championship and what to expect for the upcoming 2022 Season with the Home Opener on June 4 against the Choccolocco Monsters. 

In this Memorial Day episode, Lagrange College reaches the D3 College World Series for the first time in school history.  I preview the upcoming NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics. Michael Harris II debut with the Atlanta Braves is a good one. WRBL's Rex Castillo plays for the Columbus Chat-a-hoots in an exhibition game and the latest update in the NAIA World...

With guest Dave Platta, the former sports director at WTVM, we look back at career of the 1987 Masters Champion Larry Mize, who is a resident of Columbus and has been a pioneer for golf in this community. 

The latest NAIA World Series breakdown. #1 Mobile and #2 Oklahoma City advance in the winner's bracket, #3 Freed-Hardeman is upset by #6 Indiana Wesleyan and will now have to play their games in the Losers Bracket. The Lagrange Panthers defeat Chapman 7-6 and are now 1 win away from advancing to the D3 College World Series in Cedar Rapids, IA. The Columbus State Cougars drop game 1 of the Supp...

With guest Head Baseball Coach of Lagrange High School Donnie Branch, we discuss the incredible run the Grangers had to the GHSAA 4A State Title Game against North Oconee in Rome, GA. Over the years what Lagrange Baseball means to the community and being able to coach and mentor professional athletes such as Mike Carmeron, Wesley Woodyard and Tyrone Poole. 

With guest Thrift Barringer, producer and Co-host of Sportsvisions 92.1 in Columbus, GA, we discuss how Thrift went from being a Basketball Player at Glenwood High School to getting his start into broadcasting working with Broadcasting icons in the industry. Also, we talk his works at Campus Academy as a Teacher, Coach and a Referee. 

With Guest Brad Page, we will talk about the NBA Conference Finals and preview the NCAA Baseball Tournaments.