The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge

With guest Eric Taylor, we will discuss the state of Soccer in the United States as the US Men's Team beat Honduras 3-0 in World Cup Qualifying. Columbus State rallies from 10 down to defeat USC-Aiken 78-78. Jim Harbaugh decides to stay at Michigan and what would have been his impact if he chose the NFL? and today is the Opening Ceremony for the Winter Olympics. 

With guest Brad Page, we will discuss Tom Brady retiring after 22 seasons, Is he the greatest athlete of all time? Oklahoma Quarterback Caleb Williams transfers to USC to join Lincoln Riley. Former Dolphins Head Coach Brian Flores sues the NFL. The Washington Football Team will be known as the Washington Commanders. The Jimmy Garoppolo era officially ends in San Francisco as the Trey Lance er...

With guest Jenie Fisher, we will recap the NFC Championship loss by the San Francisco 49ers and where do they go from here? Columbus State rally from a 17-point deficit to defeat Albany State 78-75 in Albany, GA. The Toronto Raptors snap the Hawks 7 game winning streak with a 106-100 win. With Super Bowl LVII set in Los Angeles between the Cincinnati Bengals vs. the Los Angeles Rams, we look at so...

With guest Rob Fraser, we break down the Conference Championships. Bengals come back from a 21-3 deficit to beat the Chiefs 27-24. The Rams beat the 49ers 20-17 after trailing 17-7 in the 4th quarter.  Its Bengals vs. Rams in the Super Bowl! Tom Brady retires after 22 seasons. The Hawks win 7 straight after a 129-121 win over the Lakers. USA loses in Canada 2-0 in World Cup Qualifying for the...

With guest Gabe Reynolds, we preview the Conference Championships, and which is the most intriguing Super Bowl matchup? The starters have been announced for the NBA All Star Game in Cleavland. USA gets ready to face Canada on Sunday for an epic World Cup Qualifying Showdown. Would Aaron Rodgers really sign with the Denver Broncos?

With guest Jenie Fisher, we will discuss the matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship. What does the San Francisco- Los Angeles rivalry mean to California? Columbus State loses to Georgia Southwestern 70-67 in overtime and Ben Roethlisberger retries from the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

In my 300th episode, I discuss Sean Peyton stepping down as New Orleans Saints Head Coach. David Ortiz aka Big Papi, is the only player to make it into the Baseball Hall of Fame for the 2022 Class. #1 ranked Auburn survives a scare on the road but holds on to defeat Missouri 55-54 and I take a look back at the 2-year anniversary of the death of Kobe Bryant. 

Auburn Men's Basketball Team is ranked #1 for the first time in program history. Georgia Wide Receiver Jermaine Burton transfers to Alabama. as the Cincinnati Bengals play the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game, Can Joe Burrow lead the Bengals to the Super Bowl? I also look at the SF-LA Rivalry that runs deeper than the Baseball and Football teams. 

With guest Rob Fraser, we discuss the NFL Divisonal Playoff Games. Was the Chiefs-Bills game the greatest game of all time? Do they need to change the overtime rule in the NFL? Aaron Rodgers could not get it done as the #1 Seed as the Green Bay Packers were upset by the San Francisco 49ers 13-10. Tom Brady almost came back from a 27-3 deficit but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fall to the Los Angeles Ra...

As I preview the NFL Divisional Playoff games, which team is on upset alert? Can the 49ers upset the Packers, or will Aaron Rodgers finally beat the Niners in the playoffs? Auburn vs. Kentucky is the biggest College Basketball Game in the Valley in years. What makes the Auburn Tigers so special? The Columbus River Dragons face the Carolina Thunderbirds for a 3-game series at the Civic Center start...

With special guest Taña Chavez, Midfielder for the New Mexico Lighting in the Premier Indoor Soccer League. We discuss the state of Indoor Soccer and her journey through the outdoor soccer and indoor soccer and what she has appreciated about the game.

With special guest Brad Page, it's The Up All-Night Show Reboot Edition! We will preview the upcoming NFL Divisional Playoff Games and talk about the NBA Trade Deadline. Can the Memphis Grizzlies make it to the NBA Finals, or do they need another piece to complement Ja Morant? Brad and I talk about our favorite memories of the Up All-Night Show and which former guest from the show is most likely t...

The Columbus Rapids split the 2 matches between the Rome Gladiators at the Civic Center last night. The Los Angeles Rams defeat the Arizonia Cardinals 34-11 in the Wild Card Game and Matthew Stafford gets his first playoff win. The new College Basketball rankings are out, and the Auburn Tigers are ranked #2. Can Auburn win the NCAA Title this year? I also will preview the upcoming Divisional Games...

With guest Rob Fraser, we discuss the NFL Super Wildcard Weekend

With special guest Gabe Reynolds, we will break down the upcoming Wild Card Playoff Game between the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers. The Atlanta Hawks trade Cam Reddish to the Knicks. With Georgia winning the National Championship, are they the next great Dynasty in College Football?

With Special Guest, Former Freed-Hardeman Soccer Player Eric Taylor. Eric joins the show to talk everything soccer to include his indoor soccer experience and looking at the upcoming 2022 World Cup in Qatar. 

Georgia gets its first National Championship since 1980. Parade will be in Athens on Saturday. What does this mean for Stetson Bennett’s legacy? Will he be playing in the NFL? Major upsets in College Basketball as #1 Baylor and #5 USC go down. #4 Auburn goes into Tuscaloosa and defeats their long time rival Alabama. Can the Auburn Tigers make a final four run?

With special guest Rob Fraser, we recap the title game as Georgia wins its first National Championship since 1980. Stetson Bennett gets the job done and silenced the critics. We talk about Black Monday and the NFL coaching firing and will Jim Harbaugh return to the NFL. We also preview the NFL Wild Card Weekend.

On the eve of the National Championship Game, I will preview the game between Georgia and Alabama. Can Georgia win its first National Championship since 1980? Will Nick Saban win his 7th National Championship with Alabama? The San Francisco 49ers make the playoffs as they come back from a 17-0 deficit to defeat the Los Angleses Rams 27-24. The 49ers will now play the Dallas Cowboys in the first ro...

With special guest Gabe Reynolds, first time ever on the Podcast, we preview the National Championship between Alabama and Georgia on Monday Night. We make early Super Bowl Predictions with the NFL Playoffs a week away. With the NBA Season early, who looks like they can reach the NBA Finals and who has been the most disappointing team so far? We also talk memories from Freed-Hardeman Athletics and...

With special guest former Play-by-Play Announcer of Freed-Hardeman University Athletics Rob Fraiser joining the show, we talk about the NBA and the return of Kyrie Irving to the Brooklyn Nets. It's week 18 in the NFL and the NFL Playoffs are around the corner, some teams have locked up their playoff seeding but some teams are in a must win situation and we will make the selection on who is expecte...

The Columbus State Cougars will host Flagler University at the Lumpkin Center in Columbus, GA. Ben Roethlisberger plays his final home game with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night. Who will be the starting Quarterback for the Steelers in 2022? The LSU Tigers lose to the Kansas State Wildcats 42-20 in the Texas Bowl. LSU finishes 6-7 on the year but the Brian Kelley era will begin. 

With Special Guests Travis Creasy, co-host of the Podcast; Helping. Healing. Humor and Brad Page, the former co-host of the Up All Night Show, we take a deep dive into the upcoming National Championship Game and predictions between Georgia and Alabama. if Alabama wins, will this be the best coaching job by Nick Saban? We look back at the Alabama Program since Nick Saban took over in 2007 and how i...

The National Championship is set between Georgia and Alabama. The Atlanta Falcons are eliminated from the playoffs losing to the Buffalo Bills 29-15. They have a change to eliminate the Saints next week. Joe Burrow outduels Patrick Mahomes as the Cincinnati Bengals win the AFC North. The NFL Playoff Picture is shaken up and will come down to epic showdowns for week 18. The Columbus River Dragons b...

It's the 2022 National Championship Preview Show with special guests Ben Hayes and Travis Creasy, hosts of the Podcast; Helping. Healing. Humor. with Ben and Travis. We break down the matchups between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide.  Which positions are a clear advantage? Can Kirby Smart exercise his demons and finally beat Nick Saban after having leads in all 4 previous games?