The Sports Refuge Podcast

Earl Holland Jr.

From Delaware ... almost live! This is the show where host Earl Holland interviews guests about their connection with sports, journalism, pop culture and more. Set your coordinates and lock in your location for your sports escape.

  1. 01/29/2023

    Payoff Pitch with Dave Whigham

    Dave Whigham’s passion for baseball extends beyond the realm of playing. The former college and professional pitcher has branched out in his hardball path in a number of capacities that include being a former professional scout and presently as the founder and owner of the Delmarva Aces Baseball Academy and travel team. In this episode, Whigham joins host Earl Holland Jr., to talk about his love for baseball, traveling the world to play and teach the game, and his time as a professional scout in the Baltimore Orioles organization. There will also be a discussion on pitching, establishing an entity like the Delmarva Aces, and how he was able to return to the mound following a devastating and near-fatal injury caused by a line drive to the head. For more on the Sports Refuge Podcast, follow @TheSportsRefuge on Twitter. You can also follow host Earl Holland @TheEarlHolland on Twitter. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, iHeartRadio and wherever else podcasts are heard. You can also visit the Sports Refuge on Facebook. For previous episodes, go to the Sports Refuge Podcast landing page.

    59 min
  2. ”Dre Day” with Andre Collins

    08/18/2022

    ”Dre Day” with Andre Collins

    Andre Collins’s basketball resume is one that the most die-hard basketball player would aspire to replicate. The Crisfield, Maryland, native competed and won championships at the prep, college, and professional levels of basketball. But what’s more impactful is what he’s done following his post-basketball career as an entrepreneur and community leader. In this episode, Collins joins host Earl Holland to discuss his basketball journey and how he gave back to the game that gave him so much as well as his hometown. Collins also discusses the impetus of the annual anti-bullying event called “Dre Day.”   For more on the Sports Refuge Podcast, follow @TheSportsRefuge on Twitter. You can also follow host Earl Holland @TheEarlHolland on Twitter.   Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, iHeartRadio, and wherever else podcasts are heard.   You can also visit the Sports Refuge on Facebook.   For previous episodes, go to the Sports Refuge Podcast landing page.

    48 min
  3. Capital Gains with David Cabrera

    06/25/2022

    Capital Gains with David Cabrera

    No one is more passionate about his D.C. sports teams than David Cabrera. And the only thing that Cabrera is more passionate about is his family, as he is a doting husband and father of three daughters. In this episode, Cabrera joins host Earl Holland to discuss his love for Washington sports, fatherhood, and his career path outside the field of journalism. Cabrera will also discuss the impetus behind his football-centric podcast, where he talks about all things Washington Commanders. For more on the Sports Refuge Podcast, follow @TheSportsRefuge on Twitter. You can also follow host Earl Holland @TheEarlHolland on Twitter.   Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, iHeartRadio, and wherever else podcasts are heard.   You can also visit the Sports Refuge on Facebook.   For previous episodes, go to the Sports Refuge Podcast landing page.

    55 min

  4. 05/18/2022

    The Wrestling Episode

    Pro wrestling is something that has its share of skeptics and believers. With its larger-than-life characters, its good versus evil battles, and unique storylines, it is one of the most popular forms of entertainment, along with movies and television. In this compilation episode, host Earl Holland talks with various guests about their love for interest in wrestling. Guest excerpts include: Brian Banks from Episode 7: Piledriver Kevin McGarrity and Mike Brittingham from Episode 20: Diamonds and Rings Diamond Holton from Episode 21: Pens and Words Mike Gordy from Episode 32: The Road Warrior Linwood Outlaw and Andre Watson from Episode 62: Dre and Wood’s Wrestling Adventure For more on the Sports Refuge Podcast, follow @TheSportsRefuge on Twitter. You can also follow host Earl Holland @TheEarlHolland on Twitter. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, iHeartRadio, and wherever else podcasts are heard. You can also visit the Sports Refuge on Facebook. For previous episodes, go to the Sports Refuge Podcast landing page.

    1h 19m
  5. Earls of Wisdom with Earl Holland Sr.

    04/20/2022

    Earls of Wisdom with Earl Holland Sr.

    The bond between a father and son is one of the strongest. Those relationships have been immortalized in various media such as music and movies. The lessons and stories passed down through the years are part of strengthening that relationship.   In this episode, host Earl Holland Jr. sits down with his father, Earl Holland Sr., to discuss his experiences growing up and attending school during segregation; and why he served in the United States Marines. Earl Sr. will also share his thoughts on his beloved Oakland Raiders, why he doesn’t have a smartphone, and offer some advice to his son about being a new dad. For more on the Sports Refuge Podcast, follow @TheSportsRefuge on Twitter. You can also follow host Earl Holland @TheEarlHolland on Twitter.   Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, iHeartRadio, and wherever else podcasts are heard.   You can also visit the Sports Refuge on Facebook.   For previous episodes, go to the Sports Refuge Podcast landing page.

    57 min

  6. 02/02/2022

    Sports Refuge Football Spectacular

    It’s a celebration! Not only is it our 100th episode, but it is also time to talk about all things football-related ahead of the big game between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals. In this episode, host Earl Holland does double duty with two football-themed interviews. The first with jersey aficionado Ben Penserga as they discuss the announcement of the rebranding of the former Washington Redskins into the new Washington Commanders. In the second half of the show, Holland talks with Tim “The Beard” Stewart of the “Awthentik and the Beard” sports podcast about sports betting and some of the prop bets often found in the Super Bowl. For more on the Sports Refuge Podcast, follow @TheSportsRefuge on Twitter. You can also follow host Earl Holland @TheEarlHolland on Twitter. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, iHeartRadio, and wherever else podcasts are heard. You can also visit the Sports Refuge on Facebook. For previous episodes, go to the Sports Refuge Podcast landing page.

    1h 23m

  7. 01/30/2022

    2021 Year in Review

    Two-thousand twenty-one was a year of transition as many people were in the process of returning to a sense of normalcy following a pandemic-filled 2020 that drastically altered much of the way we lived. During the past year, it was also a time for good conversation with many of the guests who appeared on the Sports Refuge Podcast. In this episode, host Earl Holland shares excerpts of some of his favorite episodes from 2021 featuring interviews from guests including Vanessa Junkin, Kelly Cullen, Destiny Morgan Davis, Victoria Robinson and Scott Johnson, and Jenny Hopkinson. For more on the Sports Refuge Podcast, follow @TheSportsRefuge on Twitter. You can also follow host Earl Holland @TheEarlHolland on Twitter. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, iHeartRadio, and wherever else podcasts are heard. You can also visit the Sports Refuge on Facebook. For previous episodes, go to the Sports Refuge Podcast landing page.

    1h 47m

  8. 01/27/2022

    2022 Baseball Hall of Fame Roundtable

    Each summer, the village of Cooperstown, New York, transforms into a bustling city as it welcomes thousands of fans who visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame Museum. This pilgrimage is due to the hall of fame's yearly enshrinement of its newest class of inductees. With the 2022 ballot including former players like Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, David Ortiz, Alex Rodriguez, and Curt Schilling, the high-profile names are a who's who of controversy. As many of the players had a checkered history, the jury was out on whether they (and others) would earn their plaques. In this episode, host Earl Holland is joined by a panel of baseball fans who give their thoughts on what makes a hall of famer. The panelists will also opine on potential hall-worthy players no longer on the ballot in addition to sharing their unofficial Cooperstown ballot. Roundtable guests include Dave Hudson, Brandon Berns, Megan Kim, Veronica Day, Brandon Riggin, and Therran Dennis. For more on the Sports Refuge Podcast, follow @TheSportsRefuge on Twitter. You can also follow host Earl Holland @TheEarlHolland on Twitter. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, iHeartRadio, and wherever else podcasts are heard. You can also visit the Sports Refuge on Facebook. For previous episodes, go to the Sports Refuge Podcast landing page.

    2h 2m
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About

From Delaware ... almost live! This is the show where host Earl Holland interviews guests about their connection with sports, journalism, pop culture and more. Set your coordinates and lock in your location for your sports escape.

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  • Creator
    Earl Holland Jr.
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2023
  • Episodes
    107
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Content property of Earl Holland Jr. and The Sports Refuge
  • Show Website
    The Sports Refuge Podcast