The Sports Refuge Podcast

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.
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”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.

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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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NFL Playoff Preview - NFC Playoff Bracket

With the National Football Conference’s playoff brackets set, the opportunity to hoist the George Halas Trophy and clinch a spot in Super Bowl LVI is up for grabs.
Join host Earl Holland as he talks with fans of the teams competing for a spot in the “Big Game.”
Fan representatives include:
San Francisco 49ers fan Jeffrey Scott
Philadelphia Eagles fan Tom Rader
Arizona Cardinals fan Joseph Comeau
Los Angeles Rams fan Donald Johnson
Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan Byron Taylor
Dallas Cowboys fan Quincy Peaker
Green Bay Packers fan Hunter Quinn
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NFL Playoff Preview - AFC Playoff Bracket

Seven teams vying for the AFC Championship and a shot at the Vince Lombardi trophy are ready for a lengthy playoff run.
Which of the seven teams will be hoisting the Lamar Hunt Trophy and representing the AFC in Super Bowl LVI?
Join host Earl Holland as he talks with fans of the teams competing for a spot in the “Big Game.”
Fan representatives include:
Pittsburgh Steelers fan Chris Weiss
New England Patriots fan Terrence Blackwell
Las Vegas Raiders fan David Elliot
Cincinnati Bengals fan Rich Wills
Buffalo Bills fan Scott Martino
Kansas City Chiefs fan Keith Abbott Jr.
Tennessee Titans fan Jason Bruce
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The Other Guys: NFC Contenders Edition

As the National Football League added additional playoff spots in each of the conferences to expand postseason field.
But even with the extra playoff spot, there were still teams that ended up missing out.
In this episode, host Earl Holland talks with fan representatives of the teams that just missed the cut in the NFC playoffs.
The teams represented are:
Minnesota Vikings: David Kraus
New Orleans Saints: Amanda Gruss
Washington Football Team: David Cabrera
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The Other Guys: AFC Contenders Edition

With the addition of a playoff spot in the American Football Conference postseason, there were greater opportunities for teams to vie for a run at the Lamar Hunt and Vince Lombardi trophies.
But even with the extra playoff spot, there were still teams that ended up missing out.
In this episode, host Earl Holland talks with fan representatives of the teams that just missed the cut in the AFC playoffs.
The teams represented are:
Baltimore Ravens: Mike Brittingham
Denver Broncos: Lisa Burkhart
Indianapolis Colts: Spenser Tilus
Los Angeles Chargers: Greg Bassett
Miami Dolphins: Brandon Berns
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