The Sports Refuge Podcast

The Study Group Part 1 with Kenny Brown and Linwood Outlaw

Kenny Brown and Linwood Outlaw first met as freshmen roommates at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
Since then, the two have had a friendship for more than 20 years that included being classmates, suitemates, as well as members of a study group who spent long nights bonding.
In this episode, Brown and Outlaw discuss what drew them to UMES and why they became English majors.
The two will also discuss some of their favorite and challenging teachers and classes. They’ll also discuss their experiences interning in the journalism field and more.
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For the Love of the Game with Kelly Cullen

Softball is in Kelly Cullen’s blood.
As part of a family of softball players, Cullen has loved the game of softball since she made the switch from little league baseball.
It was a passion that not only led to opportunities playing at the recreational, travel, and high school levels, but at the Division I college level as well as she earned a walk-on spot at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
But then, after her freshman year in college, she walked away from the sport citing disillusionment.
The hiatus from the game allowed her to find that lost spark for softball that led to a return to the competitive aspect of the game.
In this episode, Cullen talks with host Earl Holland about her softball journey, in addition to what led to her decision to play Division I softball.
Kelly also shares why she pursued criminal justice as a major in college, a big lifestyle change, and why, as a softball player, she has a minimal interest in watching baseball.
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2021 NBA Playoff Preview

The NBA Playoffs are underway, and the pursuit of the Larry O’Brien Championship is on!
In celebration of the playoffs, we’ve reached out to the fans of the teams in the playoff hunt to get their thoughts on their run to the playoffs and their NBA Finals predictions.
In this episode, host Earl Holland talks with fan representatives from the following teams:
Western Conference:
Golden State Warriors: Thomas Banks
Los Angeles Lakers: Chuck Oshurak
Portland Trail Blazers: Seth Morrigan
Dallas Mavericks: Patrick Mesa
Los Angeles Clippers: Sergio Arambula
Denver Nuggets: Tony Colianni
Phoenix Suns: Anthony Bartholomew
Utah Jazz: David Kraus
Eastern Conference:
Charlotte Hornets: Patrick Champion
Washington Wizards: Colby Price
Boston Celtics: Nate King
Miami Heat: Derek Young
New York Knicks: Vinny Varadarajan
Brooklyn Nets: Daniel Granada
Philadelphia 76ers: Linwood Outlaw
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Television Theme Countdown with Mark DeMorra, Ben Penserga and Brad Wilkins

Television has been a medium that has seen its share of evolutions in technology, programming content, and the way it’s consumed and disseminated.
And while what you see on TV has changed from its early days, there’s always been one constant when it comes to what you see on TV – it’s what you hear as well.
In this episode, join host Earl Holland and guests Ben Penserga, Brad Wilkins, and Mark DeMorra as they compile their lists of their favorite Television themes spanning a variety of genres and eras.
What themes show up on their lists?
Which ones didn’t make the cut?
The answers may surprise you.
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Oscar Music Draft Crossover featuring the Movies and a Meal Podcast

The music of the movies can often be as iconic as the movies that they appear in.
Sometimes, those songs can even reach greater heights than the movies be earning an Oscar nomination.
In this special crossover episode, Earl Holland, Ben Penserga, and Brad Wilkins compile their boards for an Oscar-themed draft selecting their favorite winning songs from the past 50 years.
Is there a dark-horse favorite? Will Disney songs rule the day? What non-winning songs will make the list?
The results might surprise you.
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The Spice of Life with Edward Holland Sr.

It's said that variety is the spice of life.
Whoever said that surely hasn't done a taste test of 10 different hot sauces in one setting.
That's what Earl Holland and his guest, Edward Holland Sr., did in this episode as they put their taste buds (and common sense) on the line by running the gamut of spicy sauces.
Topics of conversation include sports, life, and their thresholds of spiciness.
Sauces in the taste test include:
Dawson's Hot Sauce
Shaquanda's West Indian Curry Hot Sauce
Satan's Rage
Angry Goat
Hell Fire Detroit
Da Bomb Evolution
Elijah's Xtreme Regret
DaBomb Beyond Insanity
Pucker Butt
Hot Ones: The Last Dab Apollo
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Who’s the Boz? with Greg Bozman Sr.

Greg Bozman's basketball journey began as a young boy playing in the backyard with his older brother and ultimately led to him playing at the highest level of college basketball – Division I.
But during Bozman's time playing college ball, what we now know as 'stretch-four,' a big man that could shoot from long range with deadly accuracy, wasn't even in its embryonic phase, let alone its infancy; relegating the 6-foot-8-inch Crisfield, Maryland native to a traditional post player.
This dissatisfaction, along with other events, led to Bozman playing at two Division I programs, before returning home to Somerset County Maryland.
But even after coming home, his passion for the game still burned as it eventually led to him coaching at the high school level while maintaining a rigorous daily shooting routine.
In this episode, Bozman shares his passion for basketball with host Earl Holland in addition to discussing what led to his arrivals and departures from two Division I programs, the lessons he learned from those experiences, and how he found his way into the coaching ranks.
Bozman also talks about the player he ever faced, what's it like being the athletic director of two schools at the same time in one county, and more.
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Jersey, Son! with Ben Penserga

Every professional team has a definitive look and color scheme that are synonymous with a particular player or period of time.
While not all of them make it to the annals of throwback-worth jerseys, there are ones that are timeless.
In this episode, self-professed jersey collector Ben Penserga joins host Earl Holland to discuss their favorite jerseys, the cyclical nature of uniforms, and more.
Penserga will also go in-depth about his podcast, 'Movies & A Meal' as well as a recent milestone his show recently reached.
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Off the Charts with Meredith Esguerra

Meredith Esguerra turned to astrology during a tough time in search of a better understanding of her circumstances in life.
In her experience in learning astrology and tarot reading, Esguerra has gained a greater appreciation of the study and its potential influence on human affairs and the natural world.
In this episode, coinciding with host Earl Holland's birthday, Esguerra returns to not only discuss how she has handled the COVID-19 pandemic but to analyze Holland's natal and solar return charts.
Meredith will also participate in a test of sports trivia ranging from a variety of categories.
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Dr. Swag with Steve Wagner

Steve Wagner is not your ordinary dentist. How many dentists do you know that know the real names of the members of the group N.W.A.?
In addition to that, Wagner's path to being a dentist as well as owning and running his own practice by the age of 30, was a far-from-ordinary one.
In this episode, Wagner discusses with host Earl Holland how he found an interest in medicine, what it was like earning an undergrad as a young father while attending the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and, eventually, is doctorate of dental sciences from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.
Also, Wagner will discuss is passion for the Baltimore Orioles and the Washington Football Team.
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Recruit University with Kuartez James

Kuartez James started his coaching career in the high school and Pop Warner ranks in Berlin, Maryland, as an extension of his love for football.
James's passion for helping young athletes led to the creation of his program, Recruit University, whose mission is to help aspiring athletes earn the opportunity to play college sports.
In this episode, James discusses how his interest in coaching and how putting players in the best position to succeed led to developing his recruiting program. He will also discuss what led to putting that knowledge to paper and becoming a published author.
In addition to James telling his story, he will also share some advice for parents and student-athletes about what they can do in the recruiting process.
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2021 Baseball Hall of Fame Fan Panel

With baseball, there's a romanticism that is unmatched by any other sport.
There's no other sport where the numbers are more meaningful than in “America's Pastime.”
And there's no more hallowed place than Cooperstown and the Baseball Hall of Fame, which announced its 2021 class on January 26.
Who will share the stage with 2020 electees Derek Jeter, Larry Walker, Ted Simmons, and the late Marvin Miller?
Will players of the steroid era languishing on the ballot finally have their day?
Will any of the new nominees transcend to baseball immortality?
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 as well as their choices for this year's class.
Guests on the fan panel include Ben Penserga, Therran Dennis, Vinny Varadarajan, Jeff Scott, Veronica Day, and Brandon Berns.
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