The Sports Refuge Podcast

In the Stars with Meredith Esguerra

In the heat of competition, some performers rise to the challenge, while others wilt under the spotlight.
During her time playing in the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge, Meredith Esguerra had a killer mentality and competitive fire hidden under her demure appearance.
For Esguerra, how she came to be a part of the team as well as what led her to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore felt like it was fate.
In this episode, Esguerra, a California native, shares with host Earl Holland, why she came to the East Coast school and what it was like attending an HBCU.
Esguerra recalls her time participating in HCASC, how she prepared for its competitive aspect. In addition to that, she'll talk about how, following her days playing HCASC, she tried to fill the void for trivia and competition.
Meredith also discusses how an interest in astrology led to a new outlook on life.
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A Sip of Mocha featuring the Mocha Minutes Podcast

If you think Sports Refuge Podcast host Earl Holland's knowledge is limited to sports, you should see his other side.
In this special crossover episode, Holland guests on the Mocha Minutes Podcast with host Stephanie Williams to discuss several pop culture subjects.
Topics of discussion include the death of comedian John Witherspoon, comments made by singer John Legend on his relationship with Kayne West, and the release of West's new album "Jesus is King."
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The Hot Take Edition

Hot takes have become a part of the conversation of sports.
With the advent of sports talk radio and the “embrace debate” philosophy, there has been a greater emphasis on the hot take.
But as a result, it has become a tired trope.
With the culture of sports changing, possibly for the worst, what is there to do?
In this episode, host Earl Holland shares his thoughts on the change in the climate of sports discussion, his take on all things sports, while discussing topics such as the World Series, his Washington Redskins, and more.
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My Name is Jeff with Jeffrey Scott

Die-hard baseball fan. Sports memorabilia collector. Chef.
While all of those things best describe Jeffrey Scott, two other things come to mind most – husband and new father.
In this episode, Scott, with host Earl Holland, discusses how baseball is not only a passion but a "religion.” The native Marylander also addresses how h came to be a die-hard San Francisco 49ers fan.
Jeff will also talk about how he became a fan of collecting sports memorabilia and how the birth of his daughter, Lola, made an impact in his life.
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The Right Fit with Carmen Frazier

Success for Carmen Frazier has been the result of finding the right place to be.
After a year of playing Little League baseball, she made the switch to softball, which led her to the opportunity to play the sport on the college level.
After playing Division I softball at Coppin State University for one year, Frazier moved on to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
It was at UMES where she found her niche as a member of the Hawks softball team and her career path to being a news producer at WJLA-TV in Washington, D.C.
In this episode, Frazier discusses with host Earl Holland how those changes made an impact in her life as well as how attending a Historically Black College shaped her experiences.
Carmen also discusses what it’s like working behind the scenes in the television newsroom environment as well as how she began her own T-shirt design company, “Make A Statement.”
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Positively Brie with Brie Jackson

Optimism paired with experience and hard work has taken Brie Jackson a long way.
Since playing her last Division I college basketball game at the University of Maryland, Jackson left her hoop dreams behind to pursue a journalism career.
It was that path in journalism that prepared her for her current role as White House correspondent for Nexstar Media.
In this episode, Jackson and host Earl Holland discuss how Jackson became interested in journalism and her career progression to becoming a White House correspondent.
Brie will also talk about what it’s like covering the goings-on at the White House and how, in the age of “Fake News,” journalists must be more careful in presenting the news.
Jackson also recalls her time playing college basketball for the Terps as well as how she found a new passion for running.
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Deep Dish Deep Dive with the Movies & A Meal Crew

In this look back with the hosts of the “Movies & A Meal” Podcast, Earl Holland discusses his list of favorite sports movies with Ben Penserga and Brad Wilkins, followed with a discussion between Holland and Penserga on baseball movies.
Following that, Holland joins Penserga and Keith Demko for some drop-in Chinese buffet food while talking about what movies they’re looking forward to for the remainder of 2019.
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Games People Play with Brian Banks and Mark DeMorra

Video games went from being a part of recreation to transitioning into a pastime before ultimately becoming a global phenomenon that has spanned its own sports leagues and competitions.
And while the medium has transformed, the games themselves have also evolved as several generations of hardware and software have advanced beyond games like “Pong” and “Ms. Pac-Man” to games such as “Minecraft,” “Call of Duty” and “Fortnite.”
Sports video games have also played an impactful role in pop culture as this show’s guests, Brian Banks, and Mark DeMorra discuss.
In this episode, Banks, DeMorra and host Earl Holland discuss their favorite sports video games and much more.
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Road to Wrestlemania with Andre Watson

Although Andre Watson has been a pro wrestling fan since childhood, many of his memorable moments attending live wrestling events have come as an adult.
In the past few years, Watson has attended several big-ticket events including New Japan’s G1 Climax Tournament, multiple Summerslam and Wrestlemania shows as well as All-Elite Wrestling’s Double or Nothing card.
In the second and final part of a two-part interview, Watson talks about what led to his decision to start attending the shows and what preparation and costs involved going to the shows.
Watson also discusses his wrestling memorabilia collection, why he no longer attends deathmatch wrestling shows, and why he ultimately left the field of journalism.
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Fan Access with Andre Watson

Andre Watson’s passion for wrestling began at an early age when his great-grandfather took him to wrestling matches during the era of Jim Crockett Promotions.
Since then, Watson has immersed himself into the world of wrestling, becoming an avid fan of the sport. He’s attended various events including the G-1 Tournament, numerous Wrestlemanias as well as traveling on the Chris Jericho “Rock and Wrestling Cruise.”
In this episode, the first of two parts, Watson shares his thoughts on the evolution of wrestling since the early days of his fandom with host Earl Holland.
Andre will address the importance of All-Elite Wrestling and what it needs to do to become a true wrestling alternative to WWE.
Watson will also discuss the significance of Kofi Kingston winning the WWE Championship at Wrestlemania 35, what other wrestlers should be in line for a championship run and much more.
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Beyond the Mat with Chris Jenkins

For Chris Jenkins, wrestling was more than a sport. His two-year stint in the athletic endeavor provided lessons that he has continued to apply in his everyday life.
 
As a member of Snow Hill High School’s first wrestling team, Jenkins and others, including host Earl Holland, helped establish a culture future wrestlers would continue to build into future successes.
 
In this episode, Jenkins discusses with Holland what drew him to the sport and how the guidance of then-head coach Mastery Gunnery Sgt. Floyd Gladden directed him to a career in the United States Marine Corps.
 
Jenkins also shares his experiences running in the Marine Corps Half Marathon, his thoughts on the need for constant learning and much more.
 
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Life in 3D with Donta Finney

As a personal trainer, Donta Finney understands the importance of establishing good routines and setting goals.
It's something that extends into his role of father to his two sons, Dylan and Deion.
Now, 12 years later, fatherhood calls again, this time with the recent birth of his daughter, Dakota. 
 
In this episode, Finney talks with host Earl Holland about how parenting has changed since the birth of his first son. Donta also discusses the challenges of raising a daughter.
He'll also talk about the importance of proper dieting, a positive state of mind in the gym and break down the recent Keto diet trend.
 
Finney will also take part in another game of word association featuring more notable names from the world of martial arts, fitness and more.
 
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