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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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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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English


Episodes

The Wrestling Episode

5/18/2022
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...

Duration:01:19:25

Earls of Wisdom with Earl Holland Sr.

4/18/2022
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...

Duration:00:56:40

Sports Refuge Football Spectacular

2/2/2022
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...

Duration:01:22:51

2021 Year in Review

1/30/2022
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,...

Duration:01:47:17

2022 Baseball Hall of Fame Roundtable

1/27/2022
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...

Duration:02:02:00

NFL Playoff Preview - NFC Playoff Bracket

1/14/2022
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...

Duration:01:50:40

NFL Playoff Preview - AFC Playoff Bracket

1/14/2022
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...

Duration:01:37:15

The Other Guys: NFC Contenders Edition

1/12/2022
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 For more on...

Duration:00:49:20

The Other Guys: AFC Contenders Edition

1/12/2022
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:...

Duration:01:16:34

All that Jazz with Kristian Blake

1/6/2022
Kristian Blake has always had a love for R&B music. But recently, he’s found a greater interest in more classical music styles such as jazz. For Blake, who performs with family members as part of a musical group “Klassic Soul,” his enthusiasm for music was put to the test at one point following an illness that left him without his voice for nearly a year. In this episode, Blake joins host Earl Holland to discuss fatherhood, his changing tastes in sports, and how his interest in jazz...

Duration:00:48:25

The Basketball Episode

11/3/2021
“Ball is Life” is the perfect way to describe the devotion, obsession, and passion for the game of basketball. For many of the guests in this episode, their hardwood exploits tell the story of their basketball journeys, with many of their stories ranging from triumphs and great achievements to disappointments and cautionary tales of deferred dreams. Join host Earl Holland in this best-of-episode featuring some of his previous interviews as he talks basketball with a number of guests...

Duration:02:40:48

Sports Refuge 2021 MLB Playoff Preview

10/7/2021
October has arrived, and it means more than just the change of weather and leaves falling from the trees. It’s also the final sprint of a months-long marathon of the Major League Baseball season, culminating with the World Series. From spring training to the dog days of summer and the final weekend, several teams were vying for a postseason ticket, with some able to make it and others ending up on the outside looking in. In this episode, host Earl Holland talks with fans...

Duration:02:35:45

Sweet Fantasy with Willie Marx, Ben Stecker and Michael Michaud of Encore Fantasy Games

9/29/2021
Sometimes, necessity is the mother of invention. That was the case when three friends — Willie Marx, Ben Stecker, and Michael Michaud ­­­— sought to fill a void with the loss of sports during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. As leagues suspended their seasons and postseason tournaments were halted, the friends came up with an idea to not only but add a wrinkle to it with their own season-long historical fantasy sports league. In this episode, host Earl Holland talks with...

Duration:00:21:53

Going for the Gold with Jenny Hopkinson

8/10/2021
Jenny Hopkinson has two passions – journalism and ice hockey, both of which she became interested in at a young age. Starting out creating her own newspaper that she would distribute to family members, Hopkinson parlayed that into a decade-long career that included nearly five years at The Politico before ultimately stepping away from journalism a few years ago. Hopkinson’s on-ice exploits alternated over several periods of her life, including her youth, in college at the University of...

Duration:00:43:28

The Tao of Donta with Donta Finney

8/4/2021
While Donta Finney doesn’t follow a particular religion, he follows a philosophy of spiritual positivity. Born from his discipline in both martial arts, namely kar-do-Jitsu Ryu, and his background in weightlifting, he has blended the two in his career as a personal trainer. In this episode, Finney joins host Earl Holland to discuss his most recent experiences, including his return to his native Maryland following a three-year stint living in Florida. Finney also gives his thoughts...

Duration:00:22:14

R&B Mixtape Volume 2 with Thomas Banks, Kristian Blake and Korey Collick

7/28/2021
Thomas Banks, Kristian Blake, and Korey Collick share a passion for R&B music, but that’s not all they share. They are also fathers, husbands, black men, and close friends of mine. In this episode, I talk with Thomas, Kristian, and Korey about recent events in their lives, their families, and life lessons and experiences. We’ll also discuss R&B music, what it’s like being a father, Kristian’s auditions for “The X Factor” and “The Voice,” and much more. For more on the Sports...

Duration:01:20:07

Pain and Gain with Vanessa Junkin

7/21/2021
Running can be a painful endeavor if you ask Vanessa Junkin. The wear and tear Junkin accrued training for marathons has led to running injuries ranging from the traditional shin splints up to the fracture of her ribs. But one of Vanessa’s most painful experiences stemmed from being struck by a car while on an evening run late last year. In this episode, Junkin joins host Earl Holland to discuss that harrowing moment and how the rest of her 2020 running goals were affected by the...

Duration:00:41:40

Sunshine State of Mind with Destiny Morgan Davis

7/14/2021
When Destiny Morgan Davis narrowed her choices for college, one of her options was a college in Florida, far away from her native Eastern Shore of Maryland. Ultimately, she opted to attend Wesley College in Delaware to pursue a major in sports management. Later on, Davis would eventually make her move to Florida in a much better place in her life. In this episode, Davis talks with host Earl Holland about her path from playing high school and college sports, pursuing a career in sports...

Duration:00:36:11

Friends For Life: The HCASC Reunion Episode

7/7/2021
In the heat of battle, the ones who are standing to your left and right are not just your battle buddies but your compatriots. During his days of playing in the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge competition, Earl Holland competed alongside several teammates and eventual friends as they took part in the fast-paced battle of wits among members of 64 historically black colleges and universities. And as the years go by, the memories from those experiences remain, often as colorful as the...

Duration:01:45:35

Second Annual Sports Refuge Cookout Draft

6/29/2021
When you think of summer, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it warm weather? Trips to the beach? Baseball games? What about sitting on the porch or deck with a nice cool drink? While all of those things are good examples, nothing best represents summer more than a cookout. In this episode, host Earl Holland takes the summer staple of the barbecue and transforms it into an all-out food free-for-all by implementing a fantasy draft. Guests taking part in the selection...

Duration:00:41:23