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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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.”

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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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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The bond between a father and son is one of the strongest.

The lessons and stories passed down through the years are part of strengthening that relationship.

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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