Hosting a sports radio show with sports on pause and the nation focused on real life issues has put many in an awkward and difficult position. Having hosted shows in Boston during 9/11, the Boston Marathon Bombing, and having dealt with challenges surrounding activism and content mandates, Gerry offers his thoughts on the importance of being able to discuss real world issues on sports radio, what a talent needs from a boss, how prior national events were handled on sports radio, and what advice he’d give to talent who find themselves in uncomfortable content situations.
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Jason Barrett is the President and Founder of Barrett Media since the company was created in September 2015. Prior to its arrival, JB served as a sports radio programmer, launching brands such as 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He also spent time programming SportsTalk 950 in Philadelphia, 590 The Fan KFNS in St. Louis, and ESPN 1340/1390 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Jason also worked on-air and behind the scenes in local radio at 101.5 WPDH, WTBQ 1110AM, and WPYX 106.5. He also spent two years on the national stage, producing radio shows for ESPN Radio in Bristol, CT. Among them included the Dan Patrick Show, and GameNight.
You can find JB on Twitter @SportsRadioPD. He’s also reachable by email at Jason@BarrettMedia.com.
