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.
Jason Barrett is the Founder and CEO of Barrett Media. The company launched in September 2015 and has provided consulting services to America’s top audio and video brands, while simultaneously covering the media industry at BarrettMedia.com, becoming a daily destination for media professionals. Prior to Barrett Media, Jason built and programmed 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He was also the first sports programmer for SportsTalk 950 in Philadelphia, which later became 97.5 The Fanatic. Barrett also led 590 The Fan KFNS in St. Louis, and ESPN 1340/1390 in Poughkeepsie, NY, and worked on-air and behind the scenes at 101.5 WPDH, WTBQ 1110AM, and WPYX 106.5. He also spent two years at ESPN Radio in Bristol, CT producing ‘The Dan Patrick Show’ and ‘GameNight’. JB can be reached on Twitter @SportsRadioPD or by email at Jason@BarrettMedia.com.
