Demetri Ravanos

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Demetri Ravanos is a former columnist and editor for Barrett Media. He is the creator of The Sports Podcast Festival, and a previous host of the Chewing Clock and Media Noise podcasts. He occasionally fills in on stations across the Carolinas in addition to hosting Panthers and College Football podcasts. His radio resume includes stops at WAVH and WZEW in Mobile, AL, WBPT in Birmingham, AL and WBBB, WPTK and WDNC in Raleigh, NC. You can find him on Twitter @DemetriRavanos or reach him by email at DemetriTheGreek@gmail.com.

Confrontation is Part of the Job in Media

“If you can get the audience to care about you enough to be happy when you’re on the receiving end of a verbal lashing, you’re probably pretty good at this job.”

Michael Kay Has No Plans to Stop at ESPN New York

Nothing stays the same for very long in radio. That’s definitely true in New York. While Michael Kay has managed to remain a stalwart...

Roger Goodell Gets a Black Eye in Sunday Ticket Decision

"The initial ruling may not hit the NFL as hard as some industries, but no one can ignore a $4.7 billion judgement against them."

Radio’s Audience is Aging, but Older Talent Can’t Catch a Break

“History tells us that some talented people are going to be passed over because they are on the wrong side of 40 or 50.”

Meet The Bettors: John Jastremski, The Ringer

“I think the lines, without question, tell a story.”

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Minnesota Wild Honor NHL Reporter Jessi Pierce With New Annual Media Award

"This award represents something much bigger than hockey. It honors the memory of Jessi and her children, and the positive impact she had on everyone she worked with."

Red Apple Audio Networks Launching Michael Cohen’s Weekend Show Into National Syndication

"New York has heard what happens when I get behind the microphone. Now it’s time for the rest of America."

Salt Air Broadcasting Buys CCB Media in Cape Cod Deal

"We still strongly believe in the power of local radio, particularly here on Cape Cod."

FOX Sports South Florida Re-Brands With HomeTeam Revival In Afternoon Drive

"The HomeTeam is comfort food for the ear-holes and souls of three generations of South Floridians who love sarcasm, pop culture, comedy, stupidity, sports and stories, and not necessarily in that order."