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.

Are Program Directors in Sports Radio’s Future?

“Jason Barrett has discussed the business evolving to the point the program director role is eliminated for years.”

Jim Rome is More Valuable to X Than X is to Jim Rome

“As Yaccarino tries to convince advertisers that Musk actually has a vision for X and that it isn’t just about right wing trolling, the Pimp in the Box stands out as the one normal thing the company has to sell.”

Iconic Caller ‘Mark From Gastonia’ Needs Help and WFNZ Is Stepping Up

"We have created a WFNZ community. Yeah, we might argue about sports takes most days, but when a member of our radio family is suffering, you are there for them."

Will Women Dominate March Madness in 2024?

“Recognizable names matter. They are what draw interest from casual fans and keep them coming back. It’s something the men’s game has been missing for a long time.”

Sports Television Needs Spectacle Like Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson

“Who cares what we get? Who cares if it’s even an official fight? All of the conditions are right to draw a huge audience.”

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Why Bob Pittman Deserves to Headline the Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026

"Also in this year's class are legendary NFL star Boomer Esiason and Helen Little. "

How Rob Kendall Built a Digital Show From Scratch Following 93 WIBC Exit

"You've got to be prepared to bet on yourself."

How Dan Plesac Turned an MLB Career Into a Lasting Broadcasting Career

"The simplest way I can explain this is. I love baseball. I don’t necessarily love television. When you’re doing games, you get to do a little bit of both."

From U2 to Guns N’ Roses, Underplays Still Work

That was a hell of a way to tell the world the band was back.