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.

Adam Copeland is Thinking About The Modern Audience at KNBR

“I don't know, that I want to be PD forever, but it's definitely something that has already been a really cool and fulfilling part of my life.”

Justin Craig Sees New ESPN Radio Lineup Gain Traction

“I don't think we're in a position in the industry anymore where you just take one person and think, okay, this is, the gold standard. Everybody has to live up to that.”

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Matt Nahigian & Chris Kinard Explain How Finding Talent is Like the Coaching Carousel

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TV Could Be Formidable Player in NFL Coaching Carousel

"The amount of money doled out by the networks to NFL broadcasters in recent years has not gone unnoticed."

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"The Hawks have demonstrated a forward-thinking approach to reaching and engaging their fans and share the same commitment to innovation that drives our organization."

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"I invested because I believe radio has durable strengths, and because a focused private company can move quickly enough to turn those strengths into growth."