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.

The SEC and CBS Had a Great Run, But it Was Time to Say Goodbye

"CBS created a valuable brand by investing in something that was small, but distinct and marketing it each week as an can't miss event. That just wasn’t happening in the same way by 2023."

Meet The Podcasters: Mina Kimes, ESPN

"I think fans are smarter than ever now. Because football is such a big tent, you can find pockets of the audience with every level of knowledge and preference for analysis."

Meet The Podcasters: Greg McElroy, Omaha Productions

"It's quality programming. That's what we aim to do. There's no low-hanging fruit. There's no hot takes."

Why Was College GameDay at James Madison Instead of Oregon State?

“It’s hard to imagine College GameDay picking anywhere other than Corvallis if Pat McAfee had not doubled down on a feud with the remaining Pac-2 schools earlier this season.”

Meet The Podcasters – Adam the Bull, Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show

"The more people that watch and listen, the better it is for me, obviously. I'm on social media a lot more than when I was on radio."

Breaking

ESPN Reportedly Close To Separate Monday Night Football Alt-Cast Featuring Pat McAfee

"If approved, McAfee's team would likely cover games on ESPN2 during weeks the Manning brothers' alt-cast isn't airing."

ESPN Debuting MLB Little League Classic Alt-Cast This Weekend

"Guests include Andrew McCutchen, Jason Marquis, Lance Lynn and Ray Ferraro."

Sports Radio’s Past & Present Celebrate National Radio Day

"Many sports media personalities of the past and present shared their celebration of National Radio Day on social media."

Why Consolidation Strategy Beats Streaming Competition Right Now

"A market with only two giant radio companies (and Public Radio) would be better equipped to take format chances and fight the flight to other media."