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

Mike Wickett Launching New Local Program on KXnO In Afternoon Drive

"I'm back LIVE on air every weekday from 2-5p talking sports in Des Moines on KXNO! And yes, I'm still doing my national shows on Westwood One!"

Why Baseball on the Radio Is the Greatest Case Study for the Power of Radio

"Baseball on the radio may be the greatest example of the power of the medium, a demonstration that continues to be showcased year after year. It doesn't need a screen, a highlight package, or a viral moment to validate its importance."

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 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."