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.

Friday Night WWE Showed Why Endeavor Shelled Out Over $9 Billion

"Throughout the promotion’s history, fans have had times when they openly questioned what it is Vince McMahon is trying to accomplish, but they keep coming back. What we saw Friday night is the reason why."

If NFL Can’t End TV Dispute Sports Aren’t as Important as We Thought

“I can understand why networks with major play-by-play rights thought they held all the cards in these negotiations.”

Meet The Podcasters: Mike Francesa, BetRivers

"You know, one thing that happens, and clearly it happened to me, your audience grows older with you. If you're lucky enough to have a big audience, your audience gets older with you."

Why Do We Want Netflix in the Sports Business?

“Netflix knows that there is money in carrying live sports, but leagues require their television partners to show effort and make investments. Those really aren’t things that Netflix does these days.”

Can You Penetrate the Social Media Bubble of the Casual Sports Fan?

“If you aren’t giving conscious consideration to balancing the casual or non-sports fan with your content then you aren’t doing your job.”

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iHeartMedia’s SportsTalk 790 Announces Lineup Swap Beginning Monday

"Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal move from middays into mornings, hosting Matt & Ross In The Morning from 6 to 10 a.m. starting Monday. Dan Matthews shifts the other direction, taking over middays."

WaterStone Acquisition of Salem Media Complete, Now Officially Private

“When Stuart Epperson and I founded Salem more than 50 years ago, we could not have imagined the reach and impact it would have today."

San Francisco Giants Approve KNBR Beer Special Idea To Kick off Fan Appreciation Weekend

"What we're looking for is maybe a just a reasonable, harmonious gesture in a tough season. I think you guys have done that once again. I'm going to applaud this."

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."