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.

Without Lee Fitting, College GameDay Enters a Season of Uncertainty

"So what is 2023 on College GameDay in the eyes of ESPN executives? Is it the start of a new era or is it a year the show has to survive before a more grandiose reset?"

Can Sports Radio Actually Learn Something From a Regional Sports Network?

"We don’t always have to be territorial about the content that goes out over our airwaves."

What is Sage Steele’s Media Future After ESPN?

"Whatever you think of her politics, Steele clearly has respect as a broadcaster."

ESPN Bet & FOX Bet Cannot be Compared

"FOX Bet failed, but not because there is no market for a network-branded sportsbook. It was just the wrong network."

ESPN Radio is Trusting Radio People Again

"They know the value of their words. They know that you sticking around for another minute is not guaranteed. They do not have the aide of pictures, so it is on them to be compelling every second."

Breaking

Los Angeles Lakers PA Announcer Lawrence Tanter Retires From Role After 43 Years

"Since the 1980s, LT has narrated every chapter of Lakers basketball, connecting generations of fans, players, coaches and staff while becoming a trusted and unforgettable part of the Lakers experience."

CNN Poll Finds Fox News Most Trusted Political Brand in TV

The data from SSRS and CNN comes after a Reuters survey showed that only 33% trusted Fox News.

Sticks Media Loses WLGR As Border Media Reacquires Station

"We view it as a great opportunity to invest our resources and long-term vision into the station."

DAZN Reportedly Restructuring For Potential Outside Investment, Initial Public Offering

"DAZN has been expanding aggressively — merging with ViewLift, a leading provider of streaming and digital solutions deeply embedded in U.S. sports, signaling clear ambitions to break into American local sports markets."