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."

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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."

ESPN Debuting MLB Little League Classic Alt-Cast This Weekend

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