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.

Could Burke Magnus Have Saved the Pac-12?

"There was only one person with the power to unscrew the biggest screw up in college sports history and the league didn’t hire him."

Stugotz & Gregg Giannotti: A Temporary WFAN Partnership Long in the Making

The names John Minko, Bob Heussler and Eddie Scozzare mean something to me. Chris Oliviero, Mark Chernoff and Eric Spitz, those names mean something to me. The history of that place means something to me. I'm a WFAN nerd."

Is Elon Musk Doing This Right? Programmers Evaluate The Twitter Rebrand

"Maybe no one can understand why this rebrand is a necessity for Twitter, but if anyone can spot problems and share experiences that are valuable at this moment, it is these guys."

Do Any Leagues Make Sense For Apple Global Rights Strategy?

"Even the low end of interest has to justify the price, because no matter what, if this is the path forward for Apple, it will always be paying based on the value of the sport to the market most passionate about it."

Dan Le Batard Doesn’t Sound Like a Revolution Anymore

"The show is way less fun and way more self-appointed ombudsman high-horsin’ these days."

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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."