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.

Like it or Not, Guy Talk is Good For WFAN

"It lets entertaining people entertain."

Meet The Market Managers: Keith Barton, Max Media Virginia Beach

"It's nice to get a kiss every now and then. You could exploit those numbers, but if that's how you're selling, it'll work against you at some point."

How Does Chris Simms Have a Sports Media Career If He Can’t Deal With Trolls?

"Simms’s comment was so tone deaf and self-centered that if there wasn’t video of it, I would guess it was a Donald Trump tweet."

Meet the Market Managers: David Yadgaroff, Audacy Philadelphia

"It's hard to replace somebody as iconic as Angelo, who really lived and breathed his role, setting the agenda for the Philadelphia sports fan."

5 Candidates For Saudi Sports Investment After LIV Golf, PGA Merger

"Don’t get me wrong. I am not rooting for any of this."

Breaking

Atlanta Hawks Become First NBA Team To Stream Games Exclusively On Prime Video

"The Hawks have demonstrated a forward-thinking approach to reaching and engaging their fans and share the same commitment to innovation that drives our organization."

Dennis Prager Makes First Public Appearance Since Paralysis

"I knew I had three choices: death, depression, or perseverance. I don't want to die. I love life as much as I have ever loved life. I really love life ... Gratitude is the mother of happiness.

Meet the Leaders: Chad Lopez, President 77 WABC/Red Apple Media

"For an AM station, whenever anyone walks in, they say, “Wow, I can’t believe this is WABC.” It seems like a TV, radio, and media company ... About 65% of our staff is 30 and younger, which is incredible for an all-news station. I think that’s how we’ve adjusted to what’s going on with media in the market."

The Industry According to: Steve Jones, Skyview Networks

"I invested because I believe radio has durable strengths, and because a focused private company can move quickly enough to turn those strengths into growth."