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.

BSM’s Sports Radio Guest Draft

"Instead of reaching out to Mel Kiper, Todd McShay, and others, I took a look at the draft board and thought about something more in keeping with sports radio."

Stephen A. Smith Is Clearly Thinking About a Political Future

"He could announce tomorrow that he is throwing his hat in the ring for a 2024 presidential nomination tomorrow or he could wait until 2025 and decide to be a part of New York City’s mayoral election. Neither one would surprise me."

Disney Will Pay Billions For The NBA While People Get Laid Off And That’s OK

"There very well could be a PR hit of some sort, but Disney is, at its core, a content company. The NBA is some of ESPN’s and ABC’s best sports content."

Meet the Market Managers: Todd Markiewicz, Tegna Inc. Columbus

"I love this industry. It's all I've ever done my entire career and I've done it at a variety of places around the country. It's been very good to me and my family, and I love it. I'm passionate about radio."

If Pac-12 Can’t Get TV Deal Right It Can’t Survive

"If Pac-12 games really are airing on Saturdays after twenty-year-old reruns of Everybody Loves Raymond and an infomercial for Rodent Sheriff, would schools like Utah and Oregon want to stick around?"

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Sports Illustrated Layoffs Underway Affecting Several Legacy Writers

"In total, a reported 10 to 15 people were affected."

UMG Rejects Ackman’s $64 Billion Takeover Bid

"We remain committed to leading the industry by attracting the world's top talent"

Coleman Insights Sets Podcast Trailer Study Webinar

The session analyzes four real trailers — High Scrollers, Better Than Yesterday, Superfan Diaries, and Binge or Cringe — spotlighting key differences in storytelling, structure, and emotional impact.

KVJ and WRMF: The Accidental Stars of Florida’s Most Viral Traffic Stop

"WRMF's KVJ morning show playing clearly as the deputy stepped out of his patrol car."