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.

Why Gossip Is Gold For Sports Radio

“You’ve no doubt heard the phrase that sex sells. It’s true in all forms of entertainment, including sports radio.”

Why Bill Belichick Should Rethink College Football and Return to Sports Media

“Surely Belichick could have maintained his lifestyle, made something close to his $10 million UNC salary and he would have enjoyed much more privacy.”

Why Mel Kiper Jr. Deserves More Credit for the NFL Draft’s Success Than He’ll Ever Receive

“It could be argued that no one has done more for the NFL as a media business than Kiper.”

The ESPN I Knew Ends With Lee Corso’s Final Show on College Gameday

“His final appearance on College GameDay will be a marquee moment - not just for the show or the network, but for cable television as a whole.”

Pat McAfee Needs To Return To What Made Him Special

“Not that long ago, I was one of McAfee’s loudest champions on this website. But I have to admit, over the last few weeks, I have lost a lot of respect for Pat McAfee.”

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"New York has heard what happens when I get behind the microphone. Now it’s time for the rest of America."

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"We still strongly believe in the power of local radio, particularly here on Cape Cod."

FOX Sports South Florida Re-Brands With HomeTeam Revival In Afternoon Drive

"The HomeTeam is comfort food for the ear-holes and souls of three generations of South Floridians who love sarcasm, pop culture, comedy, stupidity, sports and stories, and not necessarily in that order."

Bob Chapek: Bob Iger Worked Against Me During My Time as Disney CEO

"It would have been one thing if he was neutral, but to be actually working against me, actively, I thought was just unbelievable.”