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.

Does FOX Know How Lucky It Is To Have Greg Olsen?

"FOX is going to need Greg Olsen in its top NFL play-by-play booth next year no matter what Tom Brady decides to do."

If You Care What Greg Gumbel Thinks of Sports Radio, You Should Be Embarrassed

"Let’s be less PR team and more punk rock. What do we think of Greg Gumbel’s comments on sports radio? Who cares? It’s Greg Gumbel."

I Don’t Like Urban Meyer, But I Get Why FOX Brought Him Back

"This is the pretend-to-be-a-victim playbook and FOX is an old pro at it."

A Marvel Misstep Is A Good Reminder That The Audience’s Time is Valuable

"Everything you do and every point you make should be in service of the larger idea. If they aren't, they are wasting time and weakening your content."

There’s No Lasting Impact Of Casey Close Suing Doug Gottlieb

"No matter what Close can prove, all of it is about Doug Gottlieb and Casey Close individually and not about the sports media industry at large."

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Los Angeles Lakers PA Announcer Lawrence Tanter Retires From Role After 43 Years

"Since the 1980s, LT has narrated every chapter of Lakers basketball, connecting generations of fans, players, coaches and staff while becoming a trusted and unforgettable part of the Lakers experience."

CNN Poll Finds Fox News Most Trusted Political Brand in TV

The data from SSRS and CNN comes after a Reuters survey showed that only 33% trusted Fox News.

Sticks Media Loses WLGR As Border Media Reacquires Station

"We view it as a great opportunity to invest our resources and long-term vision into the station."

DAZN Reportedly Restructuring For Potential Outside Investment, Initial Public Offering

"DAZN has been expanding aggressively — merging with ViewLift, a leading provider of streaming and digital solutions deeply embedded in U.S. sports, signaling clear ambitions to break into American local sports markets."