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.

Not Every Brand Can Handle A Superstar It Didn’t Build

"Teams are only as good as their players. Media brands are only as good as their talent. Their entire value is based on having people that the audience wants to watch or hear."

So The ACC Is Screwed, Right?

"I wouldn't be surprised if Greg Sankey has taken a phone call from Jimmy Pitaro or Burke Magnus asking how they would feel about it just meaning more to Duke and UNC."

Meet The Market Managers: Vinny DiMarco, Good Karma Brands New York

"I think radio is still the great medium that it's always been. You know, there's a lot more challenges now as there are a lot more competitors, not just from the radio side of things, but we're dealing with really any medium."

Radio Can’t Sit Back And Wait On Marijuana Money

“Attitudes on marijuana have changed tremendously in the last 15 years. It went from an illicit substance we had to ask around to score to something we put in candy.”

Meet The Market Manager: Mark Glynn, iHeartMedia Seattle

"It doesn't matter if it's this industry or it's a medical device industry. It's always is always evolving and always changing. There's always going to be a competitor that's going to come in and it's going to shake things up, and you always have to be on your toes."

Breaking

ESPN Reportedly Near Deal To Produce Documentary Surrounding LeBron James’ Philadelphia 76ers Stop

"The series would also pull from rookie-year footage NBA crews have shot throughout his career, including unseen material."

Grammy Awards Create Asian Pop Category, BTS Boycotts

"BTS didn't specify its exact reasons for the boycott."

Linda Cohn: ESPN “Doesn’t Want To Learn” How To Prevent Leaks Regarding Layoffs

"It's intentional. It's not an accident because it keeps happening. This is not a one and done situation."

SiriusXM Reports 1% Revenue Increase During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

“Since resetting our strategy, we’ve been focused on building a stronger, more durable SiriusXM, and our second quarter performance demonstrates that strategy is delivering meaningful results."