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.

What Should Radio Be Thinking About On Martin Luther King Day?

"Shouldn't we be doing more than just waiting for resumes with "black-sounding names" on top of them to come across our desks?"

What Does Learning To Live With Covid Look Like In Sports Radio?

"It is hard not to raise an eyebrow when we hear that the College Football Playoff came up with a plan to crown a champion via forfeit if necessary. But it is worth pointing out that it takes something that extraordinary to raise our eyebrows now."

College Football Is Evolving, ESPN Needs To Do The Same

"ESPN has the seat of power at the college football table. That has made it very easy to acquire and not necessary to innovate."

What Can Sports Radio Learn From Counting Crows?

"Every song has a theme and a purpose and they are going to make that clear to you from the second Adam Duritz opens his mouth. Can you say the same about the way you approach every segment of your show?"

Brandon Tierney Has Unfinished Business In New York

"My roots run deep in this city. I'm one of you. I just happen to be blessed with a microphone every day. I can promise you we will not always agree and we will most definitely battle, but you will get my absolute best."

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iHeartRadio Layoffs Spark Broadcasting Career Change Conversations

"Most union electricians in New York earn around $200,000 annually when overtime is included."

Unorthodox Or Ill-Fated? 60 Minutes’ New Correspondents Raise Eyebrows

Legacy programs carry more risk than most. 60 Minutes is set to begin season 59, and its brand rests on a very specific kind of credibility.

How Ron Slay Proved a Sports Radio Success Story Doesn’t Always Go as Planned

"Being part of a team, you know when you have something special. This is one that feels special top to bottom. It was a no brainer, and I was extremely excited to stay home and keep my talents at The Zone."

How Sports Radio Can Revive Appointment Listening This NFL Season

"It doesn't matter the guest or the amount of money you pay them, listeners will always invest their time when broadcasters prove it’s worth the investment."