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.

Is Access Losing Its Value in Sports Media?

We’re in an age where access comes at the expense of actual content. The decision makers have decided that it trumps quality, and that sucks.

Rethinking Social Media in 2025

“To understand how to shape a social media strategy, you first have to accept a reality. These platforms are not designed to help your business.”

What is Pardon the Interruption in a YouTube World?

“Its success robbed the show of its unique identity.”

Pat McAfee’s Influence Goes Far Beyond ESPN and College GameDay

“I don’t think McAfee told the school who to hire, but I am sure he made his feelings about his old coach very clear when asked.”

Disney Has Streaming Advantages With ESPN That it Must Lean Into

“Making it a premium add-on to Disney+ instead of its own product may not solve that problem entirely, but it does create the advantage of convenience.”

Breaking

Rob Wagman Joins SonicTrek Media to Lead New Contemporary Christian Format ‘Manna’

“Wagman brings a mix of mainstream and Christian radio experience.”

U2 Slated For Halftime Of NFL’s First Thanksgiving Eve Game

"We’re thrilled that they'll bring that same magic to the NFL stage on Netflix. It’s going to be an unforgettable night for football fans and Netflix members worldwide."

Candace Owens to Jeremy Boreing: Release My Daily Wire Firing Document

"Why don’t you simply grant me permission, publicly, to drop the document where you listed the reasons for my termination. It’s been 3 years."

Kirk Minihane: Dave Portnoy Ended ‘The Unnamed Show’ Because He Was Challenged on Politics By Me

"We got a boss [Dave Portnoy] who's like, 'I don't want to do The Unnamed Show anymore because I don't want to talk politics."