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

New Data: 61% Of Podcast Consumers Discover Their Favorite Shows Through YouTube, Social Media

"What this research makes clear is that discovery is happening where people already spend their time. YouTube, social feeds, search, and personal recommendations have become the front door to podcasting."

Spotify Launches Reserved Ticketing Feature With Live Nation, Ticketmaster

"Offers surface on the Home screen, in push notifications, and inside Your Updates."

Jeremy Boreing: I Don’t Regret Not Selling The Daily Wire to Fox News

"Of course, it would have ended better for me if we had sold in 2023 or 2020, financially."

YouTube Reportedly Walked Away From NFL Package Of Games After League Pulled Season Opener In Australia

"It’s such a laborious process whenever I pitch them. I really do believe that they’re genuinely just trying to figure out if they want to be in the live rights game or not."