Garrett Searight

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Garrett Searight is Barrett Media's News Editor, which includes writing daily news stories, features, and opinion columns. He joined Barrett Media in 2022 after a decade leading several radio brands in several formats, as well as a 5-year stint working in local television. In addition to his work with Barrett Media, he is a radio and TV play-by-play broadcaster. Reach out to him at Garrett@BarrettMedia.com.

Is Apple Podcasts Adding Video Too Little, Too Late? Podcast Experts Weigh In

"They have a lot of catching up to do so it’s not a given this works. But Spotify has had a series of problems fluidly monetizing video and audio, and YouTube is primarily video. Apple could be a better publisher experience, but so many people no longer use Apple for podcasts."

Why Pod Save America Earning a Spot on MS NOW Proves the Podcast to Cable News Pipeline is Flowing

Podcasts have become the farm system. Hosts learn how to structure arguments, manage guests, and build audiences before ever touching a studio camera.

How WWL Radio’s Diane Newman Keeps Fun the Focus on News/Talk in New Orleans

"It still is so much fun. In the end, it’s supposed to be fun. You have things that are a pain that you have to do every day, but even covering Mardi Gras -- with all the oopsie moments -- you’re delivering something special."

News/Talk Radio Can’t Ignore Digital Video Any Longer

The industry is shifting. Or, depending on your viewpoint, has already shifted. The news/talk format can no longer pretend that this avenue doesn't exist.

The One Thing Sean Hannity Must Accomplish For New Fox News Podcast to Find Success

There’s no shortage of ways to get opinions from Sean Hannity, and that’s precisely the one thing this podcast can’t become if it wants to matter.

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Why Podcasting Looks More Like Radio Than Ever in 2026

Putting out a consistent product on a daily, or at least weekly, basis is hard. It’s not digging ditches, but it’s also not what many celebrities expected when they cracked a mic for the first time to record their inaugural podcast episode.

Why 98 Rock’s Abe Kanan Believes in Live Radio

For a long time, having a one-person morning show...

How ESPN’s College Football Live Is Quietly Becoming One of Its Best Shows

"College Football Live might not have the profile of College GameDay, NFL Live or NBA Today, but it is among ESPN’s best-produced and best-directed programs."

The Listener Lens: Why Radio Must Put the Audience First

"I made up the term Listener Needs Analysis, but the core concept should be the absolute foundation of our entire business."