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.

Stephen A. Smith Doesn’t Create Stars, ESPN Does

Smith taking credit for the success of First Take contributors makes him look like a vulture more than a king-maker.

No Matter How Successful Kim Komando Gets, She’ll Never Stop Refining Her Craft

"About every six months, I sit down and I reinvent the show. I go in and say 'Ok, this works. This doesn't. This feels old. This doesn't feel fresh.'"

Pittsburgh Native Colin Dunlap Knows the Importance of Hosting Afternoons on KDKA

"It not lost on me -- even if it is with some people my age -- what that mic flag means ... There's a responsibility that when you talk into that microphone."

Can Rich Shertenlieb Lead a Charge Of Sports Hosts Leaving Sports Radio Stations?

Like Mark Madden, Rich Shertenlieb is doing sports talk on a classic rock station. Could that trend grow?

What Are The Radio Pet Peeves From News/Talk’s Top Leaders?

"I think too many show hosts come in and just expect the callers to carry the show."

Breaking

Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."