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.

Shari Elliker Looks For What’s Next After KIRO Newsradio 97.3 Exit

"I loved working there. I loved working with John (Curley). It was a great experience."

Nobody Looks Good in 670 The Score vs John Schriffen Feud

Nothing makes you look like an insecure bully quite like not being able to take it when you've already dished it out.

How WTOP Consistently Became Radio’s Top Revenue Generator

"You can't just go in there and present. You have to go in and have a good conversation ... and uncover what their needs and where you can help."

How 1010 WINS Reshaped Its Sound to Appeal to Gen X and Millennials

"If you think about it, those folks are now 35, 40, 45, 50. They're the news consumers of today...so I said to myself 'What do they want?'"

Can Doug Gottlieb Really Be a FOX Sports Radio Host and D1 Head Coach at the Same Time?

Not only is this a gamble for UW-Green Bay, it's a gamble for FOX Sports Radio and Gottlieb. There's a very real possibility he could lose two jobs by doing neither of them to the best of his ability.

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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."