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.

Helmets and Heels on 1010XL is the First, But Hopefully Not The Last

1010XL is proving what many in the industry have already known: there are incredibly talented women ready to lead shows in our format.

Joe Pags Has a Front Row Seat to Issues Conservative Hosts Discuss Daily

"What I find is a really good story is a really good story. A really funny story is a really funny story."

An Ode to the Heart and Soul of Barstool Sports — Frank The Tank

If you can simultaneously be the angriest person on the planet, and also be viewed as completely wholesome, you're doing something right.

Do News/Talk Radio PDs Have a One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Managing Talent?

With so much of the content being similar, does that mean talk radio leaders can manage talent in similar ways? We asked some of the top brand leaders in the format.

Stephanie Miller Still Brings Humor to Serious Topics 20 Years Into Syndicated Show

"I really do have fun doing what I'm doing. I'm also really angry sometimes with what's happening in the news cycle."

Breaking

J. Love Out as KBAY Prepares 98.5 Shift

"I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such a talented group of people and for everything we were able to accomplish together."

Michael DeCourcy Officially Retires From The Sporting News

"My wife and I moved back to Pittsburgh two years ago after having been away for 32 years. It’s our hometown, and our families live here. It’s a chance to spend more time with my wife."

Westwood One Cuts Affiliate Relations Staff in Department Downsizing

The cuts come as Westwood One's parent company, Cumulus Media, prepares to exit its pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Paramount Deal For Warner Bros. Discovery Paused By Court Order Till August 3

"Today’s decision is an important victory for ⁠all those who would be hurt by this merger, and I look forward to continuing to fight this case."