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.

Toy Story NFL Game Might be ESPN’s Best Alternate Broadcast Idea

As an avowed Manningcast lover, I’m hesitant to say the upcoming Toy Story broadcast is the best thing since sliced bread, but it’s pretty close.

Spectrum May Have Sped Up ESPN Direct-to-Consumer Move

Cable companies can't afford to be held hostage by channels and vice versa. So, cable channels like ESPN need to use the one bullet left in the chamber.

Cumulus Makes a Game-Changing Move in South Carolina

I've long believed a sports radio needs a regional -- not national -- approach. Cumulus is going to give it a shot in a test market. What will the future hold if it works?

Sports Radio is Responsible for the New Looks of First Take & Undisputed

You can't be the most knowledgeable person in the room at all times. But, you can find the person who is the most knowledgeable about a certain subject.

Dave Portnoy Unfiltered is Good For Content But is it Good For Business?

The content he'll create will continue to be entertaining as hell. But is an unfiltered Dave Portnoy the best thing for Barstool Sports, the media company? The business?

Breaking

Adam Schefter, ESPN Approaching Multi-Year Contract Extension

Schefter's last ESPN contract was worth roughly $9 million annually.

SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz: Our Podcast Strategy Runs Counter to Netflix

"Some other platforms are taking a more exclusive approach. We found that open distribution makes the most sense for creators."

iHeartMedia Signs FCC Consent Decree Over Payola Allegations

iHeartMedia has reached a Consent Decree with the FCC...

Ben Shapiro Pushes Back on Candace Owens Over Charlie Kirk Comments

"I've said repeatedly that Charlie and I weren't best friends. Maybe you were best friends with Charlie. Maybe not. I don’t know, nor do I care."