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.

The ESPN Casualties Are Real People

I'm convinced that we lose sight of the fact that people on our TV screens are real people, who have the same emotions we do, and go through the same trials, tribulations, and successes that we experience.

Could a National Network Get By Without a Morning Show?

On the surface, that's a stupid question. Of course, they need a morning show. The station's foundation -- and in turn, the network -- is built on the morning show. Except that's not true.

Craig Carton Gets The Headlines, But Norm Hitzges Deserves The Big Celebration

Radio has been alive in Dallas for 102 years, and Norm Hitzges has been on the air for nearly half of them. He deserves more than a weeklong sendoff.

Is Stephen A. Smith The Best Teammate at ESPN?

You mean to tell me that Stephen A. Smith -- widely regarded as an egomaniac -- is out here teaching up-and-coming talent? Well, that doesn't necessarily fit the narrative now, does it?

ESPN Hiring Pat McAfee Has Nothing To Do With Layoffs

Listen, The Walt Disney Company decided it was going to cut 7,000 jobs a long time ago. The hiring of McAfee didn't turn that number to 7,001.

Breaking

Jacques Doucet, Voice Of The Montreal Expos, Dies At 86

"He was certainly a giant, and his loss is immense."

FOX Sports Unveils College Football Broadcast Teams For 2026 Season

"FOX Sports looks to continue on the momentum from the FIFA World Cup was an exciting year of action beginning week one with the defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers."

Bob Stilson Retires From The Breeze Buffalo Mornings

"Stilson's exit marks another chapter closing for local Buffalo radio."

Family of 93 WIBC’s Matt Bair Releases Statement Following Unexpected Death

"His death was accidental, and we do believe at this time that alcohol was a contributing factor."