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.

Manningcast Copycats Destined For Failure

"Would you rather be Coke or RC Cola? If you had your pick, would you rather be Oreo or Hydrox?"

Why Hasn’t Big Ten Network Created Their Paul Finebaum?

Having nothing of note on your television channel for five months out of the year, in a landscape where your largest competition is programming relevant hours daily, seems like malpractice.

ESPN Little League World Series Coverage Should Be Reminder

The focus of the broadcast should be centered on the game, like when ESPN covers the Little League World Series and is some of the network's best work.

Does NBC Have A College Football Announcer Problem?

ESPN unveiled their 26 (!) college football announcing crews late last week, and I got to their 8th best crew before I started to wonder if NBC would put together something better than that.

No Winners in Pittsburgh vs Cleveland Radio War of Words

"As talk radio hosts, we often try to hold the moral high ground and if you're going to hold that position, I can't help but feel integrity has to outweigh popularity. "

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."