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.

Are Desmond Howard and Charles Woodson Analysts or Fans?

Howard and Woodson used their platforms to provide Fox News-style analysis in defense of "their team". It should have been embarrassing, but I think they're proud of their work.

Comparing ESPN BET to ESPN Mobile Isn’t Fair

I have a hard time believing Steve Jobs would call ESPN BET "the dumbest f***ing idea I've ever heard".

Nationalizing NBA TV Rights Works for the League, But Not For Broadcast Partners

The league is looking out for itself by trying to get a huge rights fee. But there's only one problem: Who's going to agree to what the NBA wants?

When Did College GameDay Lose Its Way?

Fans of the sport grew to love the show because it exuded the same passion they held. It objectively is not that show any longer.

Is ‘Sports Radio’ Becoming ‘NFL Radio’?

If you think your audience only cares about the NFL, you're missing a gigantic segment of potential listeners.

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Evan Roberts Suggests Howie Rose’s Final Call Be Opening Day 2027 if Sunday Has Weather Delays

"You'll get plenty of more opening days. Let Howie and Keith Raad finish it the right way with 40,000 people, with optimism, hope, and then Howie can drop the mic and say I'm out."

Major Garrett’s CBS News Podcast ‘The Takeout’ Adds New Election Segments with VoteHub Partnership

CBS News is expanding The Takeout with Major Garrett...

SubmitHub Bans AI Music From Its Promotion Services

"We want to build a platform that actually helps people promote real music."

Xperi Data Shows Radio Listenership More Than Doubled On NFL’s Opening Sunday

"Overall Sunday audience share jumped 60% on average. Pre-game listening rose 111% heading into kickoff, and post-game audiences grew 152%."