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.

ESPN Doesn’t Have Problems You Were Told It Did, But Cable is About To

The demise of ESPN has been greatly exaggerated. The network is operating from a place of strength, while others make up scenarios for why it's going down the drain.

Toucher & Rich Both Deserve A Little Empathy

We all say and do things we regret. It appears, at least publicly, Fred Toucher is doing the right things to rectify those wrongs.

Can National Sports Talk Radio Survive in a World Full of Podcasts?

In a world where everything has become individualized, customizable, and on-demand, the downfall of national sports radio was inevitable. But that doesn't mean it can't fight back.

Does the A’s Cast Have a Future in Las Vegas?

Traditional, terrestrial, over-the-air radio is still far and away the best option for a professional sports team, and any club that suggests otherwise is lying.

Is Podcasting Now the Only Path to a Sports Radio Career?

The pressure to come into a situation and immediately perform is felt by everyone launching a new show or brand. And yet, the opportunities to learn, train, and hone the craft are shrinking.

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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%."