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.

Doug Stephan Looks for the Silver Lining As Weekday Show Ends Against His Wishes

"This was not really my decision. This was a decision that I made because I had to, not because I want to."

Can a Direct-to-Consumer ESPN and ESPN+ Co-Exist?

Will streaming consumers be forced to choose one or the other? Will streaming consumers want to choose one over the other?

For Tomi Lahren, The Time is Right to Expand Her OutKick Show

"Five days a week is really exciting, but for me -- what I'm most excited about -- is streaming live."

How Fear Motivates Dan Bongino to Remain at the Top of the Conservative Podcast Charts

"I just don't want to lose. I have a lot of internal personal inadequacies ... I'm the Kathy Bates character in Titanic. New money? That's me."

What 97.1 The Freak Got Right and Wrong During Its Short Life

Ambition should never be viewed as a negative. But one of the biggest issues with 97.1 The Freak was its overly ambitious launch.

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WTOP’s Joel Oxley Reflects on Career, Future Ahead of NAB National Radio Award Honor

“From the bottom of my heart, I am so appreciative of all the people that I’ve worked with all these years. I’m glad I’m going to be able to get up there and say some good thank-yous.”

Inside Derek Papa’s Difficult Personal Journey at KNBR

"I respect everyone that deals with things in their personal life and then have to do a job. It's easier to do when you don't have to go live on the radio."

Nick Saban’s Process Is a Radio Programming Playbook

"A play was six seconds, and that was all that mattered in the moment. "

Your Bubble Isn’t the Whole Music Business

"I need an EDM sherpa to help me navigate this landscape."