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.

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. "

Big Time Isn’t a Place, It’s a State of Mind

There's nothing wrong with dreaming. There's nothing wrong with ambition. The folks who don't have it don't make it very far.

Breaking

Fox & Friends Hosts Light Empire State Building During Fox News 30th Anniversary Celebration

"Fox continues to evolve, continues to get better, continues to respond to the audience. Every day we're thankful."

Dianna Russini Reportedly Hiring Crisis Publicist Ahead Of Potential Sports Media Return

"Russini resigned from The Athletic in April amid controversy over her relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel."

Katie Zacharia, Former Fox News and Newsmax Commentator, Named White House Press Secretary

Zacharia’s appointment continues Trump’s practice of choosing communicators with experience in conservative media and administration messaging.

Gracie Awards Open Nominations for 2027 Ceremony

"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”