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.

Colin Cowherd Did Exactly What I Thought He Would

It is in Cowherd's best interest for Green to remain polarizing. And polarizing is the correct word. Not loved. Not looked at favorably. But polarizing.

Who Could Start The Next Successful Podcast Network?

In my estimation, there's some sort of triumvirate formula of likeability, credibility, and social following that could lead to potential podcast network success.

The Pat McAfee Alternate Broadcast Presents Unique Challenges

Alternate broadcasts are all the rage these days, and ESPN, in conjunction with Omaha Productions, debuted a new one this weekend as The Pat...

The Difference Between Sports Media Nepotism and Following In Your Father’s Footsteps

Just because you're hired simply because of your last name and obvious connections built within the business, it doesn't mean you can't be fantastic.

Amazon Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football Debut Was a Smashing Success

New things are scary. But if you're watching literally all your television through a streaming platform, the amount of consternation I saw last week was embarrassing.

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Why Fox News’ Ratings Slump Isn’t the Warning Sign Everyone Thinks

People are tired, man. And oftentimes, the most likely answer is the correct one.

FOX Sports Turned World Series Pregame Coverage Into a Championship Performance

"In a broadcast where every detail mattered, FOX’s production staff delivered a performance worthy of the game's biggest stage."

Major League Baseball Has a Problem, and the NFL Is Only Part of It

"Baseball can control whether there are baseball games to watch in 2027. If owners and players can't figure that out, they won't have to worry about the NFL stealing their audience."

Eutopia Credits Hard Work and New York Pride for SiriusXM Success

“Once you can rock the mic in a state where you can hardly pronounce any of the towns, but you still connect with the people, you feel like you can make it anywhere, especially where you’re from."