John Lund

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With decades of experience behind the mic, John Lund is more than a sports commentator and weekly columnist for Barrett Media—he’s a storyteller, humorist, and true fan. He's hosted shows in mid sized markets like Pittsburgh and Salt Lake City to larger cities like San Francisco, Detroit and Dallas. John has even hosted nationally on ESPN Radio. Known for his sharp wit and deep sports knowledge, John welcomes your feedback. Reach him on X @JohnLundRadio or by email at John@JohnLundRadio.com.

Why Football Remains Television’s Most Powerful Appointment Viewing

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"Traditional television has not disappeared. The audience has not disappeared. What has disappeared is the idea that everybody is going to watch the same entertainment simply because a network tells us when it’s on."

Why Joe Buck’s ESPN Extension Raises Questions About The Value Of Sports Broadcasters

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"When did we decide national announcers were worth this much money?"

Why the NFL Has Built a Global Spectacle, but Not Yet a Global Sport

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"The NFL has unquestionably built America’s greatest traveling show. Whether it has built a truly global sport is still a much tougher call."

Are You Prepared For the 2026 Football Tax This Season?

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"The Football Tax feels like an investment. Every year, football asks fans for a little more, and every year, fans grumble. Every year, we pay it anyway."

ESPN’s Removal Of The Bottomline May Have Exposed The More Hidden Distractions

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"There was something comforting about turning on ESPN and seeing that ticker crawling across the bottom. It told you that you were plugged into the sports world. Today, the sports world isn't waiting at the bottom of our television anymore."
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ESPN Posts Most Watched WNBA Regular Season In Network History

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"Across 29 games, the WNBA on ESPN networks averaged 1.37 million viewers, up 17% year-over-year."

Michelle Beadle To Co-Host New Program With Matthew Berry on Roku

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"He did have an offer I couldn’t refuse. The opportunity to do TV daily, and laugh, was a no-brainer. Plus, if you don’t like it, Mo and I blame Matthew."

SiriusXM Director Jordan Greenberg Departing For PWHL

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"The countless adventures, friends, experiences, and knowledge I’ll take from that journey are immeasurable."

102.5 The Game Tabs Nick Frazier, Connor Nute As New Hosts Of ‘Next Man Up’

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"They are young voices and have a lot of great ideas that this market has been missing. I think they are going to continue to add to not only our team here at 102.5 The Game, but the market as well."