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.

How the WNBA Proved Me and Everyone Else Wrong

"Women's basketball doesn't have to constantly make the argument anymore that it deserves media coverage."

Could Christmas 2026 Be The Greatest Day In American Sports History

"Christmas 2026 feels different. It's not just one game or one moment. It's an entire day built around sports."

The Return To KNBR I Never Saw Coming

"I'm excited to be back in the game, grateful for another opportunity. I'm confident I can earn the trust of Bay Area listeners all over again. More than anything, I'm hopeful my friend Greg Papa wins the only battle that really matters."

Explaining The Difficult Balance in Sports Reporting That the Public Never Considers

"Fans judge reporters by the stories they publish. They never see the ones that stay in a notebook because they don't affect the game, the team or the public."

ESPN’s Latest Layoffs Continue the Slow Death of Sports Media’s Middle Class

"After 30 years in sports media, the most valuable lesson I've learned is also the simplest. The audience falls in love with people. The business falls in love with numbers, and the numbers always win."

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NBC News’ Steve Kornacki Election Night Livestream Hits Nearly 30 Million Views

The NBC News political correspondent spent 10.5 hours live on YouTube Tuesday, providing viewers with election analysis and updates throughout the evening.

Chris Russo Blasts FOX Sports For Promoting Tom Brady First Broadcast In New England Over Packers, Patriots Game

"FOX's promotion all week is the fact that Tom Brady's going back to Foxborough? This is going to be fun. Who the hell cares? I don't care. Call the game on the moon. This is the dumbest thing in the world."

1040 WHO Adds Kelly Nash’s ‘NASHional Briefing’ to Daily Lineup

The move follows a controversy involving Henson that kept him off the air for approximately a month.

Katie Nolan: Pat McAfee Can’t Handle “Heat” Stemming From His Own Success

"The guy is winning in every sense of the word and yet is constantly acting like the world is attacking him baselessly."