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.

Ranking the Best and Worst Super Bowl Host Cities From a Guy Who Lived on Radio Row

"Every Super Bowl city I’ve covered had some charm. None of them were disasters. This is like pizza—even the “bad” ones aren’t really bad. It’s just levels."

The Bill Belichick Hall of Fame Vote Reveals It’s Need for Change Immediately

"Media members are not the morality police. Our job is not to settle personal scores, send messages, or punish candidates for being difficult. When voters confuse their role as evaluators with moral arbiters, the Hall loses credibility."

Why Sports Franchise Owners Should Move Away From the Mic, and Stay in the Office

"Please, owners: less is more. Support publicly. Criticize privately. Stay rich. Stay upstairs. Stay off the mic. Your fanbase doesn’t want to hear from you."

Have Tony Romo’s Quirks Exposed a Hidden Truth About NFL Commentary

"Romo seems bored, trying to be cute and funny while hoping nobody notices. The truth is out, Tony. The preparation isn’t there. The enthusiasm feels fake."

Al Michaels Is Failing to Measure Up to His Own Standard

"When the magic starts to fade, everyone seems to know it but you. The audience hears it. Your partner feels it. Producers see it. The industry whispers it and the only person who doesn’t… is the living legend himself."

Breaking

Barstool Sports Is Mainstream Media, Whether Dave Portnoy Likes It or Not

"The establishment has changed. When one of the largest and most influential voices in sports reaches millions where modern audiences actually consume content, it isn't operating outside the mainstream anymore."

CNN’s Independence Day Coverage Shows Network’s Live Event Strength

Live event programming is a different animal, and CNN has quietly become one of the best in the business at it.

Joon Lee Reveals How He’s Turned an ESPN Layoff Into a Thriving YouTube Career

"For me, this was a time in my life to try and take a big swing and might as well go for it. Because I don’t have any kids that are dependent on me. It felt like the right time to take a risk."

Music Radio Isn’t Done With the Taylor Swift Wedding

"There are angles everywhere. Pick one per day and build around it."