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.

The Echoes of Team USA Hockey Gold Should Wake up Sports Media From Its Slumber

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"The media's job now is to keep this moment alive. Cover the NHL with the urgency it deserves. The Stanley Cup Playoffs are coming up, competing with the NBA, and the action sells if the right networks fully embrace it."

Mick Cronin Exhibited What Not To Do When the Media Ask Tough Questions

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"Mutual respect matters. I respect your living. Respect mine. There’s no need to embarrass. No need to intimidate or imply one job is more important than the other."

Could Netflix Home Run Play for Barry Bonds Be a Ticket to His Place in the Hall of Fame?

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"You don’t change votes with statistics anymore. You change them with perception."

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

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"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

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"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."
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Howard Stern’s HBO Max Deal Is a Win for Everyone Involved

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Audio built Stern's legend, yet television extends it to a generation that discovers shows through streaming platforms rather than satellite dials.

When Artists Die: Streaming Data Tells the Story

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"The genuine shock of losing someone whose voice shaped your entire life. That can't be planned. That's real."

Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

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"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

How Freezing Cold Takes Turned Sports’ Worst Predictions Into An Entertainment Phenomenon

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"I was only going to use it to mess with people. I did not plan on it being big at all. But it lends to what I do, which is find stuff. And because it’s sports, it makes it that much better for me."