John Mamola

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John Mamola is Barrett Media's sports editor and daily sports columnist. He brings over two decades of experience (Chicago, Tampa/St Petersburg) in the broadcast industry with expertise in brand management, sales, promotions, producing, imaging, hosting, talent coaching, talent development, web development, social media strategy and design, video production, creative writing, partnership building, communication/networking with a long track record of growth and success. He is a five-time recognized top 20 program director in a major market via Barrett Medi's Top 20 series and has been honored internally multiple times as station/brand of the year (Tampa, FL) and employee of the month (Tampa, FL) by iHeartMedia. Connect with John by email at John@BarrettMedia.com.

1300 The Zone Extends ‘The Morning Kickoff’ with Mike Hardge, Mark Henry With Added Local Hour

"With the 2026 college football season just around the corner, this move gives Longhorn fans another hour of the in-depth analysis, big-name interviews and passionate discussion they’ve come to expect from Hardge and Henry."

ESPN Shifting ‘Marty & McGee’ to Saturday’s at Noon on SEC Network This Football Season

"Marty and McGee is moving to noon on Saturdays. That's a shift from what we've been the last few years. Awesome. Our bosses believe [that we're] going to flourish here. Okay, badass man. Strike the field. Let's go."

Why the NFL Should Stop Extending the ‘Brady Rules’ and Axe Broadcaster Meetings With Teams

"Now, the NFL is saying it’s the team’s fault if it provides information it shouldn’t? Because Aikman and Brady have ties to other teams, and the league knows that. What are we doing here?"

Andy Pollin Reflects on Cumulus Media Layoffs Potentially Closing His Legendary Sports Radio Career

"I don’t think I could have carved out a better path in my career. There’s been highs and lows just like anyone else, but I couldn’t have done anything more enjoyable."

Karl Ravech: “Surreal” To Be Reading About Being Laid Off By ESPN

"I certainly have literally no ill will to a company that's provided me with a life that has that has exceeded any expectation I had coming out of Needham High School or Ithaca College."

Breaking

Mike Mulligan, Marshall Harris Depart 104.3 The Score in Chicago

"Mulligan departs after two decades with the Chicago sports station. Harris joined The Score on a full time basis in 2024."

Mike Z Joins KNAC After KCAL-FM Classic Rock Flip

"I never thought I would one day be on air there,"

94.9 The Fan Nashville Adds Greg Pogue, Darren McFarland Program To Mornings

"To add Greg and Darren to our local sports talk show line up on ESPN 94.9 The Fan as well as our great lineup on ESPN 102.5 The Game is a huge win for us."

Roy Philpott Named Danny Kanell’s New Co-Host in Mornings, Dusty Dvoracek Shifts to Middays at SiriusXM College Sports Radio

"We've worked together a lot over the past month. He's going to be stepping in to fill your shoes. Oh boy, I've already gotten some complaints that there's going to be an ACC bias."