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.

Charles Barkley Admits He Wasn’t Phased by Draymond Green’s Comments on ‘Inside the NBA’

"I was really surprised how many people went after Draymond and defended me. I'm not sensitive at all because I say stuff about players. I hope they're not sensitive because if I say it, I believe it."

WFAN’s Gregg Giannotti Doesn’t “Believe” Sports Viewership Figures Anymore

"It almost feels to me there is this push from the networks that have been losing to the streaming services. The number, they're just pumping out false stuff to make it seem like they're winning over the streaming services."

Netflix Avoids Listing Podcast Viewership In 2026 Mid-Year Reporting

"Recently launched video podcasts over-index on viewing during the day and on mobile devices, an indicator that this engagement is incremental."

Ken Carman: Network Executives More “Agitated” Than Me Over Delay With LeBron James’ Decision

"All the all the executives are sitting there going, "Can you make your effing decision, please, so we can put this schedule together on how to divvy up your primetime games, bud."

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Confirms Schedule Creation Being Delayed by Lebron James’ Decision

"As you might imagine, the teams are calling us, the networks are calling us, and everybody wants to lock in the schedule. But it [LeBron's decision] will influence how we set the schedule."

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Inside Jarrett Payton’s Decision to Leave WGN and Join 104.3 The Score

"When I'm speaking, I hope I'm speaking for the fans. Hopefully when you do say something, you have a loud enough microphone that you're being heard. If I'm being heard, the fans are being heard as well."

Bobby Bones Reveals Top 40 Most Influential Radio Personalities

I can acknowledge the impact of all of them in my lifetime. I'd have to put them at the top of any list.

Fox News Wins Big With Karoline Leavitt, But Does She Win Too?

For Fox News, the hire is a clear win. For Leavitt, the picture gets murkier. Her talents are undeniable, but the landing spot might not showcase them.

Why The Broadcast Booth Is Radio’s Next Untapped Digital Opportunity

"The radio booth has always been one of the most authentic places in sports media. If radio broadcasters are willing to go the extra mile to put cameras in the booth, they should go the added mile and stream those booths live."