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.

SiriusXM Radio Announces All-in-One Audio Subscription for Sports Fans Beginning September 1

"SiriusXM Sports Pass brings that vision to life for sports fans by putting every game and event we carry, hometown voices, national personalities and the daily sports conversation into one simple, affordable subscription."

The Volume Lands ‘Nothing Major’ Tennis Podcast In Multi-Year Deal

"When you look at the portfolio, it was clear tennis was missing. With ‘Nothing Major,’ that gap is filled while staying true to The Volume’s core focus: working with digital creators who combine personality and authority."

Shams Charania: “Ethically” Couldn’t Report LeBron James Met With Cleveland Cavaliers In July

"This was information I was told by multiple people on background, off the record. This was something that ethically I couldn't report. Because it wasn't told to me in a way that I was able to have a report or go double check and triple check."

DAZN Strikes Exclusive Partnership Becoming Streaming Home For YES Network, MSG Networks

"The New York sports landscape has a rich heritage of teams and DAZN is honored to partner with both the YES Network and MSG Networks to become their exclusive direct-to-consumer streaming home."

The Kyle Shanahan News Timeline Exposed Sports Media’s Biggest Credibility Problem

"If the people with the best access aren't willing to report one of the biggest stories in the NFL until the team decides it's time, then they're no longer setting the news agenda."

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Troy Aikman Says He’s 50/50 On Returning To Television Next Season

"I guess I’m still getting my head around how I got to this position."

CBS News’ Bari Weiss: Ratings Aren’t My Priority for 60 Minutes

“I could never build anything if I were focused on the precise number of people that happen to tune in to the second feature on 60 Minutes on a given Sunday.”

Linda Cohn: John Skipper “Bullied” Me With Suspension While At ESPN

"He was yelling at me [and] bullying me. I go, 'John, what's going on?' I really had no idea what he was talking about. I couldn't believe it. So, I was suspended for whatever. Don't come in. I'm like okay, I won't come in. But I was really upset. I was close to tears."

SiriusXM Reports Less Than 1% Revenue Decline During 2026’s 3rd Quarter

“Our third-quarter performance reflects the progress we’re making in building a stronger, more durable SiriusXM."