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.

Eddie Olczyk Stepping Down From Seattle Kraken Television Broadcasts

"Everything has revolved around my hockey career since 1988 when I got married to my wife. Everything has been centered around my schedule. Well, that’s changing. And now’s the time."

Mike Ryan: ESPN Has Become a Full “Propaganda Arm” for the NFL, Media Rights Partners

"They are full on propaganda arm. They are financially incentivized to keep that shield clean. I do think that in depth reporting on the NFL that paints it potentially in a negative light won't be coming from ESPN anymore."

Luke Kuechly Reportedly Headed For Netflix NFL Booth As Analyst

"With Kuechly set for Canton induction August 8, Netflix is betting a fresh voice can anchor its NFL coverage going forward."

ESPN Adam Schefter: Kyle Shanahan Car Accident Happened During “Quietest Time” Of NFL Year

"It's the quietest time of the NFL year. The 49ers did a great job at keeping things quiet."

Mike Valenti: Ryan Clark Playing the Victim “Predictable” Following ESPN Departure

"He is a delusional, race baiting loser. He got got. He's doing exactly what we all knew he would do when he got let go. Play the victim, inject race into it, and then in a delusional maraschino cherry topper, act as if he is a Zion broadcaster of football."

Breaking

ESPN Adds Five New Analysts To College Basketball Coverage This Season

"LaPhonso Ellis, Steve Lavin, Malcolm Brogdon and Jason Capel join the men’s roster. In addition, Stacey Dales joins the women’s side as a game analyst."

ESPN New York Announces Extension With St. John’s Basketball

"With coverage across 880 AM, 1050 AM and the ESPN New York app, we're making it easy for fans to follow every game while continuing to deliver the local sports programming New Yorkers expect from ESPN New York."

David Berson Announces Skydance Global Sports Group Leadership Team

"Jeff Gerttula, Craig Barry, Patty Power and Dan Weinberg anchor his new leadership team according to an internal memo Thursday."

106.5 The Wolf Tabs Mo & Styckman for Afternoon Drive

Nick Russo previously hosted afternoons at the Kansas City station but exited the position earlier this year.