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.

Sports Radio’s Political Humor Guardrails Should Encourage Accountability, Not Overreaction

"When accountability turns into overcorrection, the industry risks teaching its voices to say less, not better. In a medium built on personality, honesty, and connection, that may be the biggest mistake of all."

How Andrew Fillipponi Welcomed the Pressure Of Covering a Pittsburgh Steelers Coaching Search

"This is a huge moment. You have your core audience, and the audience that checks in when moments like this happens. We want to give them more reasons to come back to us for smaller things, and convert them to P1 listeners."

Terry Boers Mastered the Art of Making Sports Radio Fun at 670 The Score

"Terry Boers was an entertainer, mentor, and friend to many. He knew when seriousness was required, but he also understood that sports are, at their core, wonderfully ridiculous."

Pat McAfee’s White House Broadcast Exposes ESPN’s Issue With No Creative Control

"The contrast with Finebaum isn’t subtle, and neither is the message sent to the rest of the ESPN roster. Some voices get guardrails. Others get carte blanche. That approach may make business sense in the short term, but it erodes internal trust and external clarity."

How Zach Gelb Turned His Infinity Sports Network Exit Into a New Digital Chapter

"The team is important. You want to go somewhere where you’re wanted and with people who believe in you. Then you can create something special, and I’m looking forward to that."

Breaking

Shaquille O’Neal: Dunkman League Formed After Being “Absolutely Sick” Of NBA Slam Dunk Contest

"In the last 15 years, we haven’t had a real top guy—we’ll call him out: Zion Williamson — participate in a dunk contest."

Dan Bongino, NPR, Fox News See Top July Podcast Rankings From Podtrac

iHeartAudience Network remained #1 among Podtrac’s Top Multi-Channel Podcast Publishers and Networks.

WWLS Host Al Eschbach Celebrates 50 Years In Radio, Announces Upcoming Retirement

"I'm going to retire at the end of 2027. I will have done it fifty one years and next September will be sixty years in the media here."

Suno Imposes Download Limits Starting September Third

"The company frames this as fighting "bad actors" mass-exporting music."