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.

Dan Patrick: ESPN Should “Show More Dignity” With Layoffs Approach

"The only thing that I would say is show dignity to those people in how you let them go. That's all."

Josh Pate, ‘Bussin With the Boys’ Teaming for New College Football Program on ESPN This Fall

"Those are the people that I want to be in business with for a long time. You cross your fingers that they feel the same about you."

Jon Gruden To Call Play-By-Play For Tampa Bay Buccaneers Preseason Game

"I'm really excited about this Buccaneers team and the upcoming season. It's going to be a real thrill to be in the stadium again calling the game with one of the greatest Bucs ever! Hope to see you there!"

David Samson Unsure About Return To ‘Nothing Personal’ Program Following Family Tragedy

"I realized that what I need to do is disappear. That's my plan."

Good Karma Brands Expands Partnership With Wisconsin Athletics For Football, Basketball In Milwaukee

"We're excited to deliver the coverage, access and game-day experiences fans deserve while connecting them to the teams and traditions that make Badger Athletics such an important part of our state."

Breaking

Audacy Partners With Matthew Berry’s Fantasy Football Happy Hour Podcast

"I took a lot of meetings, but Audacy's reach and expertise in sports audio make them the perfect partner to help us keep that consistency and keep growing this show for years to come."

KCBS Radio Reporter Kim Vestal Retires After Nearly 50 Year Radio Career

"Radio. I loved it. I will always love it. Oh, how lucky I have been!"

Greg Papa Hopes For Return To KNBR, But Calling 49ers Games Remains In Limbo

"My doctors told me that 95% of people would have died from what I went through."

Dave Portnoy: Tony Romo “Will Never” Get His Top Analyst Role Back Following OWI Arrest

"This decision was made within 0.2 seconds of this incident happening. They were clearly looking for an out, and Romo let him through the door."