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.

Terry Bradshaw Reveals He Was “Nervous” With Latest FOX Sports Contract Renewal

"This year was the first year that I got nervous. I wanted to extend my contract. So I signed through the Super Bowl. Two more years. I’ll be 80."

Podcast Publishing Activity Reaching Record Highs According to New Data

"According to Listen Notes, 563,571 podcasts have been active so far in 2026. That figure already more than doubles each annual total from 2024 and 2025."

Michelle McKormick Returning to Radio at BIG 101.3, Rock 101.7

"I’m so excited to be back on the air in my hometown and to join the iHeartMedia team."

Bob Miller Retires From 92.9 WBPM After 47 Years in Radio

"Miller had hosted WBPM mornings since 2011, following 17 years at Oldies-turned-AC 97.7 WCZX."

Gerardo Sproet Named New Afternoon Host At KTEX 106.1

"Gerardo brings big-market experience, a passion for country music and the kind of energy that fits right in with our team."

Breaking

Bob Pittman: iHeartMedia Won’t Chase Podcast Deals That Lose Money

"At Axios Media Trends Live, iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman talked podcast deals, AI, radio’s reach, and royalties."

Steak Shapiro: Tampa Bay-Milwaukee World Series Will Be A “Disaster” For Baseball, FOX Sports

"There's another term called make goods, which is you guarantee an audience. I don't know that they'll hit the audience they're guaranteeing."

CBS News’ Tony Dokoupil Announces New Video Podcast

The show will be filmed in Dokoupil’s CBS News office, giving the project a setting connected to his work as a journalist.

LAZER 103.3 Tabs Ryan Gibbons for Morning Drive

“I’m thrilled beyond words to join the legendary crew at LAZER 103.3."