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.

Are Pat McAfee’s Interviews a Sports Content Evolution or Wasted Opportunity?

"The stage is his. The guests line up. The cameras roll. Eventually, however, access alone stops being the differentiator. What separates great from influential isn’t who you can get — it’s what you can get out of them."

Is FOX Sports’ AI With Colin Cowherd a Breakthrough or a Brand Risk?

"I often wonder if those in boardrooms filled with people in positions of power are so preoccupied with whether they could create an AI tool instead of asking whether they should."

Is the FCC Overstepping With It’s Inquiry Into Sports Media Rights Agreements

"The FCC can study the fragmentation of sports television all it wants. The fragmentation isn’t the problem. It’s the business model. And that model isn’t broken."

How Gregg Giannotti Helped Elevate ‘Boomer & Gio’ to the Top Morning Show in Sports Radio at WFAN

"I want the show to be enough for me, so I’m really focused on the foundational things in my life which includes the job. If I started slipping or not caring as much, the amount of people that affects outside of me. That’s the motivation when the alarm goes off."

Sports Talk Shouldn’t Fear Political Discussion, It Should Fear Political Predictability

"The question isn’t whether political conversation should appear, but whether shows and talent allow themselves to be defined by it."

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Fox & Friends Hosts Light Empire State Building During Fox News 30th Anniversary Celebration

"Fox continues to evolve, continues to get better, continues to respond to the audience. Every day we're thankful."

Dianna Russini Reportedly Hiring Crisis Publicist Ahead Of Potential Sports Media Return

"Russini resigned from The Athletic in April amid controversy over her relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel."

Katie Zacharia, Former Fox News and Newsmax Commentator, Named White House Press Secretary

Zacharia’s appointment continues Trump’s practice of choosing communicators with experience in conservative media and administration messaging.

Gracie Awards Open Nominations for 2027 Ceremony

"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”