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.

‘Covino & Rich’ Want ‘The Dan Patrick Show’ Slot After Celebrating 20 Years Together

"It's fun to fill in for a guy we always admired in Dan Patrick. We often say that if you want something, you got to make it known. We absolutely want that spot."

Can Sports Media Conquer Nostalgia Better Than the NBA?

"Sports media must conquer nostalgia the complete opposite of how the NBA has approached the battlefield"

How Greg Papa Used Scars of the Past To Navigate Through KNBR Change

"I never thought I would do talk radio this long. It just fit where I could have another job in the middle of the day and then do everything around it."

The NBA Finals Silence Is Golden For Sports Fans

"We all should be thankful that—if only for this NBA Finals—sports are back... to just being sports"

What A.J. McCarron Learned From ESPN To Build ‘The Dynasty’

“I think that's how we get this thing to grow, is people leave each episode where they're like, ‘damn I learned something today.’”

Breaking

Christian Lacoss Exits 96.5 Live Free Country After Two Years

"I leave a very different person than that kid who arrived."

Scott Hanson: NFL RedZone Ownership Was One Of The “Most Complex” Portions Of ESPN, NFL Deal

"I think ESPN rightly wanted to own and operate and produce RedZone outright because of the galactic popularity of the show. But the NFL, for their reasons, wanted to retain control of the production of RedZone."

Peter Burns Signs Multi-Year Extension To Remain With SEC Network

"Extremely honored to do what I love every single day. The SEC World is a special place and proud to call it home. Big things ahead."

Maria Bartiromo’s Lawyer: ‘Irresponsible’ Reports of Fox News Firing ‘Absolutely and Unequivocally False’

"Those reporting her firing or the incredulous facts supporting that fiction have exhibited a complete and utter reckless disregard for the truth."