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.

Why ‘Around the Horn’ Lasted Longer Than It Should Have on ESPN

"The show was not cinema. The program was not a Picasso, but it was never meant to be."

Why Dari Nowkhah Is Coming Home To Play For The Ref

“You’re not talking sports for three hours every single day, and I’m good with that."

Sports Media Continues To Struggle With Women’s Sports

"Sports media is just too busy aiming for drama in a bite-sized economy where clicks matter more than substance, likes are worth more than depth, and social following matters more than audience."

How T-Bob Hebert Bet On Himself Landing At Barstool Sports

“I just want to go up there and try to prove the people right who have given me this opportunity and are betting on me by just working my ass off.”

Did ESPN Send A Message To Pat McAfee By Hiring Rich Eisen?

"Why is ESPN counterprogramming themselves? Because they have to."

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."