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.

Walt Disney Company CCO Dana Walden Addresses Recent Round Of Layoffs

"It is extremely painful. We've exited colleagues who I've worked with for most of my career, it is in many ways a harsh reality."

Netflix Signs Rebecca Lowe As Lead Host For FIFA Women’s World Cup Coverage

"Lowe hosts NBC Sports' Premier League coverage, a role she has held since 2013. Additionally, she fronted FOX Sports' men's World Cup coverage this summer."

Bill Simmons “Surprised” By Michael Wilbon’s Saying PTI Continues With Frank Isola If Tony Kornheiser Retires

"I thought the correct answer would have been it's my show with Tony. I want to do the show with Tony for as long as he wants to do it. I'm not going to think about what's happening after. It was weird that he had somebody warming up at the bullpen. I was really, really surprised by that."

Inside The NBA Adds Five More Scheduled Shows During 2026-207 NBA Regular Season

"Ernie Johnson returns as host alongside Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith. The 25 dates mark a jump from the 20 regular season windows ESPN announced last season."

Grayson Williams Departs 93.3 WFLS for Role Outside of Radio

"I have no idea whose idea it was to give me the power of a microphone a few years ago but every second on the airwaves has been a blast."

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."