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.

Jon “Stugotz” Weiner Hopes For Conclusion To Situation With Dan Le Batard: “Everyone Is Tired Of This Bulls**t”

"My hope is Dan [Le Batard] and I will meet up or we'll speak on the phone and we'll try to hash this out. But if we continue to have the same god damn conversation that he and I have been having now for almost a year. I'm telling you, I'm getting pretty close to giving up."

Sports Illustrated Layoffs Underway Affecting Several Legacy Writers

"In total, a reported 10 to 15 people were affected."

Stephen A. Smith Defends Himself Following the Standards of Journalism as a Reporter

"I've always conducted myself in a way that upholds the standards of journalism. I don't go on the air and run off at the mouth."

iHeartMedia, SiriusXM Merger Talks Reportedly Have Stalled

"Together, the two companies would have formed a major audio powerhouse. However, sources tell the New York Times that both sides couldn't find common ground but talks could resurface."

Mike Tirico Suggests Premier League Approach for NFL Scheduling Time Windows Late in Season

"There are weeks it gets thin, there are weeks towards the end it gets thin. I think to avoid it getting thin, what I would suggest is that the league does what the Premier League does."

Breaking

Approaching The Summit: Jake Asman, ‘The Jake Asman Show’

"I don't think you can be in sports media unless you're passionate about it. Here's an opportunity to be with like-minded people for three days. It's an opportunity to be around people who are passionate about something that obviously you're passionate as well."

97.5 The Fanatic Host Bill Colarulo Challenges Sportsradio 94WIP Host Spike Eskin to a Public Debate

"Maybe I should issue a formal challenge to Brett [Spike] Eskin if he wants to debate me on something sports related. The fact that he’s gonna act like he didn’t see what I did, but then he blocks me? Come on, man!"

Brian Kelly Reportedly Headed To CBS Sports

"Money aside, I have a lot to give. And my motivation is to want to get back to building relationships and successful programs in college football."

Walt Disney Company Agrees To $50 Million Settlement Over YouTube TV, DirecTV Bundling

"Individual payout amounts remain undetermined until all valid claims are submitted. A final approval hearing is scheduled for January 14, 2027."