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.

Ryan Gaydos Promoted To Deputy Editor Fox News Digital Sports, OutKick

"All I wanted to do with my life was to write about sports and I never imagined it would take me this far. The team with me is second to none. Now, we ball."

Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy Considering a Possible Future in Politics

"Why do I want to ruin my life and get involved in this mess because I know what comes with it, but sometimes I do feel like it's my duty. I can't turn away. I feel like I could make a change."

Steve Czaban Returns To Milwaukee Sports Radio July 6 On Audacy’s 105.7 The Fan

"Summer of Czabe is over! Gonna be great to get back at it, Milwaukee!"

Netflix’ Elle Duncan Aiming To Have Kevin Costner Part of Platform’s Presentation of Field of Dreams MLB Game

"I know that Netflix always makes a really compelling pitch. So I’m certainly hoping that he’ll wanna be a part of it in some kind of way because he is the face of the Field of Dreams."

NBC Sports Networks Reportedly Likely Next In Line To Exit Current RSN Model

"As this landscape changes, it’s important to find ways to deliver the product in the way people are consuming the game these days. So it’s a challenge. … I think we’re all optimistic that we can get to a good place."

Breaking

Warner Bros. Discovery Reports 11% Revenue Decline During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

“(Warner Bros. Discovery) is performing at a very high level."

Stephen A. Smith: Michael Wilbon “Was Right” in Comments About Not Being a Journalist

"Because I'm not a beat writer anymore in the locker room, folks want to say I'm not a journalist. You don't get the right to say that. Michael Wilbon does because Michael Wilbon has done it."

Incoming MLS Commissioner Sees “Opportunities for Growth” With Media Rights Deals

"I do think it’s [media rights] an opportunity for growth and something we certainly plan to improve over time."

FOX Corp Lachlan Murdoch Puts Reworked Media Rights Deal With NFL On Hold Till After 2029-2030

"We don't see any changes to our contractual terms until the 2030 season. Our relationship with the NFL is an incredibly positive one. We engage with them all the time."