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.

Mike Silver Believes Dianna Russini Will Be Back, but Not as an Insider in the Short Term

"Worked with her at the Athletic for too short of a time, unfortunately. Really proud of the journalism we did together. Honestly, just really bummed that we don't get to continue it because we worked really well together."

Brian Kelly Joins SiriusXM College Sports Radio For Weekly Program With Danny Kanell, Roy Philpott

"I’m excited to bring what I’ve learned in my many years on the sidelines into the studio with the outstanding team at SiriusXM."

Mike Valenti: ESPN Removing Bottomline Ticker Worst Decision Since Glowing Puck

"Watching college football on a Saturday. That ticker is peanut butter and jelly. Taking that thing of all the things you could take away from ESPN. That's what they chose?"

NFL Partners For ‘Gametime’ Feed On Social Media Platform X

"For years, X has been a key platform for NFL fans to connect, react and engage around every NFL moment."

Chris Myers Launching Oh My-ers Sports Podcast with Amanda Casey Vance

"The show debuts on the NFL's 2026 opening day."

Breaking

Chris Carlin: Tony Romo “Insulted The Audience” His Last Few Years With CBS Sports

"I'm just going to call spade a spade here. Tony Romo mailed it in after that, mailed it in in every way. It was clear on so many of those broadcasts that he was not prepared for them."

John Schriffen’s Status Reportedly Unknown Regarding Immediate Future With Chicago White Sox

"We understand that it's the time of year when these questions come up, but we are focused solely on the postseason."

Fox News Edges MS NOW for Most YouTube Views in Q3

The relatively narrow gap between Fox News and MS NOW highlights the competition for digital attention

Connoisseur Media Sells 94.3 WQCM to Family Life Ministries

"We already have three other strong stations serving the market, so we were open to discussions.”