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.

Sean Roberts Details The Emotional Closing of KXnO Following iHeartMedia Layoffs

"The second I got the phone call, I knew this chapter of my life is done. I went back to the building and cleaned out my office and walked out knowing that walking out was my last time walking out of the building that I grew to love."

Aaron Rodgers Critical of ‘Network’ Coverage Of Dianna Russini, Vaccination Controversies During Pat McAfee Show Appearance

"What are the networks doing? You have literally an individual that maybe used to work at ESPN that covers our league at the highest level. And there's a major scandal, and it's just like nobody can fu**ing talk about it. What are we doing?"

Audacy Partners With Matthew Berry’s Fantasy Football Happy Hour Podcast

"I took a lot of meetings, but Audacy's reach and expertise in sports audio make them the perfect partner to help us keep that consistency and keep growing this show for years to come."

Greg Papa Hopes For Return To KNBR, But Calling 49ers Games Remains In Limbo

"My doctors told me that 95% of people would have died from what I went through."

Dave Portnoy: Tony Romo “Will Never” Get His Top Analyst Role Back Following OWI Arrest

"This decision was made within 0.2 seconds of this incident happening. They were clearly looking for an out, and Romo let him through the door."

Breaking

Fox News Adding Karoline Leavitt Ahead of Midterm Elections

Leavitt brings recent White House experience and a close relationship with Trump to Fox News' political coverage.

Jose “Super” Martinez Named New General Manager Of Miami’s Bless 88.3

"For me, this represents a new chapter in my professional life, and I embrace it with great gratitude."

Compass Media Networks Secures Audio Rights To PAC-12 Conference Championships

"As we celebrate the Pac-12’s next chapter, we are excited to partner with Compass Media Networks and Playfly Sports to deliver high-quality audio broadcasts at a national scale for our championship games in football and men’s and women’s basketball."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Audio Advertising Agencies of 2026

"Voters were asked to answer up to six questions and list which groups and individuals were most important to their business in exact order."