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 Ryan: ESPN Has Become a Full “Propaganda Arm” for the NFL, Media Rights Partners

"They are full on propaganda arm. They are financially incentivized to keep that shield clean. I do think that in depth reporting on the NFL that paints it potentially in a negative light won't be coming from ESPN anymore."

Luke Kuechly Reportedly Headed For Netflix NFL Booth As Analyst

"With Kuechly set for Canton induction August 8, Netflix is betting a fresh voice can anchor its NFL coverage going forward."

ESPN Adam Schefter: Kyle Shanahan Car Accident Happened During “Quietest Time” Of NFL Year

"It's the quietest time of the NFL year. The 49ers did a great job at keeping things quiet."

Mike Valenti: Ryan Clark Playing the Victim “Predictable” Following ESPN Departure

"He is a delusional, race baiting loser. He got got. He's doing exactly what we all knew he would do when he got let go. Play the victim, inject race into it, and then in a delusional maraschino cherry topper, act as if he is a Zion broadcaster of football."

WFAN Boomer Esiason Open To Weekly Appearance With Chris “Mad Dog” Russo On SiriusXM

"He probably felt since the announcement came down that Audacy is going to be on SiriusXM Radio, that he could, in some way, shape, or form, pull me into his web during football season. I never say no to anything."

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The Hill Adds Decision Desk HQ to Insider Membership Ahead of 2026 Midterms

"We hope they’ll enjoy exploring the data and channeling their inner political nerd along the way."

TNT Sports Luis Silberwasser Reportedly Not Part of Combined Sports Group With Skydance Merger

"With the merger, Skydance now will have access touchpoints in nearly every major pro and college sports entity in the U.S., with the notable exception of the NBA."

Thursday Night Football Posts Fourth Straight Viewership Record on Prime Video

"Thursday Night Football on Prime Video is averaging 17.44 million viewers through three games, its best start ever."

David Samson: Dave Portnoy On Big Noon Kickoff “Doomed From The Start”

"It didn't mix well with the other hosts. It didn't mix well with the audience. It didn't set the tone that [Dave] Portnoy wants to set with his shows. Bringing that tone to the pregame show is not at all interesting for those watching."