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.

Dan Patrick: ESPN Should “Show More Dignity” With Layoffs Approach

"The only thing that I would say is show dignity to those people in how you let them go. That's all."

Josh Pate, ‘Bussin With the Boys’ Teaming for New College Football Program on ESPN This Fall

"Those are the people that I want to be in business with for a long time. You cross your fingers that they feel the same about you."

Jon Gruden To Call Play-By-Play For Tampa Bay Buccaneers Preseason Game

"I'm really excited about this Buccaneers team and the upcoming season. It's going to be a real thrill to be in the stadium again calling the game with one of the greatest Bucs ever! Hope to see you there!"

David Samson Unsure About Return To ‘Nothing Personal’ Program Following Family Tragedy

"I realized that what I need to do is disappear. That's my plan."

Good Karma Brands Expands Partnership With Wisconsin Athletics For Football, Basketball In Milwaukee

"We're excited to deliver the coverage, access and game-day experiences fans deserve while connecting them to the teams and traditions that make Badger Athletics such an important part of our state."

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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."