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.

Ric Bucher: Why Are All WNBA Color Analysts and Studio Hosts Women? Where is the Diversity?

"All of it feels like a girls' club. The media protecting the league from real scrutiny or critique. I'll ask again: What are they afraid of?"

1300 The Zone Extends ‘The Morning Kickoff’ with Mike Hardge, Mark Henry With Added Local Hour

"With the 2026 college football season just around the corner, this move gives Longhorn fans another hour of the in-depth analysis, big-name interviews and passionate discussion they’ve come to expect from Hardge and Henry."

ESPN Shifting ‘Marty & McGee’ to Saturday’s at Noon on SEC Network This Football Season

"Marty and McGee is moving to noon on Saturdays. That's a shift from what we've been the last few years. Awesome. Our bosses believe [that we're] going to flourish here. Okay, badass man. Strike the field. Let's go."

Why the NFL Should Stop Extending the ‘Brady Rules’ and Axe Broadcaster Meetings With Teams

"Now, the NFL is saying it’s the team’s fault if it provides information it shouldn’t? Because Aikman and Brady have ties to other teams, and the league knows that. What are we doing here?"

Andy Pollin Reflects on Cumulus Media Layoffs Potentially Closing His Legendary Sports Radio Career

"I don’t think I could have carved out a better path in my career. There’s been highs and lows just like anyone else, but I couldn’t have done anything more enjoyable."

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College GameDay Viewership Dips Slightly, Yet Remains On Pace For Record Year

"Saturday’s final hour drew 3.1 million viewers. That number topped the competition (FOX Sports) by 105%."

Scott Jennings Faces $72.5 Million Lawsuit From Hasan Piker

“These were not expressions of disagreement with Mr. Piker’s politics. Nor were they rhetorical characterizations of an admittedly controversial commentator."

New D.C. Sports Outlet The District Standard Promises “All Sports, All Local”

"We are committed to providing comprehensive, credible, and engaging coverage throughout the region with a simple guiding principle. All sports, all local.”

NBC Sports Sees Largest NFL Primetime Audience This Season With Seahawks Victory Chiefs

"The game averaged 26.3 million viewers across NBC and Peacock. That makes it the most-watched Week 7 Sunday Night Football game since 2013."