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Demetri Ravanos is a columnist and features writer for Barrett Media. He is also the creator of The Sports Podcast Festival, and a previous host on the Chewing Clock and Media Noise podcasts. He occasionally fills in on stations across the Carolinas in addition to hosting Panthers and College Football podcasts. His radio resume includes stops at WAVH and WZEW in Mobile, AL, WBPT in Birmingham, AL and WBBB, WPTK and WDNC in Raleigh, NC.
You can find him on Twitter @DemetriRavanos or reach him by email at DemetriTheGreek@gmail.com.
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Chris Fowler Tells Dan Patrick: ESPN Had Technical Difficulties Viewers Never Noticed During Georgia vs Alabama
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Mike Gallagher: I Was Nearly Electrocuted Coming to Work During Hurricane Helene
"I am convinced that God was watching over me."
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"I have more people asking me every day not to go. I'm going."
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"He can cancel my show today and I will not lose a micro-second of sleep over that. My listeners know how to find me."
WMAL Morning Host Larry O’Connor to Teach Hillsdale College Class on Podcasting
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Demetri Ravanos is a columnist and features writer for Barrett Media. He is also the creator of The Sports Podcast Festival, and a previous host on the Chewing Clock and Media Noise podcasts. He occasionally fills in on stations across the Carolinas in addition to hosting Panthers and College Football podcasts. His radio resume includes stops at WAVH and WZEW in Mobile, AL, WBPT in Birmingham, AL and WBBB, WPTK and WDNC in Raleigh, NC.
You can find him on Twitter @DemetriRavanos or reach him by email at DemetriTheGreek@gmail.com.
- Home
- Sports
- News
- Music
- Business
- Originals
- 20 Brands in 20 Days
- Anatomy of a Broadcaster
- Behind The Voices
- BM Podcasts
- BNM Top 20
- BSM Top 20
- Consultants Corner
- Day Spent With
- Eavesdropping
- Meet The Bettors
- Meet The Leaders
- Meet The Market Managers
- Meet The Podcasters
- Public Radio Week
- Saluting Black Broadcasters
- Seller to Seller
- Social Studies
- Where Are They Now
- Voices
- Industry Database
- Members
- Jobs
- Newsletters
- Contact
Sports Radio
Chris Fowler Tells Dan Patrick: ESPN Had Technical Difficulties Viewers Never Noticed During Georgia vs Alabama
"Could have been a disaster, like no broadcast."
Sports Media Reacts as NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo Dies of Brain Cancer at 58
The NBA world is mourning the loss of Hall...
‘The Nate Brown Show’ on FOX Sports Rapid City to Also Air on FOX Sports Sioux Falls
FOX Sports Rapid City and 'The Nate Brown Show'...
Denver Sports 104.3 The Fan Adds Brandon Stokley to Mornings, Cecil Lammey to Middays
Bonneville Denver announced changes to their weekday programming on...
Tyler Murray Stayed Ready in Case the New York Knicks Needed a Play-by-Play Voice
As Tyler Murray was working the hockey and baseball...
Sports Columns
Fame, Fear, Fortune, Fun or Freedom: Which of the Five F’s Drive You?
"Companies have to understand that the best expect to be compensated, and challenged. Money matters, but if it's all you've got, eventually your top stars will chase new situations."
Big Radio Needs to Treat Employees Better and Remember ‘The Golden Rule’
You may have heard the story about what went...
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It is fitting that ESPN SportsCenter anchor Scott Van...
Cris Collinsworth NBC Extension Means Network NFL Analyst Roles Are Filled Through 2027 Season
So, Cris Collinsworth haters, today is not your day....
What Jason Goff Calls ‘Old-School’ is Costing Radio Great Talent
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Sports Television
Bob Papa, Westwood One, SiriusXM Host and Voice of the New York Giants, Not Retained by GOLF Channel
According to reports, Bob Papa will be working his...
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"I'm not dead yet but I am having a great time."
ESPN Names Broadcast Teams for MLB Wild Card Round
As Major League Baseball needs an extra day to...
670 The Score Host David Haugh Added to Chicago Sports Network Shows Along with Annie Agar, Jake Butt, Joshua Perry
The Chicago Sports Network, CHSN, the new broadcast home...
Prime Video Averages 17.6 Million Viewers for Cowboys-Giants, An All-Time High for Thursday Night Football
Prime Video made history during the most recent Thursday...
News Radio
Tom Jordan: I Left WJR 760 Due to Shift Away From Conservative Talk
"They specifically told me ‘We no longer want to be considered a conservative talk radio station. We’re trying to shed that label.’”
Mike Gallagher: I Was Nearly Electrocuted Coming to Work During Hurricane Helene
"I am convinced that God was watching over me."
Sid Rosenberg: My First 77 WABC Show From Israel in October Will Be From a Bomb Shelter
"I have more people asking me every day not to go. I'm going."
Dan Bongino: George Soros Becoming Major Shareholder of Audacy Won’t Stop Me From Criticizing Him
"He can cancel my show today and I will not lose a micro-second of sleep over that. My listeners know how to find me."
WMAL Morning Host Larry O’Connor to Teach Hillsdale College Class on Podcasting
“I never went to college. It’s pretty wild for me to find myself in this position as an instructor for college students.”
News Columns
See Something, Say Something: Why Debates Need Real-Time Fact Checking
CBS News thinks that its anchors need not fact-check...
Three Things Media Outlets Need to Include in Election Coverage
As news media outlets put the finishing touches on...
News Talk Radio and the Art of the Reset
I have been beachcombing the last couple of months...
Does News/Talk Radio Need to Join News Television in the Spirit of Collaboration?
TV brands have started sharing their content with one another on the biggest stages. Should news/talk radio follow suit?
News Talk Radio Hosts Need Real On-Air Chemistry
Is there such a thing as on-air chemistry between...
News Television
CNN to Simulcast CBS News Vice Presidential Debate, Announces Ancillary Programming For Event
CNN has announced plans to simulcast the CBS News...
CBS News Vice Presidential Debate Moderators Norah O’Donnell, Margaret Brennan Won’t Fact Check JD Vance or Tim Walz
Instead, "the moderators will facilitate those opportunities” to each candidate to push back on comments made during the debate.
Amazon Prime Video Eyeing Former NBC News Anchor Brian Williams for Election Night Special
The endeavor would be a first for Amazon Prime Video. Previously, its digital video efforts were centered on entertainment and sports programming.
Scripps News Enacts Mass Layoffs, Ends National News Programming
The CEO told employees that advertising difficulties have forced the company to make the move.
FOX Weather Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen Rescues Atlanta Motorist From Flood Waters Live on Fox News
"I just said 'I realize I'm with you guys, I'm on-air, but I can't let it go.'"
Music News
Maddie Reis Brings ‘Maddie In The Morning’ To HOT 97.5 & 103.9 Phoenix
Becoming a radio personality has been my dream since I was a kid, so hosting my own show is truly a dream come true.
Randy Slack Upped To Program Director At Modern Rock 98.7 Wilmington-Greenville NC
“I’m thrilled to take the reins of a station I’ve been a part of since 2018,” said Slack. “I’m looking forward to seeing what the future holds for WRMR.”
‘Steve & Gina In The Morning’ Launch 20th Annual ‘Book Tour’ For Omaha Area School Kids
The team travels to schools within 35 minutes of Omaha, reads to a class, and gives each student a new book.
A Meeting With Kris Kristofferson Had A Lasting Impact On Taylor Swift
Kristofferson told Swift, “I just know you are going to have the most wonderful career and most wonderful life,” while praising her songwriting.
Kevin Ryder Doug ‘Sluggo’ Roberts And Marci Wiser Hint At Team Up
Former afternoon hosts Kevin Ryder and Doug ‘Sluggo’ Roberts and midday host Marci Wiser posted a logo tease on social media, possibly representing a new show on Audacy’s Alternative KROQ.
Music Columns
See Something, Say Something: Why Debates Need Real-Time Fact Checking
CBS News thinks that its anchors need not fact-check...
Three Things Media Outlets Need to Include in Election Coverage
As news media outlets put the finishing touches on...
News Talk Radio and the Art of the Reset
I have been beachcombing the last couple of months...
Does News/Talk Radio Need to Join News Television in the Spirit of Collaboration?
TV brands have started sharing their content with one another on the biggest stages. Should news/talk radio follow suit?
News Talk Radio Hosts Need Real On-Air Chemistry
Is there such a thing as on-air chemistry between...
Podcasting
Podcasts Surpass Newspapers As News Source, New Data Shows
As a relatively new medium filled with diverse shows—many from lesser-known sources—public trust in podcasts is still limited.
Top Podcast Advertisers Spent More Than $45 Million in August Alone, New Magellan AI Data Shows
That was down slightly compared to the $47.8 million from the top 15 spenders in July.
The New York Times Sets Pricing Plans for Access to Podcast Archives
The New York Times will make the three most recent episodes of each podcast available for free, while putting every other episode behind the paywall.
SiriusXM and Meadowlark Media Partner for New Soccer Podcast, ‘GoalLess’ from SmartLess Media
SmartLess Media, the media company developed out of the SmartLess podcast...
FOX Sports Launches New Original Podcast Series: ‘Tom Rinaldi Presents: Sacred Acre’
FOX Sports has announced the release of a new...
Demetri Ravanos is a columnist and features writer for Barrett Media. He is also the creator of The Sports Podcast Festival, and a previous host on the Chewing Clock and Media Noise podcasts. He occasionally fills in on stations across the Carolinas in addition to hosting Panthers and College Football podcasts. His radio resume includes stops at WAVH and WZEW in Mobile, AL, WBPT in Birmingham, AL and WBBB, WPTK and WDNC in Raleigh, NC.
You can find him on Twitter @DemetriRavanos or reach him by email at DemetriTheGreek@gmail.com.
- Home
- Sports
- News
- Music
- Business
- Originals
- 20 Brands in 20 Days
- Anatomy of a Broadcaster
- Behind The Voices
- BM Podcasts
- BNM Top 20
- BSM Top 20
- Consultants Corner
- Day Spent With
- Eavesdropping
- Meet The Bettors
- Meet The Leaders
- Meet The Market Managers
- Meet The Podcasters
- Public Radio Week
- Saluting Black Broadcasters
- Seller to Seller
- Social Studies
- Where Are They Now
- Voices
- Industry Database
- Members
- Jobs
- Newsletters
- Contact
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