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Media Noise

186 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 46 ratings

Each week, Demetri Ravanos leads the BSM staff in a discussion of the biggest news stories and issues in the sports media world.

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Episodes

Media Noise – Episode 67

April 01, 2022 09:51 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MB

The future is at the center of a new episode of Media Noise. Demetri Ravanos talks about the future of ESPN, Jeff Caves talks about selling sports talk radio to our future audience and Derek Futterman talks about how the future of sports television is alienating people in the present. The post Media Noise – Episode 67 first appeared on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 66

March 25, 2022 09:36 - 18 minutes - 26 MB

Demetri Ravanos welcomes Ian Casselberry and Brandon Kravitz to the show for what is a March Madness-heavy episode. The guys talk about the games and the tournament from a broadcast and audience perspective. The post Media Noise – Episode 66 first appeared on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 65

March 18, 2022 09:52 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MB

Demetri Ravanos is joined by Andy Masur this week to make sense of who is going where and making what in the NFL broadcasting world. The post Media Noise – Episode 65 first appeared on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 64: Bomani Jones

March 11, 2022 10:50 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MB

Bomani Jones joins Demetri to talk about his new show on HBO, Game Theory. The conversation includes talk about Bo’s time in local radio, why he knew his writing staff had a hard job, and he isn’t going to talk about racism at The Masters. The post Media Noise – Episode 64: Bomani Jones first appeared on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 63

February 25, 2022 10:25 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MB

It’s new broadcast teams, old broadcasters and the BSM Summit! Demetri talks about what Troy Aikman’s move to ESPN means to Amazon and welcomes Ryan Maguire to talk about ageism in sports radio and Tyler McComas to talk about the BSM Summit. The post Media Noise – Episode 63 first appeared on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 62

February 16, 2022 10:06 - 21 minutes - 29 MB

We’re giving you the show a little bit early this week. BSM President Jason Barrett joins Demetri Ravanos on this episode to recap and react to this year’s BSM Top 20 lists. If you want to know what stood out, and how the process works, take a listen. The post Media Noise – Episode 62 first appeared on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 61

February 11, 2022 10:55 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MB

Radio Row at the Super Bowl still isn’t back to what it was just three years ago. The Olympics have fallen on hard times and ESPN is going to test just how objective the NFL can be in the name of a cash grab. Demetri Ravanos welcomes Ryan Maguire and Ian Casselberry to the show […] The post Media Noise – Episode 61 first appeared on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 60

February 04, 2022 10:27 - 19 minutes - 2.76 MB

It is an NFL-heavy episode this week. Demetri Ravanos and Brandon Kravitz discuss the media fallout from the Washington Commanders, Brian Flores’s lawsuit, and Tom Brady’s retirement. The post Media Noise – Episode 60 first appeared on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 59: Paul Finebaum

January 28, 2022 10:50 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MB

How much Alabama can we pack into one podcast? Demetri Ravanos talks to Paul Finebaum about Finebaum’s rise in radio, how he feels about his callers being used for content by other hosts, and college football’s year-round spot in the national sports conversation. The post Media Noise – Episode 59: Paul Finebaum first appeared on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 58

January 14, 2022 10:56 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MB

Demetri welcomes Brandon Kravitz and Derek Futterman to the show this week. They talk about Hub Arkush, Aaron Rodgers, Michelle Tafoya, and Pete Thamel. The post Media Noise – Episode 58 first appeared on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 57

January 07, 2022 10:32 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MB

Happy New Year! Demetri is back to discuss the goings on with BSM and welcome Andy Masur to talk about Ken Rosenthal and Ryan Maguire to talk about the death of Jeff Dickerson. The post Media Noise – Episode 57 first appeared on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 56

December 17, 2021 11:09 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MB

It is just Demetri Ravanos this week, but he has a lot of thoughts to share. The final episode of the year wraps up with discussions of upward mobility in sports radio, Urban Meyer’s relationship with the media and his future in it, and what the NFL’s international marketing rights deals could mean for TV. The post Media Noise – Episode 56 first appeared on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 55

December 10, 2021 10:37 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MB

It’s the second to last episode of 2021! Demetri talks about the bad look for ESPN and Kirk Herbstriet. Then it is all Brandon Kravitz. First, he and Demetri talk about the strange saga of legal sports betting in Florida, then they talk about why soccer is growing in the US and sports radio doesn’t […] The post Media Noise – Episode 55 first appeared on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 54

December 03, 2021 10:57 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MB

Demetri Ravanos welcome Jeremy Evans and Tyler McComas to the show this week. Topics include emergency programming, the streaming future of ESPN, and why the holidays is a good time to think about your upward mobility. The post Media Noise – Episode 54 first appeared on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 53

November 24, 2021 10:59 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MB

This is part 2 of Demetri’s interview with Bob Costas. They talk about the fake Bob Costas social media accounts, if HBO Max changed the way he approached Back on The Record and Bob’s relationship with Bomani Jones. The post Media Noise – Episode 53 first appeared on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Bob Costas (Part 1) – Episode 52

November 19, 2021 10:15 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MB

This is a real treat. It is part one of Demetri’s extended chat with the great Bob Costas! The two talk about the movie BASEketball, how Bob feels about the term “seam head” and so much more. Enjoy! The post Media Noise – Bob Costas (Part 1) – Episode 52 first appeared on Barrett Media.

Media Noise: Episode 51

November 12, 2021 10:54 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MB

Plenty to get into this week as Demetri Ravanos is joined by Brian Noe and Ryan Maguire to talk about digital audio, fair criticism and gambling. The post Media Noise: Episode 51 first appeared on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 50

October 29, 2021 08:40 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MB

Demetri welcomes Brady Quinn to this week’s show. The former Notre Dame quarterback talks about his new show on FOX Sports Radio, Big Noon Kickoff and the lack of tequila on set. The post Media Noise – Episode 50 first appeared on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 49

October 22, 2021 09:45 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MB

Demetri Ravanos welcomes BSM President Jason Barrett to the show to examine the biggest stories coming out of the summer ratings books across the country. The post Media Noise – Episode 49 first appeared on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 48

October 15, 2021 08:55 - 3 Bytes

It has been a busy week in sports media. Demetri talks about the NHL’s debut on ESPN, Russ Heltman tries to make sense of Kyrie Irving and how he is being covered, and finally, Brian Noe talks about the Washington Football Team investigation and the emails that lead to the end of Jon Gruden’s career. The post Media Noise – Episode 48 first appeared on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 47

October 08, 2021 03:23 - 13 minutes - 3 Bytes

Demetri Ravanos says he can tell Urban Meyer and the Jaguars are headed for a divorce based on the reaction of local media to the coach’s latest misstep. Brandon Kravitz stops by to talk about how much vaccine talk is too much and Andy Masur tries to make sense of the AL Wild Card Game […] The post Media Noise – Episode 47 first appeared on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 46

October 01, 2021 09:09 - 3 Bytes

Demetri Ravanos starts by offering his thoughts on Monday night without a Manningcast. Ricky Keeler then stops by to discuss 20 years of Pardon the Interruption on ESPN. Finally, a new voice makes his Media Noise debut as Jeremy Evans checks in to examine the possibility of live sports ending up on Netflix. The post Media Noise – Episode 46 first appeared on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 45

September 24, 2021 09:53 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MB

Today, Demetri is joined by Tyler McComas and Russ Heltman. Tyler pops on to talk about the big start to the college football season on TV. Russ talks about Barstool’s upfront presentation and how the business community may not see any problems in working with the brand. Plus, Demetri is optimistic about FOX Sports Radio’s […] The post Media Noise – Episode 45 first appeared on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 44

September 17, 2021 09:16 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MB

This week’s episode is all about the NFL. Demetri explains why the league embracing kids is long overdue, Andy Masur stops by to breakdown the first Manningcast, and Ryan Maguire explains why some sports radio stations are missing a golden opportunity to shine on Sundays. The post Media Noise – Episode 44 appeared first on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 43

September 10, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 27 MB

Demetri talks about an interesting strategy that, whether intentional or not, is a smart way to frame FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff as the pregame show for the people. Plus, Seth Everett stops by to talk about the 20 years since 9/11 from a sports media perspective. The post Media Noise – Episode 43 appeared first on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 42

September 03, 2021 10:10 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MB

A new voice joins the show for the very first time as Brandon Kravitz swings by to talk about First Take, Undisputed and televised debate. Then, Russ Heltman gives us details from Ohio about the Bishop Sycamore story. Finally, Demetri tells you why it was a great week for sports radio. The post Media Noise – Episode 42 appeared first on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 41

August 27, 2021 10:10 - 18 minutes - 24.7 MB

It is an ESPN employment extravaganza this week! Demetri talks about Rachel Nichols and why he suspects that the decision made on Thursday wasn’t entirely about one audio recording. Then Jason Barrett pops in to talk about another round of changes on ESPN Radio. The post Media Noise – Episode 41 appeared first on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 39

August 13, 2021 10:35 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MB

Demetri Ravanos explains the problem Skip Bayless has created for himself, Derek Futterman tells us how some of the sports media’s biggest names measure their success and see the future of the injury. And Jeff Caves explains how sellers can benefit from continuing their professional education. The post Media Noise – Episode 39 appeared first on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 38

August 06, 2021 09:11 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MB

Money is on the line this week. Well, maybe not on the line, but certainly on the brain. Ryan Glasspiegel stops by to talk about the possibility of a sports insider leaving a network for a sportsbook, Michael Quirk talks about Barstool’s deal with the Arizona Bowl, and Demetri Ravanos waxes poetic about LZ Granderson, […] The post Media Noise – Episode 38 appeared first on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 37

July 30, 2021 08:31 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MB

Demetri Ravanos is back to look at an interesting week in the sports media. He welcomes Seth Everett and Brian Noe to a show that touches on women in sports media, the Big 12’s impending demise, the way NBC covered Simone Biles, and where tape delay stands in 2021. The post Media Noise – Episode 37 appeared first on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 36

July 23, 2021 08:36 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MB

When ratings are released, it is all anyone wants to talk about. Demetri talks about Maria Taylor’s exit from ESPN and where the network is now in terms of NBA coverage, but the bulk of the show is dedicated to Jason Barrett and his thoughts on spring books across the country. The post Media Noise – Episode 36 appeared first on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 35

July 16, 2021 09:02 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MB

Demetri Ravanos is back after a 2 week break and there is so much to talk about! Jay Mariotti weighs in on the double standard in how ESPN has punished Rachel Nichols and not punished Stephen A. Smith. Ryan Glasspiegel talks about his 5 Goals series and Kendrick Perkins’s business prowess in the world of […] The post Media Noise – Episode 35 appeared first on Barrett Media.

Media Noise Podcast – Episode 34

June 25, 2021 09:56 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MB

This week, Demetri Ravanos is focused on new technology and old broadcasters. Ryan Maguire joins the show to discuss content strategy for the multi-platform world and what radio bosses need to make sure their talent knows. Then Andy Masur stops by to chat about the influence and memorable moments provided by Marv Albert. The post Media Noise Podcast – Episode 34 appeared first on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 33

June 18, 2021 10:09 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MB

It has been a busy week at BSM. Demetri Ravanos talks about Domonique Foxworth and the future of commentary on ESPN. Kate Constable stops by to discuss her column on Sarah Spain and the sometimes ugly realities of life as a woman in sports media. Finally, Brian Noe and Demetri discuss Le’veon Bell’s Twitter rant […] The post Media Noise – Episode 33 appeared first on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 32

June 11, 2021 08:05 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MB

Mistakes and bounce backs are the name of the game on this week’s episode. Demetri Ravanos talks about why it shouldn’t be a surprise to see ESPN fire Kelly Stewart. Ryan Maguire stops by to revisit the mistakes he made as he grew from a producer to a program director. Finally, Demetri and Russ Heltman […] The post Media Noise – Episode 32 appeared first on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 31

June 04, 2021 10:06 - 17 minutes - 24 MB

Go behind the scenes this week and get a look at the BSM editorial process when Demetri Ravanos and Jason Barrett discuss how one subject generated so many different takes on our site. Plus, Demetri shares his thoughts on Dave Portnoy and Pat McAfee. The post Media Noise – Episode 31 appeared first on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 30

May 28, 2021 09:59 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MB

"Demetri says there is no way you can be shocked by Clay Travis leaving FOX Sports Radio to take over Rush Limbaugh's old time slot." The post Media Noise – Episode 30 appeared first on Barrett Media.

Media Noise Podcast – Episode 29

May 21, 2021 10:09 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MB

A look at the latest news in the sports media world from Demetri Ravanos and the BSM writing staff. The post Media Noise Podcast – Episode 29 appeared first on Barrett Media.

Media Noise Podcast – Episode 28

May 14, 2021 10:10 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MB

This week's episode features Demetri Ravanos, Tyler McComas, and Jay Mariotti. The post Media Noise Podcast – Episode 28 appeared first on Barrett Media.

Media Noise Podcast – Episode 27

May 07, 2021 10:30 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MB

Demetri Ravanos begins this week’s episode by looking at Thursday Night Football moving to Amazon exclusively in 2022 and what it means for future business deals with the NFL. Russ Heltman drops by next to offer his thoughts on Rob Parker and Chris Broussard’s heated discussion over Tim Tebow being the beneficiary of white privilege […] The post Media Noise Podcast – Episode 27 appeared first on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 26

April 30, 2021 07:02 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MB

"A look at some of the key news items from the world of sports media." The post Media Noise – Episode 26 appeared first on Barrett Media.

Media Noise – Episode 25

April 23, 2021 10:51 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MB

Jay Mariotti and Brian Noe join Demetri Ravanos on this week's episode. The post Media Noise – Episode 25 appeared first on Barrett Media.

Media Noise Podcast – Episode 24

April 16, 2021 10:17 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MB

"Demetri Ravanos examines the key issues in sports media for the current week along with visits from Brandon Contes and Seth Everett." The post Media Noise Podcast – Episode 24 appeared first on Barrett Media.

Media Noise Podcast – Episode 23

April 09, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MB

"Michael Kay reflects on his BSM Sports Media MVP Tournament win, the radio ratings system, calling games during a pandemic, and more." The post Media Noise Podcast – Episode 23 appeared first on Barrett Media.

Media Noise Podcast – Episode 22

March 26, 2021 10:30 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MB

Demetri Ravanos covers the sports media news of the week with Kate Constable and Brandon Contes. The post Media Noise Podcast – Episode 22 appeared first on Barrett Media.

Media Noise Podcast – Episode 21

March 19, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MB

"Demetri Ravanos reviews the biggest stories in sports media this week with Jay Mariotti and Tyler McComas." The post Media Noise Podcast – Episode 21 appeared first on Barrett Media.

Media Noise Podcast – Episode 20

March 12, 2021 14:05 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MB

"Demetri Ravanos and Jason Barrett reflect on the past year in radio and how the industry has adjusted during a pandemic." The post Media Noise Podcast – Episode 20 appeared first on Barrett Media.

Media Noise Podcast – Episode 19

March 05, 2021 12:30 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MB

"Demetri Ravanos, Andy Masur and Jeff Caves discuss the biggest issues of the week from the world of sports media." The post Media Noise Podcast – Episode 19 appeared first on Barrett Media.

Media Noise Podcast – Episode 18

February 26, 2021 11:59 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MB

"Demetri Ravanos, Tyler McComas, and Stan Norfleet tackle the latest issues in sports media." The post Media Noise Podcast – Episode 18 appeared first on Barrett Media.

Media Noise Podcast – Episode 17

February 19, 2021 13:51 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MB

"Rush Limbaugh's influence on sports talk, players taking more control of their messaging, and the NFL's Super Bowl ratings decline are the focus of this week's episode." The post Media Noise Podcast – Episode 17 appeared first on Barrett Sports Media.

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