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John Karalis: A Journey Through Sports Journalism

1/29/2026

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  • John Karalis began his career in television and sports journalism in 1997.
  • He worked at WBZ for nine years, where he launched news and lifestyle shows and served as Executive Producer and Managing Editor.
  • After relocating to New York, he produced and reported until 2018, then joined MassLive.com as a full-time Celtics beat writer in 2018.
  • Karalis created the Celtics blog RedsArmy.com in 2006 and moved to Boston Sports Journal in 2021.
  • Since 2016, he has hosted the top-ranked Locked On Celtics podcast and co-hosts the Locked on NBA podcast.