"The Banter Media Group is a network of independent bloggers dedicated to
bringing a fresh take on media and current affairs outside of the mainstream. We have
a community of blogs that talk to each other, share ideas, and engage with
readers. Our network features name brand, high quality bloggers with top
notch content and extremely dedicated audiences."

Meet Our Bloggers

Mike Stark

Mike Stark of www.starkreports.com is one of the few independent publishers to actually go out into the field and do real reporting. Mike regularly travels to Capitol Hill where he shoots video interviews with Senators and Congressman, pressing them on the issues of the day. As Mike says, he's 'Unscripted, Unvarnished, and Unedited'

Susie Madrak

Susie Madrak is a veteran blogger from Pennsylvania. Susie is a prolific blogger on Crooks and Liars, and her blog 'Suburban Guerrilla' is hugely respected in the liberal blogosphere.

Bob Cesca

Bob Cesca is the most prolific blogger on the Huffington Post. His columns are featured on the front page and consistently generate 1/4 of a million page views. His site www.bobcesca.com is widely read, and Bob continues to be one of the most respected names in progressive media circles.

Simon Owens

Simon Owens is a respected media journalist who writes for PBS’s Media Shift, and has been interviewed by a number of mainstream outlets for his expertise (NY Times, ABC News and CNN). His site, www.bloggasm.com was named in 2008 as one of PC Magazine’s favorite blogs, and was also nominated for a Weblog Award in the “best large blogs” category. Simon focuses mostly on online media and attracts a loyal audience.

Ben Cohen

Ben Cohen is a former sports journalist for ESPN.com, current contributor to the Huffington Post and the founder of BanterMediaGroup.com. His site, TheDailyBanter.com has been online since 2007.


Matt Osborne

Matt Osborne was once a relatively unknown blogger, but his excellent site, www.osborneink.com has recently propelled him into the upper levels of the blogosphere. He was asked by the Huffington Post to report on his local town hall health care meeting, and has been blogging there ever since.

Jamie Holly

Jamie Holly's blog 'Intoxination' is one of the blogosphere's best kept secrets. Holly is the web wizard behind Crooks and Liars and a sharp writer in his own right. Intoxination is a must read for political junkies.