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Mike Gianakos

Job Title:
Associate Editor, MLB
Expertise:
MLB, NFL, NBA
Location:
New York, NY
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Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.

Past Work:

High Times, Leaf Magazines

Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.

Saints' Cowboys drubbing led to federal disaster blunderThe Saints beat the Cowboys so badly on Sunday that FEMA declared a major emergency, offering assistance to Texas.Mike Gianakos ·
A wide shot of the Dallas Cowboys home field with the Cowboys star in the middle and a tornado near it with the New Orleans Saints logo on the tornado indicating the Saints were a disaster for the Cowboys as the saints have tied a record for points to start a season.
Shohei Ohtani's cleats with dog's photo is going viral after historic gameDodgers star Shohei Ohtani became the first player with 50 homers and 50 steals in a season and he did it in Decoy decorated cleats.Mike Gianakos ·
Shohei Ohtani batting in a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform and his dog Decoy as Ohtani had cleats with Decoy's photo during his 50 homer game setting a record.
Kenneth Walker III injury update isn't good news for Week 3 availabilityThe Seahawks are 2-0 and on top of the NFC West but the team will likely be without running back Kenneth Walker for another week.Mike Gianakos ·
Kenneth Walker in a Seattle Seahawks uniform running the ball with a red and white first aid symbol as Walker is injured and could miss Week Three against the dolphins as seahawks injuries add up.
DeMeco Ryans, CJ Stroud react to latest injury blowThe Texans have started the season 2-0 but injuries to key offensive pieces are starting to pile up after just two weeks.Mike Gianakos ·
Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans and CJ Stroud in a Houston Texans uniform with Brevin Jordan in a Texans uniform and a red and white first aid symbol as Brevin Jordan is dealing with an injury that will end his season and other Texans are injured.
Russell Wilson 'gaining ground' in injury recoveryThe Steelers named Russell Wilson starting quarterback but a calf injury has held him out as he continues to recover from the ailment.Mike Gianakos ·
Russell Wilson in a Pittsburgh Steelers uniform throwing a pass with a red and white first aid symbol as Wilson is still working back from injury and justin fields as been the steelers quarterback.
Ex-player calls out Mel Kiper Jr.'s 'ridiculous' take on banning type of defenseWith NFL scoring down this season, analyst Mel Kiper Jr. blames defensive coverages, a take that drew some serious criticism.Mike Gianakos ·
Mel Kiper Jr. talking and Louis Riddick with steam coming out of his ears and glowing red eyes to indicate that Riddick is upset with Kiper's suggestion about two-high safeties and NFL defense as Richard Sherman also weighed in.
Bob Uecker has fans loving him more after hilarious 4-word quipThe Brewers clinched the NL Central Wednesday and the team's play-by-play announcer Bob Uecker joined in the celebration.Mike Gianakos ·
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy and broadcaster Bob Uecker as Murphy gave a speech after the Brewers clinched the NL Central and Uecker made a funny reply - the brewers win the division.
Jackson Merrill on the verge of joining Stan Musial, Joe DiMaggio clubThe Padres are the hottest team in baseball over the second half of the season and rookie Jackson Merrill is on the verge of history.Mike Gianakos ·
Jackson Merrill batting in a San Diego Padres uniform with Stan Musial and Joe DiMaggio as Merrill could join them in rookie WAR as his rookie of the year season continues for the padres.
Kenneth Walker fantasy owners are in shambles after update before Week 3The Seahawks could be without starting running back Kenneth Walker for their Week Three clash against the Miami Dolphins.Mike Gianakos ·
Kenneth Walker in a Seattle Seahawks uniform with a red and white first aid symbol as the Seahawks running back is injured and could miss the seahawks dolphins game with an oblique injury.
Lance Lynn's season done after IL moveThe Cardinals are playing out a lost season and will finish up without the services of Lance Lynn who will end the year on the injured list.Mike Gianakos ·
Lance Lynn pitching in a St. Louis Cardinals uniform with a red and white first aid symbol as the veteran pitcher is done for the season with injury and the Cardinals playoffs hopes are over.
Dave Canales reveals Panthers' official Bryce Young trade stanceThe Panthers benched their second-year QB Bryce Young after taking him with the top pick in 2023 and now must decide if they will trade him.Mike Gianakos ·
Panthers head coach Dave Canales and Bryce Young in a Carolina Panthers uniform as Canales weighed in on the Panthers trade options for Young.
Baker Mayfield's uplifting message to Bryce Young after benchingAfter being benched by the Panthers 18 games into his career, Bryce Young is receiving support from fellow athletes including Baker Mayfield.Mike Gianakos ·
Baker Mayfield in a Tampa Bay Buccaneers uniform throwing a football and Bryce Young in a Carolina Panthers uniform sitting on the bench as Mayfield weighed in on Young getting benched by the Panthers.
Astros' Jose Altuve gets hilariously ejected after removing his sockThe Astros won a close game after former MVP second baseman Jose Altuve got tossed in a memorable ejection.Mike Gianakos ·
Jose Altuve in a Houston Astros uniform looking angry with a sock with an Astros logo on it as Altuve got ejected for taking off his sock and showing his foot to the umpire after fouling the ball off his foot in the ninth inning.
Aaron Rodgers issues blunt admission about Jets' offense before Patriots gameThe Jets offense has been lacking to start the 2024 season but quarterback Aaron Rodgers hopes to get off to a fast start on Thursday.Mike Gianakos ·
Aaron Rodgers in a New York Jets uniform throwing the football as he hopes to get the Jets offense running on Thursday night.
Rangers' Chris Young drops 'World Series' take after contract extensionThe Rangers failed to live up to expectation following their World Series win in 2023 but Chris Young believes the team will be champs again.Mike Gianakos ·
Rangers GM Chris Young with a World Series trophy and the Rangers logo as Young looks to winning next World Series wit the Rangers as injuries have contributed to a lost season.
Titans OL signs gambling partnership after being suspended for gamblingThe Titans have made some negative headlines in 2024 and now a player who served a six-game ban for gambling gets a gambling side gig.Mike Gianakos ·
Nicholas Petit-Frere in a Tennessee Titans uniform with little red question marks around him as Petit-Frere was suspended by the NFL for gambling and then signed a deal for gambling site.
Falcons' Ray-Ray McCloud draws penalty after throwing punch in front of refThe Falcons wideout lost his temper just before halftime in the team's Monday Night Football matchup with the Eagles.Mike Gianakos ·
Ray-Ray McCloud in an Atlanta Falcons uniform looking fierce as the falcons wideout punched the eagles cj gardner-johnson in front of the refs on Monday Night Football.
Brian Callahan's honest admission amid controversial Week 2 outburstThe Titans lost a heartbreaker to the Jets and quarterback Will Levis cost the team an opportunity to score with an ugly turnover.Mike Gianakos ·
Titans coach Brian Callahan with Will Levis in a Tennessee Titans uniform as Callahan was upset with Levis' fumble Week Two against the Jets.
Geno Smith, Seattle offense destroyed Patriots' defense when blitzedThe Seahawks relied heavily on the passing game for the Week Two win with Smith playing especially well when blitzed by the Patriots defense.Mike Gianakos ·
Geno Smith in a Seattle Seahawks uniform preparing to throw the football as Smith defeated the Patriots blitzes in the Seahawks Week Two win.
Jason Kelce's special moment with Eagles fans ahead of MNF clashRetired center Jason Kelce is in Philadelphia firing up fans for the Eagles Monday Night Football game against the Falcons.Mike Gianakos ·
Jason Kelce outside Lincoln Financial Field surrounded by Eagles fans as the ex-Eagle is tailgating before Philly's Monday Night Football game with Eagles fans.
Antonio Pierce blames offensive line, not Zamir White, for rushing strugglesThe Raiders got a big win over the Ravens Sunday but the running game wasn't a factor as Zamir White continues to struggle.Mike Gianakos ·
Zamir White in a Las Vegas Raiders uniform running the ball with Raiders coach Antonio Pierce in corner as Pierce still believes in White despite struggles in slow start against the Ravens.