John Brenkus

Quick Facts

Full Name	John Brenkus
Occupation	Tv Show Host
Date Of Birth	Jul 2, 1971(1971-07-02)
Age	53
Birthplace	Washington
Country	United States
Birth City	Washington, D.C.
Horoscope	Cancer

John Brenkus Biography

John Brenkus is one of the most popular and richest TV Show Host who was born on July 2, 1971 in Washington, Washington, D.C., United States. TV show host, and co-creator of ESPN’s Emmy-winning show Sport Science, which investigates the fundamental science that plays a role in athletic pursuits.

One of Sport Science’s most viewed shows was the time he went head-tohead against NFL Running back One of Sport Science’s most popular segments was when he went head-to-head with NFL running back Brandon Jacobs and got completely obliterated. and was completely destroyed.

Brenkus grew up in Vienna, Virginia, and attended James Madison High School where he played a variety of sports including football, basketball, baseball, and track and cross-country running from the time he was young; but was never amazing at any of it. In an interview with The Washington Post he said knowing “his place” set the tone for his appreciation of greatness. Regardless of his ability, he wanted to leave a legacy. He knew from a young age he wanted to be in entertainment. As school secretary in 1989, he created “Mr. Madison,” a pageant-dance that necessitated coming up with a cast, props and lights. The dance is widely regarded as launching the broadcasting career of fellow James Madison alumnus, Robb Spewak, and was still being held as of 2011.

Sport Science is actually a spin off that comes from the 2006 series “Fight Science: Calculating the Ultimate Warrior,” which emphasized more of the science than the fighting, on the National Geographic channel. After it did well on Nat Geo and sister network Fox, Micheal Stern says they immediately “pitched the spinoff, applying the same visual style and scientific approach to all mainstream sports.” When speaking to NPR in 2011 about the creativity that goes into creating Sport Science Brenkus says that it’s a collaborative effort between the network, staff, athletes, and audience. He is always looking forward to learning something new, which is why he says in an interview with Tech Times that the latest episode of Sport Science is always his favorite.

He married Lizzie Brenkus.

John Brenkus Net Worth

John Brenkus is one of the richest Tv Show Host from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, John Brenkus 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a part of The A&E’s Crime 360, Jesse James is Dead Man on Spike TV, Cowboys and iPredator on Animal Planet, and G4’s Human Wrecking Balls.

His work was published in the New York best-selling book The Perfection Point: Sport Science predicts the fastest person and the Longest Jump and the limits of athletic Performance.

John Brenkus (born 1971) is an American producer, director, and television personality. He is the co-founder and co-CEO of BASE Productions, a production company that specializes in creating reality television programs for channels such as Spike, National Geographic and ESPN. His company’s most popular programs include Fight Science and Sport Science, the latter of which he hosts. He also currently hosts his own podcast, The Brink of Midnight.

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John Ranked on the list of most popular TV Show Host. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. John Brenkus celebrates birthday on July 2 of every year.

Top Facts about John Brenkus

1. John Brenkus was born in 1971 in Vienna, Virginia.
2. He attended James Madison High School and graduated from the University of Virginia.
3. He is the co-founder and co-CEO of BASE Productions, a production company that produces reality TV for Spike, National Geographic and ESPN.
4. His company produced Fight Science, and John hosts Sport Science.
5. He also hosts The Brink of Midnight podcast.
6. BASE Productions is located in Los Angeles and Washington DC.
7. Sport Science was originally an hour-long show on Fox Sports Network.
8. Brenkus wrote the New York Times bestselling book The Perfection Point.
9. Sport Science has been nominated for multiple Emmy Awards and won twice.
10. He created a musical project with his wife called The Brink of Midnight.
11. Their Christmas song went viral and raised money for unite4:Good.
12. The Brink of Midnight podcast has had guests such as Ray Lewis, Sharon Stone, Tony Hale, Haley Joel Osment, Bill Engvall, Larry Fitzgerald, Rob Riggle, Santonio Holmes, Marshawn Lynch, and Randy Couture.
13. He believes there are limits to how fast humans can run, how high humans can jump, and how long humans can hold their breath.
14. He believes that the goal is the journey, not the destination.
15. His book The Perfection Point is about achieving excellence in different athletic events.

What happened to sports science?

ESPN, who has changed the name of the series to SportScience, has yet to air new episodes. Instead, the network has chosen to air various SportScience vignettes during programs such as SportsCenter. Sport Science is a spinoff of its predecessor Fight Science on National Geographic.

Where can I watch sports science?

Watch Sport Science Season 1 | Prime Video.

How much do sport scientists earn?

The salaries of Applied Sports Scientists in the US range from $140,000 to $210,000 , with a median salary of $175,000 . The middle 67% of Applied Sports Scientists makes $175,000, with the top 67% making $210,000.

Who started sports science?

Sports science can trace its origins to ancient Greece. The noted ancient Greek physician Galen (131–201) wrote 87 detailed essays about improving health (proper nutrition), aerobic fitness, and strengthening muscles.

Should I study sports science?

This is a degree that comes with a wealth of career options. Gyms and other exercise facilities are rapidly becoming more popular, so there is a growing demand for experts in the field. Many Sports Science graduates become coaches, psychologists, agents, personal trainers or sports government workers.