Thomas Golianopoulos

Thomas Golianopoulos

Thomas Golianopoulos (@golianopoulos) is a writer living in New York City. He has contributed to Grantland, the New York Times, Playboy and Complex.

Joined April 2014 | 16 posts

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Tommie Woodward yelled, "Fuck that gator!" just before he was killed by one in Texas, and his death instantly became a national joke. For his family, grieving means having to rescue the person from the punchline.

Tommie Woodward yelled, "Fuck that gator!" just before he was killed by one in Texas, and his death instantly became a national joke. For his family, grieving means having to rescue the person from the punchline.

BY THOMAS GOLIANOPOULOS

"Fuck That Gator!" How Tommie Woodward's Last Words Haunt His Family

From injuries to locker room divides to turning heel, WWE's veteran superstar John Cena is as fearless and open as ever. He tells us everything here.

From injuries to locker room divides to turning heel, WWE's veteran superstar John Cena is as fearless and open as ever. He tells us everything here.

BY THOMAS GOLIANOPOULOS

A Candid Q&A With John Cena: WWE's Polarizing Company Man

From four-straight Super Bowls to losing a son to battling cancer, Jim Kelly explains how his upbringing shaped his resilience.

From four-straight Super Bowls to losing a son to battling cancer, Jim Kelly explains how his upbringing shaped his resilience.

BY THOMAS GOLIANOPOULOS

Getting Back Up: Jim Kelly and the Mindset That Beat Cancer (Twice)

But he’s still the same ole Kanye: clever, insecure, ambitious, and brimming with contradictions.

But he’s still the same ole Kanye: clever, insecure, ambitious, and brimming with contradictions.

BY THOMAS GOLIANOPOULOS

Kanye West Is at His Most Dangerous on 'The Life of Pablo'

Oliver Stone's set had partying, fighting, and general chaos, yet 16 years later the film is as relevant as ever.

Oliver Stone's set had partying, fighting, and general chaos, yet 16 years later the film is as relevant as ever.

BY THOMAS GOLIANOPOULOS

The Unhinged Madness Behind The Making Of Any Given Sunday

How a rap mogul nearly made several professional basketball teams with a unique mixture of skill and fame.

How a rap mogul nearly made several professional basketball teams with a unique mixture of skill and fame.

BY THOMAS GOLIANOPOULOS

The Missed Shot That Was Master P’s NBA Career

Anything can happen at Summer Jam.

Anything can happen at Summer Jam.

BY THOMAS GOLIANOPOULOS

Here Are More Stories Behind Your Favorite Hot 97 Summer Jam Moments

Go behind the scenes of hip-hop’s biggest concert, from its origins, to the epic beefs, and star-making (and star-breaking) performances.

Go behind the scenes of hip-hop’s biggest concert, from its origins, to the epic beefs, and star-making (and star-breaking) performances.

BY THOMAS GOLIANOPOULOS

The Oral History of Hot 97’s Summer Jam

Not everything made the cut. Here are 10 more Rock N' Jock moments not included in the original post.

Not everything made the cut. Here are 10 more Rock N' Jock moments not included in the original post.

BY THOMAS GOLIANOPOULOS

Overtime: 10 MTV Rock N' Jock Moments That Didn't Make the Oral History

The celebrity sports franchise ruled the airwaves and pop culture for over a decade. This is the untold story of Rock N' Jock.

The celebrity sports franchise ruled the airwaves and pop culture for over a decade. This is the untold story of Rock N' Jock.

BY THOMAS GOLIANOPOULOS

The Oral History of MTV's Rock N' Jock