Frank Michael Smith
Pittsburgh sports creator and The Athletic contributor sharing quick stories, sharp takes and conversations about the games fans follow.
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The Athletic
YouTubeOverview
- From
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Education
- Miami University, class of 2016
- First videos
- Sports highlights on YouTube, 2007
- Independent creator
- Full time since 2020
- Breakout
- More than one million TikTok followers in under a year
Mini bio
How it started.
Frank began making sports highlight videos on YouTube in seventh grade in 2007. After graduating from Miami University in 2016, he worked at ClutchPoints in Los Angeles, helping build its graphics and video teams.
Finding his voice.
He went independent in 2020 and began appearing in his own videos. TikTok became his breakout platform: he passed one million followers in less than a year. He told Naluda that his first video drew more than 100,000 views, and that he adapted his love of long-form storytelling with faster pacing and tighter editing.
Beyond the feed.
His work now spans sports commentary, podcast conversations and collaborations with The Athletic. In spring 2026, he launched Geo Sports, a game combining sports, geography, history and trivia.
Creditschronological, newest first
- 2026Geo SportsCreator
- 2025–2026The Athletic creator pilotSports contributor
- 2020–presentFrank Michael Smith ShowHost
Quotes
I focus on making better videos, and connecting deeper with my audience. Everything else will follow.Frank Michael Smith, Naluda Magazine
In his January 2023 interview, he explained why improving his work mattered more to him than planning a company exit.
Trivia
- He bought the Pittsburgh house he grew up in and built his studio in its basement.
- His great-grandfather Jimmy Smith played on the Cincinnati Reds’ 1919 World Series championship team.
- Basketball and golf were childhood favorites.
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