Mike Flanagan is going to be a contestant in the 40th season of America’s most popular quiz game show, Jeopardy! He will make his much-awaited debut on 13 June 2024.
Flanagan is already excited to be a part of the longest-running trivia game show. After taking online tests for a few years, Mike was finally selected for Jeopardy! in its 40th edition.
Mike expressed his excitement of appearing on Jeopardy! on his Facebook account on 3 June 2024. He wrote,
Two weeks ago, I acknowledged that I had been very quiet online, and shared big work news. What I couldn’t share at the time was that work was not even the most interesting thing going on for me in May! After YEARS of taking the online test, I finally got the call and went out to Sony Picture Studios in Culver City, CA to compete on Jeopardy! For a life long power nerd, the experience was a total bucket list dream come true. No spoilers will be forthcoming; all I can say is that you can watch me on Thursday June 13th.
Flenagan’s trivia skill will be tested on Thursday as he looks to end the current champion’s dominating winning streak.
Here’s know about Mike Flanagan’s wiki, family background, job, and married life details.
Who Is Mike Flanagan From Jeopardy?
Mike’s profession is described as a Non-Profit Executive from Winchester, Massachusetts. He is a Chief Executive Officer at Mastery Transcript Consortium.
Flanagan is making his reality television debut as a contestant on America’s syndicated quiz game show Jeopardy! His episode will air on 13 June 2024.
Mike will look to end Adriana Harmeyer’s Jeopardy! winning streak on Thursday, 13 June 2024. (Via: Mike’s Facebook)
When Mike takes center stage on Thursday, he will challenge the current 11-day champion, Adriana Harmeyer. Also, he will be up against the Scientific Instructional Technician from Seattle, Washington, Hakme Lee.
Harmeyer, an Archivist from West Lafayette, Indiana, registered her 11th win on Wednesday’s episode. After a dominating display, she now has pushed her Jeopardy! winning total to the figure of $258,700.
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Where Is Mike Flanagan From? His Wiki & Age
Mike was born Michael K Flanagan in 1972 in Rockville Center, New York, United States. He currently resides in Winchester, Massachusetts.
Flanagan is now 51 years of age. He blows out his birthday candles on the 17th of September every year.
Upon his high school graduation, Mike earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English at Yale University in May 1994. He then obtained a Master of Arts degree in English at the University of Washington.
Flanagan is of American nationality and white ethnicity.
Mike Flanagan Family: Who Are His Parents?
Mike is the son of Michael Flanagan and Cathie Flanagan. His father, Michael is a graduate of St. John’s University.
Flanagan wished his father a Happy Father’s Day in 2016. (Via: Mike’s Facebook)
Similarly, Mike’s mother, Cathie studied Masters in Elementary Education at Hofstra University. She is a former Home & Careers Teacher at East Meadow School District.
Mike grew up alongside two siblings. He has sisters named Julie Flanagan and Beth Murphy.
What Is Mike Flanagan’s Job?
Mike has been involved as a Chief Executive Officer at Mastery Transcript Consortium since May 2021. He was a Chief Product Officer in the company from September 2017 to May 2021.
Likewise, Flanagan is a Member of the Board of Trustees at the Cambridge School of Weston. He served as the CEO of School and Student Services at NAIS from November 2009 to May 2017.
Formerly, Mike worked at Intrepid Learning Solutions for 6 years and 10 months. After serving as a VP of Consulting there from January 2003 to February 2007, he held the position of EVP of Client Services from March 2007 to October 2009.
Mike also served as a VP of Research and Consulting at Lguide Research and Consulting from March 1999 to January 2003.
Meet Mike Flanagan’s Wife: Do They Have Kids?
Mike is a married man! He shares a blissful marital bond with his wife, Aylin Maggart Flanagan.
The Flanagan couple is now raising two kids together. They are proud parents of two sons named Brendan Flanagan and Liam Flanagan.
Mike and his wife Aylin raise two kids together. (Via: Mike’s Facebook)
Mike’s elder son, Liam is a Drone Racing and Freestyle Pilot. He joined the Case Western Reserve University in 2021.