Portnoy's Podcast Exit: A New Chapter

Dave Portnoy, the CEO of Barstool Sports, has decided to leave the "BFFs" podcast by the end of the year. He announced his departure on the "Unnamed Show, " expressing that he wasn't keen on the podcast's topics anymore. The show, co-hosted by Brianna LaPaglia and Josh Richards, often focuses on teen drama, which Portnoy feels is out of his comfort zone. Portnoy has been running Barstool Sports and is involved in various other projects, such as his popular "One Bite" pizza reviews. He bought back the company from Penn for $1 in August 2023. The news of his departure from "BFFs" was initially overshadowed by LaPaglia's high-profile breakup with country music star Zach Bryan. Portnoy admitted that he found it difficult to discuss some topics, especially when he couldn't reveal certain information. He believes that LaPaglia and Richards will continue to make the podcast a success. He's looking forward to his next venture, as he feels he's run his course with "BFFs. "