Barstool founder Dave Portnoy has revealed that he will be making an exit from one of the company’s popular podcasts.
The Barstool chief has co-hosted the BFFs podcast with Brianna Chickenfry – real name Brianna LaPaglia – and TikTok star Josh Richards since the launch of the show in 2020.
However, during the latest episode, Portnoy announced a major update about the future of the show.
He confirmed that the podcast will be undergoing a complete makeover next year and as part of the new look, he will no longer be featured.
Portnoy revealed that he would be leaving the podcast at the end of the year, explaining that he was becoming too old for the show’s content.
‘People were confused when we said this last time. I said I was leaving BFFs. BFFs is continuing with Bri and Josh, and I don’t know if you guys want to talk. I think the plan is to change it a little bit?’ Dave said on the November 13th episode.
Barstool founder Dave Portnoy has revealed that he will be making an exit from BFFs podcast
‘Yeah, it’s definitely going to be a new pod,’ LaPaglia said. ‘A little but more personal life involved in it.’
‘Yeah, definitely new feel. I think you’re going to see me and Bri in person much more. I think you’re going to see a little bit more of like a guest atmosphere as well,’ Richards added.
Portnoy had teased the news on the previous episode, triggering fears among fans that the show was being axed altogether.
‘Just because I’m getting older, like nearing 50, talking about teenage drama, a little out of my wheelhouse. So, we’ve known this for months and we’re like, “What’s the best way to announce it?”‘ he said.
However, he has since clarified this week that the show will go on – just without him.
More to follow.
