# @985thesportshub on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=Gzm8cz5_PNI
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67275680-985thesportshub-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/b7b957c95e.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-07-01T18:01:47.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** 98.5 The Sports Hub (@985thesportshub) — https://gondola.cc/985thesportshub

## Caption

Dave Portnoy reveals how ESPN’s decisions unexpectedly fueled Barstool’s growth. In this clip, the Barstool founder breaks down the behind-the-scenes tension, the Penn deal fallout, and why losing control of the company ended up being a massive win.

From ESPN trying to “Barstoolify” their network to blocking deals over personal grudges, this is a candid look at how the media landscape collided with Barstool Sports—and how Dave Portnoy came out stronger.

#DavePortnoy #BarstoolSports #ESPN #SportsMedia #Business

## Stats

- **Views:** 497
- **Likes:** 7
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 0

## Tags

business, daveportnoy, espn, barstoolsports, sportsmedia

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