# @985thesportshub on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=jMcGSYI0sh8
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67275682-985thesportshub-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/35078154a9.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-07-01T18:00:33.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** 98.5 The Sports Hub (@985thesportshub) — https://gondola.cc/985thesportshub

## Caption

Dave Portnoy Barstool Sports interview — an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at the rise of Barstool, wild NFL stories, media battles, and his new book Cancel Me If You Can.

In this full interview, Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports breaks down the 20-year journey of building Barstool from a local Boston blog into a media powerhouse. He talks about everything—from the NFL vs Barstool feud, viral pizza reviews, and controversial moments, to business, podcasting, and talent growth.

If you follow Barstool, sports media, or entrepreneurship, this is one of Dave’s most revealing conversations.

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
How Barstool Sports grew from Boston roots to a national brand
Dave Portnoy’s take on the NFL feud, Roger Goodell, and Deflategate era
Behind-the-scenes of viral moments (pizza reviews, Super Bowl incidents)
Why Barstool operates like an “SNL-style talent machine”
The real story behind Call Her Daddy & major talent exits
Dave’s honest thoughts on ESPN and media industry politics
The business strategy behind monetizing podcasts
⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – Dave Portnoy joins the show
02:00 – New book Cancel Me If You Can
05:00 – Building Barstool from Boston
10:00 – NFL feud & Roger Goodell stories
16:00 – Super Bowl arrest and viral moments
21:00 – Talent departures & Barstool model
25:00 – Podcasting explosion & business insights
30:00 – Pizza reviews & internet fame

📢 About the Book:
Dave dives into his journey, controversies, and lessons learned in Cancel Me If You Can—covering the evolution of Barstool and his personal story.

✅ Don’t Forget:
👍 Like the video if you enjoyed the interview
💬 Comment your favorite Dave Portnoy moment
🔔 Subscribe for more sports media & interview content

#DavePortnoy #BarstoolSports #SportsMedia #Podcasting #Entrepreneurship #BostonSports

## Stats

- **Views:** 1,367
- **Likes:** 44
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- **Comments:** 17

## Tags

bostonsports, entrepreneurship, daveportnoy, barstoolsports, podcasting, sportsmedia

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