Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em Podcast
91. Portnoy's Complaint
Sep 26, 2023
Guest Dave Portnoy, certified douche-bro of Barstool Sports, comes out the winner in a viral standoff with the Washington Post. Other topics include the desert's scent, cringeworthy Portnoy phone call, unanswerable marriage questions, discomfort of single women, and the high cost of egg freezing.
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- The controversy surrounding Dave Portnoy highlights concerns about the journalistic integrity and questionable motives of the Washington Post's article.
- The One Bite Pizza Reviews have had a positive impact on small pizza joints, changing their fortunes and generating significant attention.
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Controversy surrounds Dave Portnoy and the One Bite Pizza Festival
The podcast episode discusses the controversy surrounding Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports and the popular One Bite Pizza Reviews. The Washington Post wrote an article questioning Portnoy's history and behavior, which led to a contentious phone call between Portnoy and the article's author. The podcast hosts express their concerns about the journalistic approach taken by the Washington Post, criticizing the writer's handling of the situation and the questionable motives behind the article. They argue that the story lacked a clear purpose and seemed more focused on generating clicks than providing meaningful insights or perspectives.
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