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Fans know and love Dave Portnoy as the blunt and hilarious cohost of the “BFFs” podcast and as an unexpected diehard Swiftie, but they often forget he’s also the CEO and founder of Barstool Sports, a digital sports powerhouse that’s brought him a substantial fortune. But just how much wealth has Dave amassed?
Keep reading to uncover Dave’s massive net worth:
What Is Dave Portnoy’s Net Worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Dave is estimated to be worth around $150 million.
He started Barstool Sports as a print publication in 2003, focused on fantasy sports, gaming ads, and sports coverage for the Boston area. By 2007, Barstool expanded online and grew into a multi-platform media empire, with popular podcasts, gambling content, merchandise, alcohol brands, and even TV shows.
Among his ventures was the hit podcast “BFFs,” where he starred alongside Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia and Josh Richards until announcing his departure on November 13, 2024.
Did Dave Portnoy Give Brianna Chickenfry $10 Million?
In November 2024, Brianna, Dave’s “BFFs” co-host, made headlines with an interview about her ex, country singer Zach Bryan, claiming he offered her a $12 million NDA to stay silent about their year-long relationship—a deal she declined. This sparked internet rumors suggesting Dave paid her $10 million for the explosive episode, but Brianna quickly dispelled them on TikTok.
“Dave didn’t give me any money,” she clarified. Addressing the “tell-all” speculation, she said, “You think that was a tell-all? I took the high road. I painted a picture.”
Brianna also revealed her current financial struggle, explaining that she’s paying for storage, movers and flights to New York as she transitions from living with her ex.
In the podcast episode, she opened up about the emotional toll of her breakup with Zach, alleging he had manipulated and emotionally abused her, and disclosed he tried to silence her with a “lump sum” of money. When delays emerged in negotiating this amount, Zach’s team allegedly tried involving Dave, prompting Dave to respond with a fierce message that went viral on TikTok:
“Hey, this is Dave Portnoy. I don’t know who the f—k you think you’re dealing with. Pay Bri ASAP or I’m coming for Zach’s throat,” he reportedly wrote. “I can pay Bri myself. I’ve tried to stay out of it, but stop f—king around.”
Brianna ultimately refused the $12 million, calling it “blood money.” As she put it, “Offering millions to keep a ‘beautiful’ relationship secret speaks volumes.”
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