Dave Portnoy in Conversation with Erika Ayers Badan: Cancel Me If You Can

Dave Portnoy didn’t set out to be a political lightning rod — but love him or hate him, he’s here to stay. Join the Barstool Sports founder for the unfiltered story of how he created a media empire.

Dave Portnoy built Barstool Sports by trusting his instincts — and refusing to soften his voice. Now, in his new memoir Cancel Me If You Can, he tells the story behind the persona: the risks, missteps, reinventions, and stubborn persistence that carried him from handing out a scrappy Boston sports paper to leading a sprawling digital brand.

What does it mean to build an audience by being unapologetically yourself? How do you navigate success when it arrives alongside scrutiny — and often, backlash? Hear Portnoy in a candid conversation about ambition, controversy, and the evolving rules of media and public life.