Barstool’s Dave Portnoy Clashes with Employee over Anti-Semitic Podcast Host Dispute

Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, engaged in a heated confrontation with employee Kirk Minihane on 'The Unnamed Show' over Minihane's defense of a controversial podcaster, Mick, accused by Portnoy of antisemitism. The dispute centered on Mick's criticism of Portnoy's response to antisemitic incidents linked to Portnoy's Philadelphia bar, including a sign with hateful language directed at Jews. Portnoy proposed sending the student involved in the incident on an educational trip to Auschwitz, which Mick and Minihane challenged, leading to further tension. Minihane argued for allowing Jewish jokes on the platform, which Portnoy vehemently opposed, calling such humor inappropriate amid rising antisemitic hostility. The argument escalated into personal insults, with Portnoy telling Minihane to "shut the f**k up" and asserting his authority over him. Throughout the exchange, Portnoy emphasized the seriousness of antisemitism and rejected attempts to downplay it, highlighting the broader context of increased anti-Jewish hate following recent geopolitical events.