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2 statements across 2 episodes · 1 bullish · 1 bearish · 2 people on the record · first statement Sep 17, 2024 by Dave Portnoy · said 37 times in 13 episodes since 2020 · across every show →

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Sep 17, 2024 negative
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Portnoy says ESPN refused to hire Pat McAfee before Barstool signed him
“McAfee came on and he knew he wanted to get into media. I think he wanted to work at ESPN. They wouldn't hire him. We did, and obviously the rest of the history with him.”
Dave Portnoy Sep 17, 2024 ▶ 9:37 Dave Portnoy: How He Bought Back Barstool for $1 | The All-In Interview
Oct 8, 2025 positive
Assertion Not checkable as stated
Joe Tsai claims Caitlin Clark brought mainstream ESPN viewers to the WNBA
“Prior to the Caitlin Clark season Your average fan base that watches ESPN, basically, you guys are not watching women's basketball. Maybe some of them follow college, but certainly not the WNBA. But now, your average ESPN fan base, they are watching, the mains…”
Joe Tsai Oct 8, 2025 ▶ 3:37 Alibaba's Joe Tsai on US-China Rivalry, AI Future, Owning the Nets/Liberty, Caitlin Clark's Impact
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