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Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy hopes Greta Thunberg's Gaza aid flotilla is hit by missile on podcast
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is facing criticism after stating he hopes a missile strikes Greta Thunberg's humanitarian aid boat to Gaza. The comments were made on The Unnamed Show podcast hosted by Kirk Minihane and Ryan Whitney. During the episode, the conversation shifted from a debate on anti-Semitic humour to mocking Thunberg's involvement in a Gaza-bound mission. Portnoy said, 'I'll jump on Greta van Thorsten or whatever that girl's – she's sailing there. Like whoever that f–k – and I hope they hit a f–king like a missile on her boat. Knock that boat down. Greta or whatever her name is.' Greta Thunberg is part of a mission on the vessel Madleen, run by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition. The group departed from Catania, Italy, and aims to deliver medical aid to Gaza and raise awareness about the Israeli blockade in place since 2007. Earlier in the podcast, Portnoy appeared to criticise hate speech, stating, 'You just can't make jokes that incite hate. We've seen what that leads to.' However, his later remarks about Thunberg have drawn accusations of hypocrisy. The podcast episode has since gone viral on social media, with many condemning the comments as dangerous and inappropriate given Thunberg's mission and the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'F**k the Jews': Dave Portnoy explodes on Kirk Minihane as Barstool spirals over ‘Jews joke' controversy
A heated clash erupted between Dave Portnoy and Kirk Minihane at Barstool Sports (Getty Images) Barstool Sports, long known for toeing the line between edgy and offensive, is now facing a public reckoning after a fiery clash between founder Dave Portnoy and Barstool personality Kirk Minihane. The two engaged in a profanity-laced shouting match over antisemitism, freedom of speech, and where the company draws the line on controversial humor. Dave Portnoy and Kirk Minihane clash in explosive Barstool debate over antisemitism and content boundaries The dispute was sparked by a scandal at a Portnoy-owned Philadelphia bar, where a bottle-service sign with the phrase "F--k the Jews" was spotted. After Temple University student Mo Khan initially took responsibility but later backtracked, Dave Portnoy attempted to address the issue by offering to fund an educational trip to Auschwitz. However, when Barstool contributor Beyond Average Mick mocked Portnoy by calling him 'Rabbi Dave,' tensions escalated rapidly. What followed was a volatile exchange on The Unnamed Show, where Minihane suggested inviting Mick on his podcast for an open discussion. Portnoy bristled at the idea, and things quickly spiraled out of control. "Shut the f--k up you bald f--k… you work for me, you little bitch," Portnoy shouted during the episode. Minihane replied defiantly, "For now." Portnoy hit back: "Quit, I'll save $500K." LIVE at 9am EST | 6/3/25 | The Dan Le Batard Show w/ Stugotz The altercation wasn't just about one joke—it exposed deep ideological rifts within Barstool about the kind of speech the company should promote. Minihane insisted he wanted dialogue, not division, claiming he merely sought 'a conversation' with someone Portnoy disagreed with. But Portnoy made it clear where he stood: 'If you're making Jew jokes right now—after Molotov cocktails were thrown at synagogues, or Jews were killed outside museums—you're an antisemitic piece of s--t.' Accountability versus censorship: The Barstool identity crisis In a follow-up video, Portnoy clarified he wasn't advocating for cancel culture or silencing anyone. 'This isn't about jokes in general,' he said. 'It's about the timing, the context, and intent.' Barstool has built its empire by testing limits, but this latest controversy shows those boundaries are now under serious scrutiny. As the company faces growing pressure to evolve with the times, internal fractures like this one highlight a larger identity crisis brewing behind the scenes. Also Read: Steelers risk betraying T.J. Watt's loyalty as contract standoff threatens to end his Pittsburgh legacy Whether Minihane stays or walks away, the conversation sparked by this feud is one Barstool—and its fanbase—won't be able to ignore.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dave Portnoy goes ballistic on Barstool's Kirk Minihane over ‘Jew jokes': ‘You work for me'
Dave Portnoy unloaded on a Barstool Sports staffer for wanting to have an antisemitic comedian on a Barstool platform. On a recent episode of 'The Unnamed Show,' Portnoy and Kirk Minihane argued about comments made by a content creator who goes by Beyond Average Mick criticizing Portnoy's reaction to a recent antisemitic incident at a bar Portnoy owns in Philadelphia. The conversation reached a boiling point when Minihane told Portnoy not to tell him to 'shut up.' Warning: graphic language 'Shut the f–k up you bald f–k,' Portnoy responded. 'How's that?' 'OK, go ahead,' Minihane said in response. 'I'll never recover from that. Go ahead, Dave, continue.' 'Well, you're the one that's like big bossman 'don't tell me' — you work for me,' Portnoy shot back. 'You little bitch. You work for me.' 'For now,' Minihane replied. 'For now? Quit, I'll save $500K,' Portnoy said. Previously, Temple student Mo Khan posted a video on social media showing a bottle-service sign in the Portnoy-owned bar with the message 'F–k the Jews' written on it. Portnoy spoke with Khan, who initially took responsibility, and offered to send him on an educational trip to Auschwitz concentration camp. When Khan changed his story and claimed he was not involved in the incident, Portnoy called him a 'coward.' That prompted Beyond Average Mick to call Portnoy 'Rabbi Dave' and criticize him for what he believed was a sanctimonious response to the incident. When Minihane suggested having Beyond Average Mick on his Barstool show to have a conversation with Portnoy, Portnoy was not pleased. 'I hate this kid,' Portnoy said. 'I do think he's an antisemitic piece of s–t.' When Portnoy said certain 'Jew jokes' crossed a line, Minihane pushed back and suggested jokes of that nature should be allowed. 'You're telling a comedian not to make a joke,' Minihane said. 'OK, we'll ban Jew jokes of that nature. We'll get the constitution, we'll get congress and ban Jew jokes of that nature.' Minihane explained his reasoning for wanting to have Beyond Average Mick on the show. 'I thought it would be interesting to have somebody on who you disagree with and have a conversation,' Minihane said. 'Which I thought you were trying to do with bringing these guys to Auschwitz, trying to have a conversation so you can put a name and a face to someone you disagree with. You don't want to do that, so I was wrong.' Portnoy released a follow-up video Thursday. 'This is about the bigger thing. Clips, what we talk about, taken out of context,' Portnoy said. 'Now I'm seeing 'Dave wants to throw people in jail for Jew jokes' and 'Dave wants to regulate Jew jokes' and 'he's been this free speech guy and remember he sang that Ja Rule lyric like 10 years ago.' It's crazy. 'So, let me just set the record straight because people just watch the little clips. I was referring to, if you're making a Jew joke right now, currently, after a bunch of Jews got Molotov Cocktails thrown at them in Colorado, or after two Jew are gunned down outside a Jewish Museum, and your response is somehow 'It's the Jews' fault' or a veiled Jew joke, you're an antisemitic piece of s–t. That's what this was about.' 'This was about, after Mo Khan held the 'f–k the Jews' sign in my bar and I kicked him out and tried to make an example of him, a troll basically was saying I have no right to talk about that or be mad about that. It's just a joke, I make jokes, when are jokes illegal? Well, that's an antisemitic piece of s–t. I'm not saying he should be in jail. I'm not saying put in him in cuffs. I'm saying that's an antisemitic piece of s–t.'
New York Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Dave Portnoy goes ballistic on Barstool's Kirk Minihane over ‘Jew jokes': ‘You work for me'
Dave Portnoy unloaded on a Barstool Sports staffer for wanting to have an antisemitic comedian on a Barstool platform. On a recent episode of 'The Unnamed Show,' Portnoy and Kirk Minihane argued about comments made by a content creator who goes by Beyond Average Mick criticizing Portnoy's reaction to a recent antisemitic incident at a bar Portnoy owns in Philadelphia. The conversation reached a boiling point when Minihane told Portnoy not to tell him to 'shut up.' Warning: graphic language 'Shut the f–k up you bald f–k,' Portnoy responded. 'How's that?' 'OK, go ahead,' Minihane said in response. 'I'll never recover from that. Go ahead, Dave, continue.' 'Well, you're the one that's like big bossman 'don't tell me' — you work for me,' Portnoy shot back. 'You little bitch. You work for me.' 'For now,' Minihane replied. 'For now? Quit, I'll save $500K,' Portnoy said. 3 Dave Portnoy (L.) and Kirk Minihane argue on a recent episode of 'The Unnamed Show.' X/@VivaLaStool Previously, Temple student Mo Khan posted a video on social media showing a bottle-service sign in the Portnoy-owned bar with the message 'F–k the Jews' written on it. Portnoy spoke with Khan, who initially took responsibility, and offered to send him on an educational trip to Auschwitz concentration camp. 3 Dave Portnoy (L.) and Kirk Minihane argue on a recent episode of 'The Unnamed Show.' X/@VivaLaStool When Khan changed his story and claimed he was not involved in the incident, Portnoy called him a 'coward.' That prompted Beyond Average Mick to call Portnoy 'Rabbi Dave' and criticize him for what he believed was a sanctimonious response to the incident. When Minihane suggested having Beyond Average Mick on his Barstool show to have a conversation with Portnoy, Portnoy was not pleased. 'I hate this kid,' Portnoy said. 'I do think he's an antisemitic piece of s–t.' 3 Mo Khan posted a picture of a sign reading 'F–k the Jews' inside a Dave Portnoy-owned bar in Philadelphia. Instagram When Portnoy said certain 'Jew jokes' crossed a line, Minihane pushed back and suggested jokes of that nature should be allowed. 'You're telling a comedian not to make a joke,' Minihane said. 'OK, we'll ban Jew jokes of that nature. We'll get the constitution, we'll get congress and ban Jew jokes of that nature.' Minihane explained his reasoning for wanting to have Beyond Average Mick on the show. 'I thought it would be interesting to have somebody on who you disagree with and have a conversation,' Minihane said. 'Which I thought you were trying to do with bringing these guys to Auschwitz, trying to have a conversation so you can put a name and a face to someone you disagree with. You don't want to do that, so I was wrong.' Portnoy released a follow-up video Thursday. 'This is about the bigger thing. Clips, what we talk about, taken out of context,' Portnoy said. 'Now I'm seeing 'Dave wants to throw people in jail for Jew jokes' and 'Dave wants to regulate Jew jokes' and 'he's been this free speech guy and remember he sang that Ja Rule lyric like 10 years ago.' It's crazy. 'So, let me just set the record straight because people just watch the little clips. I was referring to, if you're making a Jew joke right now, currently, after a bunch of Jews got Molotov Cocktails thrown at them in Colorado, or after two Jew are gunned down outside a Jewish Museum, and your response is somehow 'It's the Jews' fault' or a veiled Jew joke, you're an antisemitic piece of s–t. That's what this was about.' 'This was about, after Mo Khan held the 'f–k the Jews' sign in my bar and I kicked him out and tried to make an example of him, a troll basically was saying I have no right to talk about that or be mad about that. It's just a joke, I make jokes, when are jokes illegal? Well, that's an antisemitic piece of s–t. I'm not saying he should be in jail. I'm not saying put in him in cuffs. I'm saying that's an antisemitic piece of s–t.'
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Dave Portnoy loses his calm and berates Kirk Minihane over a Jewish joke: ‘Shut the….'
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy went furious with one of his own podcast hosts, Kirk Minihane, during the latest episode of The Unnamed Show. The source of the tension? Over some Jewish joke, accusations of anti-Semitism, and a controversial post by another Barstool-affiliated podcaster, Mick. Portnoy, who is Jewish, took issue with a post Mick made on X (formerly Twitter) after a disturbing anti-Semitic sign was spotted at one of Portnoy's bars in Philadelphia. Mick responded to Portnoy's outrage by accusing him of hypocrisy, pointing to past incidents in which Portnoy allegedly 'said multiple racial slurs on camera.' To make matters worse, Mick opened his message by calling him 'Rabbi Dave.' ALSO READ| NFL vet Jake McQuaide disrupts a church with a scandalous question: 'Did the priest use…' When Portnoy doubled down and labelled Mick 'an anti-Semitic piece of s***,' Minihane pushed back. 'I don't think it makes you anti-Semitic,' Minihane said. 'I think we just disagree.' He went on to defend his basketball teammate and co-host, arguing that Mick should be able to make jokes, but Portnoy wasn't having it. He insisted that calling him 'Rabbi Dave,' especially in the context of dismissing a serious incident like the hateful sign, clearly crossed the line. 'That proves he's anti-Semitic,' Portnoy said of Mick's response. 'You don't respond to 'F**k the Jews' by saying, 'You're a hypocrite, Rabbi Dave.'' When Portnoy told Minihane to 'shut up,' Minihane shot back: 'Don't tell me to shut up.' 'Shut the f*** up, you bald f***,' Portnoy snapped. 'How's that?' Minihane, brushing it off, replied: 'I'll never recover from that, Dave, I'll never recover.' Portnoy didn't back down: 'You work for me, you little b****. You work for me.' 'Sure, you bet. For now,' Minihane said calmly. 'Oh you don't? For now? Quit, I don't care. You're an idiot,' Portnoy fired back. ALSO READ| Oklahoma City Thunder, Indiana Pacers' NBA Finals uniforms revealed: Who's wearing what? Eventually, the two cooled off and resumed the show, with co-host Ryan Whitney stepping in, saying, 'I think it's entertaining content.' 'I really see Dave's side, [but] I see both sides. I'm kind of a middle man. I'll tell you right now, I really didn't think I was signing up for this when we were doing a show talking about Barstool stuff.'
