BFFs (podcast)

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BFFs
Presentation
Hosted by
GenreSports comedy
LanguageEnglish
UpdatesWeekly
Length60–120 minutes
Publication
Original releaseOctober 13, 2020 (2020-10-13)
Provider Barstool Sports
Related
Website www.barstoolsports.com/shows/134/Bffs

BFFs is an American podcast produced by Barstool Sports. Hosted by Dave Portnoy, Josh Richards, and Brianna Chickenfry, the show covers topics relating to pop culture and current events. [1]

Contents

History

Portnoy and Richards debuted together in the summer of 2020, with Portnoy appearing on Richards's Instagram account to discuss drama on TikTok. That fall, the two reunited to create BFFs, releasing episodes weekly discussing current events and pop culture and interviewing guests. Within the first ten episodes, Brianna Chickenfry joined as a third host, providing a female perspective on the topics.

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References

  1. Lemoncelli, Jenna (June 20, 2024). "Dave Portnoy couldn't believe he wasn't getting asked about cancer scar". The New York Post. Retrieved July 8, 2024.