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Dave Portnoy with Erika Ayers Badan: Cancel Me If You Can
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- 92NY Talks
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- Sep 4, 2026
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- 3453
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Summary
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.