Dave Portnoy, Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia, Zach Bryan. Getty Photographs (3)
Dave Portnoy has defended Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia since her breakup from Zach Bryan final month — however the Barstool Sports activities founder didn’t understand how deep their points went.
“I actually had no thought how exhausting @BChickenfry final yr was till we recorded tonight’s episode of @BFFsPod,” Portnoy, 47, shared by way of X on Thursday, November 7. “I do know individuals have numerous robust opinions on Bri however after tonight’s episode there can’t be anyone who doesn’t respect the s— out of her.”
Portnoy joined cohosts LaPaglia, 25, and Josh Richards for his or her first “BFFs” podcast episode because the breakup. The trio spoke candidly — whereas taking some pictures — at Bryan, 28, after LaPaglia was allegedly “emotionally abused” by him for a yr. (Us Weekly has reached out to Bryan’s staff concerning the podcast episode claims.)
LaPaglia claimed that she was supplied a $12 million payout by Bryan’s staff to remain quiet about her experiences throughout their relationship. When Portnoy’s title obtained thrown into the combination, he obtained concerned. (Portnoy and Richards launched a diss monitor about Bryan titled “Smallest Man” on Wednesday, November 6.)
“He hates my guts,” Portnoy said on Thursday’s episode. “I ended up extra in the course of this than I, sort of, was anticipating.”
The Barstool Sports activities founder defined that as somebody with extra “life expertise” he was appearing as a good friend to LaPaglia all through all the state of affairs. Then “BFFs” podcast producer Austin Jenkins alleged that Portnoy’s title stored arising.
I actually had no thought how exhausting @BChickenfry final yr was till we recorded tonight’s episode of @BFFsPod I do know individuals have numerous robust opinions on Bri however after tonight’s episode there can’t be anyone who doesn’t respect the shit out of her
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) November 7, 2024
“I’m like, that is between me and Zach. You guys stored being introduced into it and I’m like what the f— is occurring,” LaPaglia said. Portnoy stated that when the “backwards and forwards” about this obvious $12 million NDA continued, he began giving recommendation.
“Once we thought Bri was going to take the cash, I’m like, Get the cash in your account. I don’t care about authorized s—.’ They informed her at one level they’ll’t wire 5 million bucks or one thing,” Portnoy claimed. “Bri, I can f—ing wire you 5 million bucks in 10 minutes that’s bulls—, they’re mendacity.”
LaPaglia, on her finish, was “attempting to make Zach” pleased in any approach that she may. Nevertheless, “BFFs” producer Jenkins alleged to Portnoy in a textual content that Bryan’s staff was attempting to “squeeze” LaPaglia earlier than the aforementioned diss monitor was even launched.
“Bri could make her personal choices. I’m not going to have somebody inform me, like, I’ve to close up,” Portnoy said. “I don’t even know something.”
Dave Portnoy and Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia’s friendship has come a great distance over time. Portnoy, 47, based Barstool Sports activities in 2003, however LaPaglia, 25, didn’t be a part of the staff till a lot later. She obtained her begin with the podcast community in 2020 as an intern. The group contacted her by way of social media after her movies […]
Richards famous that it was a “bizarre technique” for Bryan’s staff to suppose “poking the bear” (which means Portnoy) would work of their favor. Portnoy ultimately reached out to Bryan’s lawyer straight.
“Hey that is Dave Portnoy, I don’t know who the f— you suppose you’re coping with. I’ve been good to this point,” Portnoy learn from his telephone. “Pay Bri ASAP or I’m coming for Zach’s throat. Bri received’t have a say in it anymore, Josh received’t have a say. I pays Bri myself. I’ve tried to remain out of it however cease — all caps — f—ing round. Pay her or shut the f— up I’m shedding endurance.”
After he despatched that message, Portnoy allegedly obtained issues circled on him.
“They attempt to flip round and say I’m extorting Zach,” he claimed. “They’re like, ‘That’s a criminal offense.’ Someone inform me — it’s so insane — you guys try to silence Bri. You’re providing her an NDA with all this cash.”
At one level, LaPaglia was going to signal the paperwork for the cash however finally determined to not.
“I’m not signing away my experiences and what I went by to guard somebody who damage me and I’m lots stronger than a weak man and f— your cash, f— you,” she stated.