Football guy’s guy. I’m not going to tell anyone how to think or what they should do, because again, I’m human and I fuck up and am still trying to figure things out myself.”. Deadspin? Welcome to Barstool Gametime! © 2020 Barstool Sports. {{#media.focal_point}}. #pmt; #barstool; #bigcat; #chaw Writing further in the post, Big Cat continued: “I need to speak up more, I need to use my platform to help people understand issues at a deeper level when I can. ESPN may be nearly 40-years-old, but these start-ups have a long way to go to equal its power. It's ironic that the same forces which make it easier for popular individuals like Big Cat and PFT Commenter to go off on their own today also make it increasingly difficult for any start-up to become "the next ESPN." Barstool’s Big Cat is the latest star to get ‘cancelled’. © 2020 CNBC LLC. There's a big incentive for Big Cat and PFT Commenter, the host of its incredibly popular "Pardon My Take" podcast, to go out on their own. In the clip, Barstool Sports founder David Portnoy talks about a time when their sales guy Paul Gulczynski went “blackface” for Halloween. Dan, I was once a big fan, and while I appreciate you taking some accountability, what actual tangible work are you doing within your sphere of influence to make Barstool better? Hold record for most stingrays pet at the Shedd Aquarium. Big Cat has been ‘cancelled’ over resurfaced social media clips of Barstool Sports. It’s safe to say that people on social media are divided over Big Cat’s response. But there's a big risk for digital start-ups: talent flight. When you think of the next version of the nightly news, you think of Vice. Here’s what happened and why some say he should be held accountable instead of joining the ‘cancellation’ culture. The hosts of "Pardon My Take" with Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh. Host of Pardon My Take, Yak, and The Rundown. They started a popular political podcast as part of Simmons' Ringer podcast network last year in the runup to the election. You can follow Eric on Twitter @ericjackson . Former press secretary set to release memoir! https://gph.is/2pHgosg . One thing is clear: It's a lot harder to build a brand-new sports brand today than most people think. Big Cat Dan Katz, Big Cat. All rights reserved. We want to hear from you. So, why is Big Cat ‘cancelled’? Following the resurfaced clip, Big Cat has released a blog statement on Barstool Sports. But there's a big risk for digital start-ups: talent flight. You’re allowed to.”, Barstool Blackface Segment: Dan Katz says making a Blackface Dez Bryant video would be “funny.” Dave Portnoy shares how the Barstool sales guy dressed up as a Blackface Kevin Garnett.They say that Blackface is ok, as long as two Black guys are ok with it and stay on a leash. Barstool Sports has the potential to become the ultimate online destination for sports. A Division of NBCUniversal. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. It also says something about the strength of the sports incumbents. Sometimes being a big rich dinosaur with 40 years of habit-forming momentum behind you has its advantages. People have called out a number of celebrities and social media influencers for their past actions and old online clips with offensive content. Size: 2708KB. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox.