BRIANNA CHICKENFRY TALKS ZACH BRYAN RELATIONSHIP & BREAKUP - BFFs EP. 198

[@bffspod]

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[@PlantMomma1977]

Im sorry bri that he wasn't there for you!!. He fucked up! Also he wants a side kick, he wants a woman who's gonna sit and wait for him, not have a life or friends nevermind a job. This is the best thing for you!.

[@emilyking1723]

“I was someone before him… I’ll be someone after” hits hard and healed something deep

[@gigglyvibez]

SO GOOD ❤ AND SO TRUE!

[@RoseyDani]

And when does he come to reclaim the fake tits he paid for? Who the fuck are you kidding.

[@Heisen-burgerr]

She’ll be something after but no one the general public will remember lol

[@AcoLC15]

@@Heisen-burgerrright lol people are being 🤡 siding with BCF. She didn’t deserve abuse but she needs to stop acting like she’s any better

[@GobbyD]

@@AcoLC15?

[@zephyr3563]

I have never been more proud of a stranger on the internet. That's an incredible amount of money, but you're worth so much more.

[@amyroddick4693]

It breaks my heart to hear her say she blames herself because she let it happen. I hope when she heals she learns narcissistic abuse and full of manipulation and you staying with someone despite their actions and how they treat you is not your fault. You were manipulated and gaslight into thinking your thoughts and feelings are crazy. You are a victim of abuse I hope she heals and learns this is not her fault by any means

[@taylora3830]

@@amyroddick4693she isn’t responsible for his behavior, she is however responsible for how she responds to the behavior. She says herself she knew there were signs but ignored them. Absolutely have compassion for her, but this is definitely a learning lesson for her to develop self differentiation and trusting yourself.

[@dbboykid10]

​@amyroddick4693 she never said it was 100% her fault she's being an adult and realizes she played a role in the situation as well by not walking away. She said multiple times she saw the red flags early on (even breaking up but got back together), her family/friends also saw red flags but she stayed thinking it would change. He sounds like a horrible person and will get his karma but he didn't hold her down and force her to be with him or believe his lies she did that herself. But that was a life lesson and she will be better in the long run because of it

[@mariew2024]

I hope every girl getting treated this way can see this

[@rachaelkondra8261]

Yes!!!!!!

[@MambaMentalady]

Raising canes is the happiest sponsor ever right now

[@Keilahseathree]

😊

[@matthewwolchok5426]

Love me some raising canes

[@juskittenaround]

I can’t quit looking at the Canes logo in the corner. I know Todd Graves is team BRI

[@tombuzzguy]

@@juskittenaroundemotional break up tell all sponsored by raising canes. America is a corporate hell hole lol

[@kaitlyneg]

getting some rn

[@jaredmello]

The part that really stood out to me is when Bri said, “I was made to hate so many things about myself I once loved.” Narcissists want to tear you down because your good qualities threaten their power and control over you. So proud of Bri for speaking up and not taking the $12 million! Very impressive!

[@patricknorris7616]

Yea it’s impressive until you realize Dave paid her $10m to tell all on the podcast. Brianna is playing victim and it’s pathetic. Zach hasn’t said anything public and she claimed he was the greatest thing ever until they broke up. If she’s that easily manipulated, she needs to work on herself and stop blaming others. Anyone who supports her clearly voted for Kamala.

[@jaredmello]

@ how do you know Dave paid her $10 mil?

[@patricknorris7616]

@ haha how did you not know this???? Did you actually think she was taking the “high-road” dishing intimate details of a relationship that she just got out of. Not to mention she got dumped, her feelings are hurt and she’s playing victim. A girl who allows a man to be emotionally abusive for a year and then blames him is crazy. Such a victim.

[@jaredmello]

@@patricknorris7616 you didn’t provide any evidence and proved you don’t understand narcissistic abuse.

[@patricknorris7616]

@jaredmello you think way too highly of people. Why do you think she’s talking publicly on her podcast about a high profile ex and making defamatory claims? Especially since he hasn’t said anything publicly about her. Do you think she’s doing it because she wants to help women so badly and this was the only option? No, she me more likely doing it because it helps her career and is going to make her tons of money. This podcast generally only draws like 200k views per episode and this one is tracking for 5M views. That means they’re getting millions of people who don’t usually watch this show to watch, and they will most likely retain a percentage of those viewers and that will result in her making way more than $12m over the next three years. Not to mention that it is normal for big celebrities to have exes sign NDAs. I’m sure Taylor shift has had Travis kelce sign one and every woman Drake has ever dated has signed one, that is normal for celebrities worth hundreds of millions of dollars. If Brianna felt that she was emotionally abused by Zach and wanted to help other women she could have done so without defaming Zach. She in no way is taking the high road in this matter and people supporting her like she’s a hero are nonsensical. I also blame Dave for encouraging her to do this, especially when he’s profiting more off this than anyone.

[@Jen-O]

“He’s gonna have to deal with who he is behind a closed door” is one of the most profound and accurate statements I have hears in a long time, having had dealt with a narcissist. Brava, Brianna.👏🏽

[@JustineC233]

Exactly! Bri can be proud of the women she is and what she stands for. Zach has to live with shame and knowing his mother wouldn’t be proud of his actions

[@DeusVu1t]

Bro still smashed, didn't lose money, and is still going to be number one on the charts... bro is doing pretty well behind close doors. LOL

[@robertm4934]

@@DeusVu1t Knew many people who lash out and act like the stories she told in this - they are miserable humans that hate themselves deeply. He may have the money, but I guarantee you he and many other celebrities are dying inside.

[@robertm4934]

@@DeusVu1t Also, you thinking it's an important thing to mention that he "smashed" immediately shows you're no older than 15 mentally. Nobody mature and sane gives a singular f**k about that lol

[@lukethompson3158]

@@robertm4934agree because that was me. I acted similar to Zach towards my ex and lost the love of my life. Luckily I was able to see what I was doing and why and will not repeat it in my next relationship. But man I lost the love of my life because deep down I wasn’t proud of myself and took it out on her

[@twentybuckspod]

Passing on 12 mil to tell your story is GANGSTER AF!!!!!

[@anniebaker4074]

Does she say 12 million?

[@kalyncarrerethomas5316]

@@anniebaker4074yes!!

[@pearllol]

@@anniebaker4074no

[@musak0202]

@@anniebaker4074Dave did

[@devantrask980]

@@anniebaker4074Dave says it towards the end of the video

[@carlyunderwood623]

“I didn’t sign the NDA. I didn’t take the money because I’m not signing away my experiences and what I went thru to protect someone that hurt me.” Spot. On. Bri. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@mntwinsfan1988]

Awful decision. It's a relationship in your 20s. No one is going to care in 3 months anyways. Literally the dumbest decision ever. 12 million for break up in your twenties loool. Gonna regret this in 5 years.

[@carlyunderwood623]

@mntwinsfan1988 I think that you legit missed the whole point here. You choose money over ease of mind? Bri literally explained it perfectly: What am I going to do? Buy a house in four years and have to thank the man who completely destroyed me for the money to keep me quiet? Like truly, did you think before you commented this? Bri was somebody before Zach Bryan and she will continue to grow her career after him too. She doesn’t need his money. What this world does need is a wake up call to the type of people we make famous like him and how much they get away with. So many people have similar stories, and by having the ability to share this, it is freeing. Not everyone cares about money like you may do. I know I certainly don’t.

[@Samjay724]

That is soooo weird him even offering that it has to be wayyyyy worse then what she's saying

[@allysondenton.5673]

@@Samjay724i think so too & anybody with sense and compassion would put that together

[@MichaelWells8968]

So proud of her for that. But her follow up is why the diddys of the world can thrive. The fear of exposing the 100% truth.

[@kaypalmthenapalm]

“He broke me down and then made me feel like he was all I had left” This line broke me. I’m recovering from something that probably is similar in a lot of ways to her situation. I’m still only 34 mins in, but this got to me big time. I was so alone and I had nobody I could talk to or turn to. The people I was allowed to speak to got tired of hearing me excuse the severe emotional and physical abuse and the trauma that made me rationalize and empathize with the very person that was destroying me and taking away who I was piece by piece. I’m so proud of her for not allowing him to take her voice away, too.

[@brii5402]

THIS 💔

[@Mafresita]

You can do this. Don't go back. This is what they do. Read, inform yourself, seek help, rely on your friends, they're still there

[@lialoveee28]

I'm 24 and have never had a serious relationship, I used to and still do get jealous of seeing couples and then feeling like I'm less...but this kind of makes me see that there's more to it, there could be harming things going on behind the scenes that I shouldn't just blindly get jealous of simply "couples" in general

[@kameronorinko3342]

I’m so proud of Bri, you can see how anxious she is this entire episode. Josh and Dave supporting her and reassuring her that it’s going to be okay throughout is what we all need 🥹

[@jennyadams4394]

Thank you for putting that in to words, I couldn’t figure out which word to use but anxious is exactly right.

[@birdzonpatrol]

That last story tho… holy fucking shit. 1:16:18 what a piece of shit doing that to her closest loved ones on her BIRTHDAY of all days. I agree with others that it seems like he may have been physically abusive as well, and she just can’t put that to words right now. I could be wrong but either way respect the fuck out of Bri and wish her the absolute best. She may share whatever she wants and put this to rest as she said. Her character is shining through and he will get what he deserves in due time. And Dave and Josh being so supportive of her as her work family is amazing to see. You can tell they really love her and care about her

[@gowlerphoto]

@@birdzonpatrol Narcissists LOVE ruining holidays. Birthday ruining is a specialty for them. I had one make me cry and wish I wasn't around anymore on my birthday. I could tell he enjoyed it.

[@j.rose.seaberry]

💯💯💯

[@GurtyBoraz]

Wish we got to hear from Grace tooo cuz clearly he was mean to her as well… why the new bff episodes but no plan bri ?? Is Bri leaving Grace tooo … 😢 what is going on we need answers give us something ….

[@maddiehope8358]

The gasp i gasped when he said I didn’t make a dating profile i reactivated it omggg

[@kaitlynb2261]

@@maddiehope8358 some men are trash! It’s so fucking weird.

[@christiancunningham7589]

Pretty funny though

[@Andy-qk4io]

OMGOSH it’s the same thing 🤯 He needed to point out that she was wrong by not being precise. I hope his “team” advise him to stay away from females and get checked into a long-term mental health facility…like ASAP. It’s just gonna keep getting more severe.

[@ericashipp8010]

If 1+1=2 and 4-2=2 it's the same 😂

[@kaitlynb2261]

@ he might be beyond help, but hopefully he gets the help he really desperately needs.

[@hgtrsavcremn]

“I don’t think you need Raya I think you need therapy” is killing me 🤣

[@janessapeterson3425]

If she doesn’t make a shirt or a hat that says this ill loose it lol

[@ovok10]

😂😂

[@harliewhelan]

For real though mans mental.

[@gracefritch4923]

i need it on a shirt

[@mbuck393]

Bars

[@tracyriley8892]

I am honestly so taken with three strangers. One that is so incredibly strong and two that are so loyal. Everyone should have friends like this.

[@jonmunoz3113]

As a dad of two girls, the maturity and self awareness is amazing and articulating yourself perfectly . I feel for you and keep being you. All the support.

[@jonrutten1772]

I’m a 44 yr old girl dad, if you didn’t say it I was going to. Couldn’t agree more. The dads ride at dawn for Bri.

[@maehojanita]

THANK YOU. Thank you for seeing this from Bri's/a woman's/a girl's point of view and understanding where she's coming from. Thank you for not immediately blaming her and praising the man. Thank you for listening. Thank you for being a decent human being. Idk if you understand how powerful it is for a man to speak up in moments like this but I honestly can't thank you enough. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

[@jonmunoz3113]

@ 🫶

[@DeusVu1t]

You're gay. She's cheated on her previous boyfriends lol. If your daughters end up like this girl you're fucked mate.

[@Liivchriistine]

Your girls are lucky to have you!

[@armitaa2373]

PLEASE im begging you don’t stop this podcast, you 3 have incredible chemistry together

[@joshkunua8368]

They’re not stopping the podcast dave was going to leave… he never said the podcast was going to end.

[@allisonmiller3669]

The pod sucks lmao this one is just juicy

[@mamita43212]

I hope it neverrrr endsss

[@anon-h6t]

this is the one podcast ive consistently watched for 3 years now and ill be soo sad if it goes

[@kristinemontellano2664]

@@joshkunua8368they said bffs was coming to an end

[@Corie-su2oc]

Raising canes has a great opportunity to make the chicken fry combo and donate proceeds to DV victims!

[@caitlinc4198]

I love this idea!

[@shaylynncall4045]

We need this. Cmon guys blow this comment up and show canes 💯

[@gabrieltanti9425]

She is lying LOL. Anyone who believes this mentally challenged girl needs to go see a psychiatrist. Yeah right they offered her $12M and she said no.

[@cheeksclapping92]

You too though! For every dollar they donate, you put in a dime! That’s so awesome of you!

[@Chelsss-u5v]

Yes!!

[@bostonb06]

This is so well done because she says so much without saying anything really bad about him at all and we all know it was BAD.

[@kelli12300]

Please don’t end the podcast. I look forward to it every week. As someone in their late 30’s having Dave’s take on things is so refreshing and entertaining. You guys have magic together.

[@DogMomKT]

Right?! They gained so many fans along the way .. why would they end it 😢

[@ashleykoikas8977]

Totally agree with this take! I'm 36 and love the dynamic

[@courtneyv510]

Agreed!

[@heidirdh5164]

This exactly!! I love Dave’s point of view from someone older too.. I wish instead of always reading comments at the end of episodes they would take a popular story in pop culture from 10 or 20 years ago and explain it to Bri and Josh. Also Hugs Bri for this episode, great strength

[@kvisualg]

Yess!!

[@mikkijaymes12]

Josh’s “You got it” & Dave’s “we can cut it” at the end while she was struggling made me get emotional. These two are her family regardless of what happens with this podcast, they all have love for each other ♥️ I really wish it keeps going, maybe it can be something other than a gossip pod but I love watching them together

[@taylorlane7239]

BFFs forever please

[@Bella51977]

*Yes 🙌🏻 I second this! 👆🏻PLEASE DONT STOP BFFS anytime soon! We love ❤y’all!!*

[@clarafloyd9180]

this!

[@allisonmiller3669]

I mean if it wasn't Zach Bryan they wouldn't have gotten involved. They're cashing in too

[@mikkijaymes12]

@@allisonmiller3669 I don’t believe that at all but things are definitely different because he’s Zach Bryan. I mean Zach was the one who posted a clip of a new song directly after the breakup trying to make money off this first so why shouldn’t barstool & Bri? Especially after her rejecting 12 million. Dave is a great businessman & a petty king lol like they said he poked the bear so I’m not even mad at them trying to profit off of all this it’s smart as hell. I hope they make merch too cause I’ll buy it 😂♥️

[@karinameyer1254]

emotional abuse is so complex to understand if you havent experienced it. i appreciate bri putting it into words for those of us who struggle to find them

[@Meganmd2000]

I think it was more than emotional physical too when he’s throwing stuff around

[@janelittleton2891]

She did an excellent job articulating the rollercoaster of feelings ❤

[@desireem4335]

Your absolutely correct its horrible. 😢

[@amber4578]

It truly is something you have to experience to understand unfortunately. Worst 2 years of my life was with my narc ex

[@leigh1220]

She explains it so well. Build you up, knock you down, apologise for it

[@ssuareztepox]

I love the way they are listening, theyre being non-judgemental towards her, and not shaming her 😢 thats so nice coming from men.

[@My-Dad-Left121]

Well I’m not surprised considering most men are good people.

[@jijiflower2506]

Dave please don’t stop doing bffs we love you. Doesn’t matter how old you are

[@Lorraineroth]

This!!!

[@ovok10]

For real . He is so funny

[@destinyhooten]

he’s the whole reason I watch the podcast, he makes it so entertaining.

[@111-h1c4b]

Would not be the same without him!

[@Momentsbykaitie]

Please

[@kateaase]

bri explained being in a relationship with a narcissist so well, i feel so heard and seen , im so sorry you went through that. also please don’t end the bff podcast i love it

[@TatianaAndrea1]

100% and when she said “anything good that was for me, he HAD to ruin it” is very stereotypical narcissist behavior.

[@LaurennTay92]

@@TatianaAndrea1YESSS! Always!

[@tiffanyblake5721]

Me too

[@justinececil]

I thought the same. The confusion we go through is 🤯. Typical narc who love bombed and abused another woman. So proud of her for sticking it to him and standing up for herself.

[@victoriabarrow5166]

Not just a narcissist (they’re only like 1% of population) but an abuser. If anyone wants more info on how abusers work read the book “why did he do that” by lundy Bancroft. You can read it for free online.

[@girlonfireproductions]

When she said: “I’m gonna be taken care of for life because I’m ME!” 👏👏👏👏👏

[@cheyennehannah1000]

Thisssssss

[@lauren2901]

definition of WOMEN

[@ChelStone-c8e]

Perioddddttt

[@savannahpringle6568]

🎉

[@yepwhatever1142]

😂😂😂 Women are such self serving narcissistic creatures.

[@maddiealainacobb]

I’ve never heard someone explain exactly how I felt with my abusive narcissistic ex. Ruined everything good, building you up tearing you down, why you stayed. EVERYTHING TO A T! Thank you so much for being strong and standing up and being so brave to speak out about this. WE LOVE YOU!

[@sierrarhodes5784]

I’m proud of her because it took me a long time to realize it, yet alone talk about it. But she is doing a wonderful job, just two weeks later.

[@maddiealainacobb]

Yes same, and honestly I learned a lot through social media so this could help so many girls!

[@jessicageiger3624]

I feel like most girls have experienced this but not as many talk about it. Makes you thankful for the great, respectful men out there.

[@mariavermont3552]

Same ! I felt the same way. To hear how other people have gone through the same exact thing. I could never explain it the way she did but I literally had flash backs to my 3 years of it.- total ptsd. I found myself feeling those feelings again of going to bed crying and just knowing tomorrow he’d act like the best man ever and then spiral again. It is traumatizing!! Bri- you’re a freaking rockstar !!

[@maddiealainacobb]

@ Yes my boyfriend now has taught me what love is supposed to be and was so patient when I was rewiring my brain to be healthy again after all the trauma. I’m so thankful for him

[@JoeKing704]

DAVE IS A EFFFFFFING G for this move, that’s a friend, not just a boss.

[@Itslauraokay]

If I had my male boss and co workers diss my ex like they did id be healed by now 😂

[@kenziekeith6432]

Grace is a real one for staying through everything. A lot of friends don’t.

[@karliebrynn]

that part. forever an o’malley stan

[@Spaceyylaceyy]

That's so real.

[@Tjtpwk]

Bri is still a bad person. The way she victim blamed grace for being saed as a teenager not even a month ago is so disgusting. Grace doesn’t deserve that from anyone especially someone who’s supposed to be a friend

[@ashleysmith6053]

@Tjtpwk I agree what she said came off totally wrong. But she was there and also SA'd. If you really listen to what she said she was warning young girls not to hang around the old guys at the bar. That is ADVICE that if they would have had, it wouldn't have happened to them. Yes she said it wrong but she was trying to warn young women on things to do that can prevent what happened. If I got SA'd because someone spiked my drink and I tell everyone now to watch their drinks....would you call that victim blaming too?

[@maddyheartsyoumore]

@@Tjtpwkshe was also SA’d the same weekend. You can’t be mad at her for how she processes and reflects on her own trauma

[@Alonewithyoutonight]

“I’m gonna to be taken care of for life regardless because I’m me” is the best most bad ass phrase I’ve ever heard 🙌

[@nicolerose140]

you can see the emotion on Dave and Josh’s face during that last story because that just shined a whole new light on what bri was going through. the guys you want in your corner is what you have Bri ❤

[@lydiazahn3158]

Can we PLEASE get “I am much stronger than a weak man” merch ASAP!!!!!!!

[@chrissyboone1]

Yes!!!!! We can get her to the 12 million she walked away from with it

[@dogridesshotgun]

Yessss🤘

[@allisonmiller3669]

Omg enough of the merch 😂 it cheapens her story jfc

[@SurrenderToTheFlowTarot]

@@allisonmiller3669It 100% does not cheapen anything. It h e l p s Bri not only get her voice back but also her p o w e r back while at the same time helps countless other people going through similar things. Make.the.merch.Bri.

[@countingworms_]

YES YES YES

[@abbventurer]

The second she brought out the smashed phone is the second I knew it was a physically abusive relationship - not just an emotionally abusive one. I’m so sorry Bri. ❤

[@theegg72819]

@@abbventurer THIS. the phone is a sign that confirms everything i need to know.

[@abbventurer]

@ she was so hesitant to share the story too. i am so glad she got out when she did…

[@macykincaid2930]

This

[@abbventurer]

@@macykincaid2930 it’s so sad but so true 🙁

[@Kmteegarden]

100%physically and emotionally abusive.

[@kenndawg777]

truly no one understands how soul shattering it is to experience a relationship like this. i’m still currently trying to get out of one exactly like she explains. my family turned against me, lost all my friends, the job i loved, blew through all the money i had saved and completely lost the person i knew and loved. and the funny part is that i realize how stupid it is to stay and continue to go through this pain and heartbreak yet i cannot bring myself to leave. although hearing someone who’s done with it explain everything in words i could never put together truly does help so much. losing yourself is such a scary thing and my heart goes out to anyone who has had the unfortunate experience of that happening. thank u bri for ur courage for speaking out, i really don’t know if you understand how much you are helping people dealing with the same/ similar situations

[@madisonklein8111]

Girl fucking rip off the band aid and leave never look back. I promise you’ll be fine and you won’t regret it.

[@Flowersforeveryonee]

❤

[@allisonlennon886]

This has made me completely rethink my opinion on bri. Im so glad she chose to own her story instead of take that money. that was his one last attempt at power and control over her. This was incredibly strong of her

[@AlexaLink]

These types of men are attracted to interesting, powerful women and then slowly dismantle everything that originally drew them to their partner in the first place. I recently went through a similar situation. Don’t let this crush your spirit ❤

[@RussianNightmare]

FO... there was nothing powerful about her. She is full of shit

[@pedaltheglobe419]

Interesting, powerful women dont spend their time in youtube comment sections.

[@sofiathefirst8075]

@@pedaltheglobe419and interesting powerful men do? wtf are you doing here you bum

[@autumnloves3272]

This !!!!! Never seen something so true and relatable 😢

[@jjjyli686]

Other way around. She was interested in his clout/power. Because damn sure it wasn’t look and personality. Can blame herself too for going for that🤣

[@tessthibault5593]

never thought i’d like brianna chickenfry but here we are. thank u for speaking up for all of us who have dated someone like this

[@sophialaurenceman]

Thank you for speaking up on this, went though a similar experience

[@BabyMango]

What kinda back handed comment is this

[@Allisonkayh_]

You don’t have to like her. I certainly still don’t lol just glad she didn’t stay quiet.

[@benreinstepp7979]

Had a "partner" like him, she only ever took from the relationship!

[@El-vm2tl]

Bri, I think you just healed part of what my narcissistic ex broke. You articulated what it feels like to be in a relationship with a narcissist perfectly and so eloquently. You are so strong and I’m glad you realized that. Thank you for talking about this because as unfortunate as your story is, it is way too common among too many women.❤️

[@samaram1959]

She’s so smart and so in touch with her emotions. The way she said “I was SO close to being that girl” I’m so so so glad she didn’t give up her life to just be his girl

[@Berrybabe09]

This comment made my frontal lobe develop

[@joedirt8239]

I really don't know or care about these people what did Zach Bryan do wrong?

[@gemmasamcro7880]

Dave is the dude every girl wants as their best friend for revenge, love it , love they have her back ❤

[@Mae__Day1]

Okay Dave and Josh being listeners, understanding men, willing to listen and learn, supportive AF, ANDDDDDD riding hard for Bri... I love this!

[@t0nysalinas]

lol riding hard

[@Nicole22022]

The way Dave and Josh are being protective of Bri is really sweet to see

[@Kris10Lynn24]

She may not be currently selling out stadiums, but she’s earned the respect of literally every person out there for turning down that amount of money to share her truth. While her career flourishes from here, and she doesn’t just have to “be the girl” anymore, I hope she can look back and know she did the right thing 100%. I have never respected anyone more. Keep your head up. You are a hero for your own story and others. 💕

[@jacobwestfield3164]

She’s an idiot tbh. You take that money lol

[@samueldelmont9133]

Till u learn she got paid 10 million to tell all🤣

[@jott1717]

No the majority thinks she is bitter and lies

[@twitterbannedme]

Brianna, speaking out about this specific kind of abuse is so so so important to people everywhere who have been through it. Knowing you're not alone in this and holding people like that accountable is so healing. Thank you for being open about this, may we all heal from narc abuse and thrive in our future endeavors 💞

[@stephen3762]

Where's the abuse

[@victoriabarrow5166]

@@stephen3762your comment proves the point of the OP. Abuse isn’t just physical, it’s emotional, psychological, verbal, financial, etc and far too often people don’t know what abuse is and isn’t. I have no idea who any of these people are, but her story mirrors a lot of DV survivors including my own. Perpetrators of DV are trying to get power and control. They undermine you as a person and use brainwashing techniques including isolation, humiliation, accusation, and unpredictable attacks. I’m not saying the perpetrator necessarily planned to brainwash in their minds, but during their life, somewhere along the way they developed the ability to justify their treatment of intimate partners (shown by his inability to take responsibility for his actions in any meaningful way). No partner should undermine you as an individual, punish you when you’re doing well (aka her on tour and him breaking up), display hot and cold actions as they see fit (dumping her and crushing her hopes of a life together then taking her back then crushing her again), etc.

[@Cashhhhew]

@@stephen3762emotional abuse.

[@mlgallagher1]

@@stephen3762 holy shit man. Are you for real?

[@julieberthelsen389]

Ohhh come on, she is lying her ass off to get attention

[@andresoccer06]

1:16:41, The reassurance Josh and Dave give to Bri almost made me cry. That was beautiful. The “u got it” from them. Wow. It gave me goosebumps. Josh and Dave are amazing human beings

[@culture8490]

I love them!!!

[@DeusVu1t]

Amazing human beings? You got a low bar bud.

[@capsnerd]

❤

[@andresoccer06]

@@DeusVu1t when someone is nice and supportive to a person that’s going thru something really hard,I consider that being a good human being

[@DeusVu1t]

@@andresoccer06 like I said, low bar and a bad measurement lol.

[@AndreaHarris-4321]

Bri, your strength and maturity in sharing your story is incredible. You see things so clearly considering the sh*t storm you just went through... and will only become more enlightened and in turn will continue to enlighten others. Lots of love to you and to Dave and Josh for being supportive, stand-up dudes!! xoxo

[@keshiadickson4748]

The way I resonated with the story so much. I left my narcissistic ex fiancé after 14 years of being together. Everything Brianna is saying is exactly what I experienced. You walk on eggshells and you bite your tongue to keep the peace but inside it feels like you’re screaming underwater. As soon as you leave that relationship, it is a breath of fresh air, and you look at everything from a fresh lens and realize that you were with a tiny man who wanted to belittle you because of his insecurities. Brianna, I applaud you so much for using your voice to uplift women who are in the exact same situation as you. Bravo. No amount of money is worth the mental turmoil.

[@stephen3762]

Resonate doesn't mean what you think it means

[@fa-flo]

This!! ❤ So happy for you as well.

[@Babygottaeat249]

This describes how it feels to be stuck in a manipulative toxic relationship to a t. The saddest bit is I deeply resonate with how he cut her off from her lifelong best friend and stood by him when he treated her friend like crap. One of my biggest regrets that I still get choked up thinking about for not only excusing the way he would treat my friends when he was wasted but then letting him isolate me from them and downplaying how awful he was. I’m so ashamed I stood by him and I’m so embarrassed.

[@victoriabarrow5166]

@@Babygottaeat249don’t be embarrassed you were manipulated and brainwashed, it’s one of the ways abusers try and sustain power and control. What matters is that you got out.

[@monsem92]

I wanna give Bri a big hug, you are so brave for speaking up and not letting the smallest man who ever lived dim your light anymore.

[@BritFleming-u1h]

I sincerely hope that everyone gives Bri a fresh start after watching this. Give her a break, let her find herself again.

[@allisonmiller3669]

Fuck that lol I'm sorry for what she went through but she still mocked SA and said the Menendez brothers should have just ran away from the abuse. She didn't deserve abuse ever but even shitty people can be abused. She should have apologized after what she says she's gone through

[@Itslauraokay]

@@allisonmiller3669 I get what you’re saying but people say stupid things sometimes how do we expect anyone to grow if you hold a grudge against them for everything. Hopefully she’s learned from this experience and learned that abuse of any caliber is not easy to escape from!!!

[@culture8490]

I hope she and Grace become friends again...

[@robbynj2229]

The way I burst into tears when she said he ruined/tried to ruin everything she did that was about HER. Her job, her night out, her birthday etc. Anyone who has been with someone like him KNOWS.

[@delaneysowell6077]

This doesn’t feel like she is trying to tear him down.. this isn’t an attempt to cancel tiny man (tho I believe she has the ability too)… this is a woman telling HER story. So much respect. The woman who have been in the same position with a tiny man solute you.

[@whotheeffissav]

i think if her simply saying the truth and what has happened and it gets him canceled then he has lots of issues🤷🏼‍♀️ says a lot ab him

[@MKEB0624]

Them saying at the very beginning “we’re going to WAR!” doesn’t feel that way to you? Lol

[@tarazanni9370]

This is my superbowl

[@lindsayalberg2774]

Absolutely same

[@iiissaviiibe]

Came here to say similar

[@RobK-jy8rb]

I mean he had no idea who he fuc ed with...😂

[@marissa9014]

literally 😭

[@klynn9445]

Literally

[@staceyizzo4359]

Please don’t end bffs. Dave being old makes this fun

[@mariellabenavidesbravo8954]

That’s literally the gag!!!!!!!!🥲🥲🥲

[@ripple329]

forrealllll there are thousands of gossip podcasts but him being older and kinda out of the loop is what makes it so good; that and him mispronouncing names lol

[@chrismatthews2220]

@@ripple329I feel like a grandad! I’m here because of tweets I’ve seen but ZERO clue what’s going on!? She was with a singer, went on tour, didn’t really like it, he turned out to be a prick & she left? But something bad must’ve happened for 12 milly to be offered??

[@mercedescox528]

this podcast really showed me my self worth and I left my abusive relationship of 4 years thankyou for making this I needed to see it and I’m sure it’s going to help hundreds even thousands of other people going through similar situations

[@heatherzelenka11x]

Very telling the way both Dave and Josh’s demeanors changed as soon as they realized things got physical and understood Zach was the type of person to be physical in a relationship. As soon as they saw her phone, they knew and both seem a little shocked at the realization that he was probably much more physical with Bri than she was letting on.

[@meghanscully5203]

Time stamp?

[@meghanscully5203]

Nevermind found it. It’s like two minutes before the end

[@bradchevy1316]

They already know all the details fam. Hence why they are saying she should come clean and saying it points in a direction.

[@andirush69]

I’m 32 & watch for Dave’s takes. His humor & loyalty are unmatched ❤ Don’t take BFFs away from us please.

[@taylorb.7905]

@@andirush69 same here! I’m also 32. 🙂

[@Babyblues-ft3yk]

I’m 47 and love all 3 of them 😂

[@MirandaM450]

Yess 31 here lol❤️

[@kyliedawnyo]

It’s very admirable of Bri to be so open and vulnerable. I know people have given her a hard time about being closed off in the past, but she was clearly trying to cling to something that she felt she couldn’t lose that was slipping from her grip. I don’t blame her. I’ve fallen in love with men who didn’t deserve me, as many women have. Luckily for most of us, it wasn’t on display for the world to see. My heart goes out to her. I hope she heals and finds herself again. I followed her beginning in 2019 and looking back, she has changed so much for the better but it also seems like there’s a light that has gone dim. Keep your chin up, Bri. ❤️

[@shannonb.everly3799]

I went through this SAME THING, for 10 years I was stuck and lost in it. The similarities are uncanny. I'm so proud of you!!

[@barbarabennett1926]

Me too. Ten years. Just got out 2 months ago and it’s like withdrawing from a drug. Hardest pain of my life but also beyond proud of this girl!

[@abigailsmith598]

1- thank you bri for sharing. I think your strength will help more girls dealing with similar situations than you can imagine 2- DAVE WE NEED BFFS AND YOU ARE NOT TOO OLD TO BE ON THE SHOW!!! the dynamic between the 3 of yall is why i listen every week!!

[@mirandamckenna2586]

Well said

[@hollibishop6993]

1000% AGREE!!!!

[@iamjacquesbarjon]

Yeah just change up the content. It doesn’t have to be teenage gossip and dating/pop culture nonsense. BFFs can just be whatever the three of them are interested in and going through. The magic of the podcast is just having three different perspectives on the same topics that different people can relate to. Barstool is old fans, younger fans, and girls and they can all relate to Josh, Dave or Bri.

[@allymcgee1629]

YESSSS BRI WELCOME BACK!! so proud of you for being vulnerable even when the internet is crazy. good for you for not letting this toxic cycle go on any longer! some of us get stuck in those relationships.

[@katie-234]

As someone who's experienced abuse. I had her back in the comments the entire year. I knew some type of abuse was happening. Her respones to things said so much. You could tell she was going through so much. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@morganmeltzer5593]

😊

[@savannahr3044]

i agree! i saw the signs before all this news came out. i’m so glad she overcame this and can grow from this experience

[@tishtoking2978]

I said this in a video I did on it. Everyone was hating on her but it’s clear he’s controlling it all. This man is always several steps ahead of his exes. But everyone just wanted to hate on her saying she changed herself like no he changed her. But when you’ve lived this horror show you know

[@katie-234]

@tishtoking2978 I hope those people on reddit who trolled her realize they helped Zach isolate Bri.

[@tishtoking2978]

@ exactly and all the narratives of calling her a ho making out she was trying to dress like deb like it all just played into his gross game to make her not trust herself allowing him to abuse her even more. I think having these two and grace with her though really changed how this could have ended. Most of us really lost a lot of friends during that isolation stage but they stuck it out despite all the unfollowing bs he pulled

[@masonegan2157]

My friend is a deputy here in Columbus, Ohio and he was working security at one of Zach's concerts this year. My friend was monitoring his tour bus so no one went on it and Zach screamed at the Deputies to get away from his tour bus because he hates the police and they're stupid even though they were literally trying to keep him safe. So that showed me all I needed to know about Zach.

[@Allisonkayh_]

Buckeye fest huh. I’m so glad I didn’t go

[@jenniferroy-nichiporuk7230]

I love that Zac Bryan is watching this with all of us

[@sierrarhodes5784]

Liked so quickly because I’m sitting on the most recent comments lol

[@samantharichards4740]

Along with his legal team

[@candacesalim9659]

Best comment! ❤

[@FH-di9xi]

Yes

[@erikgjertsen9153]

DONT END THE POD PLEASEEEEE dave your insight will always be what the younger generation needs

[@jessicamelchi5648]

This!!! I’m only 30 and watch for Dave

[@SS62501]

I agree. Bri and Josh are growing up, just stick to their age demographic, don't try to stay in the teenage range

[@lexchess6453]

Even considering not taking $12 million is just heroic levels of integrity. And that money will come to her in the future that she earns

[@GreyStages]

Integrity or stupidity? Stupidity.

[@hunterr6164]

She says he’s a POS but stayed with him the whole time. NDAs are signed all the time by women with celebrities. He’s a rock star on tour, this isn’t a groundbreaking new story ….

[@lexchess6453]

@@hunterr6164 the passing on $12 mil is the unique part

[@ashlcr9]

@@hunterr6164your comment shows how low your mental capacity is LOL

[@hunterr6164]

@@ashlcr9 how about flip the genders here and see how much of a nothing story it is

[@micaellamcelmurry7390]

I’m still trying to heal from my abuser from 3 years ago . Hearing you talk about your experience helps me. Thank you for opening up ❤

[@tessadunster9820]

shoutout to bri for being so vulnerable and shoutout to Dave and Josh for being so supportive

[@andrewwessel9384]

the fact that she turned down 12 million dollars shows her character. so all you women talking down to her, you would never have the character she has. it’s unbelievable.

[@ashleyhayward6564]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@IrishArizona]

She's a multi millionaire no hero ffs

[@federicowicho8802]

Dude isn’t even worth that much how is he offering her that much to begin with and don’t tell me the record company would put that up, she’s salty he pulled the rug under her and she is trying to get her 15 seconds

[@victoriasullivan9750]

Totally agree!

[@Niko_410]

@@federicowicho8802dude what are you talking about…….”As of the end of June, Zach Bryan's Quittin' Time Tour had earned $184 million and sold 929,000 tickets. This made him the top-earning touring artist in the U.S. in 2023, earning $69 million.”

[@stephbeth8228]

You may see this as giving up 12M, but what you have given us is priceless. Seeing u have this strength is giving me strength to leave a very similar situation….and I’m quite sure I’m not the only one….so thank u from the bottom of what’s been left of my shatttered heart for years. 💜💜💜

[@Cynthiabecker24]

💯. Best wishes sweetie

[@gordonmathers4616]

post back here when you've left - whatever you feel or whatever you're told, you're worth more

[@FH-di9xi]

Please you deserve better.

[@candacesalim9659]

Bri you will never know how much this is to me. Truly! I'm in my 30's and I didn't learn this until 29. Sending you so much love. ❤

[@westbeach400]

She’s not saying it but I think he put hands on her. $12 million is in that territory. Someone else will come out later with it. If he got to this point, he took it further. I’m so sad but so proud of Bri!

[@MirandaNKristen]

Agree. If he was smashing her phone, smashing glass near her, and stuff like that, he likely put hands on her. And even if he hadn't YET, the longer she stayed, he would've eventually...they always do.

[@gunit8315]

If he did, she woulda said that

[@jjjyli686]

Has to be something big. Because guy isn’t earning that much as if he has 12 million hush money. Guy has maybe 30million net worth

[@allisonmiller3669]

​@jjjyli686 well it's over 3 years. He'll def make that plus way more

[@billybobjoe123100]

@@gunit8315she said once he’s in that rage you can’t get him out of it when she’s telling the birthday story. He smashes her phone screaming at her aunt breaks glass. I think it kinda eludes that he’s physical

[@SamanthaPrice-j2h]

I went through a relationship like this and no one understands it. It means a lot to hear someone that understands the pain and how much it messes up your head.

[@Sabrina-ww3ub]

You have no idea how much this episode means to me. Thank you for your vulnerability Bri. You’re helping so many women.

[@rachel_ransom]

Idk how I got here and I didn’t even know who a single person on this podcast was nor who Zach Bryan was (still really don’t) BUT, I just want to say after sitting here for almost an hour and a half listening to this: Thank you, Brianna. Thank you for sharing your story, for being so strong, for letting everyone who’s been in an emotionally abusive relationship know that they’re not alone. I’m so sorry you went through this but I cannot express how grateful I am to hear that someone else in the world went through something so similar to a situation I was in when I was a teenager (minus the fame lol). Power looks good on you, girly. 💕

[@abbventurer]

Dave with the lawyer text saying he’d go for Zac’s throat 🤣 ULTIMATE BIG BROTHER MOVE

[@Missy-Lou-Hoo]

This is not about a breakup. This is about abuse. You passed up 12 MIL. This is not just a breakup. You would have continued to be abused and losing yourself.

[@NoahRachelSanchez]

Saying you hated things about yourself. That hit me hard. I got out of an abusive relationship with an alcoholic/drug addict and had to learn how to love myself all over again. Proud of you.

[@nandowding5799]

Takes years even.

[@Victoria-vd4op]

Thank you so much for sharing this. This helps so many of us who are of have dealt with this with a partner. Thanks for being our voice.

[@TaraT-k8v]

The abuse & drugs have to be really bad for a $12 million payout

[@Squires85]

Where does she talk about drugs?

[@tommie3324]

@@Squires85she doesn’t really but it’s kinda easy to assume especially if he has a drinking problem mixed with being god awfully rich, skiing normally follows 😭

[@DavidSwain-qy3qk]

@@tommie3324so take the 12 mill or talk about it?

[@Squires85]

@@tommie3324 yeah probably so

[@haleyloope]

I mean his new song mentions adderal so I would say this assuming isn’t wrong lol

[@theegg72819]

the way you spared HIM by leaving out the worst of it, i saw that cut. i’m so glad you got out💗 you’re free now

[@Nathens777]

The “reactivated it” was so maniacal. They’re always calculated

[@talyahnicholeartistry]

Hearing this was like listening to me 5 years ago telling my story. It’s taken years but I finally feel like I am myself again. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@Lucra.Living]

*As a Survivor of Narcissist Abuse and almost dying from being stabbed, GIVE YOURSELF GRACE PLEASE.. Your memory will be bad, important to journal to regain it* and those who don’t know the Absolutely Emptiness you feel as a human when in that relationship and like LIFE ISNT REAL… PLEASE research how narcissists act and are in relationships and LEAVE, never be scared or think you’ll miss out for following gut and LEAVING. It’s NOT WORTH YOUR LIFE and I swear you’ll find your SOULMATE

[@lydiadyer7763]

PLEASE DONT END THE POD. if anything you guys could just change up the content from what you have been doing, but please do not end it!!! we love you guys

[@thestephskaggs]

As a survivor of narcissistic abuse really similar to this, it’s really hard not to blame yourself because you “know better.” Time (years) and research about how abusers function helped me to forgive myself for not leaving sooner. They all work from the same playbook and normal people aren’t expecting the people we love to be so deceptive. I’m proud of her bravery for sharing this story and hoping she gets to a place of gentleness on herself.

[@lauramoya482]

Totally agree! Thank you for saying it perfectly.

[@morganpanko9571]

THIS COMMENT! 10000% Bri has nothing to blame herself for.

[@kimberlykuehl9461]

THIS. Hyper-vigilance, self-recrimination, depression, anxiety, emotional abuse leaves scars no one can see. Bri speaking out is SO important for young women who will find themselves on the other side of something similar.

[@courtneyruys]

thank you, no notes - if you know, you know.

[@Sara-gc2zy]

Exactly

[@Shyannaxo1]

“I was made to hate so many things about myself that I once loved” hit me so hard I actually started crying. Wow I have never heard something that I related to so hard. My goodness. I wouldn’t wish this kind of abuse on anyone. It really ruins a person. My ex used and abused me for two years and still to this day he randomly pops back in and it still to this day fucks with my head so badly. Just a text message from him everyone around me sees my whole demeanor change. Ugh.

[@Egonzo71]

I commend Bri for being so brave..she’s been in so much controversy lately and this explains it all…he took her sparkle and it’s nice to see Dave and Josh supporting her to get it back. This reminds me of the Bri we all fell in love with before he came into her life. Never even knew of the guy before she started dating him. She’s gonna be fine without him and she’s gonna be so much better for it. We love you Bri keep being YOU

[@anthonyweiss69]

I can’t stress enough how good of heart Dave and Josh are. They stuck up for their loved ones and that is amazing. I respect the absolute hell out of them.

[@TheWrightMovies]

lol

[@angieryan2000]

“You never think it’s gonna be you” that hit the heart. Love you bri🩷

[@alyssacooper9044]

yes is the one that did it for me too

[@mikaelamorgan31]

Bri- thank you for not taking the money. I’ve suffered through emotional abuse just like this for years. Controlled in every single way. Please know that this was healing and validating for a girl who knows this pain and I am so sorry it happened to you.

[@megandavenport5638]

Bri- I can’t thank you enough for being so vocal. The emotional and mental abuse I experienced from my ex actually became physical abuse for the first time after Zach’s Nashville show in June. I also stayed because I loved him, no matter how unfathomable the behavior was. Thank you for being a voice for me and other survivors. Your validation is indispensable ❤️

[@rachelszekely]

i am so sorry you went through this, i’m sending you love and i hope you are healing and taking care of yourself ♥️

[@tahinaschwegler8112]

unfortunately you’re not alone- but also, fortunately, you’re not alone ❤❤ So grateful individuals like bri who share their stories and help eliminate shame around it. Connection makes us stronger

[@FH-di9xi]

Its a blessing your not with them anymore

[@christim1252]

What does Zach have to do with your relationship?? Your just begging for attention an it’s pitiful

[@Paigex1323]

✨ I think he needs someone who can genuinely be “that”. That can just BE the girl. And no one should ever just BE the girl. And I was so close to just being the girl.✨ Brianna so many of us needed to hear this, thank you so much for sharing your experience 💖

[@ashleybeck76]

THIS

[@shanefowler9443]

You're on your way to being a cat lady 😂

[@jay_de15]

Dave please don’t stop being on the podcast. You bring a blunt and honest POV everytime. The podcast brings me comfort (as cheesy as it sounds), because it lightens my mood. I have memories on road trips listening to all you guys while driving

[@breannecherry2]

I celebrated two years of leaving my narcissistic ex and I remember I didn’t even tell anyone about the abuse because I was embarrassed and I also wanted to protect him and I didn’t want anyone to hate him because I felt bad that people would see him negatively even though he is a horrible person. Hearing you talk about this is helping a lot of people and we all love you, Bri!!!

[@Sarahbk911]

The ending story really puts everything into perspective. Bri you are so strong for sharing your story and allowing people in narcissistic abusive relationships hope. Sending so much love.

[@alyxfiddler]

And I’m sure that was just the cusp of how he treated her. Thank god she got out.

[@taylorb.7905]

You know Morgan Wallen and his friends are gonna laugh about that part of this story forever 🤣🤣

[@rainyday9292]

Bri if you see this, thank you for being the one to speak up. No one did that for me and I was in a really bad spot even though there were others. This is HUGE and I hope everyone outs their @bu$ers

[@thereals5492]

stop the glazing she’s a bad person too 🤣

[@danielalopez5034]

@@thereals5492stop defending your clown artist🤡 have respect for others 😭

[@shelbyault6057]

I'm going through this now honestly. I know I need to leave but it's hard

[@alexandrialombardo6040]

😮😮

[@adon2393]

@@shelbyault6057it’s super hard and it’s super scary! There is no right time, it will always be super hard and scary BUT it will ALWAYS be worth it! Idk you, but I feel for you

[@Devon-cf7nb]

Thank you speaking out on such a huge platform about narc abuse!!!!

[@Delulutrain]

I love Dave and his protectiveness, friendship and love for Bri 🫶🏻 people can say what they want about him but his loyalty to her is unmatched

[@ovok10]

He is like a father figure

[@Crimsoneditingandinvestigating]

THIS + his T Swift Love💖 Leaves him unmatched 🥹🙏

[@mirandamckenna2586]

❤

[@Allisonkayh_]

Wish he felt that way when it came to who he voted and endorsed. He voted for a man who has done far worse than what Zach has done

[@Delulutrain]

@ no lies detected, I was surprised when I saw a clip of who he was voted for.

[@jadynpotts1590]

Please DO NOT end this pod 😭 I look forward to it every week… specifically for Dave & I’m in my 20s. You make the show Dave & we all love you. Bri & Josh LOVE YALL too but Dave is just hilarious 😆 My heart goes out to Bri. I’m from Oklahoma & never would’ve thought. I’m so happy you are out of that horrific situation. Bigger & better things are coming! ♥️

[@noahg5779]

I think that the majority of the audience has grown up from teenagers to 20 somethings in the past couple years.

[@Hubbabubba1999]

Woman like you give me hope that my sister can leave her abusive relationship. Thank you for speaking up❤

[@gordonmathers4616]

get her to watch it

[@raebeebabym5184]

On average it takes a DV victim 6 times of leaving/trying to leave,etc. before they are finally free of them. Even then, they have to be super precautious. I lost my sister to a narcissistic abuser. Her name was Cassie Carli.💜 I pray your sister finds the freedom & peace she deserves.

[@Hubbabubba1999]

@@raebeebabym5184 Thankyou for your kind words. I'm really sorry you lost your sister to DV. It needs to stop and it starts with all of us💜

[@haileygrillo7820]

Bri you CRUSHED it. You should be so proud of yourself. The strength it took to do what you did does not go unnoticed. This is coming from a (previous) ZB fan that did not know much about you before all of this madness. This took GUTS of steel and so many women and even men will hopefully be able to watch this and thank you as well. Never stop being you!