How Rone Went From Rap Battle Champion to Barstool Sports

On today's episode of Token CEO, Erika is joined by Adam Ferrone, also known as "Rone". He talks about his long line of physicists in his family, how he became a rap battle champion, and what landed him a job at Barstool Sports. He discusses why him and Caleb work so well together and also asks Erika a business savvy question.
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[@ayftb6558]

rone’s got the quickest brain at barstool. it makes sense his family is really smart

[@jak2me]

What I like about rone is his personality makes him so versatile, he’s able to get his hand in every bit of content at barstool, and everyone wants him in their bits. Rone to his core is true barstool

[@jak2me]

@@kara6784 whether it’s content that the yak guys do, to staying up on philly sports news, to even just being a good guy and considerate of others he truly does it all

[@johnfinnegan1272]

In another world, I think Rone could pull Erika lol

[@danielpassmore5026]

He had I bet.

[@kmma1094]

@Sykedelik who else have you seen her like this with? I ain’t noticed it tbh I have always seen her as a really nice person but also as a ceo also really professional and defo not someone you wanna get on the wrong side of. You can even see Rone acts different around her than he would around a employee whos not that far up the ladder, I don’t think this is him being shy because he finds her hot, he maybe does but I think it’s because she’s the top dawg lol

[@murkwell17]

It's this one. This is the world

[@itsjillcolleen]

Rone is by far one of my favorite personalities at Barstool. Very humble, and impeccable work ethic.

[@6rings233]

Rone, Caleb, Dave & wonton are the reasons why I subscribe

[@cowboymike0089]

Whatever Rone sells. I will buy. Dude is a genius in his time. South Jersey. The real south jersey. Exit 0. Loves Rone

[@gregmitchell1644]

This should have thousand more views than it has, two humble folk chatting on the sofa. Loved it. 👏

[@scatj20]

This was a great convo, really enjoyed it!

[@chaneyj24]

These interviews are so refreshing to listen to. Truly enjoy how interested in hearing about people's path to Barstool. Rone is one of a kind!

[@Bandnamehere]

Roney baby the prince...AND ALWAYS will be the king!!!

[@Plus2wenty9ine]

Great chat, also Rones socks are fire!

[@mickmarty2082]

Rone n caleb= comedy gold!

[@miked5580]

Great pod

[@kmma1094]

We need another one of these. Rone in my opinion is the funniest at barstool tied with caleb and dave second lol. This could have easily been a 1 and half to 2 hour podcast I think and it would have been hella interesting the whole way through

[@all-timealien4483]

Rone is the man, love him on the Yak

[@sfishy27]

We need one with Donnie for sure! He's experienced so much crazy cool stuff with his traveling!!

[@riprpmike1433]

As a former battle rapper myself... he's inspiring. You never want the thing that you do the best in life to be trying to belittle people. Striving to do something much, much bigger and I don't want the thing that I do best to be belittling people. Dude's an inspiration for me. This is dope!!

[@badado]

well said my fellow hip hop junkie and lyricist friend. I just discovered Barstool sports some yrs ago from the One bite Pizza reviews and not heavy into sports unless its boxing but i like seeing how creatives i.e rappers, or other segway into diff careers, i first saw RONE as a spoiled hampton frat rich kid type being a vulture to Hip Hop and Battle Rap but man quite opposite, super humble, good vibes, respectful, and batte wise one of the fastest brains in Battle Rap with witty bars and punchlines and schemes. Its impressive how someone that looks like him can make it so far in Battle Rap often where especially in URL leagues it leans heavy into street culture and some wannabe street thug talks despite gun bars being a big part of it.

[@ostop89]

Can anyone tell me where to listen to when Dave had rone on for the first time and hired him on air? Please!!

[@hookster999]

How many times in life do you come across a quick witted physicist.....epic!

[@peteshockley9224]

quick witted physicist bars

[@ccmTopher34]

I could watch St. Joseph's prep rugby and lacrosse games from my apartment near Temple university, they would crush everyone lol.

[@mattd.8687]

really gonna miss you at barstool.

[@joshuagerloff7655]

We love Rone

[@asee7117]

I think Barstool and talent more specifically could really benefit from Rone part 2 were he interviews E with the questions he had for business within the company, to create a playbook from his inside perspective and articulation that Rone brings

[@edgarzoldskool8851]

Rone we need youu back in battle rap

[@devingudelski3723]

RONEY BABY DA PRINCE!

[@Chronicoverburn]

Love rone in the realist way

[@Maf324zm]

The best

[@Kristin_182]

Rone 🥰🥰

[@zachriddleart]

🚀🚀🚀

[@3dahardwhay427]

“Your family is probably creating coronavirus” and she meant it as a compliment 😂

[@dirtmatt]

Who was the famous rapper Rone battled at Penn State that went viral and made him start battling, I want to see that video

[@dz1211]

Charles Hamilton

[@bongers43]

Grandma's favorite grandson.

[@shoebert31]

Rone wanting to be a mascot is about the most rone thing there is

[@shahaanshah3290]

How is the Token community still so small?? It's an excellent little thing

[@emm2937]

Excellent! I agree!!!

[@snwbrdrollchll]

Erica talk into the mic 😂

[@billmadison9010]

Just here to see my boy Rone and see if Erika has combed her hair yet. She hasn't. Adios

[@plainswalkerhu]

Rone has always struck me as a cool nice-guy trying to disguise himself as a nice cool-guy.

[@StandOutInACrowd1]

Who was the famous rapper that he battled at Penn State

[@mikedini.]

Charles Hamilton, not very famous but was poppin at the time

[@taylorsmith3597]

Rone is daddy 😝🐐

[@guzman_aj89]

He should make a beat with jelly roll

[@zakburkard6633]

The mic stand thing is kinda wild..

[@michaels.7500]

exactly these idiots never can figure out the mic stand lol

[@smesh8318]

now hes poddin with pat!

[@tannerwoods6114]

Rone's lexicon is top 2 and it's not 2

[@twizms]

Podcast was too short

[@maggienorris6379]

Send the Shamin

[@A_space_B]

Who was the rapper Rone imitially rap battled that went viral?

[@A_space_B]

@CK thanks

[@edubb7774]

I thought it was Snow

[@oliverhart7013]

I think you mean Big T, he killed poor guy with the fat jokes

[@WonkyFitzpatrick]

Charles Hamilton

[@Hockeykid1515]

im sorry frankie but putting them in opposite corners made for a terrible camera angle. switching to erika roan erika roan erika roan making me dizzy lol

[@legacyrant5826]

Diversity should be a byproduct of hard work. I believe that if a woman or a man went with a list of good ideas, asking for help, and proven work effort then they’d become too valuable to replace. #Thatsaglueguy. And Rone is too humble about his IQ. ADD is a superpower and likely a reason Rone is on another frequency.

[@emm2937]

Well said! He’s a true genius and I don’t say that about a lot of people especially when I don’t know them personally but it’s a combination of so many things that make him what/who he is. Humble being a huge attribute.

[@samhusted8357]

Rone is a QT

[@robertjohnston6387]

Erika is blowing rone to hear his tone hoping he husband don’t pick up the phone to call and check in while rones clicking his pen

[@bryce6808]

Wait 2009 in college? How fucking old are you Rone? I thought at most 28.

[@vmaund33]

He’s got some weird shorts/pants I’ve never seen before

[@kingsclark89]

Congratulations on your marriage!!! Pls don’t pull a kfc but like, if so, pick me

[@SHORT-FRIDAYS]

This is my least favorite Stooley then the Michael Bolton lookin' guy from Office Space.