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The Dave Portnoy Origin Story: Promise Big, Deliver Big || Barstool Documentary Series
The first episode of the Barstoool Documentary Series about the origins of Dave Portnoy in Boston, MA, how he grew up, and why he started Barstool Sports.
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[@MattMlcc]

dave’s dad acting like he was the next barry sanders was hilarious

[@jayquick6520]

What’s a berry sander?

[@imjustwatching679]

@@jayquick6520 Barry sanders is the greatest nfl running back just type him up

[@xancypillosi9497]

@@jayquick6520 really ?

[@ryanmcclary7034]

Hes just reading from the script that Dave wrote 🤷‍♂️

[@ernand3352]

@@jayquick6520 berry sander is something you will never be brother

[@teamworkformyfrainds]

7 word summary: Dave played baseball and then started barstool

[@MrWil9]

wow so inspiring

[@jakemcnellis3601]

dock1 privileged

[@Tumwater02]

@@jakemcnellis3601: What does that mean?

[@ocdrums24]

@@jakemcnellis3601 privileged in a middle class family? seem legit.

[@chrisb8154]

I’m sure you’ve started much bigger things.

[@alhendo6866]

“The greatest football player they ever saw” lol

[@bigpotpoker1]

they were talking about OJ

[@501hoops2]

Al Hendo I literally had to pause the video to die laughing

[@3cs3hs]

of course that was the first football game they ever watched.

[@mikemendoza6445]

😂😂

[@SouthernSkeptic]

Like he was Barry Sanders.

[@zach4425]

Dave wins one little league championship and thinks he’s the modern day Babe Ruth.

[@robw7856]

6:26 Division 3 state champions, he makes it sound like they were national champions

[@zach4425]

Rob W D3 is literally like little league. It’s garbage league

[@clay6107]

Lmao

[@jebadiahfyefye8994]

I just don’t understand why he put the beginning clip of him in this. Lol. I guess he thinks we all want to see every possible time he’s been on camera ever. Even when it’s not funny or interesting at all.

[@mrimportant4787]

thats the joke

[@charlieproctor9556]

This feels like a Netflix murder mystery doc

[@narutosaga12]

underrated comment right here lmao

[@vicevrsa386]

do you know Bob Proctor?

[@dw816]

They haven't found all the dead hookers yet though.

[@MrWhiteones]

Charlie Proctor we would never be so lucky

[@editorgrayson1073]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Mrbink01]

"He never swore, he never drank, he never did anything...ahhh...I guess that's changed"

[@Baghuul]

Modern Davey - Sniff... Sniff... SNIFF! SNIFF!! SNIFF!!

[@jackminehard]

Yeah it's crazy all highschoolers don't do drugs wow

[@cotis234]

Why did I just watch a documentary on Dave portnoys high school baseball career loool

[@bradn.2287]

Lmfao

[@McgregorTitaniumShinbone]

Cause he’s EL PREZ

[@bhwre]

One man that peaked at 12 everybody knows the rules. 8:15

[@collinp7824]

Lmao

[@bhwre]

Vinny FatStacks if only money could buy self esteem.

[@MyJennyelizabeth]

Well you didn’t really peak if you own a company that’s very well known

[@jgzero18]

Cocaine is a hell of a drug

[@wjkrug]

This is clearly a guy that’s jealous of Dave lol

[@jrod42223]

It all makes sense why Dave has a soft spot for tommy, tommy looks like a preteen Dave!!!!

[@gregbastounis]

Ya beat me to it! Tommy looks like a young portnoy. Tommy is still TRASH!

[@lebrondajames1019]

Had to grow into that giant face

[@abg125]

I LOVE the fact his dad made clear he hit HRs because the right field was short at his high school lmao!

[@skylargross5509]

The way this is made acts like he just died

[@potterbat3995]

Skylar Gross 🤔A documentary about the pizza review guy?

[@SpartanLaw3]

Or like he is Michael Jordan

[@nathanel2306]

WE CAN ONLY DREAM

[@Slypto]

he dies and comes back to life everyday

[@johnspinelli9396]

Lmao 😂

[@ssshl3421]

He was the exact same person in high school omg

[@emuccino]

That's crazy it's like it was him the whole time

[@2m7b5]

1+1=2 everybody knows the rules

[@ssshl3421]

Eric Muccino probably a clone now but they designed it very well

[@goose33]

@@emuccino 😂

[@machought356]

Unreal story, except for the line "best football player ive ever seen" im dying

[@dtempsick]

Had no idea this was happening. What a time to open youtube. Pumped.

[@6321mike]

Even as a kid he wore women’s clothes

[@esciteach7997]

stop it is 2020 and people are very sick and others quarantined . . . grow up (or get a brain)

[@6321mike]

Laura another 10 ply millennial I see.

[@rickyfrierson1367]

@@esciteach7997 whats that got to do with anything

[@reversible8740]

Is that the secret to becoming a millionare?

[@rickyfrierson1367]

@@reversible8740 yes lmao

[@Yams1814]

His dad thought he was born to be a pro sports athlete ahhah

[@Apolloneek]

Lol jewish parents dreams 🤣

[@gabagoo4547]

Baseball scholarship isn't too shabby tho

[@CIARUNSITE]

It's tough. You can't tell if your kid is going to stop growing and have to live out the rest of their life at 5'7".

[@brianjschumer]

The father who's a nice guy, didnt see, that the genetics he passed (Popeyes dad)on, limit your level of play..5 foot 6 , a buck fifty, limits in any sport, excluding soccer

[@johnjameson4901]

@@brianjschumer yes for big D1 and D2 programs. He probably could have atleast redshirted at a smaller D2 or D3 school. (I sucked and played D2). Mostly cause of my size, but our starting 2nd baseman was 5'5"

[@danielmarshman4446]

This is the content we need during quarantine thank you Dave

[@ethan_ryan]

Dave's parents are awesome haha. Seems like he had a great childhood.

[@mikemastro1717]

When Dave Portnoy is the best football player you have ever seen then you know that town has no athletic ability lmao..this whole doc made Dave seem like the greatest athlete to come out of Massachusetts 😂and I love it

[@FH-wi6ek]

Some very proud parents there. Well done Dave, still so much to do and accomplish. So much respect.

[@bananasandwiches1493]

After seeing what I just seen, no doubt in my mind Dave is one of the best the football players to ever touch the field

[@kaitiehatcher4359]

Tom Brady who? Walter Peyton who?

[@rpier8357]

2007/2008 BSS was my start and it was an amazing time. The content that came out of them back in those years and the years to follow still has to be some of the best on the internet.

[@bushgang.mp4782]

One heart warming story, everyone knows someone is cutting onions in the back

[@cadgerphilosophic326]

One corny comment, now everyone knows you're soft.. 😉

[@chuckyheartburn9931]

@Bush Gang.mp4 GOOD CALL!!!!

[@Docstantinople]

It’s so inspirational, he played baseball and then started barstool

[@AbduCola]

Gross what's wrong with you?

[@84khoward]

"Faster hands than Delino Deshields" LMAO

[@justinravaiolj9692]

Why am I watching an origin story about some dude i watch eat his lunch every day? I'm quarantined sue me

[@xridex400]

So that's where the ego started getting fed- the friend of a friend of dad

[@spaghettiboiz]

Young King Dave R.I.P.

[@TheRealJay33]

Dave “I have unlimited money” Portnoy

[@nickstefanik3509]

This aged well

[@edsonbojorquez2913]

Somehow I still don’t know what barstool sports does

[@danprokopenko]

Good ol' Crazy "I lost my keys again" Portnoy. What a wild man!

[@alustig14]

"Let’s not mention any names." "he’s dead." 💀💀

[@jamiestrong2469]

I hate that I had to scroll this far to find this comment. I died when Mr. Portnoy said that lol

[@noah_arvisais]

@@jamiestrong2469 lmao same

[@bigtittybo1449]

After seeing those clips at the end I come to the conclusion that Dave us a fun guy with no filter. He’s gained a fan outta me.

[@dustinbailey9644]

“Let’s not mention any names” “He’s dead” Dave comes from good stock!

[@jaketrahan4699]

Love this so much need the next episode ASAP

[@gamenetwork101]

Why tf are you giving us a documentary on Portnoy when we need a documentary on the Wonton Don 🤣💪🚬💨😤🤔😎

[@Dr.Boring]

Crankin' hoons and frying goons: The Donny story

[@lsubeast16]

hey how are ya ?

[@krazyshady902]

I have a hard time taking this documentary serious... I can't tell if they're being serious or not lol ... making it sound like he was a star baseball and football player

[@Matt-by3yd]

I think that’s the joke I love it lol

[@GuckFoogle]

It was obviously a joke lol. People weren't actually saying he had quicker hands than Delino Deshields

[@trentonkrueger2370]

The background music is giving me the "Ray Finkle" vibes when Ace see's his childhood home. Dave is the man.

[@UnableVFR]

David Portnoy: the best 30 second athlete in the planet.

[@zackkent4318]

This is one of the top videos on KZbin of all time. Barstool never loses

[@Paul-oh4fe]

He never had the makings of a varsity athlete

[@catharinaconde4578]

hahahahahaha referencesss

[@superbannana5]

Small hands, that was his problem.

[@alexdelarge703]

@@superbannana5 That’s not da point.

[@bossbaseball]

Wow I wasnt expecting it to be that good. I had that feeling in the back of my head I usually get from the end of a big game. Glad I've been here for most of it

[@bretbatterton2511]

That thick Boston accent in the beginning is pure magic!!

[@JerzyAnt609]

All I can say is this is awesome best video posted in the history of barstool!

[@craigmills6275]

"He has not changed a bit since he was 10 or 11." -Portnoy Sr.

[@BurghMurph]

Thank you barstool!!!

[@SuperiorSapien]

The Finger King, Man of the People, Brick by Brick. Our leader: el Presidente

[@MrMGR1986]

Addy Pageviews

[@malskitopnumpty2012]

It's great been good at sports gives you such a good feeling inside words can't describe

[@Evzsz]

Catching up on these documentaries, they're so well done and cool to see how this all started. Insane really how successful this company has become.

[@fcontitwo]

The guy gets an “a” for effort !!! ✨💪🏼✌🏼🤣⚡️

[@amandamiaccirta9517]

LOVE THIS - Please do more documentaries!!

[@yorocco1]

Amanda Miacci RTA 951 Love what? This guy is a pig.

[@mrcratebreaker745]

Absolute LEGEND

[@clairehaggerty1627]

Dave makes his own destiny. He is a winner because he believes in his success and works his ass off. Doesn't hurt that he knew enough to know that to be happy, you make a job out of what you love. 😎

[@1986Mrmatrix]

YES! YES! YES! BEEN WAITING ON THIS

[@nunyobizwax9225]

Dave is like Al Buddy from “Married With Children” … also reminiscing on that great game he played in high school lol 😂

[@robingillespie4467]

I loved watching this! I have been quarantined so long, to see a family who enjoyed raising there son and playing the all American baseball. A time when we could allow our children to play in the park and they were safe. A happy childhood with a mother and a father who love each other and there son. Thank you for filming this. It's the most wounderful silly american story. I really miss happiness.

[@Rexxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Legend.

[@-hydro]

This is golden

[@jamestrevino5751]

Can't wait for episode 2

[@matthunt208]

Although you attended the nemesis "team up north" school...you're a great guy. And so glad you're doing what you love and are wildly successful!

[@GG-lr3gv]

Guy had a baseball scholarship to Bucknell and turned it down to go out of state to Michigan. Mike Portnoy was swimming in cash.

[@IIKeRsEyII]

G G Tuition wasn’t anywhere close to what it is now.

[@SouthernSkeptic]

Jewish lawyers are always loaded.

[@djobe420]

Bucknell is in Pa, so that would've been out of state as well.

[@MostlyHarmless9]

he’s friends with todd mcshay come on these guys are obviously loadedd

[@uncleben03]

Mike Portnoy is a famous drummer.

[@petaromer9892]

Love him even more now, what great characters his parents are! They need their own channel!

[@jamesanthony2044]

Stellar:) Cheers boys!

[@jackcorcoran1778]

“The Dave Portnoy Origin Story” *AKA* the condom broke

[@kevyork5601]

I love everything about this!

[@TubeCrusader]

awesome story, love this

[@malkinmalone]

I love how they show the homerun after he got brushed back as if it happened on the next pitch 🤣 Apparently he does retain creative control.

[@alexcharney6412]

I loved this and really truly admire you! Great video considering I only used to watch the pizza reviews hehe

[@Grandmaster-Yas]

“Cocaine is a helluva drug’

[@lukehayes8137]

😂

[@TheBostonLVHFoundation]

😢 On dead dawgs Dave gives me mad hope and motivation to never quit on my dreams

[@rl1800]

This is so god damn inspiring.

[@brodyhall565]

good video need more like this

[@redmosquito771]

“Faster hands than delino deshields.” Lol

[@sneakerhead8702]

Much respect

[@jacklashbrook7413]

“Don’t mention any names” “He’s dead”

[@SouthernSkeptic]

Prez. A true hero.

[@kaywhy9545]

His momma could have made "smokeshow thursday" back in her day. She got me thirsty

[@Iamjjg]

wild for that one 😂🤣

[@thatguyovathere8684]

@12:15 promise big Deliver Big , Legit had tears in my eyes . Most people won’t get it , Dave Portnoy GOOD FOR YOU BROTHER GOOD FOR YOU ! #LEADEROFMEN

[@LukeandLucas]

Smashed it

[@gilbertvela6808]

Dave is the GOAT!

[@cadgerphilosophic326]

Honestly, as a Chicagoan, the only Boston/ New Yorker I truly respect and love.

[@jaysinp.becker4273]

You sound the same as you did in the opening scene. This was a really cool mini doc. Hilarious bro.

[@charlestumazos3439]

I havent laughed this hard for a while

[@TylerVanzo]

The legend

[@Excellery]

love u davey

[@redbarradio]

“I’ll never forget the time he saw his first computer.”

[@logozervos1717]

“And the catchers going, That’s real beep classy”

[@MattIsLoling]

Dedicated to Dave Portnoy,sponsored by Dave Portnoy,written and directed by Dave Portnoy,Special thanks to Dave Portnoy

[@Moriwood]

you just have love this guy :)

[@matthewfeduzi4751]

Excellent documentary to better understand DP

[@JayLongPoetry]

fantastic. brick by brick el prez

[@sethcampbell8827]

The way they were talking about how good of an athlete he was i was waiting for them to say he had a major injury

[@Iamjjg]

fr

[@chrisberry3146]

Go pres go!! I have no idea why I love it but I do lol

[@mirneshreljic468]

The M&Ms on his parents table looks so 🔥🔥 right now 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@nicktheknife4322]

I laughed then I cried. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Harpo.jr70]

Good for you Dave. Great parents , very proud of you , nothing wrong with that

[@alphazeroyt]

this is awesome! LOL

[@earthling2007]

Livin them glory days.

[@ilovebrandnewcarpets]

“No, I obviously don’t.” The defining quote of Barstool

[@brrrdee]

The Dave Portnoy 2 clip football pop Warner montage ahahahahahhaa

[@goat2332]

so, basically he followed in his sisters footsteps.