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[@chrismiller9600]

Dave is a marketing genius with the fake ads

[@Scottsdaleofficesteve]

Fake it til you make it

[@jakemollion3617]

Dave was born in Massachusetts -- Dave is Jewish --Davis a genius Dave is a closeted gay man

[@hunterhasting2304]

How does faking adds help your business

[@squidskid4101]

Adult swim Clips just makes it seem more legitimate at a time when it was not at all

[@Samsonight33]

@@hunterhasting2304 It does a few things... creates the illusion that your brand is bigger than it is and also puts pressures to get competitors involved in actually paying for ad space... However, the fracking till you make it can be a double edged sword.

[@mattsimmons424]

Dave really just admitted to a hit-and-run with 10 vehicles? GET HIM BOYS.

[@SomeJustice19k]

100**

[@greysonG10]

@@SomeJustice19k Which means 1.

[@tomy5868]

statute of limitations...everyone knows the rules.

[@leafsfan1539]

There’s no statute of limitations on civil matters

[@leafsfan1539]

If anyone was hurt he could be liable

[@austinlpeterson27]

Dave is the jock version of Mark Zuckerburg

[@professionalcommenter5]

Ok let’s calm down

[@alejandrodelavega1063]

you read my mind

[@CarsonScholz]

Not even close

[@nicholasjanssen320]

Its funny because even though the Jock can be an A-hole, he’s not a sociopath. That’s what’s different between el prez and the zuck

[@romydib9762]

No one can talk shit about that but B does smh

[@ayftb6558]

lol he really brushed over that multi car hit n run

[@oscareitel11]

haha lmao yeah

[@gavinanderson8156]

Shhhh

[@charlesmadrid4912]

And the fact his dad was a lawyer and could give him money to shit away if he needed

[@matthewromano756]

@@charlesmadrid4912 prob not

[@johnjenkins5854]

There isn’t a Bostonian over 22 that hasn’t logged a hit & run.

[@jimburnette3319]

Renee pulled a couple tears out of me at the end there...

[@molester8631]

jim burnette pussy

[@thrashtitan23]

Don’t listen to mo man I feel you there. Even though they’re not together anymore she still had some good things to say about prez

[@lanebonnar9101]

@@thrashtitan23 She said that before they broke up though I think. Because Stella is on the couch in the background. RIP Stella.

[@drakejones5936]

Lane Bonnar they’ve been broken up for a few years now. This video was made in HQ2

[@yellow8206]

@@drakejones5936 wait is this video really that old?

[@jasonc8241]

I love how she got emotional describing him. You could see and hear the love she has for him

[@mickmarty2082]

To this day he says shes his best friend.

[@bmo14lax]

Honestly what a healthy honest relationship with people who support eachother look like. People who try too hard to make perfect marriage often fail because they don't do some of the above stated things.

[@BartholomewJenkins69420]

love? this bitch is selfish. shes worrying about having enough money to get her nails done while her husband is trying to build a business. never marry a woman like that.

[@ryanmclean2394]

This is my first time hearing/seeing the former first lady in my 10-ish years of following Barstool and its kinda sad that they split up. She speaks about Dave in a more endearing way than anyone I've ever heard

[@ramprat5812]

2004 ALCS bro did you watch the video? She was the one who stuck it out when he had literally nothing

[@merryindiana2754]

Oh Dave.

[@TheFrenchZarrior]

Coke is a weapon in relationships

[@BS-nt9oc]

Rene is a gem.

[@Marvosio69]

Why did they split?

[@cmiller122returned]

Marvosio69 he’s pokes any broad he can

[@Marvosio69]

@@cmiller122returned dang not my moms n dems

[@mr.intamin1081]

She cheated

[@Alex-mh8yb]

@@mr.intamin1081 wrong

[@michaeltaylor4271]

We didn’t realize before but this is exactly why we all love barstool sports..

[@user-hg5rc7xc3l]

because you’re all douchebags and losers?

[@user-hg5rc7xc3l]

Joseph Van Horn that comeback was as good as every piece of barstool content: not very good and came out of a douchebags mouth

[@chinchchinch9918]

You didn’t ?

[@djmilehigh7472]

Man she was about to cry while summing up dave.... thats so genuine and really speaks to dave’s character as a person

[@shinyknighttt]

Idk if this is Portnoy's style, but has he thought about going on Joe Rogan's podcast? I feel like his audience would be very receptive of Barstool.

[@smd6141]

Fuck yeah, my 2 favorite people. They always keep it 💯

[@elcapitanortz]

Great idea

[@efwewful]

not til after the rona gone

[@gonzilla857]

that’s genius

[@ridgeshepherd4746]

Big brain idea, would love to see those 2 go full MassHole together

[@justinfriedman596]

Can pres and first lady plz get back together alreadgy

[@Samuel-qn5yd]

Justin Friedman big facts

[@dirtydan1237]

Justin Friedman agreed. It’s pretty obvious he’s still in love with her

[@paytonpurvis2556]

Ikr.. and her crying at the end. It’s obvious

[@Marvosio69]

Why did they split?

[@dargs253]

@@Marvosio69 He blew some girl's back out and the video of it went viral

[@GentleArt]

At the end when she's talking about how Dave is the funniest guy and she's about to cry is such a good moment

[@alexcrichton8920]

Very weird though

[@mqmq777]

is she crying to get him back? woo he got 100mil

[@CrackinJacks138]

@Kaven Gilbert Dave just said on a podcast he's personally worth 100 mil

[@AlexPrestonMusic]

Renee, star of the show

[@semiillmatic8531]

Dave she stuck by you when you had nothing, never forget that. A woman that supported your goals and dreams while you had nothing deserves to be with you

[@alexnimni779]

she cheated on him

[@brookhoney9629]

@@alexnimni779 he’s the one that cheated, the girlfriend after was the one that cheated on him

[@welshfreedom1451]

So did he leave her?

[@karimzakaria9621]

Fact, she's really a special one. Staying with someone when you're literally depending on poker to eat is absolutely special.

[@ML-kx9gz]

lol look buddy, we all know that's not how life works. I'm sure Dave still takes care of her financially but you can't love someone if you literally don't love them anymore.

[@HallofDame]

The epitome of you can do anything you want if you put your mind and mouth to. Just your average guy going and getting what he wants out of life. Inspiration at it’s finest. Long live Barstool Sports.

[@theoath6129]

I’m a grown man and I cried at the end.

[@rolltide592]

This has been the best content in the history of Barstool so far. Can't wait for part 3, Go Pres Go!

[@fishhead90]

Such an incredibly well done doc. I was thinking about some of these story lines and where they came from

[@wy34football]

This is so nostalgic and amazing to watch as a fan who remembers the early days

[@matt.hartwig]

Loyal, relentless and funny. Three great qualities.

[@bross1802]

Dave needs to go back home to Renee

[@SeecretWeapon]

what other woman could he trust really here on out? no one! except his mother

[@richevans609]

@@SeecretWeapon exactly

[@landyn_wrld6755]

"We were so poor he had to play poker for me to get my nails done" lol

[@eeeeee217]

That ex is still hurting for Dave. But that is life. Once the memories came back, you can feel what she is going through, still. All the best for both of them.

[@anon69669]

Love how it’s so obvious that Gaz was in love with Renee. Kinda sad at the end when Renee was tearing up. Dave won’t find another girl like that who knew him before the money but I can see how being together for that long can make it hard and of course Dave deserves to live out his dreams as a playboy. Maybe when he actually decides to settle down he’ll go back to her

[@loganschulman2373]

What a good girl :( I'm sure one day when he's old sad and looking for love he'll regret what he did. but go prez go, release those pornos.

[@marcpell133]

Logan Schulman federal crime

[@alansmith888]

Dave needs to fucking wake up. She won’t wait for him. It might be too late before he knows it. A gal like that isn’t going to be single long. Dave will fucking regret it for the rest of his life all to sacrifice fucking a few bimbos

[@youknowwhat23]

@@alansmith888 they got divorced in 2017 lol she's gone my guy

[@alansmith888]

@@youknowwhat23 Man. What a bad move. Look at the shit he is in now.. yikes.

[@jacksonkamionek8407]

I could binge watch these throughout the whole quarantine post em all pres THE PEOPLES CEO

[@ashishhamza171]

Wow. This man has really come a far way. Inspiring entrepreneurship.

[@TurkeyDart]

Dave has done amazing work. Especially how he helped so many people during the pandemic

[@ksantos1021]

He is the tru definition of “never give up” idc what folks say about him but Dave is an inspiration 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@leftynef8609]

Portnoy im happy for your success, you put in the work. You inspire me. Thank you.

[@longlivetheirish]

Powerful ending. My respect for Dave has grown after seeing these videos.

[@markmarine9453]

Salute to Dave, this just motivated tf out of me

[@gingerlygirl8415]

That final scene was legit so heart warmingly beautiful.

[@proudamerican4820]

hard work & perseverance......much Respect!

[@petaromer9892]

Aww I actually teared up hearing her talk about how loyal he is.

[@ChanceTalksBusiness]

Dave is an inspiration! The whole Barstool story is.

[@rdefabri]

Fantastic story - you deserve all the accolades and success!!!

[@Oldsport216]

Feeling inspired after watching this is an understatement

[@masonmarc6434]

This man HUSTLED hard as hell. Good for him for all of the success!

[@coolbud7704]

“It never got to that point where there wasn’t something around the corner”

[@LibertarianLatina]

Awwww Renee got me at the end. She’s so proud!!!!

[@collegefootballfrenzy1344]

Keep this content up I love this lol

[@ronborovinsky1936]

Great story bro. Congrats to you and your team

[@budzlightyear2212]

The funniest part of this is the Astros van. Seriously one of the best vehicles ever made. Without it (just like Dave) I would not be where I am today...

[@heavenishere7465]

Humble Dave, real humble.

[@johnnyfarshad6989]

Loved her loved the end.

[@phillipbottrell]

Great story ....hard work pay's off. Good man

[@michaeltaylor4271]

I want a T-shirt made that has a picture of Dave with a mustache or some disguise and it say “Lou velvet” on it.. that would be cool.

[@dolphdangles1322]

It was Blue Velvet..

[@cynthiasmith4130]

He had a dream, he knew what he wanted, and went after it!!!! Great work, Dave and your team!!!! 👏👏.. 👍👍👍... 💯💯💯....

[@derekpryber7129]

Dave is a literal legend

[@quantttum]

Bro, thanks for the motivation....when you said that you always had something around the corner....that's what i always think....

[@LoganK246]

Damn I cried at the end. You could tell how much she cared about him 😢

[@TheMrdominator1997]

Excellent series for a relatively new Stoolie, we need a Barstool UK

[@Raysery14]

this is what I wanna watch in quarentine

[@drakebentley1190]

I am so proud of him.

[@youtubelife9248]

One of my fondest memories of my early 20s is playing cornhole all across Boston with Dave and Jenna

[@stock9348]

Just post all the vids at once I want to binge watch

[@akimboslice9867]

go to the website you moron

[@gregerzloughescobar3695]

Stock Netflix doc pleaseeee

[@xyz7975]

when first lady said "I havent FOUND anyone as funny..." was a big insight... She didnt say MET. These two love each other... but Pres cannot live the Hubby life... its just impossible when your company is your child, your love, and your future.

[@leifkemp]

What an ending to this video. It's a beautiful thing to watch the love someone has for their partner explode out of someone when asked to describe their person ❤

[@thtswhtshesai6d9]

they had broken up a few years before this video was made, so its almost even more heartwarming/bittersweet to hear someone talk about a former love with such reverence

[@nundzi1548]

I was really looking forward to that red barren pizza review, had the makings to be one of the best episodes.

[@smokedoubt1262]

Anthony Pagani Baron

[@RockinRob69]

*One bite.........everybody cries in the end............*

[@drinkmorewater1116]

Dude that girl loves Dave sheesh that’s awesome I’m kinda new to barstool I’ve heard of them for awhile now but new sub and I watch Dave you want to talk about starting from nothing and becoming a huge success this business is going to blow up with his passion and drive it’s awesome to see that as a business owner myself it’s extremely difficult and draining so I respect that!!!

[@chrisbrown2668]

these are awesome!

[@manwhomanimal]

Dave do you see this my fiend !!!!!!!!!!!! I needed this story bro ty

[@gibsont13]

Dammit Renee now I'm crying in the club.

[@jcfilmz]

For the past three years I've been trying to start a business. Shit it ain't easy. His friends, Renee, and his parents really helped this man achieve something no one else could. I really wish i had friends and a girlfriend like him.

[@YyNRCyY]

How’s it going? Hope u never gave up

[@maximekarabine]

Love this !

[@joshquaintance2764]

Absolute legend.

[@SPIIIVA]

Damn Renee had me choked up at the end

[@cincitycindy7691]

I think I shed a tear... 😭 ☮️❤️😊

[@kylenash4757]

Long time Stoolie here. Still chokes me up when I see Renee at the end. Someone cutting onions in here? Damn man.

[@andreapaolucci7380]

Dave and the First Lady gotta get back together she seems like a gem

[@churlish7851]

Dave is a hustler and grinder, respect.

[@bobbygzzz7116]

Very good info...n renee a trooper..she lets u know dave how much she luvs.u...wether together or not...shes a true great friend ..dave

[@discobiscuits4251]

Renee is amazing, seems like a keeper to me.

[@JohnP74]

I'm not crying you are 😢

[@paulkahlon1702]

kind of in the same boat as dave was in.. im 24 years old holding on.. by no means am i failing but by no means are things flowing consistently in the direction or pace i'd like them to for my company. this is truly inspiring and has provided the kind of fuel I needed, fuck this guys a gangster man.. failure is never a fucking option

[@V8chump]

If you have a business at 24, no matter the size, you’re ahead of 99% of 24 year olds today. I’m 25 and i couldn’t start a business if I spent all my money to do so

[@richevans609]

Suffolk Downs Horse Racing! Being from Eastie that made me giggle!

[@akyloren10050]

Damn... I didn’t expect to get choked up at the end there......

[@akyloren10050]

Bob Humfree fellas does having human emotions make you a pussy?

[@akyloren10050]

Bob Humfree what does simping mean?

[@ciaranoconnor9616]

His parents were insanely supportive

[@Mambagta]

Part 2? Hell yeah🍿🍿🍿🚨🚨🚨

[@vincentd3344]

Why isn't he with his wife anymore ? Jesus christ, that girl's beautiful. What she said at the end was beautiful.

[@kerl6859]

Vincent Desmarais she cheated on him and she cried cause she regretted it

[@vincentd3344]

@@kerl6859 She probably did something really bad. But sometimes, in life, you need to forgive the inexcusable.

[@mattnygaard7527]

Kerl that was his young gf after renee n

[@errormatch7203]

@@kerl6859 No you bum, Renee didn't do that. It was the girl after Renee that cheated on dave with the Soul Cyclist. Don't slander the First Lady

[@GG-lr3gv]

They’ll get back together once Dave’s life settles down. He still pays for everything she does.

[@bigbuckz6014]

Dave is the definition of keeping the dream alive 😂🐐

[@joshcolbert5613]

"Let me bring my network with me" LMAO last guy i would wanna hang around.

[@222333aaaaaa]

Right. Gaz is such a douche.

[@MattMlcc]

gaz stinks

[@jeffyfbaby]

This is magical

[@3cs3hs]

That photographer that came up with the cover photo idea should really own a percentage of the company, as it was his idea that brought it to the next level.

[@97VobraOwner]

Relentless, loyal, funny... everyone knows the rules... great guy.

[@dillonjolly7155]

Dave is my hero

[@ddogjones8677]

I am glad i watched this. What a great story. I would love to meet this guy! One bite everyone knows the rules. I would love to know where that came from?

[@owenlamacraft2740]

This series is way too good

[@mattstah9319]

Wow. A man would be the luckiest guy in the world to have a woman who loves him like that. That is real love listening to her talk about him even now that they are not together.

[@seanm180]

This is very interesting!!

[@benmora7437]

Dave fucking grinded to get where he is. Fucking respect

[@DustySmalls]

Anyone else remember the Skype rundown when they had to film it 3 times. Stoolie since '10

[@paulspicks2020]

YOU DA MAN BROTHER!!!

[@tyrizzo1]

14:11 Cara Maria from MTV's The Challenge

[@kelleymcbride4633]

Fake it til you make it.......another American success story well done sir!

[@kumralp]

I only liked this video for the almost tears of Rene. I think she has a big part in Barstool!

[@MrBLAA]

Love it🤘

[@thatguyovathere8684]

Day 2 of tears 😭!!! God bless man . Seriously man there will never ever Be another story like this ! BTW HBO SPORTS 🖕😎🖕