Dave Portnoy has announced his exit from the “BFFs” podcast, citing a lack of interest in the topics being discussed on the show, particularly those related to teenage drama. Portnoy revealed his decision during a guest appearance on the “Unnamed Show” podcast, stating that he feels he has run his course with the show and it is time for him to move on to the next thing. Portnoy co-founded the podcast with Josh Richards in 2020, with Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia joining as a co-host in 2021. Despite Portnoy’s departure, LaPaglia and Richards plan to continue the podcast without him.
During the announcement of his exit, Portnoy expressed his feelings about the show and its accomplishments since its inception. He acknowledged that the podcast has been successful and has achieved what he set out to do, but he no longer feels connected to the content being discussed. LaPaglia also addressed Portnoy’s departure on a recent episode of “BFFs,” stating that the show will undergo changes without the founder’s influence. Portnoy had previously hinted at his departure earlier this month, stating that he planned to leave the show by the end of the year as he felt discussing teenage drama was no longer in his wheelhouse.
The decision for Portnoy to leave the “BFFs” podcast was influenced by the recent drama surrounding LaPaglia’s breakup from country singer Zach Bryan. On a bombshell episode of the podcast, LaPaglia accused Bryan of abuse and claimed he offered her $12 million in exchange for her silence on their split. This news prompted Portnoy to change his plans and address the situation on the show, despite originally intending to keep quiet. Portnoy has since expressed his support for LaPaglia through diss tracks aimed at Bryan, referring to him as “Country Diddy” and the “Smallest Man.”
Despite the drama surrounding LaPaglia’s breakup, Portnoy plans to stay on as a co-host of “BFFs” and continue to support his friend through the end of the year. He has promised to write diss tracks to help LaPaglia navigate the aftermath of her relationship with Bryan. An exact date for Portnoy’s final episode on the podcast has not been announced, but he remains committed to seeing out the season with his co-hosts. The future of the show remains uncertain without Portnoy’s presence, but LaPaglia and Richards appear determined to carry on without him.
