Barstool Chicago
A multi-format feed from Barstool's Chicago office, covering city sports, local culture, and internal company drama with a rotating cast.
This is a collection of distinct shows, not a single podcast, all produced by the Barstool Sports Chicago office. The main formats are long-form interviews with colleagues ('The Dog Walk'), roundtable sports arguments ('The Stretch'), and unstructured comedic banter ('Free Swim'). The channel functions as an audio-visual diary of a satellite media office, with a heavy focus on Chicago sports fandom, workplace inside jokes, and the extended universe of Barstool personalities.
“Its primary distinction is the multi-show format under one umbrella, creating a varied listening experience from day to day. Unlike national shows, it's hyper-focused on the triumphs and (mostly) failures of Chicago sports teams, while also frequently discussing the internal politics and personalities of Barstool itself.”
Who hosts this show
Barstool Chicago is the hub for all content from the media company's Windy City office, anchored by host Eddie Farrer. The channel features several distinct shows, including "The Dog Walk" for interviews and daily topics, "The Stretch" for Chicago-centric sports debates, and recurring "Drafts" of comedic, pop-culture lists. Episodes often feature a rotating cast of Barstool personalities like Chief, White Sox Dave, and others from the Chicago office and beyond.
Credentials & credits
- Host at Barstool Sports
- Host of 'The Dog Walk'
- Host of 'The Stretch'
- Former host of 'The Dave Portnoy Show with Eddie & Co.'
- Former intern at 'The Howard Stern Show'
Other ventures
- Barstool Sports (Writer/Personality)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Barstool Pat On Unlikely Route to Barstool & Growth of Out And AboutJun 25, 2026 · 54 min
- 02Dana Beers May Meet Taylor Swift & White Sox Dave the Storm Chaser (Free Swim)Jun 24, 2026 · 55 min
- 03Ranking The Greatest Fictional Dads Of All Time (Ft. KFC, Clem, and Klemmer)Jun 23, 2026 · 1h 45m
- 04Chicago Loses Out on Brady Tkachuk + Best Times to Chant "Green Bay Sucks"Jun 22, 2026 · 53 min
- 05
- 06The Art Of Documenting Mintzy & White Sox Dave (Free Swim)Jun 17, 2026 · 53 min
- 07The Build Your Own Bar Draft (Ft. Dana Beers & Captain Cons)Jun 16, 2026 · 1h 29m
- 08
Notable episodes
- 01Barstool Pat On Unlikely Route to Barstool & Growth of Out And About
A signature 'Dog Walk' interview that delves into the unique career paths and internal drama within Barstool, including a candid discussion about a professional falling out with a former co-host.
- 02The Build Your Own Bar Draft (Ft. Dana Beers & Captain Cons)
A prime example of the channel's popular 'Draft' format, where hosts and guests comedically debate and select picks for an absurd premise.
- 03Chicago Loses Out on Brady Tkachuk + Best Times to Chant "Green Bay Sucks"
Showcases 'The Stretch' format, with the hosts passionately debating Chicago sports news, trade rumors, and fan culture.
What you'll be asked on this show
On the channel's interview-focused episodes, host Eddie Farrer's style is casual and conversational. He builds rapport by drawing on shared company history and his own experiences. Rather than a formal interrogation, the conversation flows organically, with Eddie letting guests tell long-form stories. He uses direct, simple follow-up questions to probe interesting narrative threads, creating a relaxed "catch-up" atmosphere instead of a high-pressure interview.
The channel's style varies by show. "The Dog Walk" can be a one-on-one interview or a daily topic show. "The Stretch" is a panel debate show focused on Chicago sports. "Free Swim" episodes are unstructured, multi-host conversations, and "Drafts" are a recurring comedic segment where hosts rank items in a category. Eddie Farrer is the consistent anchor across most formats.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
8 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
origin
2- Q.01
“What year did you get hired?”
Asks this early to establish a timeline and the guest's 'era' within the company's history.
- Q.02
“What was your response to Dave's email 'what's your deal'?”
Drills down on a specific, well-known part of the company's hiring lore to get the guest's unique story.
controversy
2- Q.01
“What's the most mad Dave [Portnoy] has ever been at you?”
A recurring question that solicits anecdotes about the company's founder, playing into audience familiarity.
- Q.02
“Do you think you'll ever talk to [your former co-host] again?”
Directly addresses known professional conflicts or fallouts between employees.
craft
2- Q.01
“What piece of content or moment are you most proud of here?”
Used to explore a guest's career highlights and their own sense of accomplishment.
- Q.02
“Has it been hard balancing your show being about your identity without it being the only topic?”
A follow-up that digs into the specific challenges of creating content tied to personal identity.
personal
1- Q.01
“Were you nervous about coming in and being [a first for the company]?”
Probes the personal experience of joining the unique, and often controversial, company culture.
future
1- Q.01
“What would have been your dream job if you worked at those other places?”
Explores the guest's career ambitions and alternate paths outside of their current role.
Signature segments
- · The Dog Walk
- · The Stretch
- · Free Swim
- · Snake Drafts
- · On/Off the Leash
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are almost exclusively other Barstool Sports employees and personalities. The show serves as a platform for colleagues to share their career stories, promote their own projects, or simply join the ongoing conversation.
- Pat McAuliffeon Barstool Pat On Unlikely Route to Barstool & Growth of Out And About
- Glenny Ballson Glenny Balls & Tommy Smokes on Top 5 Bars in America & Winning a Championship in New York
- Tommy Smokeson Glenny Balls & Tommy Smokes on Top 5 Bars in America & Winning a Championship in New York
- KFC (Kevin Clancy)on Ranking The Greatest Fictional Dads Of All Time (Ft. KFC, Clem, and Klemmer)
- Clemon Ranking The Greatest Fictional Dads Of All Time (Ft. KFC, Clem, and Klemmer)
- Klemmeron Ranking The Greatest Fictional Dads Of All Time (Ft. KFC, Clem, and Klemmer)
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsorship includes a mix of national brands like Reese's and Shady Rays, alongside prominent local sponsors such as Chicagoland Chevy Dealers, indicating a dual appeal to a broad national fanbase and a geographically-targeted Chicago audience.
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People also ask
- What is the real name of the host, Eddie?
- The main host, known as Eddie, is Edward Farrer.
- What are the different shows on the Barstool Chicago channel?
- The channel features multiple shows, primarily 'The Dog Walk' (interviews/daily topics), 'The Stretch' (Chicago sports talk), 'Free Swim' (casual banter), and various comedic 'Drafts'.
- Is this a daily podcast?
- Yes, the Barstool Chicago feed releases new episodes on a near-daily basis, with different formats appearing on different days of the week.
- Is this show only about sports?
- While Chicago sports are a primary focus, especially on 'The Stretch', the channel also covers a wide range of topics including pop culture, personal stories, food, and comedic hypotheticals on shows like 'The Dog Walk' and 'Free Swim'.
- Who are the regular hosts?
- Eddie Farrer is the main host. Other regular voices from the Barstool Chicago office include Chief and White Sox Dave, with frequent appearances from Big Cat, Dana Beers, and others.
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Sources & how this page was built
This page is AI-assisted, grounded in the public sources cited below, and host-verifiable. We publish facts only; we do not republish transcripts. If anything here is wrong, the host can claim and correct the page above.Model: gemini-2.5-pro · high confidence
- [01]Eddie | Barstool Sportsbarstoolsports.com
- [02]Edward Farrer's Profile | Muck Rackmuckrack.com
- [03]The Dog Walk - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [04]The Stretch | Barstool Sportsbarstoolsports.com
- [05]Barstool Eddie weighs In on Bears' interest in Hammond, Indiana | FOX 32 Chicagofox32chicago.com
- [06]Eddie Reveals He Almost Gave Up On Barstool Forever - Behind the Blog | KFC Radiobarstoolsports.com
- [07]Dave Portnoy - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
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