“Van Talk” ended abruptly due in part to previous comments made by Katz and Barstool founder Dave Portnoy about then-ESPNer Sam Ponder, and former-ESPN president John Skipper later said that the network wasn’t able to distance itself from the Barstool brand as much as it wanted.

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy explained Friday why his previous deal with ESPN didn't work out and why his new deal with Fox has a much better chance. The post Dave Portnoy Trashes ESPN, Explains Why Previous Deal with the Network Went South: ‘Never Wanted Anything to Do with Us’ first appeared on Mediaite.

While much of the focus regarding Barstool Sports’ new partnership with Fox Sports has been placed on Dave Portnoy’s presence on Big Noon Kickoff, perhaps the bigger story is the new morning show that is coming to FS1.

ESPN’s decision to cancel “Barstool Van Talk” did little to damage Barstool Sports president David Portnoy’s confidence. It had the opposite effect. Portnoy responded to ESP…