Fox Sports is launching a new daily sports show, "Wake Up Barstool," in collaboration with Barstool Sports. The two-hour program, airing weekdays from 8 to 10 a.m. ET on FS1, starting September 2nd, will offer a unique perspective on sports news and commentary.
The show will feature a rotating cast of Barstool personalities. Regular contributors include Dave Portnoy, Dan “Big Cat” Katz, and Eric Sollenberger (“PFT Commenter”). Other personalities like T-Bob Hebert, Brandon Walker, and former NBA player Jason Williams will also make appearances. The show promises a blend of sports discussions, athlete interviews, and commentary reflecting Barstool’s signature style.
“This is a huge step for us,” said Portnoy in a statement. “We’ve built a community that talks about sports the way fans actually do, and now we get to do it every morning on national television.” Mark Silverman, president and chief operating officer of Fox Sports, added that the show will bring “a bold and original” perspective to the network’s morning programming.
The daily lineup will vary. Mondays will feature Portnoy, Williams, Walker, and Rico Bosco; Tuesdays, Katz, Nick Turani, Eddie Farrer, and Hebert; Wednesdays, Walker and Hebert; Thursdays, Sollenberger, Mark Titus, Jersey Jerry, and Hebert; and Fridays will see Hebert with a rotating group of guests. "Wake Up Barstool" takes over a weekday morning slot previously dedicated to sports commentary and studio programming on FS1.