While we didn’t need further proof of Dave Portnoy’s discontent with his portrayal on Family Guy, it’s now officially confirmed. The Barstool Sports founder and CEO was humorously spoofed in Seth MacFarlane’s animated series, although the depiction wasn’t particularly flattering. Awful Announcing’s Ben Axelrod analyzed the memorable cameo, which, despite its comedic twist, was undoubtedly a jab at Portnoy’s persona.
In the episode titled “Dog is My Co-Pilot,” Chris and Stewie open a pizza shop called “Mount Ve-Stewvius,” hoping for a boost from one of Portnoy’s iconic pizza reviews.
“Wow, welcome Mr. Portnoy!” Chris exclaims to the animated version of the Boston native.
“Ah, come on, please, call me Dave,” Portnoy responds. “Mr. Portnoy is how I’m referred to in court documents.”
He went on to give a positive review of the Griffins’ pizza, predicting an influx of customers.
“Once I post my review, you guys will have a line from here to Boston filled with nothing but UFC fans and insurrectionists,” Portnoy claims.
“Did you hear that Stewie? We’re gonna be rich!” Chris cheerfully interjects as the parody concludes.
During his Davey Day Trader stream on Monday, Portnoy shared his reaction to the Family Guy spoof, expressing his dissatisfaction with the portrayal. “Yeah, I was on Family Guy — I saw that,” he remarked. “It was half-nice, half-insulting. I’d like to think that not just UFC fans and insurrectionists watch pizza reviews. Also, Family Guy, pick up the damn phone and let me do a voiceover, huh? Cheap ass cheapers. If you’re going to put me on your show, let me do a voiceover.”
Here’s @stoolpresidente‘s thoughts about being on Family Guy.
Real ones know who actually support Dave & his @onebite reviews. #viva https://t.co/DII874NoZ7 pic.twitter.com/d0i8WGFZvt— This Day In Barstool Sports/Mario (@ThisDayInBSS) March 24, 2025
His frustration appeared to stem not just from being the target of a joke, but also from the lack of direct outreach from the show. True to his character, his reaction was unapologetically straightforward, insisting that if there’s a next time, he should handle his own voiceover—because if they’re going to spoof him, they might as well do it right.
