Eric Sollenberger: The Man Behind PFT Commenter - Behind The Blog
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PFT joins KFC to talk about everything from the early days at Kissing Suzy Kolber, to interviews with Deadspin, to his thoughts on Dave Portnoy. 2AM time slots on college radio. The time SB Nation lowballed him. The time Deadspin interviewed him. Does he have beef with Darren Rovell? Does he secretly hate Barstool? The meteoric rise of PMT. His relationship with Big Cat and Hank. The evolution of his character and launching Macrodosing. The Barstool Van Talk incident. Did ESPN try to hire him? Will he ever drop the shades? The man and the legend, PFT Commenter, on Behind the Blog.
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@davidtomeo5105
2 жыл бұрын
Clem
@joekonowski7136
2 жыл бұрын
Kb or Nick
@markohman6873
2 жыл бұрын
Hank and dan
@Spuds55
2 жыл бұрын
Rico... as polarizing as he is, it would draw the masses
@kevbro9353
2 жыл бұрын
Lil sas
Good homage to Eric. His brother really knows him well. RIPIP
@KFCRadio
2 жыл бұрын
😂 Who do you want to see next on Behind the Blog?
@mattwilliams2703
2 жыл бұрын
@@KFCRadio big cat or maybe an update from BFW
@nathannone8319
2 жыл бұрын
@@KFCRadio kayce
@carsonketcher2340
2 жыл бұрын
@@KFCRadio sas
@blueraspberryguy5071
2 жыл бұрын
KB
PFT is the man. Never met the guy but I feel like he’s been a friend of mine ever since I started listening to PMT
@GJoel02
2 жыл бұрын
This might be weird but PFT is on my shortlist of celebrities I’d like to meet in person
@TCDAVIS22
2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking this the other day. The day that PMT goes away, it'll be like losing two friends. He and Big Cat have molded the way that me and my friends crack jokes and think about sports. Sappy but really true.
@tylerdemasters7153
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed, great dude.
@nickgolo6528
2 жыл бұрын
Facts
Truly a guy’s guy. PFT on the first episode of Pardon My Take was the reason I got onto Barstool. The damn man.
@follar00
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah the only reason I found barstool was because I followed PFT from SB Nation
@kmurdoch22
2 жыл бұрын
@@follar00 bro same
@justinvautour3862
2 жыл бұрын
Same
PFT has brought me so much joy and helped me through some hard times, makes me feel so comfortable hearing him talk
@johnpeterson2335
2 жыл бұрын
I feel like him and big kat been my friend for the last 4 years
I'll legitimately be happy for PFT the day he feels like he can take the glasses off. I think it will almost be like the feeling of leaving the cubicle job for him.
@meghanm6282
2 жыл бұрын
He used to get soooooo mad when someone said his name on air like Smitty did when he just said "Eric". Now that everyone knows his real identify and have seen his wedding pictures when he was new born fawn, dont see the reason for the glasses anymore. Must be annoying to wear all the time too.
@lw4791
2 жыл бұрын
@@meghanm6282 wedding pictures?! Edit: holy shit how much better are girls then guys at stalking?! I just wanted to know his name & see his eyes in 2016/17 lol
@wescassady764
2 жыл бұрын
It literally happened like 30 minutes ago that’s wild
@ap3xunlimited549
2 жыл бұрын
That day has arrived 😤
@Theiliteritesbian
Жыл бұрын
Nice paralleling - u should write those marvel movies
Kevin- not pretending to be mad at everything - is great. PFT also great.
@akyloren10050
2 жыл бұрын
This is Kevin at his peak right here
I really enjoy Kevin doing more serious stuff like this, he is really good at it. And also PFT absolute legend
This was so great! I know it sounds sad but PFT and big cat, give me so much happiness and help me get through the tough times
@bradwoessner5292
2 жыл бұрын
Not sad! I agree. Pardon my take is a great way for me to escape reality for a few moments
@johnpeterson2335
2 жыл бұрын
Pmt 3 times a week unless I'm in jail or dead baby! 4 life!
Get Big Cat on. Would love to see him address the rumors that he in fact went to high school in Massachusetts and how he became the Chicago sports fan.
@arnoldshepherds403
2 жыл бұрын
He has stated on the record before he is from Massachusetts, and his Dad was a Chicago sports fan that made him become one
@jakeb7108
2 жыл бұрын
KFC radio episode called Dan Katz from like 3 years ago or so. Look it up
This is one of my favorite pieces of barstool content I think I’ve watched. Watching you guys have a genuine conversation minus your shticks is awesome
One of KFC's best interviews. PFT is one of the main reasons I got into Barstool.
Great interview! Glad you touched on his relationship with Dave. PFTs the man!
It is crazy to hear PFT talk about the night before Van Talk... I remember sitting in my living room in college literally watching Gordon Heyward snapping his ankle and reading Dave's tweets.
It is really cool to hear about PFT's long, winding path through his career. I always wanted to know more about his background, so this interview was perfect to showcase that. Great stuff.
PFT went on Bomani and said Kirk Cousins interceptions were proof he throws a catchable ball. Greatest take ever…
@HackDaMainframe
2 жыл бұрын
First time I ever heard of him he was in bomani saying he’s harder than everyone in the nba or something like that because he lead his Rec league in fouls given
@levivv
Жыл бұрын
damn do you have a link? his old bomani segments are so funny but hard to find
This was a really incredible piece of content. Loved every second of it, so genuine.
This is so much better from the Frankie interview. Just for the sheer fact that Kevin dialled it back and allowed PFT to tell his story. These are really good, love the candid vibe. Would be cool for KFC to be interviewed one day
PFT’s book had more plot in his ten-second synopsis than the NYT Bestsellers list, I’ll buy a hard copy for $50
@KFCRadio
2 жыл бұрын
😂 Thanks for watchin Luke! Who do you want to see on Behind the Blog next?
@barryturmenne1663
2 жыл бұрын
@@KFCRadio Carl or Eddy
@49ERSoverEVERYBODY
2 жыл бұрын
@@KFCRadio Dan
Fantastic interview. Really appreciate the depth and not just asking softball questions. Will definitely keep up with this segment
This was great. Pft seems like he would be comfortable at a meth den or the mat gala. I find these very enjoyable
@Buca25
2 жыл бұрын
A Meth Gala
@Doprahwinfrey
2 жыл бұрын
It’s met*
@lilmac4202
2 жыл бұрын
Drug guy
Wonton Donnie before he leaves for Italy would be an excellent interview..... And honestly after hearing so much about Nick your producer, I think I want to meet him. Maybe some of the new characters from the Dozen, your teammates, and of course KB and Nick
@etb10
2 жыл бұрын
Donnie’s already gone
Need Rear Admiral on Behind the Blog, since he’s technically (one of) the longest tenured blogger at Barstool.
PFT is the definition of a pioneer. Taking such massive risks to pursue what he loves and becoming wildly successful is inspiring. He’s brought me so many laughs over the years, I hope he continues being him and making content forever.
Billy vs. Big T on the Macrodosing pod is hilarious. Fantastic banter.
@henryhall1192
2 жыл бұрын
Ooo
@colbyhall1989
2 жыл бұрын
@@henryhall1192 HALL!!!!
I love this. Sitting here relating to everything being said. Super real.
Great stuff KFC, you’re a phenomenal interviewer and host! Need a Big Cat interview, as well as Feits, and the Chicago guys.
Awesome interview! The sunglasses on all the throwback photos is hilarious
what a listen. love btb. thanks kfc. love getting to know content people behind their content, so weird not really knowing someone you sped so much time being entertained by.
This was a very good interview. KFC is becoming a quality interviewer.
These are so good...really hope we get Dan & Dave ones in the future
If you could get KB to let his guard down he would be a great interview
This was Elite!
This series is your best work. Should expand this.
PFT is what lead me to follow barstool. follwed him from SBnation and the steamroom. miss the MMBM very much. the dudes writing brought a lot of joy to my days.
What up Eric!!! Great interview. Kevin’s such a great interviewer.
This was great
Thank you for this. It was amazing
@KFCRadio
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jamie! Who do you want to see next on Behind The Blog?
@pokerjamers
2 жыл бұрын
@@KFCRadio I was going to say Rone, but I'm watching that one now! I would say Nick and KB
Please do Feits!!!!!! This is my favorite series on Barstool, you do great 1x1 interviews, I always learn so much!
I love PFT he is one of a kind and very unique and that’s what’s great about barstool they have real people that aren’t wearing suites every time they are on screen screen and really say what they want and don’t hold back.
I loved this. I’m a big fan and really have never seen the two talk before😂 also I’m calling PFT Eric from now on
Everyone needs an Eric Sollenberger in their life. Gone too soon. Thank you KFC and the brother of Eric for telling his story.
This was so good.
Need a Wonton Don episode
My favorite Barstool employee. Loved this episode!
harrisonburg, va is my hometown! i used to party at JMU over holidays or whenever my schools breaks would match up. i recall a Stool Scenes episode or maybe history of barstool and they show PFT with friends in one of the Hunter's Ridge townhouses. that was the development in which my group of friends partied the most. another great episode, in a great series.
May be tough to swing with them not being in office but I would love to see this show with Carl or Eddie.
@KFCRadio
2 жыл бұрын
Love that idea. Chicago isnt a long flight.
@danieljacobson9097
2 жыл бұрын
WhiteSox Dave too- what’s that guy like not in character?
@garyspencer484
2 жыл бұрын
@@danieljacobson9097 He’s never in character
@10owenj
2 жыл бұрын
Carl for sure would be incredible
@mattsean6164
2 жыл бұрын
@@10owenj Yes absolutely. It seems like he had a very interesting path to barstool with college baseball, Labor jobs, the cube life, etc
"You know who eles is addicted to the blitz, the H-man." - PFT commentator
I was always curious to know more about the man behind the sunglasses. As a former software sales rep who is now stuck in a cube while married with a mortgage, I can genuinely say I am envious of you all. Good stuff KFC
So fascinating to learn Phil Hendrie was a key radio influence on PFT early on! Hendrie's split personalities of Lloyd Bonafide and Martha Bingum and Pastor Rennick, etc., were absolute, GONZO, radio gold!
This was such a great interview. I would love to see Nick and KB next.
@Andrew-nb6pe
2 жыл бұрын
Seconding the Nick and KB. Love those guys a ton - they're hilarious, but I've never seen them be serious
Great stuff
Phenomenal interview. So interesting. Thanks Kevin
@Ian-yj9yx
2 жыл бұрын
*posted 2 minutes in*
@mattsean6164
2 жыл бұрын
@@Ian-yj9yx he released the podcast this morning. Only the video is premiering now. Great try though!
@lw4791
2 жыл бұрын
@@mattsean6164 he’s 14 probably lol, doesn’t even understand podcasts as a concept just “first” comments on KZread
PFT is the reason I watch Barstool stuff. Good man
Kevin, having a real down to earth conversation sets the level of depth to you both so well. It's such a great way to reflect as someone in a more "non 9 to 5" gig. Keep making greatness!
PFT is who got me into barstool. Legend!!
This is the best KFC content. Any of the frank and frankettes would be interesting
Nick and KB would be an interesting BTB
Love you PFT
Great interview Kevin! I would love to see Big Cat, Carl, Eddie, Riggs
Great interview KFC, love PFT and getting to see this side of him. Coley next?
@lw4791
2 жыл бұрын
Coley would be a good one, just because he’s pretty much an open book with a crazy life
this was a very good interview
This was very good
Funniest twitter personality, most dedicated person to their craft and researching for interviews in hilarious ways, and there’s a reason so many people anticipated this to hear the story of pft from internet troll to the most iconic person on the internet
Nothing makes me laugh harder when I’m listening to PMT than PFT’s and Big Cat’s laughs when they both crack up haha so good
@johnklee3843
2 жыл бұрын
What’s better than two grown men laughing..?
@guimaraesrosa100
2 жыл бұрын
@@johnklee3843 Two men PFT and KFC blowing each other
I would love to listen to a Behind the Blog with Bayou Ben. I feel like that interview could last six hours, though.
Great episode
PFT is just the best…. Awesome interview!
@KFCRadio
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watchin! Who do you want to see next on Behind The Blog?
@antoniopetrazzuolo6394
2 жыл бұрын
@@KFCRadio Clem, Frank the Tank, Wonton Don, or Mintzy
@chazpuckett4659
2 жыл бұрын
@@KFCRadio Thee Wonton Don! PFT has been the one I’ve been waiting for, this series good shit -KFC keep it up
My Favorite barstool employee this was awesome Pft
PFT is one of a kind. Don't personally know the guy, but he seems like a stand up guy and is so witty and funny. Absolute star.
@jmark1124
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely savant esque
@KFCRadio
2 жыл бұрын
Absolute king. Who do you want to see next on Behind the Blog?
@philymc2801
2 жыл бұрын
@@KFCRadio 100% Red Ed
@jmark1124
2 жыл бұрын
Bring back the old heads, like Maurice or that LA Nick maybe...I'm sure there's plenty of guys that aren't familiar
@MichaelHodshon
2 жыл бұрын
@@KFCRadio Eddie
Fran was great on token ceo and has an interesting story that I’d love to hear more about. Trent would be a fantastic listen as well.
PFT Rocking out that Napoli old school jersey....Respect
Best behind the blog so far. Was awesome learning so much more about Commenter.
@KFCRadio
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for tunin in Kyle! Who do you want to see next on Behind the Blog?
@Ipackwood69
2 жыл бұрын
@@KFCRadio We need to hear from Handsome Hank !
@justzach10
2 жыл бұрын
@@KFCRadio hank!!!
Without a doubt the best interveiw I've seen from barstool, please re-release the book
@KFCRadio
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Cole! Who do you want to see on Behind the Blog next?
@colemcreynolds3229
2 жыл бұрын
@@KFCRadio feel like Riggs or Big Cat could be pretty good ones to do
Growing up in the same area as PFT its dope to see our local celeb finally get his full story out
@quinnjones354
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah especially I’m a Jmu freshman so now I know not to go to Rockingham memorial hospital hahah
@georgemichaels3rdnut
2 жыл бұрын
@@quinnjones354 PFT shows up against NDSU and gives the pregame speech lol
RIP Eric. Gone but never forgotten
@KFCRadio
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Alex! Who do you want to see on Behind the Blog next?
Hank would be great! I know we all know his story well. But he is a man of the people and have done so much for Barstool.
Would definitely like to see Nick and KB be real with you and not joking around and give you more than what we usually see. I mean those two are the funniest at Barstool but it’d be cool to see a good conversation between the 3 of you
KFC you have been killing it on content!! Keep it up bro!!
Love how pft is himself on PMT and he’s so funny and being himself it’s just awesome
@KFCRadio
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watchin Cameron! Who do you want to see on Behind the Blog next?
@JHockeyFan
2 жыл бұрын
@@KFCRadio Carrabis or Kayce
PFT is simply the best.
When KFC talked about "for love of the game" I really felt that, once you find a position that you love it all changes.
Love this content. Would love to see Big Cat or Nic on here and see the real side of them with Kev asking all the good questions
@guimaraesrosa100
2 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure that he is called Fat Cat now.
@shanenelson9218
2 жыл бұрын
@@guimaraesrosa100 Assault.
PFT - you the MAN!
@KFCRadio
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Brian! Who do you want to see next on Behind the Blog?
@justzach10
2 жыл бұрын
@@KFCRadio hank!!!
Browns fan here, love the video
@KFCRadio
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watchin Mitch! Who do you want to see next on Behind The Blog?
we definitely need a print of that book. signed copies.
Need that book!
@KFCRadio
2 жыл бұрын
Oh absolutely need that hard copy
Was not ready for that sick ass intro
The absolute best
Solid dude!
This was awesome. Big cat would be a great guest too
We love pft
PFT is such a gem
Love u pft
Would love to see KB or Nick on. Maybe together
this was fire.
@KFCRadio
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watchin Benjamin! Who do you want to see on Behind the Blog next?
@benjaminmileham3763
2 жыл бұрын
@@KFCRadio big cat. his life is only what he shows
At 1:25:00 when hes talking about how there’s no blueprint to talk about his character with I thought about dice clay lol. That would be a great conversation
Need the book ASAP. Would be 100 copies (maybe not probably just 1 but still need the book)
Dude of fucking course we want the book!!!!
This was fucking incredible