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Kyle "KBNoSwag" Bauer and his legion of friends; Nick, Brandon Walker, Rone, Lil Sas, Kate, Steven Cheah and Big Cat gather each weekday at 1PM ET Live on the Barstool Yak YouTube to talk about exclusively the most important topics of the day. This is the podcast version of that show. 10x.

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You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/barstoolyak

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You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/barstoolyak

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You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/barstoolyak

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You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/barstoolyak

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Recent Guests

Sherry Sigworth
Mayor of Balltown
Balltown
Episode: The Mayor Of Balltown, Iowa Is Preparing The Key To The City For KB | The Yak 6-10-26
Big John
Guinness World Records title holder for 30 seconds of Chinese takeaway dishes
Independent, Guinness World Records participant
Episode: BANNER DAY: Big Cat Unveils His Most Remarkable Piece Of Memorabilia Yet | The Yak 6-2-26
Steve from the Bank
Steven from the bank, introduced as a friend of Steven, participates in gauntlet and discussion
Bank employee
Episode: Reed's Gas Station Take Divides The Office In Half | The Yak 5-27-26
Billy Z.
Chef, pizza creator, Muscular Dystrophy Association fundraiser advocate
Tripping Billy (pizza)
Episode: The Internet Is Roasting Steven Cheah For Getting Duped By A.I. Slop | The Yak 5-26-26
White Sox Dave
Subject of the main rental-car anecdotes, guest of the show on occasion
Barstool Sports
Episode: White Sox Dave Owns The WORST Rental Car In The Entire Chicagoland Area | The Yak 5-14-26
Ryan RuscioI o
Guest, introduced as visitor
Barstool
Episode: Steven Cheah Doesn't Think Women Should Mow Lawns | The Yak 5-11-26
Rhett Louder
Cincinnati Reds pitcher, podcast guest
Cincinnati Reds
Episode: Dana Beers and Blutman Are On Day 3 of Solitary Confinement And May Never Leave | The Yak 5-6-26
Jim Cabani
Executive director and CEO of the Tortilla Industry Association
Tortilla Industry Association
Episode: Recapping The First Weekend of Barstool Spring Break (Nicky Smokes is DOWN BAD) | The Yak 4-20-26
Mark Titus
Former college basketball player and media personality
USC/Mark Titus; guest on The Yak
Episode: Recapping The First Weekend of Barstool Spring Break (Nicky Smokes is DOWN BAD) | The Yak 4-20-26

Hosts

Kyle Bauer
Host of The Yak, Barstool Sports
Brandon Walker
Host/Regular contributor on The Yak

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 6.5k ratings
  • Awful

    This show sucks now, not funny.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    schweattyd
    United States4 months ago
  • cant listen to kb

    just take a week off jesus

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    billings, mt
    United States5 months ago
  • This Show Gives Me Life

    Everyday around 1PM ET, I feel like ending it. Everyday, this show pulls me back from the edge. Thank you, gentlemen, and Kate. Love <3

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BigDawgPee
    United States5 months ago
  • ASMR

    Pretty sure Big Cat is only creating bits that are terrible for the audio only listeners. I knew it was Lucas

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jx2alluponu
    United States6 months ago
  • 8/27 Ep

    WHO FORGOT TO PUSH THE BUTTON??

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CClintBB
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

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Sponsorships blend into content and are generally well-integrated for fans who expect long-form, conversational episodes.
Some listeners feel the humor is irreverent but consistently entertaining when the crew hits its rhythm.
Banter is high-energy and addictive for fans of chaotic group dynamics.
Mixed reactions to guests; the chemistry drives the best episodes but misfires happen when energy wanders.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#200
United States/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#34
United States/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#50
Canada/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#226
Singapore/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#231
China/Comedy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Big Cat Surprises Us With a MASSIVE Guest in the Future | The Yak 2-27-26
Q: What's the significance of the upcoming guest Green Greg?
Green Greg is a notable personality praised for his entertaining contributions to their previous shows, and his appearance is highly anticipated by the hosts and their audience.
Danny Put Together the Worst Valentines Day Fit Ever | The Yak 2-16-26
Q: Where's Savannah Guthrie's mom?
There's theories that this might be an inside job and it's getting weirder.
Dave Portnoy Has to Rewrite His Book From Scratch | The Yak 2-3-26
Q: Are you a strip club guy? Have you been to many here in San Francisco?
No, I went to one because they used to have an open mic there.
Dave Portnoy Has to Rewrite His Book From Scratch | The Yak 2-3-26
Q: Are you concerned with that?
Yes, I am concerned about injury during the race.
Cheah's Jaguar Hair is an ABSOLUTE HIT | The Yak 2-2-26
Q: What do you think of the haircut?
You look hot; it's a trendy haircut for a 25-year-old.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Yak

What is The Yak about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced, banter-heavy show built around group discussions, goofy challenges, sports tangents, and insider Barstool culture. Episodes mix long-form games, offbeat storytelling, and light reality-show style segments, with frequent sponsor integrations woven into the flow. The dynamic is anchored by a core rotating cast and high-energy guests, delivering chaotic yet highly entertaining conversations that skew toward humor, camaraderie, and playful roasts. This mix makes it appealing to listeners who enjoy impulsive humor, sports banter, and behind-the-scenes media chatter, with a penchant for recurring jokes and community inside jokes that reward regular listeners. Noteworthy aspects include live-audience energy, highly improvisational fo... more

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2. Mostly Sports With Mark Titus and Brandon Walker
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Recent guests on The Yak include:

1. Sherry Sigworth
2. Big John
3. Steve from the Bank
4. Billy Z.
5. White Sox Dave
6. Ryan RuscioI o
7. Rhett Louder
8. Jim Cabani

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