United States
Pardonmytakepodcast is a creator with a presence on YouTube (667,000 followers), Instagram (1,189,337 followers), TikTok (1,300,000 followers), based in United States.
Total Followers +0.0%
3.2M
Across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok
Primary Platform
YouTube
667K followers · 21% of audience
Engagement
2.0%
vs. 1.5% category median
Sponsorship Tier
Macro
Est. $14K–$33K / IG post
Big Cat and PFT Commenter co-authored the 336-page book covering a decade of PMT highlights, guest stories, and behind-the-scenes moments. It is due August 18, 2026.
The show took home the honor at the eighth annual iHeartPodcast Awards held live at SXSW in March 2026.
Announced in December 2025, the video version of Pardon My Take moved exclusively to Netflix starting January 2026. Audio remains on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
The show topped online popularity and listener ratings/reviews across both major platforms throughout 2025.
| Window | YouTube | TikTok | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 7 days | +0 +0.0% | +119 +0.0% | +0 +0.0% | +119 |
| Last 30 days | +1K +0.1% | +119 +0.0% | +0 +0.0% | +1K |
| Last 90 days | +2K +0.3% | -2498 -0.2% | +0 +0.0% | -497 |
| Last 365 days | +2K +0.3% | -2498 -0.2% | +0 +0.0% | -497 |
Daily follower snapshots from CreatorDB's longitudinal index.
| Brand | Type | Platform | Date | Performance vs. baseline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrafol Sponsorship | Sponsored content | YouTube | Jul 2026 | — |
| DraftKings Sponsorship | Sponsored content | YouTube | Jul 2026 | — |
| State Farm Sponsorship | Sponsored content | YouTube | Apr 2026 | — |
| Chevrolet Sponsorship | Sponsored content | YouTube | Apr 2026 | — |
| Venmo Sponsorship | Sponsored content | YouTube | Mar 2026 | — |
| Hims Men's Health / Wellness | Sponsored content | Long-term | — | |
| Jose Cuervo Alcohol / Spirits | Sponsored content | Long-term | — |
Pardonmytakepodcast is a creator with a presence on YouTube (667,000 followers), Instagram (1,189,337 followers), TikTok (1,300,000 followers), based in United States. Their content sits in the sports podcast space. Their YouTube bio reads: "On PMT ®, Big Cat & PFT Commenter deliver the loudest and most correct sports takes in the history of the world. Daily topics, guests, and an inability to tell what the hosts might be doing will make this your new favorite sports talk show.". The full audience and engagement breakdown is below.
Pardonmytakepodcast reaches an audience concentrated in United States primarily through YouTube, and is best activated via long-form YouTube integrations, Instagram Reels and Stories, TikTok branded content. Their sponsorship history skews toward Men's Health / Wellness, Alcohol / Spirits, a clear signal of fit for brands in those categories. Demonstrated partners include Nutrafol and DraftKings. Engagement on YouTube runs around 2.0%, pointing to an audience suited to category-relevant, mid-funnel brand campaigns rather than pure-reach buys.
Benchmark estimates for a creator at Pardonmytakepodcast's tier (Macro, 3.2M combined followers, United States). Pulled from CreatorDB's category benchmarks.
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Big Cat's real name is Dan Katz. He co-created Pardon My Take alongside PFT Commenter and has been one of the most recognizable faces of Barstool Sports since the show launched in 2016.
PFT Commenter's real name is Eric Sollenberger. He built the character as a parody of ESPN-style sports media personalities, and the bit evolved into one of the most distinctive voices in sports podcasting.
Yes, Pardon My Take is a flagship show produced under the Barstool Sports umbrella, and both hosts are among the most prominent personalities in that media ecosystem. The show's hashtags and branding consistently reflect the Barstool identity.
Pardon My Take launched in 2016 and by 2026 claims the title of the number-one sports podcast for ten years running. That makes it one of the longest-standing daily sports talk podcasts in the format.
The 50-50 is a recurring chance-based bit on the show where Big Cat participates in a drawing or challenge and has become known for winning it repeatedly. It has turned into a long-running inside joke with fans, who celebrate every time Big Cat beats the odds again.
Jersey Jerry is a recurring personality in the Pardon My Take universe, known as a devoted New York Jets fan who represents the everyman suffering sports fan. He has become a fan favorite through regular appearances tied to the show and broader Barstool Sports content.
'Lib of the Year' is an annual award on Pardon My Take given to the person who had the most embarrassing or spectacularly wrong moments over the course of the year. Jersey Jerry has taken home the distinction multiple years in a row, making it one of the show's most beloved recurring storylines.
Yes, DraftKings is a presenting sponsor of Pardon My Take, prominently featured in the show's Instagram and TikTok bios. The partnership is a natural fit given PMT's heavy focus on NFL and college football, where sports betting content resonates strongly with the audience.
Beyond DraftKings, Pardon My Take has featured sponsorships from State Farm, Chevrolet, Venmo, and Nutrafol. The show's large, predominantly male audience skewing toward the 25-and-up age range makes it attractive to advertisers across automotive, financial services, and men's wellness categories.
The reggaeton air horn is a running gag built directly into the show's YouTube bio, where Big Cat and PFT instruct readers to 'pretend a reggaeton air horn is going off right now.' It's a small but telling example of the show's self-aware, absurdist humor that has helped it stand apart from traditional sports talk radio.
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