Son of a Boy Dad Son of a Boy Dad: Ep. 70 - Francis Ellis Returns to Barstool HQ
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Jul 19, 2022 Comedian Francis Ellis returns to Barstool HQ, discussing getting fired, the Daily Beast revenge plan, Sex in the City, Joe Rogan, becoming trans, musical comedy, stand-up, taking mushrooms with Nate Diaz, citi-biking with J. Cole, asking for a raise, Brittny Griner being stuck in Russia, relationships with Dave Portnoy, the state of the Yak, Francis' future RnR opponent, and much more.
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Firing After A Tragic Blog Post
- Francis recounts being fired after publishing a blog about a missing woman who was later found murdered and how rapidly the story escalated.
- He deleted the post, handled intense media backlash, and wrote an apology to shield Barstool from blame.
Rebuilding Through Stand‑Up And Podcasts
- After getting fired, Francis received job offers and podcast invites from comedians that kept his career afloat.
- He leaned into stand-up, tours, and collaborations to rebuild momentum and income.
Momentum Beats Hiding After Controversy
- Francis struggled with whether to lay low after the controversy or keep creating to retain momentum.
- He concluded that silence risked losing his audience so he needed to keep producing content while managing optics.