The Yak — March 10, 2026
Episode: “Steven Cheah Was Almost Attacked By A Fluffy White Dog”
Host: Barstool Sports
Participants: Kyle “KBNoSwag” Bauer, Nick, Brandon Walker, Rone, Lil Sas, Kate, Steven Cheah, Big Cat, Mark Titus, and others

Episode Overview

On this lively, off-the-rails episode of The Yak, the Barstool Sports crew gathers to riff on daily absurdities, office culture, and, most notably, Steven Cheah’s run-in with a mysterious “fluffy white dog” that leads to a shocking suburban standoff. The conversation veers from deep—and not-so-deep—thoughts on life’s averages, the intricacies of dog-walking weaponry, surreal monument reinterpretations, office tensions, and the infamous rivalry between Lucas and Rico Bosco.

As always, the episode is packed with playful bickering, bizarre hypotheticals, running gags, and a generous dose of both self-deprecation and bombastic discovery. Listeners get a behind-the-scenes look at Barstool life and the chaos of a typical Yak episode.

Key Topics & Discussion Points

1. How Good Is “Average” Anyway?

[02:30–10:00]

• The group debates the meaning of being "average" versus “good” in everyday life.
• Brandon, Dan (Big Cat), KB, and others argue about how frequently they actually feel “good,” with some suggesting that in America, even average is pretty great.
• Notable moment: The team riffs on how “being content” is often underrated.

"Our average is good. Our average is great." — Big Cat [06:15]

2. Dana Beers’ Rebrand: Bring Back Beer

[10:00–18:00]

• Chat about Dana Beers (Barstool’s beer guy) launching yet another campaign (“Bring Back Beer” or “Bring Beers Back”) and confusion about whether the hashtag is about beer or about himself.
• Amusing tangent about Dana legally changing his name to “Beers” after losing a coin flip.

"He is trying to inspire beer drinking throughout the country by doing... the same thing he's done for the last eight years." — Nick [16:45]

3. French Hours: The Culinary Productivity Hack

[18:00–34:00]

• Dan and Max return from a film shoot in Winnipeg and are introduced to “French hours”— a film-production style of eating, meaning “no lunch break but constant food throughout the day.”
• The office connects this spiral of endless eating to their Sunday routines.
• Running joke about a mysterious, possibly gay, Frenchman encouraging Dan to eat sandwiches in the early morning.

"French hours is no break for lunch, but they just roll food out all day. It's always lunch." — Big Cat [21:40]

4. Statue of Liberty: Discovery or Desecration?

[34:00–1:07:00]

• The gang stumbles onto a Flyers player’s “Statue of Liberty torch” tattoo, which they reinterpret as something, uh, much more explicit.
• They enact increasingly absurd scenarios of being “led by Lady Liberty,” culminating in meme-able moments and office role-play.
• Extended riffing leads to a (half-joking) re-examination of the origin and intentions behind the Statue of Liberty gift from France.

"Imagine if the Statue of Liberty was leading... I might jerk off." — Nick [37:50]
"We've ruined the Statue of Liberty for the greatest country in the world." — Kyle [48:35]

5. Zach’s Barstool Origin Story & The “Self Miscommunication”

[1:07:00–1:27:00]

• Zach is asked about his first, extremely awkward interview for Jon Gruden’s staff, famously characterized as a “self-miscommunication.”
• Discussion of Zach’s journey from near-reject to Barstool’s lovable, endearingly awkward fixture.
• Heartfelt (and hilarious) stories about misinterpreted text messages, coming out stories, and growing office confidence.

"There was just some self miscommunication that went on. Self… self miscommunication? Yes. Self is miscommunication between me and me. You know, me and me." — Zach [1:17:20]

6. Internet Fame Metrics & Debate (“Trump vs Speed”)

[1:27:00–1:39:00]

• Riff on who is the most recognizable individual globally among “the kids these days”—Donald Trump or streamer iShowSpeed.
• Benson and Zach wage a philosophical battle on measuring global fame, age demographics, and what “counts” as fame.

7. Steven Cheah’s Suburban Dog Standoff

[1:57:00–2:48:00]
Main Episode Highlight

Setting the Scene:

• Steven recounts his late-night walk with his dog in a quiet suburban cul-de-sac.
• He spots a mysterious, white, fluffy, medium-sized animal approaching in the darkness.
• Not certain if it’s a coyote or dog, Steven is prepared with a mini air horn (recommended by a Yak listener who lives in “the mountains”).
• He deploys the airhorn not once, but three times—twice at the animal, and once to summon the (unconcerned) neighbor whose dog it was.

Group Reaction:

• The Yak crew is flabbergasted by Steven’s intensity and his approach to dog-walking:
  • Clutching the leash with both hands (“double grip”),
  • Loaded not only with airhorn, but eventually a pitching wedge golf club.
• The team vacillates between roasting him mercilessly and half-reluctant support, weighing the etiquette of canine encounters, city vs. suburban dog ownership, and the line between preparation and overreaction.

"You are the most scared dog owner of all time. He's double gripping a leash with his little 25-pound dog and strapped with an air horn at all times." — Big Cat [2:16:20] "There's probably a 1% chance I golf club a dog." — Steven Cheah [2:39:00]

Iconic Moment:

• Live, in-studio demonstration of Steven’s leash technique and defensive posture, complete with Mincy role-playing a dog attack on the court.

"You must look like a maniac just walking the streets of Arlington." — Nick [2:36:10]

8. Return of Lucas vs. Bosco: The Ceasefire Breaks

[2:48:00–>end]

• Office drama as Lucas is accused of breaking the “ceasefire” with Rico Bosco by posting provocative content.
• Lucas admits to the violation and offers a tongue-in-cheek “olive branch.”
• Heated debate about the upcoming Pros vs. Joes event, whether Rico can/should be invited, and the endurance of their rivalry.

“Ceasefire is so… Oh, I invited him Monday.” — Lucas [2:53:00] “This is World War III, bro.” — Nick [2:55:30]

9. Miscellaneous Bits and Riffing

• Further tangents on sheets vs. comforters, towel-wrapping etiquette, and hypothetical office stress management.
• Zach’s “venting is a social construct” philosophy.
• Calls for Greg (the mysterious future guest) and preparations for adding spectacle to his anticipated arrival.

Notable & Memorable Quotes

• On the Statue of Liberty tattoo:
  • "We just changed the course of history with one revelation." — Mark Titus [49:10]
• On Steven Cheah’s defense measures:
  • "You realize that a dog feels your energy? If I pull really tight on Stella's leash, she's gonna be like, 'what's up? What's happening?'" — Big Cat [2:19:47]
• On risk escalation:
  • "If you're prepared to buy a gun, you have to be prepared to kill a dog. I'm not buying a gun!" — Steven Cheah [2:32:28]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Average vs. Good Debate: [02:30–10:00]
• Dana Beers Campaign: [10:00–18:00]
• French Hours / Film Set Stories: [18:00–34:00]
• Statue of Liberty Torch Segment: [34:00–1:07:00]
• Zach's Origin / Self-Miscommunication: [1:07:00–1:27:00]
• Fame Debate (Trump vs. Speed): [1:27:00–1:39:00]
• Steven Cheah’s “Dog Attack” Story: [1:57:00–2:48:00]
• Lucas vs. Rico — Ceasefire Drama: [2:48:00–end]

Tone & Style

The tone throughout is irreverent, quick-witted, and self-referential—the crew seamlessly moves from earnest to absurd, always maintaining their signature blend of inside jokes and relatable banter. It’s both workplace sitcom and surreal college dorm hangout, with a touch of real talk and comedic emotional intelligence.

For New Listeners

This episode captures everything that makes The Yak a cult favorite: a mix of genuine camaraderie, outlandish hypotheticals, and running gags that make even the most mundane events (like a suburban dog walk) feel like the stuff of legend.
Steven’s “white fluffy dog” escapade is a classic Yak story—equal parts overreaction, office ridicule, and real concern—while the ongoing Lucas/Rico drama and Barstool lore ensure fans old and new stay invested.

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