The Yak – Pro Day III: Mintzy vs Ethan for $10,000
Episode Air Date: March 4, 2026
Host(s): Barstool Sports Yak Crew (Big Cat, Clemmer, Nick, Brandon, Dana, Chef Donnie, others)
Episode Overview
This Yak episode features “Pro Day III,” a chaotic, multi-event challenge between Ben “Mincy” Mintz and Ethan Camp, competing across 16 ridiculous events for a $10,000 World Series of Poker main event entry. The stakes are high—not only is the buy-in on the line, but the loser must sleep beneath the winner for a night. Barstool’s signature blend of trash-talk, camaraderie, and physical absurdity is on full display as the crew referees, judges, and offers color commentary on each event, with Clemmer donning the referee’s crown.
Main Themes and Structure
- Lighthearted but high-stakes office olympics between Ben Mintz and Ethan, dubbed “Yak Pro Day”
- 16 different challenges, ranging from physical competitions (egg toss, shopping cart shootout) to skill and coordination games (cutting produce in half, bobbing for apples), as well as mental and social games (drawing by feel, ordering lunch in Japanese)
- Running commentary, judging disputes, and ad hoc rule enforcement by Clemmer and crew
- The crew reflects on past pro days, their own meal adventures, and behind-the-scenes antics in classic Yak style
Key Discussion Points, Events & Timestamps
1. Introduction & The Stakes
[02:03]
- The event is introduced with a mix of dramatic narration and light ribbing of both competitors.
- Stakes: $10,000 WSOP buy-in and loser sleeps under winner—Big Cat notes, “What incentive is better: not being crushed to death in your sleep, or a World Series of Poker buy-in?”
2. Competitor Profiles
[02:47–04:10]
- The crew examines the appearance/song choices of Mintz and Ethan.
- Physical roasts abound: “He looks like a Jokic brother” (on Mintz’s new physique and shaved head, [04:13]).
3. The Pro Day Challenges
A. “Taping Objects to the Wall”
[22:06–32:37]
- Each contestant must duct tape as many items as possible to a wall in five minutes.
- “This tape is a problem!” —Clemmer [28:36]
- Both struggle, but Ethan wins; Mintz fails to out-tape him despite last year’s experience.
B. “Cutting Items in Half”
[33:01–47:01]
- Competitors attempt to cut produce as close to perfectly in half by weight.
- Hilarity ensues over knife skills, scales, and questionable produce knowledge.
- Ethan wins narrowly, thanks to precision on bread and lettuce weights.
- “Have you never seen a cucumber?” —Nick, needling Mincy [41:37]
C. “Order Takeout—But Only in Japanese”
[47:34–60:21]
- Both must phone a Japanese restaurant and order only using Japanese (with Google Translate).
- Ethan gets stonewalled. Mintz pulls off the order, even improvising with “Godzilla onegaishimasu.”
- “I looked up how to order in Japanese. It was supposed to say ‘Godzilla roll’ with ‘onegaishimasu’ after.” —Mincy [59:26]
- Mintz receives the point for actually getting food ordered.
D. “Shopping Cart Shootout”
[60:53–71:54]
- Tossing shopping carts into a corral from increasing distances: tension, skill, and lots of misses.
- “Why are they so good at this?” —Clemmer, as both competitors go toe-to-toe from deep [65:10]
- Ethan wins a long, tense overtime.
E. “Cooking Challenge: BLT & Smoothie”
[72:25–93:01]
- Chaos in the Yak kitchen: both must make a BLT and a smoothie for Chef Donnie and Dana to judge.
- Mintz puts butter and yogurt everywhere; neither considers using mayonnaise.
- Ethan forgets bacon entirely and his smoothie is filled with plastic from the yogurt seal; Mintz’s ‘smoothie’ is just fruit in a cup, but he wins by default.
- “He forgot the bacon, and he put plastic in the smoothie. A classic mishap, dude.” —Nick [90:46]
F. “Human Curling”
[94:03–115:06]
- Competitors build teams from staff and slide them across the studio in office chairs aiming for a “house.”
- “I thought you were pushing me, not me pushing you!” —Mintz [96:50]
- Ethan has a strategy edge, wins this crowd-favorite visual gag event.
G. “Popcorn Kernel Catch”
[118:49–124:23]
- Panic as burning hot popcorn bounces everywhere and competitors try to snatch kernels out of midair.
- Mintz disqualifies himself for picking up off the floor; Ethan wins.
H. “Silent Ball Drop”
[125:12–128:29]
- Headphones on, competitors drop a ball as close to a time target as possible without knowing when time’s up.
- Ethan wins: “You were 8 seconds away from a minute 30, Mincy. You were 17 seconds over.” [128:22]
- Mintz: “I thought if I aired, it would…”
I. “Egg Toss Over a Bar & Catch”
[136:45–143:02]
- Toss an egg over a horizontal pole, run and catch it. Do not break it.
- “I thought this was so simple…” —Clemmer [139:19]
- Multiple slip-ups. Mintz finally edges out a victory in overtime.
J. “Blow Pop to Bubble”
[143:07–154:15]
- Suck a Blow Pop to the gum and be first to blow a bubble.
- Mincy, despite needing to Google “[how] to blow a bubble,” wins in a photo-finish.
- Crew: “Mincy didn’t know how to blow a bubble. Of all the questions…”
K. “Perfect Water Pour”
[154:46–163:12]
- Pour water blindfolded as close as possible to the brink of overflowing. Most full without a spill wins.
- Mincy shows surprising skill; “We found what Mincy is good at.” —Nick [163:16]
L. “Bobbing for Apples (Final Event Before Finale)”
[179:59–185:56]
- The classic: as many apples pulled from a water bin as possible, no hands.
- Ethan utterly destroys Mincy; “Ethan, you look better wet.” —Brandon [185:35]
M. (Finale) “Speed Run Gauntlet”
[188:56–223:28]
- Seven-event relay: finish a Dum Dum lollipop, human curl Clemmer, eat an ice cream cone, three egg tosses, and three apples bobbed.
- Mincy sets the pace after a grueling Dum Dum section, struggles with curling; Ethan is delayed but ultimately triumphs—his ice cream eating almost derails his chances, but efficient bobbing for apples clinches it.
- “I just try, try and I’ll win.” —Ethan [226:34]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- [04:13] Clemmer: “He looks like a Jokic brother. Yeah, he does. The third Jokic brother is Mintz.”
- [47:39] Mincy: (on the Japanese order) “Miso kudasai, omega onegaishimasu, Godzilla onegaishimasu.”
- [90:46] Nick: (Cooking) “He forgot the bacon, and he put plastic in the smoothie. A classic mishap, dude.”
- [134:46] Mincy: On his “clean living” lately: “I’m cleaned out right now. Been doing colonics. Several.”
- [185:36] Brandon: “Ethan, you look better wet.”
- [226:34] Dana/Ethan: “Yeah, I just try. Try and I’ll win.”
- [229:30] Chef Donnie: “I always count him in.” (on Ethan’s knack for unexpected wins)
Competitive Narratives and Running Jokes
- The “God emperor” ref dynamic, with Clemmer ruling over the event in a crown.
- Mintz’s endless procedural questions—“Have you never seen a cucumber?” becomes a running joke.
- Both competitors’ athletic and culinary incompetence provide consistent comedy.
- The amount of time/will required to suck through a Dum Dum lollipop surpasses all expectations.
- Ethan’s surprising prowess in bobbing for apples and human curling.
- The final relay is grueling and (as always) teeters between epic and farcical.
Closing Reflection & Winner’s Speech
[224:55]–[226:45]
- Ethan wins by about 1 minute, 15 seconds.
- The crew and Clemmer praise Mintz for his never-quit attitude and good-natured buy-in.
- Ethan, on lessons learned: "Yeah, I just try. Try and I'll win." [226:34]
- Planning already begins for Pro Day IV—with possible Ethan-centric events and more.
Timestamps for Major Segments
| Segment | Timestamp | |----------------------------------|--------------| | Event Stakes & Opening Banter | 02:03-04:10 | | Wall Taping Challenge | 22:06-32:37 | | Cutting Produce Challenge | 33:01-47:01 | | Japanese Phone Order | 47:34-60:21 | | Shopping Cart Shootout | 60:53-71:54 | | Cooking Challenge: BLT/Smoothie | 72:25-93:01 | | Popcorn Kernel Catch | 118:49-124:23| | Water Pour | 154:46-163:12| | Bobbing for Apples | 179:59-185:56| | Grand Finale Relay | 188:56-223:28|
Tone & Style
- Irreverent, raucous, self-deprecating humor—constant roasting of both competitors, frequent tangents.
- Occasional moments of genuine competition and sportsmanship.
- Emphasis on camaraderie and inclusion, with everyone on the show playing a role as judge, helper, or additional obstacle.
Summary Takeaway
Barstool’s Yak Pro Day III delivers two hours of hilarious, occasionally excruciating, and unexpectedly suspenseful office Olympics spectacle. Against "the odds," Ethan Camp clinches the buy-in for the World Series of Poker, besting Mintz in a final gauntlet that tests the limits of both skill and absurd endurance. Throughout, Mintz’s spirit, Clemmer’s despotic reffing, and the rest of the Yak crew’s mayhem keep this one of the most memorable Yaks yet—for competitors, judges, and especially listeners.
“Just try and you’ll win.” —Ethan Camp, 2:26:34