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January 12, 2026

Big Cat Ran into the Most Attractive Dude Ever | The Yak 1-12-26

Quick Read

Mincy's disastrous houseguest antics at Biz's place, including pee on the floor and damaged walls, are put on trial, while Big Cat launches a public search for an 'abercrombie model' hot guy he met at a Bears tailgate.
Mincy's houseguest 'crimes' at Biz's house include nicotine pouches, a damaged wall from wet clothes, and alleged urination.
Big Cat is publicly searching for a 'perfect guy' he met at a tailgate, planning a 'Love is Blind' style reveal.
The podcast quickly rallied support, raising significant funds for a deceased hockey fan's family.

Summary

The Yak crew puts Benjamin Mintz on trial for his chaotic houseguest behavior at Biz's house, where he left nicotine pouches, damaged a wall with a wet bathing suit, and allegedly peed on the floor. Mincy offers weak defenses, claiming ignorance about water warping wood and blaming the rush to leave. Simultaneously, Big Cat recounts encountering the 'most attractive dude ever' at a Bears tailgate and initiates a public search to find him, leading to a planned 'Love is Blind' style reveal. The episode also features a discussion about 'confetti quarterbacks' and a heartwarming moment where Biz leverages the podcast's platform to raise money for a deceased hockey fan's family.
This episode highlights the comedic and often chaotic interpersonal dynamics within the Barstool Sports ecosystem, demonstrating how personal anecdotes and 'trials' become engaging content. It also showcases the community's ability to quickly mobilize for charitable causes, shifting from lighthearted banter to impactful action.

Takeaways

  • Benjamin Mintz faced 'Yak Court' for damaging Biz's house, including leaving nicotine pouches and warping a wall with wet clothes.
  • Mincy offered payment for damages, but Biz insisted on a public 'trial' on The Yak podcast.
  • Big Cat initiated a public search for an exceptionally attractive man he met at a Bears tailgate, describing him as an 'Abercrombie model.'
  • A 'Love is Blind' style reveal is planned for Big Cat's 'hot guy' on an upcoming show, with Big Cat's heterosexuality on the line.
  • The crew discussed the concept of 'confetti quarterbacks'—NFL players who look good celebrating a Super Bowl win.
  • Biz used the platform to promote a GoFundMe for Kevin, a deceased special needs hockey fan, which quickly met its goal.
  • Mincy's phone number was 'doxed' by a poker player, forcing him to change his long-standing NOLA number.

Insights

1Mincy's Disastrous Houseguest Stay at Biz's House

Benjamin Mintz's stay at Biz's house resulted in multiple instances of property damage and poor guest etiquette. Biz detailed finding used nicotine pouches (Lucy pouches) on the floor in two locations, and a wet bathing suit hung on a wooden window sill that caused permanent damage to the wall's Portola paint and the wood itself. Mincy also allegedly urinated on the bathroom floor, which Biz described as looking like 'Worchester sauce.'

Biz's video evidence and testimony, Mincy's admissions and explanations.

2Mincy's Defenses and Lack of Accountability

Mincy offered several explanations for his actions, including being in a rush, not knowing water warps wood, and being depressed from an Old Miss game loss affecting his sex drive (denying ejaculation or arousal in Biz's house). He admitted to an F-minus rating as a houseguest but struggled to take full responsibility, often deflecting blame or minimizing the impact of his actions, such as claiming he 'always throws out' Lucy pouches despite evidence to the contrary.

Mincy's direct responses during the 'trial' and his demonstration of showering technique.

3Big Cat's Quest for the 'Hot Guy' from the Tailgate

Big Cat passionately recounted seeing an exceptionally attractive man at a Bears-Packers tailgate. He described the man as 6'4", with brown hair, a chiseled jaw, resembling an 'Abercrombie model,' and wearing a simple Bears sweatshirt. Despite the man being married, Big Cat was so struck by his appearance that he initiated a public search to find him and bring him on the podcast to confirm his 'straightness,' leading to a planned 'Love is Blind' style reveal.

Big Cat's detailed description of the man and his plan to find him.

4Charitable Action for Deceased Hockey Fan

Biz used the podcast's platform to share the tragic story of Kevin, a special needs hockey fan who passed away, leaving his special needs wife without support for funeral costs. Biz proposed creating a charity shirt or GoFundMe, and during the live podcast, a GoFundMe for Kevin's family was shared and quickly met its goal, with a significant donation from 'Austin.'

Biz's emotional recounting of Kevin's story and the live update on the GoFundMe's success.

Lessons

  • If hosting a houseguest, clearly communicate house rules, especially regarding wet items on wood surfaces and proper disposal of personal waste.
  • When leaving a guest's home, conduct a thorough 'once over' to ensure no damage or personal items are left behind, especially if in a rush.
  • Leverage social media and podcast platforms for charitable causes, as the community can quickly mobilize to support GoFundMe campaigns or other initiatives.

Notable Moments

Mincy's 'Kangaroo Court' for Houseguest Misconduct

This segment served as the central comedic narrative, with Biz presenting evidence of Mincy's destructive and unhygienic behavior as a houseguest, turning personal grievances into public entertainment.

Big Cat's Public Search for the 'Hot Tailgate Guy'

Big Cat's intense description and public call to action to find an exceptionally attractive man he encountered became a running gag and a planned future content event, highlighting the show's spontaneous and personal content style.

GoFundMe for Deceased Hockey Fan Reaches Goal Live

Amidst the comedic chaos, Biz's pivot to a serious charitable cause demonstrated the community-building power of the podcast, with listeners quickly responding to support a family in need.

Quotes

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"I don't want to have to explain my homophobia to you."

Big Cat
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"Dude, he he looked like a Abercrombie mother. It was crazy."

Big Cat
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"I'm uh this is wrong on me. I'm way more afraid of elderly women than men."

Big Cat
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"I think I think the old miss game killed my sex drive. I was so depressed."

Mincy
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"I appreciate you jeopardizing your relationship with Lane Kiffin in order to start my relationship with Lane Kiffin."

Biz
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"You're not going to get any sleep. I need one thing from you guys, and that is that I think we need to make a pact that from here on out, if you see a really hot guy in the wild, we got to bring him in."

Big Cat

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