Due To My Role | The Business of Being Everywhere with Wonton Don of Barstool Sports | EP 008

Wonton Don didn’t follow a plan — he followed curiosity.In Episode 008 of Due To My Role, Johnny Hilbrant sits down with Barstool Sports’ Foreign Correspondent, Wonton Don, to break down how 8 years living in China, a willingness to lean into weird ideas, and zero interest in a traditional career turned into one of the most durable roles in modern media.They unpack how Barstool actually works behind the scenes, why creative freedom only exists if you earn it, and how Don built multiple travel and culture franchises without chasing trends or permission. From Drop A Pin to Bald Stool, this conversation explores what it really takes to stay relevant when algorithms shift, audiences fragment, and most creators burn out.This episode is about leverage, trust, and building formats that compound — not viral moments that disappear.Subscribe for substantial founders, comedians, and interesting people on the internet with decent stories and substantial exits.