Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Barstool Sports Steps into Scripted Comedy With 'Les Mascots'
Barstool Sports, known for its unscripted content, is starting a new comedy show called "Les Mascots."
The show follows two performers, played by Barstool personalities, who work as Elmo and Cookie Monster in Times Square.
The series was filmed in a quick, on-the-go style, and will be available on the Out of Order YouTube channel every Tuesday.
The team hopes the show is successful, potentially leading to more seasons and future scripted shows.
Though the show's team considered pitching the show to a larger network, they ultimately decided to release the series on their own platform.
Barstool Sports is launching its first scripted series, "Les Mascots," a comedy.
The show stars Barstool personalities as struggling performers in Times Square.
It was created by Owen Roeder and produced using a "guerrilla" style of filmmaking.
The series will premiere on the Out of Order YouTube channel.
The team hopes for future seasons and more scripted content.
- Who
- Featuring Barstool stars John Feitelberg, Harry Settel and Tommy Smokes.
- What
- Barstool Sports is launching its first scripted comedy series, "Les Mascots."
- When
- Premiering Tuesdays
- Where
- On the Out of Order YouTube channel.
- Why
- To expand Barstool's content offerings and try a scripted format.
Production
Viewers
Distribution Strategy
Production
The creators wanted to pitch the series to Hollywood and Netflix, but that wasn't working out
Viewers
The creators ultimately decided to release the series on their own platform.
- Show Title
- "Les Mascots"
- Network
- Out of Order YouTube channel
- Starring
- John Feitelberg, Harry Settel, Tommy Smokes
- Creator
- Owen Roeder
- Filming Style
- "Guerilla" style
- Premiere Day
- Tuesday