Is Brianna's Last Name Chickenfry? Meet the Barstool Sports Personality

Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia made a name for herself online way before dating Zach Bryan.

LaPaglia started working for Barstool Sports as an intern in 2020. Shortly after joining the company, they offered her a full-time role that came with her own podcast. The “PlanBri Uncut” brand was born when LaPaglia told listeners to “sleep when you’re dead,” and encouraged them to live their best lives in their 20s.

As she continued to grow a larger following, LaPaglia’s love life entered the spotlight, too. While she had a few boyfriends during the early days of her career, things blew up for the podcast host when she and Bryan went public with their romance in July 2023.

LaPaglia met the “Something in the Orange” singer in May 2023 when they both attended the ACM Awards in Texas. However, they were both in other relationships at the time. Following their receptive splits, things started heating up between LaPaglia and Bryan. They were together for a little over a year before Bryan confirmed in October 2024 that they split.

Zach Bryan and Brianna ‘Chickenfry’ LaPaglia’s Relationship Timeline

At the time, he shared a lengthy Instagram Story announcing their breakup. Shortly thereafter, LaPaglia posted her own social media statement claiming that she was “blindsided” by his note. She further discussed their split in a YouTube video before sharing that she would be taking a brief break from the internet.

“How can you, like, give every ounce of yourself to someone and then, like, be discarded of in a few days,” she wondered in the clip. “It’s really, really heartbreaking and I don’t want to talk about details right now.”

Keep scrolling for everything to know about Brianna Chickenfry:

Why Is Her Name Brianna Chickenfry?

Spoiler alert, “chickenfry” is not actually her last name. The now-famous moniker refers to an old video on Vine in which LaPaglia compared her legs to the Chicken Fries sold at Burger King.

Where Is Brianna Chickenfry From?

LaPaglia is a Boston native.

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Did Brianna Chickenfry Go to College?

The internet personality attendedBaldwin Wallace University in Ohio, studying public health before she dropped out during her sophomore year to work at Barstool Sports full time.

What Podcasts Does Brianna Chickenfry Host?

She has two podcasts on the Barstool Sports network. Initially, her “PlanBri Uncut” show was a solo podcast. However, she now cohosts the show — in which they share stories and offer advice about navigating life in their 20s — with best friend Grace O’Malley, who also works at Barstool.

LaPaglia is also one of three hosts of the “BFFs” podcast, alongside her boss, Dave Portnoy, and TikTok starJosh Richards. The trio break down pop culture headlines on a weekly basis.