Josh Richards: Evolving Beyond Influencer Fame and Shaping the Future of BFFs Podcast

07/09/2025 3 min
Josh Richards: Evolving Beyond Influencer Fame and Shaping the Future of BFFs Podcast

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Josh Richards BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Josh Richards has been making headlines this week as a key Gen Z influencer who’s evolving beyond social media fame into a multi-pronged business force. The biggest news to hit the entertainment world surrounding Richards is Dave Portnoy’s official announcement that he will be leaving the BFFs Podcast at the end of the year—a show Richards co-hosted alongside Portnoy and Brianna LaPaglia since its debut in 2020. Portnoy told fans on the latest podcast episode that the teenage drama circuit is a little out of his wheelhouse as he gets older, underlining that Richards and LaPaglia will remain as the faces of BFFs and will likely reinvent the show’s format by going in person more often and featuring more guests. Portnoy emphasized that his departure had been planned well in advance and Richards helped shape the way fans would learn the news. For Richards, the move ushers in a major platform transition: more creative control, new potential collaborative energy, and his first time co-leading without Barstool’s founder at the table. The shift is being watched closely by both press and industry insiders because BFFs sits at the intersection of influencer culture, young adult humor, and digital business and has been a generator of viral TikTok moments and celebrity insights, often driven by Richards’s presence and quick wit, according to AOL.Business-wise, Richards’s reputation as a next-generation entrepreneur continues solidifying. He remains listed among the world’s youngest self-made millionaire influencers by Amra & Elma, primarily due to the ongoing momentum of TalentX and Ani Energy, both of which he co-founded. Amra & Elma featured him specifically as an inspiration to other young creators looking to turn influencer status into lasting companies. Ani Energy’s growth, especially, has earned social media buzz, and a recent TikTok post by Richards playfully referencing business partner Robert Rausch only fueled speculation about future moves.No major negative press or controversial stories have emerged in the past few days, and social media commentary has been largely positive or focused on curiosity about the future of BFFs, with fans awaiting updates on possible new guest lineups and format tweaks. While nothing is confirmed about any next venture, Richards’s recent posts and public statements strongly hint at more business projects and a continued push for relevance both on- and off-screen. There are no reports of live public appearances or new product launches yet, but industry watchers are keeping a close eye on possible announcements as fall approaches.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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