Danielle Mintz (née Zobrist) is the wife of Dan "Big Cat" Katz, the prominent co-host of Barstool Sports' "Pardon My Take" podcast and President of Barstool Chicago. Their relationship is a central, yet relatively private, part of Katz's life away from the very public persona of Big Cat.
Their Relationship Story
Dan and Danielle met while attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Their relationship began long before the rise of Barstool Sports and Dan's fame as Big Cat. They built their life together away from the spotlight initially.
- Marriage: The couple married in July 2011, a few years after graduating from Wisconsin.
- Children: Dan and Danielle are parents to two sons, born around 2017 and 2019. Their sons are a frequent topic of affectionate conversation for Dan on the podcast, though their identities are kept private.
- Residence: They primarily reside in Chicago, though have discussed spending more time in Florida as well.
Danielle's Background and Career
While often recognized as Big Cat's wife, Danielle Mintz has her own professional identity distinct from Barstool Sports:
- Education: She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
- Career: Danielle works in the pharmaceutical industry. Details of her specific role are kept private, consistent with the couple's approach to separating Dan's public life from their family life.
Public Persona and Privacy
Danielle consciously avoids the limelight associated with her husband's career:
- Low Profile: She rarely makes public appearances or discusses her personal life on social media or elsewhere.
- Supportive Role: While intensely private, she is acknowledged by Dan as his foundational support system. Dan frequently references "Mrs. Cat" and their family life humorously and lovingly on "Pardon My Take," often sharing anecdotes about their home life while respecting her privacy.
- Limited Public Photos: Consistently respecting Danielle's preference for privacy, very few public photos exist of the couple together, and even fewer high-quality recent ones. Dan occasionally shares blurred or obscured family photos on his personal social media, primarily focusing on their children from behind or in ways that protect their identities. Fan-taken photos at rare public events are scarce.
Photos: Respecting the Boundary
Key Point: Due to Danielle Mintz's strong preference for privacy, finding public photos of her online, especially clear or recent ones alongside Dan, is extremely difficult. Publicly available images primarily consist of:
- Very old photos shared by Dan early in their relationship or from their wedding.
- Blurred or obstructed shots of family moments shared by Dan on social media.
- Paparazzi-style photos are virtually non-existent as they successfully maintain their private life.
The Dynamic
Danielle Mintz represents Dan Katz's grounded life outside the chaos of Barstool Sports. She manages the family's private life, raising their sons largely shielded from Dan's public persona. Her choice to remain out of the public eye is a deliberate boundary respected by Dan and fans alike. Their story is one of a long-term partnership, originating in college and enduring through immense changes in Dan's career, built on mutual respect and a shared desire for a normal family life.
