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Honestly: The Infamous Andrew Schulz

Bari Weiss
Jul 15
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Andrew Schulz performs with The Brilliant Idiots in New York City. (Johnny Nunez/WireImage via Getty Images)

There’s a tried-and-true playbook for comedians who want to make it big: hit the road, get in front of as many audiences as possible, and try to grab the attention of the TV executives who decide which comics are lucky enough to get a special.

But Andrew Schulz and his generation of comics has something those guys didn’t: The internet.

In 2018, one of Schulz’s self-published specials went to number one across Apple Music, Google Play and Amazon. That led to sold-out shows at Radio City Music Hall and, eventually, a four-part series on Netflix. 

This summer, right as he was about to release his newest special with another big streamer, he was told he’d need to edit out some of his offensive jokes. Instead of censoring his work, he bought back the rights to the show and is going to release it on his website this weekend. 

We talk about why he feels so confident betting on himself, the state of comedy in an era of censoriousness, and why a healthy society needs people who are willing to be offensive.

Check out his new special on July 17th at: ​​https://theandrewschulz.com/

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Bobby Burnt
Jul 15·edited Jul 18

I hadn't heard of this guy before about a week ago, and haven't listened to any of his sets. However, I just bought a ticket to his event because I think it's awesome that he's making a massive financial commitment to his own artistic integrity. I also think there's something to be said for artists attempting to have more control over their work.

Good luck, Andrew!

Edit: Watching the live event now. Funny af. Best $15 I spent this week.

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User01
Jul 15·edited Jul 15

Bari, your podcast has been hitting it out of the park these past two weeks. Freddie, and now Andrew Schulz. Keep it up!

Send us another Nellie and Kitty Purrzog TGIF podcast again too!

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