Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh
Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh
"The idea behind flagrant to absolutely absolutely 100% so we have this we have he goes up in the first joke he actually does you think the audience thinks he's on their side yes right so the first show is wear a mask right and if you don't wear a mask good you'll die and it goes into his feeling where we need less people we're overpopping we're overpopping we need less people so the woke audience is like well I don't want to laugh at people dying but I do like that he wants people to wear masks and you're supposed to wear masks is that's what Fauci tells me and I just regret say whatever Fauci tells me so okay I can laugh at this guy he's good he goes we can get less people get rid of the people it'll be the best possible thing in the world it will be what is what is the exact line he says I fear he says he goes there's a dream come true he goes something like that it'll be it's a dream come true less people" — Andrew Schultz
"There is a point at which the financial cost of keeping everything shut down outweighs whatever the death toll is for corona even though it's incredibly high yeah the financial cost could end up in like affecting millions of people negatively and cause a lot of deaths in and of itself so there's a point at which we got to open it up you got to find that little space you're in between these extremes if people are dying from starvation yeah and more people are dying for starvation that die from corona yep and then the rates go up and all this other shit like there's a a wave that happens from that that could be more harmful even than 200,000 deaths which is crazy to say but it does exist that point exists now" — Mark Gagnon
"I don't think Jordan could do that and I would agree because I don't think Jordan would let himself go down three one right but that being said there are there is a solid argument for his goat ship mm-hmm if you will I don't think he's there no I think he's actually two more rings away yeah in my opinion I think in order to be spoken about with Jordan you need the six mm-hmm but I think as far as our generation goes he's number two and it's not close yeah I think there used to be close number two for our generation we didn't see wilt yeah we didn't see Bill Russell right we didn't see those motherfuckers but we didn't see Karim no we didn't even see magic really didn't see magic or bird really or bird yeah but we saw Kobe we saw Jordan and we saw Lebron and I think that we can all unanimously say number two yeah is Lebron yeah yeah and if that wasn't solidified before within our generation again not the old heads within our generation I think this solidifies yeah yeah" — Alex
The episode opens with a discussion on Reddit and its perceived user base. The hosts then transition to a lengthy segment on comedy, debating whether Bill Burr is the current "GOAT" of stand-up, particularly after his SNL monologue. They analyze how Burr's material resonated with an audience that might not typically align with his perspectives. Chris Rock's recent SNL appearance is also dissected, with the hosts comparing his approach to Bill Burr's and questioning if Rock was pandering or evolving. The conversation touches upon the nature of stand-up versus other forms of performance art, and the personal journeys of comedians.
A significant portion of the podcast is dedicated to COVID-19, with the hosts questioning the efficacy and consistency of public health measures. They discuss the idea of "herd immunity," the apparent lack of widespread transmission at parties and large gatherings, and the economic consequences of lockdowns versus the health risks. The debate becomes heated as they explore different approaches to managing the pandemic, drawing comparisons to other countries and questioning scientific recommendations.
The discussion then shifts to sports, primarily focusing on the NBA. LeBron James's recent championship win and his claim for GOAT status are analyzed, with comparisons drawn to Michael Jordan. The hosts debate the significance of team building, coaching, and the "more with less" argument. They also discuss Jimmy Butler's impressive playoff performance, positioning him as a top-tier player and leader, contrasting him with Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. The Dak Prescott injury and its potential impact on his contract negotiations are also covered, highlighting the financial risks involved in professional football and the importance of guaranteed money. The episode concludes with discussions on various other topics including social media trends, personal finance, and the nuances of relationships and sex.