Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh
Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh
"I was reading this book right now about the Irish. I'm shooting niggas fucking a slave movies fucking not all that all that black trauma shit like I get it's profitable now yeah people are making the shit ton of money shout out what's her face. I'm lean away. Yeah, I think she's super talented. I still love the things given episode of master and none but like I'm just like I'm tired of it dog. I'm tired of it like it look the trail of great times like there's no way like there's no way great." — Shane Gillis
"The thing is is it yeah other operative like this Fine, I'm not I'm not like your family. No, but everyone's They're stuck They were always stuck in the fucking mud. No, they're fine. They're fucking you know my sisters got cancer and all that but Everything's great. I just went home my grandma died my grandma died last week My sister's going through chemo doesn't have hair. It's fun. It's fun. It's Same sister Guys things are I shouldn't have said it said what You know I could help pay for my sister's medical bills, but all right. I could have got some health insurance But you know, but now blogger from Brooklyn was right. I should quit Brooklyn I think so." — Shane Gillis
"I don't think I think that Louis really hit on something with the with the Parkland kids that He made a great point that everybody wasn't ready for yet, which is like why are we listening to kids? And we don't need to listen to kids about literally anything not about the environment not about guns not about none of that shit like if kids say anything Accepted someone's fucking molestinum We don't need to listen to that's the only thing we should listen to kids about ever I'm being molested and then we go okay, it is true." — Shane Gillis
The episode features comedian Shane Gillis discussing his controversial departure from Saturday Night Live after being hired as a cast member. He recounts the process of being approached by SNL, the audition experience, and the immediate fallout from past statements unearthed by critics. Gillis expresses his perspective on "cancel culture" and the speed at which online scrutiny can impact careers. He shares anecdotes about the audition process, including interactions with SNL figures like Lorne Michaels, and reflects on the pressures of live television.
Gillis also touches upon the broader implications of comedy in public discourse, differentiating between intentional humor and genuine offense. He discusses the financial and emotional toll of such controversies, juxtaposing his personal circumstances with the perceived narrative surrounding his situation. The conversation also veers into reflections on climate change activism, the role of youth in societal discussions, and personal stories of rejection and past relationships.
The latter part of the episode includes discussions about other comedians' experiences, personal anecdotes of dating and rejection, and promotional segments for the podcast's sponsors. Gillis shares his upcoming tour dates and encourages listeners to support his work. The hosts express admiration for his resilience and humor in the face of adversity.