Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh
Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh
"You know how Mike Tyson came back from the rape? Like, he went to prison for rape. And now he is invincible to anything. Cause we've forgiven or accepted or don't believe that happened. So now there's nothing you could pin on him." — Andrew Schulz
"So he's being rebirthed, right? Whereas like, so it's like Shane is like, we already, people already thought you were the worst type of human being. And then they found out who you really are. And they're like, oh, now you say any fucking racist joke or anything, people aren't going to go, we'll see who is right. They're going to be like, no, he was just joking. He's actually a really funny guy. We got him wrong." — Andrew Schulz
"And then all these people who saw me say, wild shit, and then they saw it justified in the comedy. All of a sudden they start to see me when I said those things differently. And they're like, oh no, people come up to me and be like, bro, once I saw your comedy I started to understand. You want to pause it now. I understand just jokes. And everybody gets these jokes." — Mark Normand
The episode begins with a series of guests recounting their most terrifying near-death experiences. These narratives range from a near-drowning incident and a gun being pointed at close range to a harrowing car accident involving a wrong-way driver, and a near-fall from a cliff while riding ATVs. These personal accounts highlight the fragility of life and the role of luck and quick thinking in survival.
Following the intense personal stories, the discussion pivots to the career of comedian Shane Gillis. The hosts draw parallels between surviving life-threatening situations and navigating professional "fire," particularly in the context of public scrutiny and potential cancellation. Andrew Schulz uses the example of Mike Tyson's post-prison career to illustrate how overcoming a major scandal can lead to a form of professional invincibility.
Mark Normand elaborates on this concept from a comedian's perspective, explaining how facing criticism and mislabeling, and then doubling down on their authentic comedic style, can ultimately lead to broader understanding and acceptance from diverse audiences. The core idea is that by embracing authenticity and persevering through challenges, individuals can achieve a form of "uncancellable" status and greater freedom in their creative endeavors.