Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh
Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh
"What are people? Shulti here and you guys are about to listen to a clip from our weekly Patreon episode. If you want to sign up to our Patreon, support the Flagrancy support, what we are doing, completely uncensored. Flagrant content. You go to patreon.com/flagrant2, with no more interruptions. Here is the exclusive clip." — Shulti
"So what is absolutely hilarious is Rappaport, this guy who has made a living talking shit about people like literally non-stop talking shit like everybody from Lebron to Trump. It doesn't matter. He is just constantly talking shit politicians. He doesn't like constantly talking shit. He calls himself another king of shit talk or whatever. And he's good at it. He's funny. Like he's got good. You got good roast. He's genuinely funny when he said no." — (Unnamed Co-host)
"This is where the suckers shit really I can tell it coming out because he knows he's going to expose these texts. And so now he's like being real clean and cryptic with his dancers. Go help out some people. Wow. KD is like. He's probably deleted messages too. There's no way that this is from back in like December. I think these messages." — (Unnamed Co-host)
The podcast episode delves into a public conflict between comedian Michael Rapaport and NBA player Kevin Durant, which seemingly originated from Rapaport's criticism of Durant's interview demeanor. The discussion highlights Rapaport's public persona as a "king of shit talk" and his tendency to criticize various public figures. A significant point of contention is Rapaport's lawsuit against comedian Dave Portnoy and his company, Barstool Sports, for alleged defamation related to a t-shirt depicting Rapaport as a clown with a mark resembling a herpes sore. The hosts find it ironic that Rapaport, who makes a living defaming others, is suing for defamation.
The conversation then escalates to detail an alleged exchange of direct messages between Rapaport and Durant, characterized by deeply personal insults and threats. The hosts express surprise at the intensity of Durant's alleged responses, questioning if the messages were fabricated. They also discuss Rapaport's past sensitivity to criticism, citing an instance where he allegedly reacted negatively to being called a "dork." The episode touches upon the parallel sensitivity of celebrity couple Katie and Michael Rapaport, suggesting they both struggle with handling criticism despite their talents.
Further analysis is given to Rapaport's recurring suggestion that public figures, particularly Black athletes like Durant, should direct their efforts towards helping underprivileged communities, specifically referencing "Brownsville." The hosts debate the sincerity of this suggestion, questioning if Rapaport himself actively contributes to such causes and if he is using it as a shield or a tool to criticize others. The episode also critiques media reporting of the exchange, specifically noting how certain outlets framed Durant's messages as a "vile homophobic rant," questioning the accuracy of this label given the context of personal insults.