Overview of Flagrant with Andrew Schulz — "Schulz has a NEW BABY + Why your Girlfriend Loves Gay Hockey Shows"
This episode is a wide-ranging, candid, and comedic conversation led by Andrew Schulz with Akaash Singh and the Flagrant crew. Key segments include Schulz’s birth story and new baby (name reveal and parenting differences between son and daughter), a lengthy reaction to a viral gay hockey/romance show that straight women are loving, an anecdote about a camera person with a gambling problem who pawned Schulz’s gear, playful office banter (including AI-generated clips and dildo jokes), and a few sponsor ad reads. The tone alternates between intimate parent-talk, pop-culture analysis, and irreverent comedy.
Topics discussed
- Schulz’s newborn son: name (Lincoln Lawrence “Link” Schultz), delivery (scheduled C‑section), hospital experience, and home life with a newborn and a daughter.
- Parenting contrasts: emotional differences in raising a daughter vs. a son; breastfeeding dynamics and family routines.
- Tour and show announcements (selected dates mentioned in the episode).
- Reaction and breakdown of a viral gay hockey/romance series (clips shown, why straight women find it appealing).
- Use of AI to create gay-themed promotional clips and how AI is changing content creation.
- Personal anecdote: a longtime camera person who pawned Schulz’s equipment due to a gambling addiction — recovery, consequences, and getting equipment back.
- Studio banter: sexual jokes, dildo “measurement” bit, and competitive “who has the best delivery” moments among the hosts.
- Sponsor segments: HIMS, David Protein Bars, BlueChew Gold, and Sol (cannabis-based sleep products).
Main takeaways
- Personal: Schulz and family are doing well; he and his wife are adjusting to life with two kids. He describes distinct feelings and behavior with his newborn son vs. daughter (more joking/inappropriate banter toward the son).
- Cultural/entertainment: The gay hockey show (based on a book, picked up by a bigger network) is a phenomenon—its slow-burn sensuality and athletic, “masculine” leads explain why many straight women find it compelling despite weak dialogue or production in places.
- AI: Creators can quickly produce convincing, sometimes controversial clips (including manipulated or “gayfied” versions of existing footage) — both useful and ethically tricky.
- Addiction & trust: Gambling addiction can have major consequences for careers and relationships; Schulz’s camera gear incident highlights the real-world fallout and the difficulty of recovering assets through pawn shops.
- Audience dynamics: The hosts surface generational and gendered differences in perceptions of sexuality (e.g., how younger women respond to male-male intimacy on screen, and how bisexual/bi men can feel judged).
Notable quotes & insights (paraphrased)
- On fatherhood: Schulz describes the C‑section experience as terrifying and visceral; he also notes he’s “more inappropriate” with a son in a way he wouldn’t be with his daughter — framing different parental instincts.
- On the hockey show’s appeal: “It’s the sensuality and the athletic masculinity — slow burn to blowout — that makes straight women obsessed.”
- On AI: They admit to using AI to craft clips and trailers; the hosts are both amused and unnerved by how easily AI can create believable, provocative content.
- On addiction: The pawn-shop anecdote is a reminder that addiction can wreck trust and livelihoods; Schulz had to front money and negotiate to recover material.
Practical details & action items
- If you’re a fan: check out the viral gay-hockey/romance show (often discussed under titles like “Benders” or “the hockey show” in conversation) to see the clips the hosts react to; judge for yourself whether the sensual editing/story hooks you.
- Parents/listeners: the hosts’ candid birth and parenting talk may be useful for those expecting a child or navigating newborn life — expect candid, unfiltered anecdotes rather than medical advice.
- Creators: back up raw media and keep offsite copies. Schulz’s camera-gear incident demonstrates how quickly production assets can vanish and why redundancy is essential.
- If you or someone you know has a gambling problem: seek help/resources — the episode underscores gambling’s ability to destroy earnings, reputations, and relationships.
Sponsors mentioned (brief)
- HIMS: online hair-loss and related care.
- David Protein Bars: nutrition/protein bar sponsor with promo.
- BlueChew Gold: chewable ED product.
- Sol: THC/CBD gummies and beverages for sleep/relaxation.
Tone & who should listen
- Tone: profane, comedic, candid, and conversational — includes adult jokes and explicit banter.
- Recommended for: listeners who enjoy long-form comedian roundtable podcasts, fans of Schulz/Akaash/Flagrant, people curious about internet culture (viral shows, AI content), and those interested in raw parental storytelling from a comedic perspective.
If you want a single-line summary: this episode mixes a new-father’s raw birth and parenting stories with a pop-culture deep dive into why a viral gay hockey romance is capturing straight female audiences, all wrapped in the Flagrant crew’s typical raunchy humor and side-discussions about AI, addiction, and studio antics.