# Andrew Schulz

> Andrew Schulz is a New York-born stand-up comedian, podcaster, and actor who upended the comedy industry by self-distributing his specials directly to fans — selling out Radio City Music Hall twice in a night and Madison Square Garden multiple times — while co-hosting the hit Flagrant podcast with Akaash Singh. His 2022 special 'Infamous' and 2025 Netflix special 'Life' cemented his reputation as one of the most commercially independent voices in modern comedy.

- **Role:** Co-host and Creator, Flagrant Podcast
- **Organizations:** Flagrant, Brilliant Idiots
- **From:** New York City, USA
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** BA in Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara, High School Diploma, Baruch College Campus High School
- **Known for:** Comedy album 5:5:1 reached #1 on iTunes, Apple Music, Google Play, Amazon, and Billboard comedy album charts (2018), Sold out Radio City Music Hall twice in one night during Infamous Tour, Sold out Madison Square Garden multiple times during Life Tour

## Career timeline

- **2005** — Began performing stand-up comedy in California during college
- **2008** — Made Edinburgh Comedy Festival debut in Scotland
- **2011** — Joined MTV2's Guy Code as cast member
- **2013** — Co-founded The Brilliant Idiots podcast with Charlamagne tha God
- **2015** — Starred in IFC series Benders; appeared in Amazon's Sneaky Pete
- **2017** — Self-released first comedy special 4:4:1 on YouTube; launched Flagrant 2 podcast with Akaash Singh
- **2018** — Debut album 5:5:1 reached #1 on iTunes, Apple Music, Google Play, Amazon, and Billboard comedy charts
- **2020** — Netflix four-part special Schulz Saves America premiered December 17
- **2022** — Self-produced and released Infamous — sold out Radio City Music Hall twice in one night; toured for 10 months across North America
- **2023** — Appeared in White Men Can't Jump remake and You People
- **2024** — Participated in Netflix Roast of Tom Brady; Kendrick Lamar referenced him on album GNX
- **2025** — Netflix special Life premiered March 4, filmed at Beacon Theatre after sold-out global Life Tour including back-to-back sellouts at Madison Square Garden
- **2026** — Son Lincoln Lawrence Schulz born January 2026; continues touring and podcasting

## Achievements

- Comedy album 5:5:1 reached #1 on iTunes, Apple Music, Google Play, Amazon, and Billboard comedy album charts (2018)
- Sold out Radio City Music Hall twice in one night during Infamous Tour
- Sold out Madison Square Garden multiple times during Life Tour
- Completed sold-out global Life Tour across 70+ arenas in US, Canada, Europe, Middle East, and Australia
- Self-distributed Infamous after streaming platforms declined — pioneered a new model for comedy distribution
- Co-hosts Flagrant podcast with hundreds of millions of views
- Two Netflix specials: Schulz Saves America (2020) and Life (2025)
- Participated in Netflix Roast of Tom Brady (2024)

## Latest updates

- **2026-01** — Son Lincoln Lawrence Schulz born
- **2025-03** — Netflix special Life premiered March 4, filmed at Beacon Theatre; received 7.6/10 on IMDb
- **2025-01** — Completed sold-out global Life Tour including back-to-back sellouts at Madison Square Garden
- **2024-05** — Participated in Netflix Roast of Tom Brady
- **2024-03** — Daughter Shiloh Jean Schulz born

## Links

- Website: https://theandrewschulz.com/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/andrewschulz
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Flagrant2
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewschulz/

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Last updated: 2026-06-01