Andrew Schulz
Andrew Schulz is the loudest independent voice in stand-up comedy, a self-distribution pioneer who built a multi-platform empire by betting on himself before anyone else would.
Andrew Schulz: Comedy’s Most Successful Indie Bet
Andrew Schulz is a New York-bred stand-up comedian, podcaster, and media entrepreneur born on October 30, 1983. He first gained mainstream attention through sketch comedy and acting, including a recurring role on MTV2’s Guy Code, but his real breakout came when he rejected the traditional comedy special release model and self-distributed his 2021 special Infamous, selling it directly to fans and grossing millions without a Netflix or HBO deal.
His podcast Flagrant (originally Flagrant 2, co-hosted with Akaash Singh and Manga Mike/Andrew Zarian) is one of the most-listened-to comedy and cultural commentary podcasts in the world. Schulz’s willingness to go where other comedians won’t, politically, culturally, and personally, has built him a fiercely loyal audience and made him one of the most-searched names in comedy.
Schulz is also known for his sharp crowd-work clips that go viral on social media with remarkable regularity, making him one of the most organically discovered comedians on YouTube and Instagram. His model, own your masters, own your audience, has become a blueprint others in comedy now cite directly.
On a personal level, Schulz is married to Breanna Schulz (née Ramirez), and the couple have been relatively open about their relationship and family life in interviews and on the podcast, while still keeping the finer details out of the spotlight.