The Art of the Joke & Navigating Cancel Culture

In this episode, David Meltzer has a conversation with comedian Andrew Schulz, who is known for his no-holds-barred style of comedy, and doesn't shy away from talking about the tricky subject of cancel culture. He explains that he doesn't let the fear of future backlash hold him back in his comedy. He also gives his take on cancel culture, saying it's more about trying to pressure big companies than it is about canceling individuals. Schulz also shares how he's learned to handle rejection and how he uses controversy to make his comedy specials more appealing.

[:46] - Why Shulz never worries about being persecuted for the jokes that he tells

[2:04] - His thoughts on the real reasons behind “Cancel Culture”

[6:37] - How validation affects content creators and what it means to stay authentic

[12:00] - How the “trolls” and “haters” can actually help a performer build their brand

Learn more about Andrew and his work at: theandrewschulz.com
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In this episode, David Meltzer has a conversation with comedian Andrew Schulz, who is known for his no-holds-barred style of comedy, and doesn't shy away from talking about the tricky subject of cancel culture. He explains that he doesn't let the fear of future backlash hold him back in his comedy. He also gives his take on cancel culture, saying it's more about trying to pressure big companies than it is about canceling individuals. Schulz also shares how he's learned to handle rejection and how he uses controversy to make his comedy specials more appealing.

• [:46] - Why Shulz never worries about being persecuted for the jokes that he tells
• [2:04] - His thoughts on the real reasons behind “Cancel Culture”
• [6:37] - How validation affects content creators and what it means to stay authentic
• [12:00] - How the “trolls” and “haters” can actually help a performer build their brand

Learn more about Andrew and his work at: theandrewschulz.com

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