Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh Matt McCusker on Bad Bunny Super Bowl, Life as a Drug Dealer, + Schulz is Back
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Oct 1, 2025 Matt McCusker, a comedian and creative powerhouse, shares wild tales from his life, including his past as a drug dealer. He discusses the adrenaline of the hustle and the guilt that followed as fatherhood changed his perspective. Andrew and Matt dive into Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance and the cultural implications behind it. From robberies that turned violent to Matt's new creative projects, including a unique radio play and guitar performances, this conversation is a rollercoaster of laughter and insight.
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Exploit Audio For Low‑Cost Storytelling
- Use audio formats like radio plays to create vivid scenes that force imagination and avoid expensive production.
- Matt used radio play to satirically mix tough-guy tropes with unexpected sexual themes as a low-cost creative experiment.
Addictive Nature Of The Hustle
- Selling drugs created a lifestyle loop of adrenaline, secrecy, and identity that rivaled substance addiction.
- The job rewarded risk, cash, and autonomy, making conventional work feel intolerable to many dealers.
Long Career As A Drug Dealer
- Matt McCusker sold drugs for about 15 years and only quit recently despite doing well in comedy and podcasting.
- He describes selling as an adrenaline addiction that made it hard to stop even while in school for social work.
