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Saagar interviews stand up comedian Andrew Schulz who bought back his new special when a streamer tried to censor his provocative jokes. Topics discussed include the response to controversial jokes, the rise of YouTube in comedy, challenges of video production, and the European coffee controversy.
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- Comedian Andrew Schultz believes that the future of comedy lies in ownership and non-censorship, preferring to release his stand-up special independently rather than compromising the authenticity of his content.
- Schultz suggests that comedians need to take control of their content and sell it directly to their fans in order to maintain creative control and see greater returns, as streaming platforms can no longer overpay comedians whose specials have low viewership.
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Andrew Schultz's Decision to Release His Special Independently
Andrew Schultz made the decision to release his stand-up special independently after a streaming platform wanted to edit some of his jokes. As someone who built his career on YouTube and social media, he did not want to compromise the authenticity of his content. Schultz believes that people want real comedy and he understands his audience's diverse range of tastes and their ability to laugh at themselves and each other. By releasing his special directly to his fans, Schultz is taking a gamble and betting on the support of his audience.
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