Andrew Schulz points out ‘racist’ Ryan Clark’s hypocrisy, calls him out for inviting domestic abusers on his podcast

Andrew Schulz, known for his observational and black comedy, has occasionally landed in troubles for his takes.

Andrew Schulz points out ‘racist’ Ryan Clark’s hypocrisy, calls him out for inviting domestic abusers on his podcast

Andrew Schulz, Ryan Clark (Image via Improv/Awful Announcing)

Andrew Schulz and Ryan Clark have been at each other’s throats for quite some time, with shots fired from both ends. Recently, the duo sat down on The Pivot Podcast to discuss their ongoing disagreement.

In his Flagrant podcast last year, Schulz joked about the “Black girlfriend effect”, which was seen as offensive by many, including Ryan Clark. Clark argued that Schulz’s humor perpetuated harmful stereotypes.

Schulz admitted that the joke upset people but defended himself against accusations of racism. He emphasized that his intent was humor, not harm. Schulz argued that comedians should be allowed to take risks in their material.

The joke wasn’t funny enough for how much it hurt people. And they’re entitled to feel how they feel. But I don’t like when people assume that it reflects my real views.

Andrew Schulz acknowledged

Clark maintained that jokes like Schulz’s contribute to negative perceptions of Black women. He explained that when people see such jokes, they may assume they reflect reality. He argued that comedians must be careful about how their words shape public opinion.

On this, Andrew Schulz was not afraid of pointing the gun back at Ryan Clark. He responded to Clark’s questions by pointing out the hypocrisy in Clark’s stance. He noted that Clark has invited guests with histories of domestic abuse onto The Pivot. Schulz argued that if Clark is concerned about negative influences, he should apply that standard consistently.

I get a whole section that’s not even part of an episode…for a joke, and these guys, who have actually hurt Black women, and convicted…these guys don’t get anything. 

Andrew Schulz said

Ryan Clark has also landed in race-related troubles in the past three months. Marcellus Wiley accused Clark of being racist towards Black quarterbacks. Furthermore, former SportsCenter Sage Steele called him out of raising the race card while addressing the possibilities of the Shedeur Sanders‘ draft stock tanking.

What was the Black Girlfriend effect that landed Andrew Schulz in trouble?

In September 2024, James Duncan and Fuhad Dawodu, hosts of the popular “Sh*ts and Gigs” podcast, appeared on Andrew Schulz’s podcast, “Flagrant.” The conversation was initially laid back until Schulz asked Duncan about the so-called “Black girlfriend effect.”

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Andrew Schulz (Image via Improv)

When White guys date Black women they start changing their appearances like getting a buzz cut or a tattoo, it is known as the Black girlfriend effect.

James Duncan explained what Black Girlfriend Effect means

Andrew Schulz’s response quickly caught public attention. He claimed that White men alter their appearance because they are “stressed out” about dating Black women. He went further, stating that Black women are “complainers” and even suggested they were physically abusive.

In the wake of the incident, James Duncan and Fuhad Dawodu apologized, and it should not have happened. However, the discussions did not end there. Former NFL players Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder weighed in on the issue on their podcast.

As tensions escalated, a public feud between Schulz and Clark unfolded online. Schulz attempted to defend himself, but Clark and others continued to call him out for what they viewed as racially insensitive rhetoric.

Nevertheless, the Pivot Podcast sit-down is a change in the right direction. The verbally sparring individuals have showcased that there’s an angle to talking through things rather than continuing with the feud.

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