Comedy often thrives on vulnerability, but only a few comedians are willing to put forth their life’s struggles into their stand-up material. But Andrew Schulz is an exception, and no one could tell that he would be capable of doing so by looking at his past performances.
Everyone loved Schulz after his stand-up bits went viral across the internet. He was witty, spontaneous, had great comebacks, and seemed to have mastered crowdwork. Now, he’s being raw and honest, connecting with his audience on a human level with his new special on Netflix.
Andrew Schulz opens up about his struggles with fertility
Andrew Schulz, one of the most successful comedians of our times, journey to fatherhood wasn’t straightforward, and during an appearance on Club Shay Shay, he revealed the lengths he went to to improve his sperm count. From giving up smoking and drinking to taking multiple pills every day, Schulz tried everything!
I felt bad for her, like I actually prayed the night before, I prayed that it was my fault, and then we got the results and God was like, bet!
Anyway, Plan B sitting in her stomach, looking around like Will Smith on the last episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, just staring at the living room like, what the f*ck am I doing here?
He referenced the last episode’s final moment in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air where Will Smith looks around the empty house, in a moment of existential reflection. According to Schulz, this scene captured the absurdity of the situation, as his contraceptive efforts made no difference due to the underlying infertility issues.
Andrew Schulz talks about Life, his Netflix special
Andrew Schulz’s struggles with fertility became the foundation for his Netflix special, which is a commendable move, given how taboo the topic is considered in our society. In this deeply personal hour of comedy, Schulz dived into the challenges he faced with his wife, Emma Turner Schulz.
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, he admitted, “ didn’t think my life was interesting. And then when it was tough for us to get pregnant, it was the only thing I could think of.” But Life isn’t just about the struggles of conception, it’s also a celebration of fatherhood.
He described the joy of being a father as “the greatest feeling on Earth.” With his new comedy special, Schulz revealed a side of himself we’ve never seen before while still holding onto his signature humor. By sharing his story, he not only raised the bar for comedy but also normalized the conversation about fertility struggles.
You can watch Life on Netflix.
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