Spider-Man is Too Sexy + LeBron’s Secret Philly Deal?

What happened in this episode?

Flagrant’s hosts open with personal anecdotes and comedy bits before turning to sports and US political talking-points. Andrew Schulz speculates that LeBron James’ reported willingness to play for a relatively low salary could be motivated by longer-term business interests, including building relationships with multi-team owners as a route into future franchise ownership.

The conversation then shifts to culture-war coverage around the WNBA, Caitlin Clark, and trans participation in women’s sport. Schulz argues that the issue is amplified for attention and says trans people he has spoken to privately view elite sport participation as a low priority compared with housing and safety.

Later, the hosts revive pandemic-era grievances, focusing on claims about Anthony Fauci invoking the Fifth Amendment under questioning and contrasting that with the volume of coverage given to Aaron Rodgers’ vaccine stance. Schulz also recounts being removed from a Toronto venue over a Covid-origin joke, framing it as an example of accusations outlasting later narrative changes.

The rest of the episode is dominated by comedic discussion of Spider-Man, celebrity attraction and film casting, plus a viral dating text exchange about whether a first date should pay for an Uber — before the show moves to Patreon.

What are the key points?

• Andrew Schulz speculates LeBron James may prioritise relationships with major sports owners over salary for future ownership ambitions.
• Hosts debate WNBA media drama and trans participation in women’s sport; Schulz says trans people he’s spoken to privately see sport as a minor concern.
• Hosts claim Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment under questioning and criticise perceived media imbalance versus Aaron Rodgers coverage.
• Schulz says a Toronto venue ejected the show over a ‘Wuhanic plague’ joke he says was labelled racist.
• Discussion includes NYC grocery-price politics and voter identification rules, framed as partisan ‘gotcha’ territory.
• A viral Hinge text exchange sparks debate about entitlement and expectations around paying for transport on a first date.

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Programme

Flagrant

Published

5 August 2026

Duration

1h 41m

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