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This article includes brief mentions of domestic violence.
A&E Storage Wars is about the thrill of the unexpected, and after its thirteenth season, actor Jarrod Schulz didn’t return to discover potential treasures hidden in an abandoned storage unit. Jarrod has been with the series since the beginning, first appearing on Storage Wars season 1 in 2010. His unconventional profession, scouring abandoned storage units and bidding on potentially huge winnings, was the subject of Storage Wars. He presented himself with other bidders, including Jarrod’s former partner, Brandi Passante; the late Darrell Sheets; his son, Brandon Sheets; Ivy Calvin; and others.
Jarrod appeared in the series from season 1 until the end Storage Wars season 13. Brandi continued to appear on the show after Jarrod left, and they are now on season 18 with no signs of stopping. The current cast includes Brandi Passante, Dan Dotson, Laura Dotson, Barry Weiss, Ivy Calvin, the late Darrell Sheets and many more.
Jarrod and Brandi, who were together for almost 20 years but never married, are the parents of their son Cameron and their daughter Payton. Jarrod and Brandi initially split in 2018, although they kept it private until the season 13 premiere in 2021. Brandi would have moved on with Clifford Beaver, and she remains an active mother to her children. Meanwhile, Jarrod has gone very quiet after a domestic violence situation and seems focused on running his bar, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t considered returning to his bar. Storage Wars.
Jarrod Schulz left the series during season 13
Jarrod appeared in many seasons of Storage Wars with Brandi Passante
Jarrod and Brandi’s relationship was highlighted throughout their run. Storage Warsas evidenced by this video posted by A&E on YouTube. The two were open about issues in their relationship, as they frequently argued over disagreements over deals. It seemed like a normal relationship, but there were signs of stress. Jarrod often appears as a stereotypical “alpha male” in the relationship, shutting down his partner and sometimes acting somewhat aggressively.
Jarrod and Brandi’s relationship played such an important role in Storage Wars that they had their own spin-off in 2014, Brandi and Jarrod: Married at Work. Still, their relationship ended in 2018, but they didn’t discuss it publicly until the season 13 premiere. Brandi casually mentioned that she was no longer with Jarrod, and in another scene, Jarrod confirmed and said that he didn’t have Brandi.”complain about the lockers [he] take[s]“.
They continued to film separately this season. Jarrod did not return to Storage Wars after season 13, but Brandi continued to appear. Jarrod’s run-ins with the law may have been the reason for his departure, but this was never confirmed by the network.
Jarrod Schulz is discreet online
Jarrod has around 63.5K subscribers on Instagramand around 235,000 followers on Facebook. Both profiles are rarely updated, as Jarrod’s last post on Instagram and Facebook was about the same St. Patrick’s Day promotion at his bar, The Rush Bar and Grill. Based on Jarrod’s social media activity, he appears to have a new woman in his life, as seen in his Facebook profile picture with a woman who appears to be Rochel Beckman.
Jarrod has shared photos of the two of them together since around 2021, and since she’s still in his profile picture, it’s safe to assume they’re still together. Normally, if a couple breaks up, at least the profile picture would be changed, but as of June 2026, Jarrod still has his profile picture. Facebook profile set to a photo of him and Rochel. However, it should be noted that Jarrod has not deleted his photos with Brandi.
Jarrod mostly shares content promoting his bar, but he also shares glimpses into his personal life, such as a photo with his son Cameron from 2019. However, his reality TV past is clearly still on his mind. In February 2025, Jarrod announced that he would like to return to the series, writing on Facebook that, “I thought it was time for Storage Wars on A&E to ask me back for the new season! It’s just not the same without me.However, he did not return to the show.
Jarrod Schulz owns a bar
Jarrod is the owner of Rush Bar And Grill
Jarrod has owned Rush Bar & Grill in Lake Forest, California since 2019. According to the restaurant’s website, rushgrill.comJarrod bought the bar from the family who had owned it since 2015, and it is described as a “family man and self-made entrepreneur“who has”[O]He started numerous businesses and decided his next adventure would be to seize this new opportunity… with the goal of running a friendly neighborhood bar.The bar offers many events, like televised sports and live music. Most of their promotion takes place on Facebook, as their Instagram page hasn’t been updated since 2020.
Jarrod and Brandi appear to be separated
Jarrod and Brandi split in 2018
As mentioned, longtime love Jarrod and Brandi split in 2018 and continued to appear separately on Storage Wars season 13. In April 2021, Jarrod was charged with misdemeanor domestic violence against Brandi. Weekly Entertainment confirmed that Jarrod had an altercation with his ex-partner. Jarrod left the scene before police arrived, but was later questioned and eventually charged.
Today, Jarrod and Brandi still appear to be separated and have moved on with their lives: Jarrod with his girlfriend, apparently Rochel, and Brandi with Clifford. Without official confirmation, it’s impossible to know the status of Jarrod or Brandi’s new relationships, but one thing is for sure, the two are no longer together.
Brandi often happily posts on social media. Brandi is the most active on Instagramfrequently updating its page to promote Storage Warshis businesses, and to share photos of his family. She is also a social woman who loves going out with her friends. Brandi has a TikTok page. She interrupted her position there, but resumed in April 2026.
Meanwhile, in 2020, Brandi revealed in an episode of the podcast Dad’s diary that she is the primary caretaker of her two children with Jarrod, saying: “I have them all the time, they’re there with me 24/7.” The children both had health problems. However, both seem in good health today, which is a blessing after what they went through as a family.
Sources: A&E/YouTube, Jarrod Schulz/Instagram, Jarrod Schulz/Facebook, Jarrod Schulz/Instagram, rushgrill.com, Weekly Entertainment, Brandi Passante/Instagram, Brandi Passante/TikTok, Dad’s diary/YouTube
- Release date
- December 1, 2010
- Showrunner
- Thom Beers
- Directors
- Thom Beers
- Writers
- Thom Beers