The True Grind Of Comedy W. Derek Gaines

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of When Boredom Strikes we brought in NYC comedian Derek Gaines to break everything down with us — and it got WILD fast. 🤣 We start off debating heaven and hell, whether lawyers are going to hell, and somehow end up talking about gay people needing legal representation in the afterlife. Only on this podcast. 😂 Then Derek drops some real knowledge — 23 years in stand-up, 10 years grinding at the Comedy Cellar in NYC, starting from open mics in Philly at the Laugh House on South Street. He breaks down why influencers who think they can just walk into stand-up are in for a rude awakening, what it REALLY takes to earn your spot on stage, and why laugh tracks are killing comedy. We also get into wrestling (Roman Reigns, CM Punk), the Street Fighter movie vs Mortal Kombat, Richard Pryor being the GOAT, and way more. This one goes everywhere  don't miss it. 🎤 Guest: Derek Gaines 📍 Live shows: June 18 – Philly Punchline | Sept 10 – The Comedy Studio, Boston 📲 Follow Derek: @thegreatboy on Instagram 🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell so you never miss an episode!You can listen to us on!Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-boredom-strikes/id1481921029?itscg=30200&itsct=podcast_box&ls=1&mttnsubad=1481921029Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5kA2YfSxcJeNTEF0f1PcW5?si=Hb5F5gHXSqKEVjNPaNNdDAFollow us :Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbspodcast/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wbspodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wbspodcast/X: https://x.com/wbspodcastSend us your questions!: [email protected] the show