On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Derek Gaines and Zach chat about the set on shrooms that changed the way Derek thought about comedy, words of wisdom from the late legend Patrice O'Neal, situations with hecklers that have turned violent and how comedians have reacted, the way short form video (IG Reels, TikTok, Shorts) has changed the timing and approach of stand up comedians, the meaning behind Derek's 'Stage God' tattoo, and more. Guest bio: Derek Gaines is a stand up comedian, writer, and actor. He has two hilarious comedy specials on YouTube right now: 'Pete Davidson Presents Derek Gaines' and 'Why Was I Home Anyways.' Derek has appeared in The King Of Staten Island, Will and Grace, Training Day, The Last O.G., Blue Bloods, and is a writer for Inside Amy Schumer. BONUS EPISODES & PREMIUM ACCESS: https://auxoro.supercast.com/ DEREK GAINES LINKS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegreatboy/Black AF Comedy Show: https://bit.ly/3EeKiKvWhy Was I Home Anyways: https://bit.ly/3OjYVB2Pete Davidson Presents Derek Gaines: https://bit.ly/3OeqewuNo Need For Apologies (Podcast): https://pod.link/1393853361No Need For Apologies (Youtube): https://bit.ly/3TKWsR7Twitter: https://twitter.com/Derek1Gaines THE AUXORO PODCAST LINKS:Apple: https://apple.co/3B4fYju Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zaS6sPOvercast: https://bit.ly/3rgw70DYoutube: https://bit.ly/3lTpJdjWebsite: https://www.auxoro.com/ AUXORO SOCIAL LINKS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxoroYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqFFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/auxoromagNewsletter: https://www.auxoro.com/thesourceYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqF If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 60 seconds, helps us appear higher in searches so more people discover the show, and it boosts my ego;) Past Guests On The Auxoro Podcast Include: Aubrey de Grey, Andy Weir, Eben Britton, Eric Jorgenson, Isabelle Boemeke, Houston Arriaga, Jerzy Gregorek, Chris Cooper, Gryffin, Elsa Diaz, Dave Robinson, Meghan Daum, FINNEAS, Chloé Valdary, Coleman Hughes, Maziar Ghaderi, YONAS, Ryan Michler, Ryan Meyer, Gavin Chops, Bren Orton, Zuby, Jason Khalipa, Ed Latimore, Jess Glynne, Noah Kahan, Kid Super, Deryck Whibley, and many more.