Episode 110: Derek Gaines - Janitor, Jazz, Jokes
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Episode 110: Derek Gaines - Janitor, Jazz, Jokes
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Derek Gaines is a standup comedian based in New York City.
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(00:00) From Jazz College to Comedy
(03:18) Failing Music Theory, Finding Jokes
(06:42) First Open Mic at Laugh House
(09:25) Five Years Building in Philly
(12:36) Competitive Open Mics and Real Crowds
(15:48) Cul-De-Sac Black Comedy Voice
(18:31) The Comedy Cellar Legend
(21:07) Moving to Jersey City
(24:02) Turnpike Janitor by Day
(27:19) Grinding Clubs Across Jersey
(30:06) Getting Better and Finding Momentum
(32:14) Gersh, Pilot Season, and MTV
(35:02) Broke-Ass Game Show Changes Everything
(37:41) Choosing Scripted Acting
(39:58) Acting and Stand-Up Feed Each Other
(42:35) Getting Passed at the Cellar
(45:26) Chasing the Flow State
(48:14) Building After the Cellar
(50:21) Success, Family, and Authenticity