On The Gate Podcast

Honey Bun Pass w Daniel J Perafan Meno Fernandez James Pontillo | 211 | On The Gate

Daniel J. Perafan, Meno Fernandez, and James Pontillo join Geo Perez and Derek Drescher on "On The Gate" for a deep dive into historical trade routes, the roast comedy scene, and the raw psychology of the legal system. In This Episode: Global History & Economics: Daniel J. Perafan breaks down the history of colonization in Colombia, the expansion of historical empires, and the brutal economic realities of underground markets. The NYC Roast Scene: The crew is joined by James Pontillo to discuss the behind-the-scenes stress of writing for a comedy roast and navigating local independent venues. New York Politics & Legends: A look back at NYC mayors over the decades and the cultural impact of Curtis Sliwa’s Street Smart series. True Crime Breakdown: The guys analyze the latest updates and trial footage from the Julio Foolio case, discuss the reality of high-stakes court charges, and share what it honestly feels like to sit in a courtroom awaiting a sentencing verdict. Gaming Culture: Geo admits his current obsession with MLB The Show. ON THE GATE! ENJOY! Original air date: 5/18/26 Join the live chat Wednesday nights at 11pm EST. Uncensored versions of the show streamed Monday and Thursday at 2pm EST on GaSDigital.com. Signup with code OTG for the archive of the show and others like Legion of Skanks, In Godfrey We Trust, and Story Warz. FOLLOW Geo Perez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/geoperez86/ Derek Drescher Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/derekdrescher/ 00:20 - Intro Beats & Audio Check 01:00 - Geo’s MLB The Show Obsession 02:50 - The History of Global Colonization & Trade 09:20 - The Logistics and Economics of Underground Markets 12:20 - Why Geo Doesn't Trust the Stock Market 15:10 - Industry Writers & Behind-the-Scenes Comedy Secrets 16:40 - Navigating Envy in the Modern Comedy Landscape 22:05 - The Mental Hustle: Performing After a Tragedy 23:50 - The Art of Writing for a Roast 27:45 - Navigating Local Indie Comedy Rooms 30:30 - Curtis Sliwa’s Street Smart Series & NYC History 31:15 - Rating New York Mayors Over the Years 34:30 - Pop Culture: The Chappelle’s Show Legacy in Real Life 39:45 - Analyzing the New Julio Foolio Trial Footage 43:15 - The Reality of High-Stakes Legal Sentences & Charges 47:20 - True Crime: Historic Jailbreaks & Security Flaws 50:30 - The Psychology of Hearing a Courtroom Sentence 52:00 - DMV Realities & State Bureaucracy 57:00 - Upcoming Dates & Guest Plugs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Googling Meat w Wolfgang Hunter | 210 | On The Gate

Wolfgang Hunter joins Geo and Derek on "On The Gate" to break down why the current comedy landscape is failing and why he’s returning to the stage to fix it. In This Episode: The Comedy Standard: Wolfgang critiques the current state of stand-up and why so much modern content feels like "slop." Musical Comedy Legends: A deep dive into the careers of Adam Sandler and Weird Al, plus a tribute to the late Trevor Moore of The Whitest Kids U' Know. The NYC Hustle: From working in a bathhouse to the difference between service industry grind and the "soul-crushing" office life at places like JP Morgan. Current Events: The crew discusses the latest headlines regarding Rikers Island, the Pras Michel case, and the cultural impact of Alex Jones. Tech & Gaming: We look ahead to the release of GTA 6 and discuss the Mandela Effect and how AI (and Mr. Wonderful) is changing the game. ON THE GATE! ENJOY! Original air date: 5/11/26 Join the live chat Wednesday nights at 11pm EST. Uncensored versions of the show streamed Monday and Thursday at 2pm EST on GaSDigital.com. Signup with code OTG for the archive of the show and others like Legion of Skanks, In Godfrey We Trust, and Story Warz. FOLLOW Geo Perez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/geoperez86/ Derek Drescher Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/derekdrescher/ Timestamps: 00:30 - The current state of the Podcast 02:00 - Why Wolfgang is returning to Stand-Up 05:15 - Musical Comedy: Adam Sandler vs. Weird Al 06:35 - Remembering Trevor Moore (WKUK) 07:50 - What actually defines "Alt" Comedy? 12:15 - The history of fake stage names 14:10 - Kevin Hart’s "Funny AF" & diverse comedy rooms 18:10 - Gym stories and relationship dynamics 22:30 - Big Jay Oakerson & the NYC Comedy Scene 28:20 - Service Jobs vs. Corporate Office Life 31:15 - Real-life work site accidents and consequences 36:30 - The JP Morgan case & financial headlines 37:30 - Breaking News: Rikers Island updates 39:00 - The Pras Michel legal case 40:25 - The legacy and impact of Alex Jones 43:30 - Discussing current events and news cycles 46:45 - GTA 6: Expectations vs. Reality 49:00 - The Mandela Effect: Why our memories lie 50:20 - When Derek learned legal terminology in court 53:00 - Niche subcultures and extreme social trends 57:40 - Upcoming Dates & Plugs 59:00 - Mr. Wonderful and the AI Revolution See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

We're Going on Maury w Brandon Barrera Lawrence Reese | 209 | On The Gate

Brandon Barrera and infamous Lawrence Reese to break down the comedy industry, gaming history, and one of the wildest Maury Povich backstories we’ve ever heard. In This Episode: Comedy Icons: The guys discuss Mark Normand's "Human Trials" YouTube series and the reality of working in the current comedy scene. Gaming History: A deep dive into the Grand Theft Auto franchise—how accurate was the world-building, and why does it still hold up? Cinema Review: From Tyler Perry to "Hood Movie" trivia, the crew breaks down the best and worst of the genre. Wild Stories: Lawrence shares stories from the Jersey prison system, while Brandon reveals a family secret involving the Maury Povich show. The Experiment: We actually call a 90s-style phone love line live in the studio to see if they still exist. Athletics: An update on the comic softball and hockey leagues. ON THE GATE! ENJOY! Original air date: 5/3/26 Join the live chat Wednesday nights at 11pm EST. Uncensored versions of the show streamed Monday and Thursday at 2pm EST on GaSDigital.com. Signup with code OTG for the archive of the show and others like Legion of Skanks, In Godfrey We Trust, and Story Warz. FOLLOW Geo Perez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/geoperez86/ Derek Drescher Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/derekdrescher/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Eric Adams Scavenger Hunt w Myles Toe Priya Blunts James Pontillo | 208 | On The Gate

In this episode of On The Gate, the crew sits down with Myles, Priya, and Pontillo for a wild ride through NYC politics, interrogation room breakdowns, and the time Myles fumbled a meeting with President Obama. The guys dive into the Julio Foolio interrogation footage, discuss Eric Adams’ alleged hidden stash locations, and break down why everyone in the city might actually be an undercover cop. Plus, Pontillo shares the story of how he accidentally ended a comedy career, Myles recounts a mushroom trip in a sewer train, and the group debates the rivalry between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. We also discuss the "Funny AF" Kevin Hart comedy competition on Netflix. ON THE GATE! ENJOY! Original air date: 4/27/26 Join the live chat Wednesday nights at 11pm EST. Uncensored versions of the show streamed Monday and Thursday at 2pm EST on GaSDigital.com. Signup with code OTG for the archive of the show and others like Legion of Skanks, In Godfrey We Trust, and Story Warz. FOLLOW Geo Perez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/geoperez86/ Derek Drescher Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/derekdrescher/ On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day! 00:00 - Mamdani weather updates 02:10 - Julio Foolio interrogation room breakdown 04:55 - How police officers use food as a bribe 07:10 - Cops getting locked in their own cars 09:20 - Sneako and the Manosphere documentary 13:10 - Fumbling the meeting with President Obama 15:30 - Eric Adams’ NYC 17:45 - Eric Adams’ hidden stash locations video 24:35 - Tampons in Yankee Stadium? 25:50 - Explaining "Studs" 27:10 - fried chicken spots 34:00 - Getting lost in Baltimores sewer system 37:00 - Playing with dynamite 43:00 - Dominican culture, Tainos, and Hispaniola 46:50 - Puerto Rico vs. Dominican Republic 49:30 - Quoting True Romance 50:30 - Kevin Hart’s "Funny AF" & Keegan-Michael Key 1:01:30 - Mets vs. Yankees talk 1:03:00 - Negro League players in MLB The Show 1:05:00 - Plugs and wrap up See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Mike Tyson’s Evolution & OG Gangster Rappers That Weren't So Hard | 207 | On The Gate

On The Gate is back! This week, favorites Dave Temple and Jess Levin help dive into the careers of legends like Mike Tyson and Jay Z, while uncovering the wild truth behind our favorite childhood shows. In This Episode: Iconic Careers: Analyzing Mike Tyson’s journey post-competition and the lasting legacy of his influence on the culture. Industry Realities: What it’s really like working in high-stakes environments and navigating the modern music landscape. 90s Nostalgia: From Ren & Stimpy to Batteries Not Included, we look back at why the media we grew up with was so unique (and a little disturbing). Music History: A deep dive into the legendary Jay Z vs. Nas era and the evolution of the NYC rap scene featuring Jadakiss and JustBlaze stories. Historical Deep Dive: Derek shares insights on the Negro Leagues and the importance of preserving sports history. Modern Living: The guys talk about everything from the ethics of "scam culture" to the reality of gentrifying neighborhoods and the struggle of bad frozen food. ON THE GATE! ENJOY! Original air date: 4/20/26 Join the live chat Wednesday nights at 11pm EST. Uncensored versions of the show streamed Monday and Thursday at 2pm EST on GaSDigital.com. Signup with code OTG for the archive of the show and others like Legion of Skanks, In Godfrey We Trust, and Story Warz. FOLLOW Geo Perez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/geoperez86/ Derek Drescher Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/derekdrescher/ On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day! #Comedy #NYC #MikeTyson #HipHop #90sNostalgia #JayZ #MariahCarey #OnTheGate #Podcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].