Nerdrotic on Being Tested in Prison
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
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This was a GREAT conversation with Gary. If you'd like to catch the whole thing, here's the link: ua-cam.com/users/livexDwzlzVgy5Q?feature=share
We didn't even get to other parts of his life so we're planning Part 2 so make sure to SUBSCRIBE & come join us LIVE Monday - Friday at 11am CT.
This is great shit! We've got to get you and JD Delay talking! It'd be outstanding, and I'll facilitate if needed.
Gary is such a legend for being such an open and honest person about stuff like this. He truly deserves all his success he has been met with in recent years
What success? Shitting on movies isn't success.
@@flyingfrogperson9200 Him “shitting on movies” has made him into a successful person. He makes a phenomenal living off of his UA-cam channel and streams and that all thanks to his great opinions on different forms of media. You denying that is simply denial of facts and it’s just embarrassing. People should see someone like Nerdrotic as an inspiration. He went from a drug addict criminal to a truly incredible and inspiring guy.
@@flyingfrogperson9200 Look at you hating on someone more successful than you. You almost never see anyone who’s more successful doing what you’re doing 😂😂
@@igotthis33 successful at being trash and having trash audience :D:D you got that right
@@igotthis33 How are we measuring success? I may not have the revenue stream of Gary and I may not have the clout on social media that he has, but if someone Googles my name they aren't going to find a litany of felonies I committed and bunch of race bait videos I posted where I complain about movie studios casting too many black people in roles that I think should have gone to whites.
Be honest - if you had a daughter would you want her dating someone like Gary?
The Goldilocks line never gets old 😂😂😂
This man was so challenged by life, and yet here he is.
A successful UA-cam personality, whose comments often showed that he knows a lot about how things work.
I had no idea, that he has so complete insights into some of the worst things life could offer.
So respect, man, you made a comeback. I will continue watching your videos.
He really wasn't challenged. He did it to himself. He was raised by wealthy-ish parents in the San Diego suburbs. It's his fault.
I appreciate Gary talking about these things so openly
"Gimme yo apple or your bootyhole" Gary "Can I offer both?"
Lmao😂
Film Actor's Guild.... how apropos
Did he mean the "triggers"?
"Don't mess with the film actors guild"
I lmaoed at that clever way to bypass UA-cams algo
yeah the film actors guild are such naggers they´re so annoying.
I use it all the time now 😂
What is he referring to there? I’m outta the loop lmao
@@squanchysquanch1840 Gays
You got street creds bro. From one junkie now sober to another keep moving forward.
Congrats for being sober dude!
@@burtreynolds8030 appreciate it.
No he don't.
Let him slide to Inglewood RN.
@@TheHardys01sounds like the type of place a keymon would sit on a porch!
@@TheHardys01 then why do you show up to try and call him out?
This was better content than anything Disney has put out in at least a year
That word...."content"....should be banned. It's so Gen Z-ish and dispassionate.
You're obssessed with Disney, just don't watch and move on
More like 5 years
@@Grandmastergav86 which 2-3 would be appropriate replacements for content?
It is really cool how open and honest he is about his past issues. What is also refreshing is he takes full responsibility for it, he doesn't blame society, he doesn't blame his parents, he blames himself for the path he went down and came out on the other side.
For many lower and middle class civilians who can’t afford decent lawyers, learning how to survive in prison might be a good life lesson to take with them should the worst case scenario happen.
Agree, and I've never been to jail/prison, and hope I never do, but in this crazy ass world we live in, you never know what might happen, as you very well could end up being thrown in for being at the wrong place at the wrong time, or just for some off color remark you said to someone on a bad day, and that gets you in a fight. So that's why over the years I've watched several channels on guys who did time in jail/prison, but turned their lives around after surviving, so I have a base idea of what to do, and what not to do.
Well democrats are in charge SO yeah you need to learn these lessons for survival.
When I was in prison, to me personally it was like school, you're gonna meet people you get along with,and you're gonna meet people who are gonna be total assholes to you.
Mind your own business and you'll be fine. No favors. No gambling. It's cake.
A better idea would be not doing sh*t that can land you in prison in the first place.
It was a cake walk for me. I was considered an educated man by prison standards, meaning I was literate and graduated high school. In Texas, if you go in without a GED, you're required to get it during your time or you won't be released. I was doing a dozen or more dudes school work at any given time, from multiple different sets. Not only did nobody mess with me, but I had food, office supplies, toiletries, chewing tobacco, protein powder, multivitamins, etc.
Did they do that for you on their own or did you have to barter your service for it?
@@JACCO20082012 that was my hustle, I did the school work in exchange for goods. I did one assignment for one soup or coffee scoop, or several for something more expensive.
@JACCO20082012 It's all bartering there otherwise you will be taken advantage of
The name checks out lool
Gary proves you can hit rock bottom and return from the abyss smelling like a rose. Incredible journey.
The only way is up as they say...
And that's the problem with all of these online sanctimonious sjw types. They outwardly make a show of berating you and pushing you to the point of killing yourself because they don't believe in atonement and making amends. All the while they're just hoping their skeletons don't come out.
He also admitted to having rich parents that bought him his comic book shop.
@@LSD-420 Good for him. I’m glad he’s sober now and can handle that responsibility and make something of himself. I hope I can raise my daughter to be a good person and help her the same way and watch her thrive.
@@serialcarpens290
Slow clapping....
A little humor goes a long way when you're locked down. Some of these guys are tough as nails, but they appreciate it if you can surprise them by making them laugh.
There was a big guy who called me a p*ssy. I shrugged. "You are what you eat. Y'know?" That caught him off guard, but he didn't smile. "Eat it a lot, do ya?", he asked me. "Yeah, started with my 4th grade teacher", I told him. His eyebrows furrowed & he said, "For real?" I told him, "Uh huh. Homeschooling in West Virginia sucks." He lost it and started laughing and I had a new friend.
That is funny to be fair mate, merry Xmas from Scotland👍
@@Man_fay_the_Bru Merry Christmas to you, too.
I was a prison guard (correctional officer) in Southern California (Retired) and the ✌🏼falling in the shower✌🏼 was common.
We called it being attacked by the _Shower Monster._
One time I was interviewing a guy who had a lump on the front of his head and one on the back, so I asked him how he got both of those injuries in the shower and he said, "I bounced!" Funniest shit that day.
Shame on you.
@@TheHardys01 it's funny
good story
lol have to imagine at some point just have to laugh at it
@@TheHardys01 Shame on me for what?
5:52 "don't mess with the film actors guild"
😂
Gary is more gangsta than any of these culture progressives
Dude had his Mommy & Daddy put him in a rehab center.
That ain't no gangsta blood.
& Neither is anyone labeling themselves as a "culture progressive"🤦♂️
Progressives are gangster?
He was a rich kid not a gangster...
More prison than most so called rap gangsters@@LSD-420
@@LSD-420 Rich kids don't go to prison
This is why this podcast is the SHIT! Real ass convos!
Glad you made it out of that hell Gary to tell the sorted tale. Keep your head up high brother! Your life choices have paid off.
sorted lol sure is a doggie dog world.
Gary has taught me about moderating my alcohol use. I’m a Christian and I think the process of becoming a better person is beautiful, but sometimes you just need someone that has been there to show you that there is a path to walk and a good life being dry.
When the fan favourite side character finally gets his own backstory written:
Watched the whole thing, and I have to say I appreciate how he tackled the question of "fixing the prisin system", with genuane heartfelt honesty - need to fix the cities first.
lmaoo film actors guild 😂 took me a second
I love hearing Gary's stories
the crash re hab is like delancy house..it is a tear down and re build philosophy..it is not a good way for most people but for some others it is the best..I was a heroin addict black out drunk and I spent about four years in total just in different county jails..I only stopped when I was ready and methadone was the thing that mafe me stay..props to you and anyone who can come out of that life still sane..20 years clean now..god the shit I did and I am so lucky I never got prison..again good job man
Somebody wanted his Cocktails FRUIT !
In a way, the Marine Corp was a similar experience for me... at least on the infantry side. Sure we're not prisoners, but the tribal society and pecking order treatments/hazing were there. I was forced to fight/wrestle guys because I was called out or challenged in front of an entire company or platoon. Guys with rank also tended to harass newbies.
Gary, this is the most important content that you've put out. I'm so thankful for this video. For all those struggling, it gets better!
Had a friend who was in the clink for 10 odd years. He told me don't belive the stories, and that if I was ever in there, to stand my ground and show them you will fight back. You will probably earn an ass beating a couple times, unless you're ex-MMA or dark military, but you'll earn respect and people won't think you're bitch material. Seems like Gary's experience to a T
its simple, no matter how bad u suck at fighting, even if you know your gonna lose, DO NOT PUNK OUT, fight back, even if you lose, if you don't, ur stay is gonna be long and rough af
I am a Christian. I do not fight, but am afraid of becoming a political prisoner 😢
Gary should talk to the after prison show guys
Prison and jail are the detox
Nerdrotic is slowly turning into a prison channel 😂😂😂
I Hope your being Sarcastic there.
@thechuckjosechannel.2702 I'm joking, but the last few videos I've seen with this guy in them have all been about his time in prison. I'm not a sub though so maybe it's not as much as I'm being shown.
@@KornPop96 okay, got it then.
@@thechuckjosechannel.2702why would it bother you either way? It's Gary's channel lmao
Did 25 years in the DOC. Paid, not sentenced. That was all real. Respect.
Be honest and open with yourself and never let someone hold anything over you.
Cool seeing two content legends have a chat.
I too have been to prison in my earlier years. I come from the kind of world where NO ONE has been to prison, so i can relate to having a past like this and trying to explain it to people who have absolutely no understanding of what you have been through
It's cool of Criag to show a photo of Gary's prison buddies in the thumbnail.
First time I got sentenced to big boy jail they brought me to the small jail under the court to wait for the bus, where I met Steve. There were two cages, usually to keep genders separate, but that day it was all men, and one side was just for Steve. He needed to be kept separate because they didn't have leg irons that would fit him. He was that big. When he saw me coming down the stairs he was like, "Hey, kid! You scared? You look scared." And I was. So with a shaky stutter I replied, "You m-m-must be that b-b-big guy I gotta knock out to get some respect around here." Everyone was dead silent for a moment, and then Steve did a massive, terrifying belly laugh. Then he said, "You're all right, kid," and we were best friends.
Calling jail Prison is so braindead, THEYRE DIFFERENT, MASSIVELY DIFFERENT.
Gary. You should write a book man! Seriously. 👍
Amazing how he's built himself up into an intelligent, creative, incisive commentator today from all of those experiences. I'm more impressed with him, knowing that he has a background like this. Very inspiring.
I don't know about creative and intelligent, because he only produces brainless slop. Can't deny the journey from prison is admirable though, yet it's still sad that turned to garbage "political" commentary after it instead of actually contributing to society
I've got so much respect for Gary.
Usually takes 11 relapses until an addict gets it... If they ever do
Addicts understand how bad their situation is. Its just the pullback is that strong in way most people just don't understand
well that’s a completely bs number that someone pulled outta their ass 🙄
"Films Actors Guild"
Lmfao this guy
I have a new level of respect for Gary.
you respect ex felons
@@playoffl36ron8 Of course, he turned his life around. He fully accepts what he did was wrong, he did his time, and he’s in recovery. They deserve a chance to get it right and he has so far.
acceptimg reality and owning up to your mistakes makes you a better person and it is not easy but once you have nothing to hide os liberating as a human and it makes it easier for others to realize how messed life can be. My father always said eat life or life
will eat you.
I heard Donavan and immediately was like hey that's the NY male version of Saint Ann's lol
We got a good script for a goldilocks fairly tale re-make right here, probably finishes with "...became a you-tuber and lived happily ever after"
Gary's prison experience sounds a lot like my middle and high school experience. Same shit different smell.
Y’all were raping freshman with long hair?
It's usually not as bad as the movies portray it.
Gary!!! Thank you for sharing what you've learned in those "live deliberate invironments" an inparation for anyone facing those circumstances man. Just give serious thought to the "im helpless and need to accept religoon now" aspect. Ive seen the cure become an addiction a couple times and those people have no fun lolz... too much self loathing... we arent magical beings we're animals that got a raw deal with high self awareness imo. and others having empathy goes a long way. Big fan, glad your doing so well now, an inspiration.
When I first saw the title, I thought it meant Nerdrotic was being tested on prisoners. I was very much confused!
Old school g1 here. Great to see you are still kicking Craig. Nerdrotic (Gary) is the kind of dude that I'm proud to have speaking for the lot of us, be it against the woke bs/ Film Actors Guild.
A legend, this conversation puts things into prospective
Ding ding ding, you tried to fight back.
I fundamentally hate the prison system. Zero tolerance towards rape and other things. How to achieve that? More surveillance, staff and actual humiliting corporal punishment for aggressors.
Yeah but "something something black people" so we cant have anything nice.
A video coming on this soon...
@@Sofia-re4ix - There is a solution to that problem, a final sort of solution...
@@Sofia-re4ix
The Liberia Solution.
Mr. Hickey will be punished as a boy
Great interview. Love nerdrotic. Gary is the man
“I’m concerned” haha that’s fair
I doubt Gary understands just how inspiring he is.
He clearly wanted to expand on why his roommate was such a horrible person and you totally missed that cue.
Same thing some family told me. If somebody challenges you, never back down. If you back down once then nobody will give you respect and you'll always be looked at as a little B**ch.
Don't mess with the Film Actors Guild.
"Where you're going? They don't even have toilets! Well....they do? But it's out in the open and embarrassing!"
glad he somehow made it through all that
4:35 Dude !! no follow up ?? ...why your cellmate was a horrible person ?
I try to explain that to people as well, the SA aspect of prison. It really doesn't exist on the scale it's made to look on tv. If it does happen, it's because you're engaging in gang activity, and then it's usually your gang that would do it. There are so many "punks" in the joint, dudes that want that can get it without using force. As a first timer I'd be more worried about unspecified taxation. Taking something from someone without them expressing exactly what they get back in return. A cigarette given, could be a pack in return. But SA isn't really on the radar anymore. I know there are guys on UA-cam who talk prison up, make it seem so violent, so hard-core..... but that's their ego, not a reality. Those are the dudes who want you to think their some of the baddest dudes out there simply because they went to the joint....they're lying. Here's what I know; the guys who talk about booty bandits, usually are the booty bandits. I did my time from 99 to 2006, everything I've said, is from learned experience. Lake Butler, West Unit, Florida State Penn., PCI.
took me a solid 3 and a half hours to finally get what film actor's guild meant
Gary got to a terrible point and decided to go beast mode and become one of the best nerd youtubers to ever hit the game. Helluva guy and I'm glad he's on our team. 🧂 squad go!!
One more example of a Gen Xer just walking through fire and being forged into a badass
You mean boomer lite?
Garys a great man open and honest about it turned it around and suvh a nice guy
I would like to see an interview between Gary (Nerdrotic) and Shayne Smith (that tattoed comedian)
Two of the uber nerds who have seen some $hit
Did you all notice Gary rock and hold himself when mentioning his cell mate? Was clearly an awful memory.
Gary is so awsome. I was an addict for many years never hit prison but did a bunch of stints in county its much better being sober and playing video games and reading comics all day
Wait a minute, wouldn’t prisons have prison barbers? I mean, there’s gotta be some kind of grooming service.
It's prison dude, it's not an "on demand" type thing.
Some prisons have prison barbers. It depends on where the prison is, who owns the prison etc..
Even if it has a barber that doesn't mean you can drop what you're doing and go anytime.
@@LSD-420 ^^THIS^^
Thing with prison is that you have to remember everything is about respect. Everything. When a dude comes up on you, it’s about getting respect. How you handle yourself is going to determine if you are respected. Win or lose, you fight back and don’t snitch to the police, guys will respect that. Stay out of people’s business, etc.
What if you are small and don't want to fight back? You know, one of those Christians or Conservatives that become a political prisoner?
@@n.d.m.515 You have to be ready and willing to defend yourself. It’s that simple, no matter who you are.
Thanks great guy
Sounds like he came from a rich background.
Thank you tell your story Nerdrotic.
I was wondering, what happend with stuttering craig? Ik remember the screwattack days so well :)
Welcome home. Hope you stick around and we make some new memories
I just got like twice the amount of respect that I already have for the guy of nerdrotic. Damn what a cool doode.
The Film Actors Guild will get you every time.
After getting hit so hard there would be no need say who did it, because you've already been through the worst of it. The guards are not your friends.
I knew a guy who did some time. He said the (film actor's guild)s could really fight, and that they would drop a group beating on anybody at any time. He steered clear of them
Oh please police UA-cam and SSSniperWolf on the guidelines on Doxxing rules.
I'm legit surprised that Gary went to jail.
Garys Fuck hit so hard lol
Big Herc watchin in hope of a cheek bustin story 😂
If I ever go to prison, I am a dead man.
Prison politics in California and most states west of the Rockies are different than the rest of the country. I was 19 with long blond hair when I went down. This is 1992 and I don't know anything about prison but the horrible rumors everyone hears. In California the whites and the Surenos, or Mexican gangs from Southern California, work together. They have a strict no homo policy. The second day I was in prison a guy who grew up in my town and was a member of the Nazi Lowriders( a white prison gang similar to the Aryan Brotherhood) came and had a talk with me. He told me right away that no one was going to try and fuck me and that if anyone did come and tell him and they would get dealt with. I never did cut my hair. They would whistle at me and call me Marcia Brady but no one ever laid a hand on me.
what an authentic guy. Big fan.
6:00 Don't mess with the film actors guild. Lol. And we all know exactly what he's talking about.
Damn dude. Thanks for sharing your story.
The Betty Ford center costs between $30k-$70k per month. I guess his parents were there to save the day (and foot the bill)?
It'd be cool if Gary sat down with BigHerc916
I was hoping we'd hear the story of how Nerrotic shanked the shotcaller and became the head of the entire underground operation... maybe next time ;) stay out of prison kids mmaky.
Gary Rocks!
I'm cutting my hair right now.
I love you, Gary!!!