I Tried Barestep Barefoot Shoes — And I Regret Everything
Hey, I’m Derek. Normally I talk about tech, gaming, content creation — the stuff I live and breathe. But today? We’re taking a detour. Because I bought some Barestep barefoot shoes and had such a bad experience that I felt like I owed the internet a heads-up. This...
What They’re Not Telling Fathers About Raising Sons
“Masculinity isn’t toxic—neglecting to teach it is.” Something’s broken. Not kinda, not maybe—actually broken. You can feel it every time you scroll past another stat about men dropping out of college, checking out of work, or worse… checking out of life. But here’s...
Papers, Please: The Border Control Chaos You Didn’t Know You Needed
"Glory to Arstotzka! ...I guess?" So, I finally cracked open a little indie game I bought ages ago: Papers, Please. I had no idea what to expect going in. All I remembered was it had a gritty, retro vibe and something to do with passports. Turns out, it’s part border...
A Father’s Letter to the Daughter He Was Kept From: Finding Anna Mae Koehler After 12 Years
(Written in 2025, after twelve years of searching) To my daughter, Anna Mae Koehler — the girl I’ve never held, but have loved since the second I knew you existed. My name is Derek Salyers. I’m your father. And for twelve long years, I’ve been trying to reach you....
Epic MTG Unboxing: Assassin’s Creed, LOTR, and D&D—Live Price Checks and Big Hits!
What’s up, nerds? It’s Derek from OMG It’s Derek, and I’m hyped to be back with another Magic: The Gathering unboxing! This time, I’m ripping into some seriously cool packs: three Assassin’s Creed Beyond Boosters, three Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth Set...
Epic Pokémon Card Opening: Hunting for Rares with My Son!
Hey there, Pokémon fans! It’s Derek from OMG It’s Derek, and I’ve got an incredible adventure to share with you. My son Tanner and I have been on a mission to track down some Pokémon card packs—specifically those elusive Scarlet and Violet sets—but the holiday rush...
LEGO Worlds Gone Wild: My 5-Year-Old Turned Our Gaming Night Into a Sabotage Fest
Picture this: a chill father-son gaming night, me and Tanner teaming up in LEGO Worlds to conquer towers and unlock worlds. Five minutes in, he’s pelting me with bananas, tricking me off cliffs, and hijacking vampire cars. Teamwork? Dead. Chaos? Alive and thriving....
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Review: Is It Really Worth the Upgrade?
All right, so Samsung just dropped the Galaxy Watch 7, and after using it for a bit, I've got some thoughts to share. Is it actually worth upgrading to, or is it just the same old watch with a new name slapped on it? Let's dive in. https://youtu.be/BTk2e02UDRE First...
A Day in the Life of a Single Dad—From Morning Madness to Late-Night Hustle
Hey guys, Derek here! Welcome to a day in my life as a single dad, where I juggle fatherhood, work, content creation, and just trying to keep up with everything without losing my mind. Being a single dad isn’t just a job—it’s an extreme sport. Between getting Tanner...
Opening Innistrad Remastered Collector Booster Packs—Did We Pull Edgar Markov?
Hey MTG fans, Derek here! You know the drill: another day, another Collector Booster opening, another wallet-draining experience. This time, I’m diving into Innistrad Remastered, a set packed with horror, nostalgia, and serious chase cards. These packs aren’t...
Revisiting the Herman Miller Embody Chair: Was It Worth $2,000 After 2 Years?
Alright, nerds, grab your energy drinks and settle in—today, we're revisiting a topic that's had my backside parked comfortably (or uncomfortably?) for the last two years: the Herman Miller Embody gaming chair. I've seen plenty of initial reviews raving about how...
Why Should I Pay a Guardian ad Litem Who Didn’t Do Their Job? My Fight Against a Broken Family Court System
Alright, picture this. You hire someone—let’s say a roofer—to fix your roof. They show up, walk around a bit, maybe hammer a few nails, then leave. No actual repairs. No real work done. Then, a few weeks later, you get a bill. And if you refuse to pay, you get dragged...
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