Reel Wisdom with Derek Diamond

Emmy award-winning voice actor Rob Paulsen joins the show to discuss growing up in Michigan, what drove him to acting, his love of talking with fans, and the advantages of being a voice actor. He also talks about preparing for a role, some of his favorite characters he’s portrayed, why being diagnosed with cancer led to the inspiration behind his book “Voice Lessons,” and his upcoming appearance a...

Director Jenni Gold joins the show to chat with Derek about growing up in Miami, attending the University of Central Florida’s film program, and why she enjoys seeing the audience’s reactions to her films. She also talks about the inspiration behind her documentary “CinemAbility,” the challenge of finding content, the portrayal of disabled people on-screen, the media’s perception of disabled chara...

Filmmakers MarQ and Ren Morrison join the show to talk about growing up in the Orlando area, what inspired them to become filmmakers, and why “working for free” can sometimes pay off in the long run. They also discuss their documentary “Dammit, Jim, I'm Only a Documentary,” and how shooting one of the interviews became one of the scariest moments of Ren’s film career. They also discuss their mocku...

Actor and author Patrick Kilpatrick chats with Derek about being introduced to acting through writing a play, and the transition from theater to film acting. Patrick is primarily known for playing villains throughout his career, and goes through the process of preparing for a role, as well as the different types of villains in film. He also talks his book “Dying for Living: Sins & Confessions of a...

Composer and filmmaker Kays Alatrakchi joins the show to discuss growing up in Italy, playing in a band with Rob Thomas, and connecting with UCF’s film community in Orlando. He also breaks down the process of coming up with the score for a film and collaborating with other musicians. Kays also talks about transitioning to other aspects of the industry, including writing and directing his short fil...

Writer/director Jennifer Nicole Stang returns to chat with Derek about working in Vancouver, their mutual love of Los Angeles and Philadelphia, M. Night Shyamalan films. She also talks about growing up in performing arts, transitioning to filmmaking, and learning all aspects of the filmmaking process. Producer Sasha Filipovich also joins the show to talk about how she met Jennifer, the importance...

Documentary filmmaker/podcaster Chris Parkhurst joins the show to recap meeting Derek at Podcast Movement, living in the UK, and how he got into the film industry.  He also shares information about his current project Elvis of Cambodia, the fascinating story behind it, and his first documentary Journey to Kathmandu. Plus, he breaks down the process of making a documentary film, his podcast The Doc...

“The Professor” John Waldron, along with Adam and Ian Waldron, return to talk about John’s time working with the Florida Park Service, his passion for outdoor activities, working with state agencies, and his upcoming podcast “The Florida Outdoor Experience.” They also discuss Ian and Adam’s business “All Rec Solutions,” some of their trail work, the infamous Crested Caracara, their future business...

Derek gives an update on what he's been up to during the show's hiatus, when the show will be returning, what you can expect when that happens, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After four-plus years of pop culture roundtables and interviewing actors, filmmakers, and former pro athletes, podcaster Derek Diamond will be celebrating 200 episodes of The Derek Diamond Experience by being ripped to shreds by his friends and co-workers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special "minisode," Derek gives an update on the status of Episode 200, the future of the podcast itself, why changes are being made and when you can expect them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In celebration of his upcoming 200th episode, Derek takes a listen to the top ten episodes of the show, as voted by you the listeners! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actress/photographer/designer Daphne Maxwell Reid joins the show to chat with Derek about growing up in New York, her love of photography, how she got into acting, her time as Aunt Vivian on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and her cookbook Grace + Soul & Mother Wit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Derek Diamond Experience invades the City of Brotherly Love! Podcasters Jason the Angry Ginger (7 Days a Geek) and Rob Hochschild (The Media Narrative) join Derek to recap their time at Podcast Movement, their takeaways from the conference, how they got into podcasting, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first Derek Diamond Experience guests are back! The Unicorn Wranglers' Adam Waldron, Luke Thompson, Ian Waldron, Joey Truncale, and John Waldron talk about how Luke and Joey joined the band, their new album Greetings from the Space Van, and what the band means to them Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hamilton has become one of the most well-reviewed musicals in modern history, and we're talking about it on the podcast! Adam Waldron, Luke Thompson, Anna Striano, Jake Hall, and Joey Truncale join Derek to discuss how they were introduced to Hamilton, thoughts on seeing the show live, favorite songs and characters, why the show is successful, and the possibilities of a Hamilton movie. Hosted on A...

Derek hosts a late night Facebook Live AMA! Topics include the wild finish from that night's Blue Wahoos game, what he would do with future Star Wars films, the state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, 4th of July traditions, upcoming episodes of the podcast, and hot dogs (yes, hot dogs). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil Baker, Nicole Dickson, and Chris Jadallah join the show to chat with Derek about their upcoming film All Clear, what inspired the story, how they each became involved with the project, the preproduction process, and some of their individual projects Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the second consecutive week, Derek hosts a Facebook Live AMA! Topics include the greatness of Hugh Jackman, his favorite thing about tarp pulls, favorite Hamilton songs, if there should be a "Space Force" draft, rumors of him running for mayor, and the future of Nintendo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Derek hosts another Facebook Live AMA! Topics include an update on The Roast of Derek Diamond, a recap of E3, the current state of WWE, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Broadway actress Allison Bailey joins the show to talk about her love of Blue Wahoos baseball, growing up in Pensacola, falling in love with theater at an early age, and how she got her role on the Broadway National Tour of Wicked. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Robbins and Chris Garagiola continue their discussion with Derek about The Legend of Zelda video game series! Topics include Skyward Sword, why Breath of the Wild is the best game of the franchise, what they would like to see from future Zelda games, and why Nintendo games are special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Derek has been a huge Legend of Zelda fan for most of his life, and he's finally talking about it on the podcast! Jason Robbins and Chris Garagiola join the show to talk about their first memories of the franchise, why it appeals to a larger audience than Mario, why Ocarina of Time is so beloved, and the controversy surrounding The Wind Waker during it's initial release. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Cornbread Cosa Nostra cast and crew members Travis Mills, Marcia Vega, Matthew Campbell, Marianne Del Gallego, Raymond Soutullo, and Christopher Knittel join the show to talk about the film's title, how they got involved with the project, why casting local talent in key roles is important, and some funny on-set stories! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Derek hosts a special live podcast for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos' Star Wars Night! He talks about the impact of Star Wars on pop culture, favorite moments from the franchise, and is joined by a few surprise guests! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.