Reel Wisdom with Derek Diamond

Actor George Buza joins the show to chat with Derek about the excitement for the "X-Men '97" animated series, what led him to become an actor, finding the voice of Beast in "X-Men: The Animated Series," and the experience of meeting fans at conventions. Follow and subscribe to the show: http://linktree.com/ddiamondpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Derek celebrates ten years of The Derek Diamond Experience by reminiscing about the evolution of the show and also lists his (and your) Top 10 Cartoon Theme Songs! Follow and subscribe to the show: http://linktree.com/ddiamondpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actress Krista Dane King joins the show to chat with Derek about what made her want to get into the entertainment industry, how acting for theater helped her transition into film, her role in "The Caregiver" as a woman suffering from ALS, and her latest film, "Altered Reality." Follow Krista on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristadaneking Follow and subscribe to the show: https://linktree.c...

Screenwriter James Roberts joins the show to chat with Derek about what led him to becoming a writer, advice he received early in his career, writing "Here for Blood" and his time on the set of the film. Purchase tickets for the Golden State Film Festival: https://bit.ly/3OM7oyh Watch "Here for Blood": https://www.screambox.com/ Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamesRoberts519 Follow a...

Award-winning director Jeff Margolis joins the show to chat with Derek about what made him want to work in the television industry, his experience of directing the Academy Awards, and writing his memoir, "We're Live in 5: My Extraordinary Life in Television." Buy Jeff Margolis' memoir: https://amzn.to/3HWOsJl Follow and subscribe to the show: http://linktree.com/ddiamondpodcast Hosted on Acast. Se...

Actor Bruce Davison joins the show to chat with Derek about how a theater appreciation course at Penn State University led to his pursuit of a career in acting, working with Lucille Ball on the set of Mame , his role as Senator Robert Kelly in the original X-Men film, advice he received early in his career that he still uses today, and his time on set of Suitable Flesh . Follow Bruce Davison on In...

Actress and author Jaime Andrews joins the show to chat with Derek about her early years in the entertainment industry, how the 2020 election inspired her award winning film, "The Division," and why she released her memoir, "The Brink," twenty years after she wrote it. Follow Jaime Andrews: http://www.jaimeandrews.com/ Follow and subscribe to the show: http://linktree.com/ddiamondpodcast Hosted on...

Actor Tom Gallop joins the show to chat with Derek about what made him want to get into acting, his time on set of The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum , working in film vs. working in television, and the amazing story of why he bought the Beverly Hills Teuscher chocolate shop. Follow Beverly Hills Teuscher on Instagram: http://instagram.com/beverlyhillsteuscher Follow and subscribe to th...

Derek lists his (and your) Top 5 Movies of 2023! Follow and subscribe to the show: http://linktree.com/ddiamondpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Filmmaker Elesia Marie joins the show to chat with Derek about the inspiration behind her debut feature film, "Zombeez," the process of making it a reality, highlighting the Gulf Coast through its locations and its upcoming premiere. Follow Zombeez on social media: https://facebook.com/ZomBeezTheMovie https://instagram.com/zombeezthemovie Get tickets to the premiere of Zombeez: https://bit.ly/40Ws...

Actor and podcaster Thaao Penghlis joins the show to chat with Derek about his new podcast called "Thaao Penghlis's The Lost Treasures," exploring the locations where the podcast takes place, the "golden age" of Hollywood and how the entertainment industry has changed throughout the years. Follow Thaao Penghlis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thaaopenghlis Listen to Thaao Penghlis's The Lo...

Actor Rick Cosnett joins the show to chat with Derek about his experience as part of the cast of The CW's "The Flash" series, his role in "Shoulder Dance," and some of his upcoming projects. Follow Rick Cosnett on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickcosnett/ Get tickets to Zombeez: https://bit.ly/40WsgYs Follow and subscribe to the show: http://linktree.com/ddiamondpodcast Hosted on Acast. Se...

Derek looks back at an episode of "Feature Presentation" while the podcast is on break for the holidays: Derek chats with filmmaker Zach Thomson about falling in love with the film industry at a young age, what he looks for as a producer, working with James Cameron on the set of “Avatar”, and some of his upcoming projects. NOTE: This was originally released on January 5, 2022 Follow and subscribe...

Derek lists his (and your) Top 5 Movies from the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Follow and subscribe to the show: http://linktree.com/ddiamondpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer and songwriter Johnny Gioeli joins the show to chat with Derek about how his brother was the catalyst for his music career, the “feel-good” music of Hardline, how working with Jun Senoue led to the formation of Crush 40, his approach to writing songs for the Sonic the Hedgehog games, and how a van ride made him realize the impact of his music. Get ticket to the 2023 Sonic Expo: https://www....

Jason Robbins, Chad Sanders and Jeremy Branch return to chat with Derek about the career and legacy of iconic director John Carpenter! Follow and subscribe to the show: http://linktree.com/ddiamondpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor/producer/writer Phil Moore joins the show to chat with Derek about starting in showbusiness as a stand-up comedian, how an observant moment led him to becoming host of "Nick Arcade", some of his favorite moments of the show, and why the 90s are considered to be the "golden age" of Nickelodeon. Follow Phil Moore on social media: https://facebook.com/PhilMoore4u https://twitter.com/philmoore4u...

Actor Matt Hill joins the show to chat with Derek about how an agent's belief in him at a young age led him on his career path, his role as Kevin Keene in "Captain N: The Game Master", playing Raphael in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation", and the experience of meeting fans at conventions. Check out Matt Hill's website: http://matt-hill.com Fol...

Comedian and actor Kevin Bartini joins the show to chat with Derek about what made him want to pursue a career in stand-up comedy, how the pandemic led him to become a comedy teacher, his role as Billy Jones in "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel", and his upcoming comedy seminar. Check out Kevin Bartini's website: https://kevinbartini.com Follow and subscribe to the show: https://linktree.com/ddiamondpodc...

This week, Derek kicks off the spooky season by listing his (and your) Top 5 Horror Movie Moments! Follow and subscribe to the show: http://linktree.com/ddiamondpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Voice actor and singer Cal Dodd joins the show to chat with Derek about how he got the role of Wolverine in “X-Men: The Animated Series” and the impact that the series continues to have on both the fanbase and himself. Visit Cal Dodd’s website: http://caldodd.com Follow and subscribe to the show: http://linktree.com/ddiamondpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer and artist Kevin Eastman joins the show to chat with Derek about the impact that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles continues to have on pop culture, why the Turtles are so popular, seeing them come to life in their original live-action movie, and future crossovers he would like to see the Turtles have. Check out Kevin Eastman's website: https://fan.kevineastmanstudios.com/ Follow and subscribe t...

Filmmaker and author Tommy Burke joins the show to chat with Derek about breaking into the film industry, the role of an assistant director, his battle with cancer and his book, "Not Just Sunglasses and Autographs". Visit Tommy Burke's website HERE Follow and subscribe to the show HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Filmmaker Serena DC joins the show to chat with Derek about how a reality show led to her pursuing a career in the entertainment industry, what led to the making of the documentary, "Beyond the Grave" and the emotional impact it had on the crew. Follow Serena DC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamserenadc Follow and subscribe to the show: http://linktree.com/ddiamondpodcast Hoste...

Actor Vince Lozano joins the show to chat with Derek about how he went from athlete to actor, his debut role in "Encino Man", the impact that "Pirates of the Caribbean" has had in the film industry and his role in "Trauma Therapy Psychosis". Follow Vince Lozano on Instagram Follow and subscribe to the show HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...