Reel Wisdom with Derek Diamond

Filmmaker and author Johnathan Gorman joins the show to chat with Derek about what made him want to become an actor, the types of stories that inspire him, the dynamic of working with his daughter on a project, and the inspiration behind his book, “Your Life is Your Movie”. Check out Johnathan’s website: http://inspiredbyjg.com/ Follow and subscribe to the show: http://linktree.com/ddiamondpodcast...

Writer/Director David Liban joins the show to chat with Derek about the importance of film festivals, what made him want to become a filmmaker, how his role as a film professor has helped his career, and the process of making his latest feature film, "Publish or Perish". Follow Publish or Perish on social media: https://www.facebook.com/publishperish https://twitter.com/publishmovie http...

Voice actress Jen Taylor joins the show to chat with Derek about the experience of meeting fans at conventions, how she got into voice acting, her role as Cortana in the “Halo” video game franchise and why the series resonates with fans. Follow Jen Taylor on Twitter and Instagram Follow and subscribe to the show HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Derek recaps his trip to Jacksonville, FL for the Spotlight International Film Festival and lists his (and your) Top 5 TV Cliffhangers. Follow and subscribe to the show  HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor Zane Haney joins the show to chat with Derek about the premiere of "Unfix" at the TCL Chinese Theater in Los Angeles, what made him want to get into acting, the importance of chemistry between actors, and the biggest lesson he learned from acting in "Unfix." NOTE: This interview was recorded prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike Follow Zane Haney on Instagram Follow and subscribe...

Actor Richard Epcar joins the show to chat with Derek about what made him want to get into acting, the process of voice acting for video games, some of his favorite roles, and why he loves attending conventions. Follow Richard Epcar on Instagram Follow and subscribe to the show  HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Derek continues his series of weekly rereleased episodes of "Feature Presentation" while the podcast is on break for the summer: This week, voice actor and improviser Laura Faye Smith joins the show to chat with Derek about meeting fans at conventions, how she got into the acting business, how theater and improv helped prepare her for acting in film, and the process of voice acting. NOTE...

Derek continues his series of weekly rereleased episodes of "Feature Presentation" while the podcast is on break for the summer: Actor Vernon Wells joins the show to chat with Derek about how he got into the film business, the experience of working on George Miller's "The Road Warrior," and why he wrote a full bio for the Wez character. He also talks about the importance of...

Derek continues his series of weekly rereleased episodes of "Feature Presentation" while the podcast is on break for the summer: Filmmakers Shannon Williams and Renee Luke Jordan chat with Derek about what made them want to work in film, the process of making their short film, "The Skunk-Ape," and the Gulf Coast filmmaking scene. NOTE: This was originally released on May 30, 20...

Derek continues his series of weekly rereleased episodes of "Feature Presentation" while the podcast is on break for the summer: Derek chats with actor Naomi Grossman about growing up in a creative family, wanting to be a performer at a young age, what it was like to play the role of Pepper in "American Horror Story," and her experience working on the vampire rom-com, "Bit...

Derek continues his series of weekly rereleased episodes of "Feature Presentation" while the podcast is on break for the summer: Derek is joined by Jason Robbins (Nerd Cave Retro, Open Mic'ers), Wally Phelps (Monsters Anonymous) and Joey Image (former professional wrestler) and they list their Top 5 Movie Sequels! NOTE: This was originally released on January 19, 2022 Follow and subs...

Derek continues his series of weekly rereleased episodes of "Feature Presentation" while the podcast is on break for the summer: Derek chats with actor Gianni DeCenzo about his role as Demitri on the "Cobra Kai" series, what made him want to get into acting, some of the lessons he's learned from Ralph Macchio and William Zabka, and his role in the "Fartcopter" inf...

Derek begins a series of weekly rereleased episodes of "Feature Presentation" while the podcast is on break for the summer: For this special roundtable discussion, Jason Robbins (Nerd Cave Retro) and Mike Eveland (The Jester’s Court) join Derek to talk about one of the most influential shows in recent memory: Smallville! They discuss their first memories of the show, how it added to the...

Derek wraps the latest season of The Derek Diamond Experience with a live AMA (Ask Me Anything) episode! He also recaps the Gulf Coast Film Fest & Social, gives his thoughts on the live action adaptation of "The Little Mermaid," and answers questions from the listeners. At the end of the episode, he reveals what you can expect from the show while it's on summer break. Follow and...

Filmmaker Nick Smith and actors James Poule and Thomas Carter Rochester join the show to chat with Derek about the making of "Home Policies," a British comedy filmed on the Gulf Coast. They discuss how Nick came up with the idea of the film, how James and Thomas prepped for their respective characters, and fun moments from the set. Follow and subscribe to the show HERE Get tickets to the...

Actor Tommy Ryan joins the show to chat with Derek about getting into acting after spending years in the military, his biggest challenge as an actor, and starring in the short film "The Third Division." Follow and subscribe to the show  HERE Get tickets to the Gulf Coast Film Fest & Social  HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actress Amber Doig-Thorne joins the show to chat with Derek about what made her want to get into acting, her initial reaction to the news of "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey," her experience on the set of the film, and some of her upcoming projects. Follow Amber Doig-Thorne on Instagram Follow and subscribe to the show HERE Get tickets to the Gulf Coast Film Fest & Social HERE Hoste...

Filmmaker James Gunn wraps his cosmic adventure trilogy with the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3." Derek gives his thoughts on why the movie is arguably the best of the trilogy and what he's looking forward to in future installments of the MCU. Follow and subscribe to the show  HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

The "Star Wars" franchise has created countless moments for over 40 years. For this special episode, Regan Bell and Christian Jones join the show to chat with Derek about their experience at Star Wars Celebration in London, and list their (and your) Top 5 Star Wars Moments. Follow Regan and Christian on Twitter Follow and subscribe to the show  HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

After a two-year wait, the latest season of "The Mandalorian" has come and gone. Jason Robbins (Nerd Cave Retro) and Wally Phelps (Dead Game) join Derek to review the show and why they're excited for the future of the Star Wars franchise. Follow and subscribe to the show HERE Listen to Nerd Cave Retro HERE Listen to the Dead Game Podcast HERE Click HERE for tickets to the Gulf Coast...

Power Rangers commemorates its 30th anniversary with the special "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always." Derek looks back at his love of Power Rangers, his thoughts on the special, and what he'd like to see in future installments of the franchise. Follow and subscribe to the show HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bringing a TV show to its end is no easy task. Through the long history of television, there have been shows that discover the recipe for the perfect finale and are able to meet (and sometimes exceed) fan expectations. On this week's podcast, Derek lists his (and your) Top 5 TV Series Finales. Follow and subscribe to the show ⁠HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor/writer/director Brandon McLemore joins the show to chat with Derek about the advantages of being a filmmaker outside of Los Angeles, how his dad influenced him to start making his own films, the process of making "Dark Entities," and some funny on-set stories. Watch Dark Entities on Tubi and Amazon Prime Follow Mirror Image Productions HERE Follow and subscribe to the show HERE Hos...

After 30 years, Nintendo has finally released another movie! "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" shattered expectations with $375.6 million in worldwide ticket sales, giving it the biggest opening weekend for an animated movie of all time. Derek gives his thoughts on the film and what this means for the future of video game adaptations. Follow and subscribe to the show HERE Hosted on Acast. Se...

Camera operator Steve Matzinger joins the show to chat with Derek about how he got into the film industry, the various roles in the camera department, how technology has helped the industry, and the difference between working in film as opposed to television. Check out Steve's IMDb page HERE .Follow and subscribe to the show HERE . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.