The Derek Diamond Experience

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.

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".

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.

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".

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”.

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".

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.

Derek recaps his trip to Jacksonville, FL for the Spotlight International Film Festival and lists his (and your) Top 5 TV Cliffhangers.

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

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.

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: This was originally released on June 14, 2022

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 "paying it forward" in the film industry, why villains are so compelling, and his latest film, "Tales From the Other Side."

NOTE: This was originally released on June 9, 2022

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, 2022

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, "Bite Me."

NOTE: This was originally released on February 23, 2022

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

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" infomercial.

Derek also chats with actor Jesse Kove about his love of working in Florida, growing up in the film industry, what has made the “Cobra Kai” series so successful, what it was like to be a part of the show, and the biggest piece of professional advice he received from his dad, Martin Kove.

NOTE: These interviews were originally released on January 12, 2022.

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 Superman lore, why it may have outlived its ideal lifespan, and how it laid the groundwork for other superhero shows.

NOTE: This episode was originally released on February 28, 2022

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Writer-Director Lee Chambers joins the show to chat with Derek about what made him want to work in film, going to film school in England, the importance of listening to advice, and why filmmakers should attend festivals.

A work of art in its own right, a great movie poster excites us and piques our interest without telling us more than we should know going into a movie. For this month's Top 5, Derek lists his (and your) Top 5 Movie Posters!

Derek had the pleasure of chatting with filmmaker James Kerwin (Yesterday Was a Lie, Star Trek Continues) on the "Writing and Directing Independent Film" panel at Pensacon 2023! They talk about what inspired James to get into filmmaking, working on his first feature film, directing for hire vs. directing your own projects, and questions from the audience.

In part three of this special behind the scenes look of "The Feature," guest host Jeremy Branch (The Pop Culture Nihilist, Lucid Memory) returns to chat with Rob Eubanks, Leah Christine Johnson, and Thomas Carter Rochester about how they got their respective roles in the film, putting elements of themselves in their characters, and the pros and cons of live and taped auditions.

In part two of this special behind the scenes look of "The Feature," guest host Jeremy Branch (The Pop Culture Nihilist, Lucid Memory) returns to chat with Jase Gibson, Samantha Savoie, and Jeff Stewart about how they got their respective roles in the film, why their chemistry was important, how they brought their characters to life, and some of the more challenging moments from the set.

In part one of this special behind the scenes look of "The Feature," guest host Jeremy Branch (The Pop Culture Nihilist, Lucid Memory) chats with Derek Diamond (The Parker Syndrome), Steve Wise (Sur'vi), and Chad Sanders (Bit House) about how Derek created the idea of the film, Steve and Chad's respective roles as First Assistant Director and Producer, the biggest lessons they learned while working on the project, and some funny behind the scenes stories.

After 397 days, The Derek Diamond Experience podcast is back! Derek explains why the show is returning, what you can expect going forward, and lists his (and your) Top 5 Movies of 2022!