Reel Wisdom with Derek Diamond

Derek Diamond is an award-winning filmmaker, content creator and podcaster. Join Derek as he learns about the inner workings of the film industry through one-on-one conversations and roundtable discussions with actors, directors, screenwriters and others from the independent film scene.

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Update frequency: every 6 days
Average duration: 49 minutes
Episodes: 435
Years Active: 2014 - 2024

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#213: Kirk Taylor

Actor and singer Kirk Taylor joins the show to chat with Derek about growing up in Connecticut, how stealing a bike helped to change his life, learning the art of acting at New York University, and t…

01:03:53 | Thu 28 Mar 2019

#212: Travis Mills and Shannon Williams

The Derek Diamond Experience is live from the Imogene Theater in Milton, Florida! Director Travis Mills and actor Shannon Williams join the show to chat with Derek about why they wanted to work in th…

00:41:37 | Thu 21 Mar 2019

#211: Jasson Finney

Actor and personal trainer Jasson Finney chats with Derek about growing up in Canada, playing as a drummer in various touring bands, becoming a personal trainer, and his crazy first audition as an ac…

00:55:56 | Thu 14 Mar 2019

#210: A.J. Caruso

Film composer and musician A.J. Caruso joins the show to chat with Derek about growing up in New Orleans, what inspired him to become a musician, and his time as a touring musician across the southea…

00:53:58 | Thu 07 Mar 2019

#209: Defending Bad Movies

Are the Transformers films really as bad as you remember? Would you say Superman Returns isn’t worth the media it was shot on? Find out as The Derek Diamond Experience returns to Pensacon! Derek host…

00:48:50 | Thu 28 Feb 2019

#208: Rob Paulsen

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 als…

00:33:24 | Thu 21 Feb 2019

#207: Jenni Gold

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 …

00:25:40 | Thu 14 Feb 2019

#206: MarQ & Ren Morrison

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.…

00:51:55 | Thu 07 Feb 2019

#205: Patrick Kilpatrick

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 vi…

00:53:29 | Thu 31 Jan 2019

#204: Kays Alatrakchi

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 p…

01:09:13 | Thu 24 Jan 2019

#203: Jennifer Nicole Stang and Sasha Filipovich

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 …

01:01:09 | Thu 17 Jan 2019

#202: Chris Parkhurst

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 h…

00:50:15 | Thu 10 Jan 2019

#201: The Waldrons (John, Adam, and Ian)

“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,…

00:34:31 | Thu 03 Jan 2019

Updates for 2019: Format Changes, Moving to Seasonal Shows, and More!

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!

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00:08:07 | Tue 01 Jan 2019

#200: The Roast of Derek Diamond

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…

00:51:05 | Fri 21 Sep 2018

#199.5: The Future of The Derek Diamond Experience

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!

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00:11:49 | Fri 14 Sep 2018

#199: Top 10 Episodes

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!