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
#330: Luke Cheney
This week, Derek is joined by casting editor, commercial director, and podcaster Luke Cheney to talk about what made him want to work in the entertainment industry, what goes on behind the scenes of …
00:33:56 |
Thu 14 Oct 2021
#329: Katie Chonacas
This week, Derek is joined by actor, voiceover artist and podcaster Katie Chonacas to talk about how she invested in herself during the peak of Covid-19, why she launched her podcast “She’s All Over …
01:05:36 |
Thu 07 Oct 2021
#328: Howard Casner PLUS Top 5 90s Nickelodeon Cartoons
This week, the Top 5 returns as Derek lists his Top 5 90s Nickelodeon Cartoons (2:04)! Plus, Derek is joined by writer and script consultant Howard Casner to talk about why he wanted to become a writ…
00:55:55 |
Thu 30 Sep 2021
Patreon Bonus Episode: Loki S1:E1 Watch Along
A watch along filled with "Glorious Purpose"! For this month, Derek watches the inaugural episode of the hit Disney + series, "Loki"!
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00:51:01 |
Mon 27 Sep 2021
#327: Tony Armer
This week, Derek is joined by Tony Armer, the Film Commissioner for St. Petersburg Clearwater, Florida to discuss what made him want to work in film, how he became Film Commissioner, and some of the …
00:39:31 |
Thu 23 Sep 2021
#326: Christopher McDonell PLUS The Matrix Resurrections and Hawkeye Trailer Reactions
This week, Derek breaks down the trailers for ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ and ‘Hawkeye’, some of his theories on why Neo and Trinity have returned, and why fans shouldn’t be so critical because of one…
00:48:06 |
Thu 16 Sep 2021
#325: Charlotte Louise Spencer and Alex Sorian Brown PLUS Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Review (SPOILERS)
This weekend saw the release of the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.’ Derek breaks down a bit of the character’s history, why it’s more than j…
00:49:49 |
Thu 09 Sep 2021
#324: Seamus Tierney PLUS CinemaCon 2021 Recap
This week, Derek recaps what took place at Cinemacon 2021, including why he’s excited for movies such as The Matrix: Resurrections, The Batman and Top Gun: Maverick (5:21). Plus, cinematographer Seam…
00:47:42 |
Thu 02 Sep 2021
#323: Sarah Randall Hunt PLUS Top 5 Movies of the 2000s
From “Anchorman” to “Remember the Titans”, the 2000s brought moviegoers some of the most memorable films of a generation. Derek returns after a brief hiatus to list his Top 5 Movies of the 2000s (4:3…
01:06:15 |
Thu 26 Aug 2021
Patreon Bonus Episode: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) Watch Along
This month, take a trip back to 1990 as Derek watches the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie! Jason Robbins (@JayFunktastic) and Wally Phelps (@TheRealBigWall) join Derek to discuss why the …
01:40:42 |
Thu 19 Aug 2021
#322: Loki Season 1 Review
The finale of the “Loki” series laid a bold new foundation for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Derek gives his thoughts on the series as a whole, why it’s his favorite Marvel series (so far), and why …
00:28:09 |
Thu 05 Aug 2021
#321: Patrick Kilpatrick Returns PLUS Top 5 Movie Twists
When you least expect it, movies can throw you for a loop with an unexpected twist that changes your entire opinion on the story. This week, Derek lists his Top 5 Movie Twists (2:45)! Plus, actor/wri…
00:59:21 |
Thu 29 Jul 2021
#320: Robert Conway and Eva Hamilton
This week, Derek is joined by director Robert Conway and actress Eva Hamilton to discuss what made them want to work in the film industry, the struggles of independent filmmaking, working together on…
00:28:43 |
Thu 22 Jul 2021
#319: Courtney Gains
This week, Derek is joined by actor/producer Courtney Gains to discuss how he knew he wanted to become an actor at an early age, the evolution of the film industry since the 1980s, and what he’s lear…
00:35:56 |
Thu 15 Jul 2021
#318: Ask Derek Anything
Derek hosts a special live podcast to discuss technical difficulties with last week’s show, pays tribute to Richard Donner, his thoughts on the “Loki” series, and what could happen in the series fina…
00:29:04 |
Tue 13 Jul 2021
#317: The Parker Syndrome Watch-Along
As a preview for a new benefit to the podcast’s Patreon page, Derek hosts his first ever watch-along episode! For this special episode, Derek watches “The Parker Syndrome”, his first short film and d…
00:20:26 |
Thu 01 Jul 2021
#316: Jared Bankens PLUS Top 5 MCU Post Credit Scenes
This week, Derek lists his Top 5 post credit scenes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (2:09)! Plus, Derek is joined by actor and producer Jared Bankens to discuss how he became an actor, how the Cov…
00:44:04 |
Thu 24 Jun 2021
#315: Mika Boorem
This week, Derek is joined by actress/director Mika Boorem to discuss how she got into the acting world at the age of seven, some of the changes that have happened in the film industry throughout her…
00:52:15 |
Thu 17 Jun 2021
#314: DC Glenn
Derek is joined by musician and actor DC Glenn to discuss how he and Steve Gibson formed the iconic hip hop group Tag Team, how he managed to reinvent himself during the pandemic, advice for those wh…
00:50:04 |
Thu 10 Jun 2021
#313: Defending Bad Movies 3D PLUS Amazon Buys MGM & Cruella Review
With the purchase of MGM, Amazon has garnered the attention of the film industry. Derek breaks down what the purchase means for MGM’s properties & why it benefits all parties involved (2:35). He also…
00:55:40 |
Thu 03 Jun 2021
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