The Derek Diamond Experience

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 nonscripted (reality) television, and the pros and cons of virtual auditions. Luke also talks about working on “The Voice”, his career as a commercial director, and advice for those who want to work in entertainment.

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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 the Place”, and what drove her to work in entertainment. Katie also talks about the impact that performances can have on us as human beings, why it’s so important for actors to listen, and audition advice for aspiring actors.

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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 writer, why screenwriters don’t “create the blueprints” of a film, advice for aspiring screenwriters, and his podcast, “Pop Art” (22:30).

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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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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 films that have highlighted the St. Petersburg Clearwater area. Tony also talks about starting the ‘Sunscreen Film Festival’, some of the lessons he’s learned while running the festival, advice for aspiring filmmakers, and his favorite ‘Spider-Man’ film.

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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 trailer (2:29). Plus, documentary filmmaker Christopher McDonell joins the show to chat with Derek about working as a PA on set of ‘The X-Files’, the inspiration behind his documentary, ‘Queen of the Beach’, and how it had an emotional impact on him (12:05).

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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 just another great Marvel film, and what it means for the future of the MCU (3:58). Plus, Derek is joined by actor/writer/producer Charlotte Louise Spencer and actor Alex Sorian Brown. They discuss the making of their latest film, ‘Evan Wood’, what made them want to work in the film industry, and advice for aspiring filmmakers (20:17).

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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 Seamus Tierney joins the show to chat with Derek about what made him want to work in the film industry, the process of what goes into being a cinematographer, planning and shooting “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers” series, and advice for aspiring filmmakers (14:26).

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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 (4:30)! Plus, Derek is joined by actor/writer/producer Sarah Randall Hunt to discuss what made her want to work in the film industry, why she became a producer, the inspiration behind her web series, “Stupid Cupid,” and advice for getting financial assistance for a film project (27:56). Finally, Derek wraps the show by giving his reactions to the trailer for “Spider-Man: No Way Home” (59:00).

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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 movie still holds up today, the timeless humor, some of their favorite moments, and more!

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