Derek hosts a live review of the Amazon Original film “The Aeronauts” and why he’s gained appreciation for independent film (0:48). Plus, actress/writer/director Honey Lauren joins the show to chat with Derek about how the coronavirus has affected the film industry, growing up in Los Angeles, why luck is an important factor in work, and stepping behind the camera to write and direct “Wives of the Skies” (22:59).

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To celebrate six years of podcasting, Derek hosts an “Ask Me Anything” Facebook Live show! Topics include upcoming tweaks to the show due to COVID-19, favorite TikToks videos, and who would survive the “Blue Wahoos Front Office Hunger Games” (2:40). Plus, actress and singer Seanna Pereira joins the show to chat with Derek about landing her first movie role at the age of five, how she continues to challenge herself in her young career, her love of singing, and her new film “Dead Man Run” (51:53).

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Is "Jaws: The Revenge" REALLY the worst sequel that's ever been made? Do you enjoy all the freeze puns from "Batman & Robin?" These questions and more will be answered as The Derek Diamond Experience returns to Pensacon! In this follow up to last year’s panel, Jason Robbins, Wally Phelps, Julio Diaz, Brandon Rutledge and Nathan Simmons join Derek to defend more bad movies!

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The success of the live-action “Sonic the Hedgehog” film is one of the biggest entertainment stories of the year. Derek hosts a special live podcast to discuss his thoughts on why the film has been successful, and his thoughts on a potential sequel (01:17). Plus, actress/writer Marialisa Caruso chats with Derek about her unique path to joining the “Emerald Run” project, what it was like to rewrite a script for a partially completed film, her “Best Supporting Actress” awards, and her future projects.

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One of the most influential films when it comes to visual effects is Disney’s 1982 sci-fi classic “TRON.” Jason Robbins returns to chat with Derek about why the film doesn’t get the credit it deserves, why the movies of that era have a unique charm, and the legacy of the franchise (01:14). Finally, actress Cindy Morgan joins the show to talk about growing up in Chicago, crazy stories from the set of “Caddyshack,” the process of making “TRON,” and her upcoming appearance at Pensacon (33:20).

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“Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers” was arguably the biggest children’s show of the 90s. Bill Lyons and Thomas Rochester chat with Derek about their first memories of the show, meeting some of the cast members, and answer fan questions (01:20)! Finally, actress Catherine Sutherland joins the show to discuss being introduced to “Power Rangers” by auditioning for the series, the pressure of replacing Amy Jo Johnson, the inspiration behind her children’s book, and her upcoming appearance at Pensacon

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Derek hosts another Facebook Live show to give his thoughts on the 92nd Academy Awards, as well as his review of the four-time Oscar winning film “Parasite” (1:19). Finally, co-writers Aaron Pagniano and Zack Ogle join the show to chat with Derek about what inspired them to work in film, meeting each other at the FSU Film School, the process of making their short film “We Got a Monkey’s Paw,” and advice for aspiring filmmakers (28:04).

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Derek hosts a special live episode of the podcast to give his predictions on who will (and should) win at the 92nd Academy Awards (01:29). Finally, artist Christopher Burdett joins the show to chat with Derek about the Kickstarter for his upcoming book “The Grand Bazaar of Ethra VanDalia,” what inspired him to create monsters, the process of designing creatures for film and television, the transition of becoming an artist, and his upcoming appearance at Pensacon (41:41).

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One of the most beloved characters in “Star Trek” history is Patrick Stewart’s Jean-Luc Picard. This week, Derek flies solo on Facebook Live as he reviews the premiere episode of “Star Trek: Picard” (0:39). Finally, filmmaker Nathan Pfaff joins the show to chat with Derek about growing up in Papua New Guinea, what made him want to become a filmmaker, discovering his love of documentary filmmaking, the process of making his doc “Film School Africa,” and advice for aspiring filmmakers (33:38).

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For the first time in over a year, The Derek Diamond Experience was live! Derek hosted a special Facebook Live show highlighting his top 10 movies from 2019 (0:46). Finally, actor/model Stefanie Bloom joins the show to chat with Derek about wanting to perform at an early age, the bonding that takes place on a film set, why hustling is key to an actors’ success, and her latest film “2050” (49:15).

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