On this episode, Derek sits with Captain Reid Wiseman. Reid is an NASA Astronaut and the Commander of Artemis II which is scheduled to go to the Moon in 2026. I have a great relationship with NASA and when they offered me a chance to speak with Captain Wiseman, I was beyond honored and spent 2 weeks prepping for the interview. He will be discussing what got him interested in space exploration, what led him to join the United States Navy, NASA Astronaut Candidacy, training to become an astronaut,...
Jan 06, 2025•53 min•Ep. 300
On this episode, Derek sits with Michael Hingson. Michael is a Survivor of the September 11th, 2001 Attack on the World Trade Center and also a Motivational Speaker. I asked him to come on the show as part of my “Derek Duvall Show 9/11 Outreach Project”. Blinded at birth, Michael’s story of how he was helped out of the burning North Tower with the aid of his sight dog, Roselle became world famous, landing him on such shows as Larry King Live. Michael will discuss his upbringing and how he overca...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 299
On this episode, Derek sits with Colonel Ed Cottrell. Ed is a retired World War 2 fighter pilot. At the age of 102, he has set the record for the oldest "Derek Duvall Show" guest and folks, this man is incredibly sharp. Ed will be discussing how he grew up during the Great Depression, his incredibly successful athletic career in college, what led him to join the military after Pearl Harbor was attacked, flight school, and the various planes he trained on. The discussion will then shift to the Eu...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 298
On this episode, Derek sits with Adam Peters. Adam is a former US Army Combat Infantryman and is known today in the Veteran Community as “The Strategic Veteran”, in which he plays host on his incredibly popular podcast with the purpose of helping veterans navigate their transition to civilian life. Adam will be discussing his military service, what led him to leave the US Army and his difficult transition to civilian life. We will then discuss the creation of “The Stronghold Community”, a networ...
Dec 26, 2024•36 min•Ep. 297
On this episode, Derek sits with Sean and Michele Kanan. Sean is an actor best known for his role as Mike Barnes, “The Bad Boy of Karate”, in “The Karate Kid: Part III" and later returning to reprise the role in the hit show, “Cobra Kai”. He has also appeared on several soap operas most notably on “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “The Young and the Restless”. His wife, Michele, is a successful Emmy Winning Producer and Writer for the show, “Studio City”. Together they have written a book, “Way o...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 296
On this episode, Derek sits with Jose Zacariaz Jr. Jose is a Life Coach, EMT Instructor for the New York Fire Department and a survivor of the September 11th, 2001 Attacks on the World Trade Center. I asked him to come on the show as part of the “Derek Duvall Show 9/11 Outreach Project” to tell his story and man was it worth it. He will be discussing his incredibly hard upbringing in New York City, how he became an Auxillary Policeman, what led to him becoming an EMT Instructor and he will be di...
Dec 19, 2024•49 min•Ep. 295
On this episode, Derek sits with John Whipkey. John is a decorated World War 2 veteran. He is 99 years old and is a Veteran of several battles including the Battles of Saipan, Iwo Jima, Tinian and the Tokyo Fire Bombings. As a gunner on the B-29 Superfortress, John has 5 Battle Stars. He will be discussing growing up during the Great Depression in Oklahoma, getting drafted, life in World War 2, adjusting to post war life and so much more. SPONSOR - Go to https://betterhelp.com/derekduvallshow fo...
Dec 16, 2024•54 min•Ep. 294
On this episode, Derek sits with Derick Gant. Derick is a Life Coach, Financial Expert and Speaker. He has given 2 TedX talks, and has written a best selling book, “The 24k Life Code: The Only Difference between Mediocrity and Greatness”. We discuss his financial secrets, his TEDX talks, his book and much more. Website: https://derickgant.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derickgant/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dericklgant/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/derickgant LinkedIn: https...
Oct 31, 2024•41 min•Ep. 293
On this episode, Derek sits with Dan Holdridge. Dan is a former IT Engineer and a survivor of the September 11th, 2001 attacks. I asked him to come on the show as part of my “Derek Duvall Show 9/11 Outreach Program” as he is our first survivor of the attack on the Pentagon. Dan will discuss his origin story, how he came to work for General Dynamics Information Technology and what brought him to the Pentagon. We will then talk about the attack on September 11th attack and how he dodged sure death...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 292
On this episode, Derek sits with Seth Gehle. Seth is a former Army soldier, Public Speaker, Activist and Author. His first book, “Strength Beyond the Shadows: Surviving a Childhood of Neglect and Sexual Abuse” is coming to book shelves in November chronicling his incredibly traumatic upbringing. TRIGGER WARNING: CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE Website: https://sethgehle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seth_gehle/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/Seth_Gehle SPONSOR - Go to https://betterhelp.com/derekduvall...
Oct 21, 2024•38 min•Ep. 291
On this episode, we conclude our interview with former NASA Astronaut, Mike Mullane. In Part 2, we discuss the nearly disastrous flight of STS-27 onboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis where the heat shield was damaged during launch, what led him to retire from NASA, we talk about his book, “Riding Rockets: The Outrageous Tales of a Space Shuttle Astronaut”, his appearance on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, his opinions on Space-X and the future of spaceflight and so much more. Website: https://m...
Oct 10, 2024•53 min
On this episode, Derek sits with Col. Mike Mullane. Mike is a former NASA Astronaut. In Part 1, we discuss his very humble upbringings as the son of a World War 2 veteran, his time in the Vietnam War, how he was selected by NASA for the astronaut corps in 1978, training to become an astronaut, the maiden voyage of Discovery on STS-41-D, life in space and life on the space shuttle, Judith Resnik and the IMAX Camera, and the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster and the culture effect and feelings of ...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 290
On this episode, Derek sits with Carol Conners. Carol is a legendary Singer and Song Writer. Best known for being the lead vocalist for Phil Spector’s “Teddy Bears”, Carol went on to write some incredible songs including co-writing one song, which I consider one of the greatest ever written, “Gonna Fly Now”, the theme song to “Rocky”. She has penned a new memoir, “Elvis, Rocky and Me…The Carol Conners Story” about her whirlwind romance with the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley and various ot...
Oct 03, 2024•49 min•Ep. 289
On this episode, Derek sits with Terry Fossum. Terry is a Public Speaker and Best Selling Author. He is the brilliant mind behind “The Oxcart Technique - Blueprint for Success”, which catapulted him to the top of Best Seller lists and has become his mantra for how he lives and succeeds at life. He is the winner of 2017 Season of “Kicking and Screaming” and is also an accomplished Film Producer and Actor. Terry will be discussing his rough upbringing, his time in the Air Force, "The Oxcart Techni...
Sep 30, 2024•49 min•Ep. 288
On this episode, Derek sits with Jayson Johnson. Jayson is an accomplished film director. He has written and produced 10 short films all of which have been released to great acclaim. We discuss how he got his start working for Francis Ford Coppola, how he broke into the business, his various projects, his method and influences and so much more. Website: https://linktr.ee/strikefivefilms IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3628445/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysonjohnson1/ Instagram: ht...
Sep 19, 2024•29 min•Ep. 287
On this episode, Derek sits with Ben Monnette. Ben is a former Green Beret and is now an advocate for mental health and recovery in the veteran community. Ben will discuss what led him to join the Army, the training it took to became a Green Beret and he gives us "Green Beret 101" in case you have ever wondered exactly what they actually do. Ben will also discuss his combat deployments, what led him to leave the US Army, his battle with addiction and PTSD, and what led him to the "Tree House Rec...
Sep 16, 2024•55 min•Ep. 286
On this episode, Derek sits with Joe Dittmar. As the day of this release marks the 23rd Anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 Attacks, I have been sitting on Joe’s interview for 9 months as quite frankly, his story is so incredible, it felt only appropriate to release it on 9/11. Joe agreed to come on the show as part of the “Derek Duvall Show 9/11 Outreach Project” as he was on the 102nd Floor of the South Tower when the North Tower was struck and is one of the few living people to have seen ...
Sep 11, 2024•58 min•Ep. 285
On this episode, Derek sits with Col. E. Michael Fincke. Mike is a former Air Force Test Pilot and is currently a NASA Astronaut. He is a veteran of 3 spaceflights, Expedition 9 in 2004, Expedition 18 in 2009 and STS-134 aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavor in 2011. He has logged more than a year in orbit with 9 space walks. Mike will be discussing his humble origins, how he became an Air Force Test Pilot, his selection to NASA, his various missions, life on the International Space Station, Space W...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 284
On this episode, Derek sits with Scott Allan. Scott is a world renowned author and self proclaimed "Transformational Success Strategist". His book, “Do the Hard Things First” sold over half a million copies and has been translated into several languages. Scott will be discussing how he got started, his early careers and then we discuss his theories on unlocking the many aspects of human potential. Website: https://www.scottallanpublishing.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-allan-36...
Sep 05, 2024•47 min•Ep. 283
On this episode, Derek sits with JP Karliak. JP is an incredibly talented Voice Over Actor. He has worked on such films as Boss Baby, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and the New Looney Tunes. He is best known for voicing Morph, the first non-binary character in the new X-Men ‘97 and will soon be starring in “The Smurfs Movie” coming in 2025. He is also the founder and President of Queer Vox Academy, a non-profit organization providing training and professional support for LGBTQIA+ voice a...
Sep 02, 2024•59 min•Ep. 282
On this episode, Derek sits with D. Paul Fleming. Paul is an acclaimed author and a veteran suicide awareness advocate. This former US Navy veteran has written a powerful book, “A Date with Suicide”, a memoir of sorts for veterans who have struggled with suicide ideation. Paul travels the country giving speeches and makes many podcast appearances talking about what the government and society can be doing better to help those who served with their mental health struggles. Website: https://www.dpa...
Aug 29, 2024•48 min•Ep. 281
On this episode, Derek sits with Joe Torrillo. Joe is a former Lieutenant in the New City Fire Department. I asked him to come on the show as part of my “Derek Duvall Show 9/11 Outreach Program” as Joe is a survivor of the World Trade Center Disaster. Joe will be talking about how he grew up in New York City, joining the Fire Department, the events leading up to 9/11 and then we discuss what happened on that fateful day including the collapse of the South Tower which led to him being buried aliv...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 280
On this episode, Derek sits with Brian Fleming. Brian is a former US Army Infantryman who was severely injured in a suicide bombing attack in the War in Afghanistan. Left to heal from the physical and psychological injuries, Brian has turned his misfortune into a profitable motivational speaking career where he promotes resilience in all he does and how he uses it to overcome the post traumatic stress he has endured since that fateful day. Website: https://www.briancfleming.com/ Instagram: https...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 279
On this episode, Derek sits with Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger. Dottie is a former Geology teacher turned NASA Astronaut. Dottie will be discussing her early days as an accomplished track and field athlete, studying at Whitman College, her years as a teacher and that fateful day that made her apply to NASA to be an astronaut We will then turn to her training and duties as an astronaut and then we will discuss her flight on STS-131 aboard the Space Shuttle "Discovery" and her time on the Internati...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 278
On this episode, Derek sits with LP O'Brien. LP is a Mixologist and the Founder of LP Drinks. Having won Netflix’s “Ultimate Drink Masters” in 2022, this creative mastermind has taken the alcoholic beverage industry by storm having launched a line of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages that have been universally agreed to be both original and delicious. Partnering with other brands, chefs and creatives to concoct original drinks, the sky is the limit for LP in her quest to bring her Non-Alcohol...
Aug 15, 2024•41 min•Ep. 277
On this episode, Derek sits with Rich Ingram. Rich is a former US Army Infantryman turned Officer who was severely wounded in Iraq. After an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) hit his Humvee, his arm was damaged to the point of amputation and Rich, not letting this obstacle stop him, became the first amputee to become commissioned as an active duty officer in the US Army. Rich will be discussing the life events that led him to join the Army, that fateful day, his rehabilitation and his time worki...
Aug 12, 2024•59 min•Ep. 276
On this episode, Derek sits with Laura Rhodes-Levin. Laura is a licensed therapist who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety, depression and trauma. She is the founder of the Missing Peace Center for Anxiety and has written a new book, “The Missing Peace: Rewire Your Brain, Reduce Anxiety and Re-Create Your Life”. Laura will be discussing how she overcame her own demons, the chemistry of our brains and how they are wired to deal with anxiety, and she will discuss certain parts o...
Aug 05, 2024•51 min•Ep. 275
On Part 2 of this episode, Derek sits with Dean Butler. Dean is an actor best known for portraying Almanzo Wilder on the legendary television show, “Little House on the Prairie”. Dean will be discussing his new memoir, “Prairie Man - My Little House Life and Beyond”, the legacy of “Little House on the Prairie”, his identity as a sex symbol, his relationships with his castmates and his fans and so much more. Website: https://deanbutler.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialdeanbutler/...
Aug 01, 2024•52 min
On Part 1 of this episode, Derek sits with Dean Butler. Dean is an actor best known for portraying Almanzo Wilder on the legendary television show, “Little House on the Prairie”. Dean will discuss his humble origins in Piedmont, California, what got him into acting, his earliest roles, the audition that landed him Little House on the Prairie”, the age difference with Melissa Gilbert, his work on the show, “Feherty”, and we even discuss his work on Joss Whedon’s “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”. Lots t...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 274
On this episode, Derek sits with Marshall Terrin. Marshall is a former United States Marine turned Entrepreneur and Veteran Mentor. In his years since leaving combat duty in the Marines Corp, he has taken 5 businesses to over 7 figures in revenue and mentored numerous veterans in how to be successful in business and find financial freedom. Marshall will be discussing his military career, his successful business ventures, talking about “shedding his veteran identity”, how veterans can be more suc...
Jul 26, 2024•48 min•Ep. 273
