On this episode, Derek speaks with acclaimed Sports Journalist, Andy Frye. We will be talking about how he shook off the shackles of the corporate world to become one of the most in demand sports writers in the business, interviewing everyone from Tom Brady to Shaq. Plus we will be talking about his new fiction book, "Ninety Days in the 90’s - A Rock and Roll Time Travel Story". Website: https://www.andyfrye.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SportyFrye?s=20&t=X2JKlhcktwk7klacygOasQ Instagram...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 111
On this historic broadcast, Derek sits down with one of the most celebrated film composers in the history of cinema, Howard Blake. At the age of 84, Howard tells us about growing up in the United Kingdom during the Blitz of World War II, how he got accepted to the Royal Academy of Music, his most successful compositions, working with the legendary rock band, Queen, writing music for Princess Diana and of course, his most celebrated and successful work, creating the score for the 1982 animated Ch...
Dec 19, 2022•46 min•Ep. 110
On this episode, Derek sits with 5x TED Talk Veteran, Inspiration Coach and Motivational Speaker, Bobby Umar. Bobby will be talking about how he became a powerful institution on the Speaking Circuit and will be offering out advice in a variety of topics. Website: https://www.raeallan.com/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/bobbyumar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raehanbobby/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raehanbobby/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCID06UGjwRUXGq7PdEJOJ4A...
Dec 15, 2022•33 min•Ep. 109
On this amazing episode, Derek sits with upcoming Country Music Star, Kate Watson. Kate is going to be talking about how she overcame bullying in school, her parents' influence on her music, her incredible run on "American Idol" and we will be hearing and talking about her new single, “Remedy”. Website: https://www.thekatewatson.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekatewatsonmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katewatsonmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katewatsonmusic YouTube...
Dec 12, 2022•48 min•Ep. 108
On this episode, Derek sits with Melanie Wolff & Darien Williams. Together they have revolutionized the world of childcare and co-created Brella, a new type of childcare that offers full time, flexible and on demand care and schooling along with parent education classes and family events. Also, Derek laments the tragic death of Fleetwood Mac icon, Christine McVie. Website: https://hellobrella.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellobrella/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hell...
Dec 08, 2022•33 min•Ep. 107
On this episode, Derek sits with Professional Surfer and successful Entrepreneur, Jeremy Ryan. Jeremy talks about the beauty of surfing, dispels movie myths, Mick Fanning's Shark Attack and the dangers of Surfing, how he became a professional and what led to the founding of his surf school, his clothing line and his successful business, The Subtide Agency. Website: http://www.jeremyryansurf.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyryan__/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.ryan.315...
Dec 05, 2022•35 min•Ep. 106
On this episode, Derek sits with Professional Broadcaster, Bruce Wawrzyniak. Bruce talks about how he got started in broadcasting, how he founded his company, "Now Hear This" and he offers his outlook on podcasting. Website: https://www.now-hear-this.net/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewawrzyniak Twitter: https://twitter.com/NHT_tweets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brw928/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowhearthisentertainment/
Dec 01, 2022•42 min•Ep. 105
On this episode, Derek sits with the incredibly talented, Meirav Zur. She is going to be talking to us about her hit 1 woman comedic show, “Inconceivable: The Totally True One Woman Semi-Fertile Quasi Musical", which takes a hilarious and honest look at the complexity of modern infertility. Website: https://meiravzur.com/inconceivable-info/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inconceivableshow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayravtzur/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/inconceivablesh Faceboo...
Nov 28, 2022•42 min•Ep. 104
On this episode, Derek sits down with friend of the show, Dana Lewis. Dana is the CEO of Dana Lewis Public Relations, a boutique Public Relations Firm. Dana will be discussing how she got into PR, and answers questions as to the complexity of the business. This is a very in depth interview. Website: https://danalewispr.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-lewis-lefkowitz-23516451 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dana_tiny/ Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danalewispub...
Nov 25, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 103
On this incredible episode, Derek sits with the extraordinary, Jonathan Blake. Jonathan was one of the first people in the United Kingdom to be diagnosed with the HIV virus and defied science to live to old age. We discuss growing up in Birmingham, how he got the HIV virus and the fallout from it, his devotion to his lifelong partner, Nigel, how he joined "Lesbian and Gays Support the Miners" a grassroots organization to support striking Welsh miners during the 1984-1985 Strike, his HIV activism...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 102
On this episode, Derek is joined by a very special guest in the form of Dr. Kavita Desai. She is the founder of Revivele, a brand that is focused on empowering women through brain health while also focusing on improving mood, sleep and overall well being.
Nov 17, 2022•26 min•Ep. 101
On this Centennial Episode, Derek sits down with the legendary Ginger Zee, Chief Meteorologist for ABC News. We discuss how she got excited about weather, her rise in the ranks to her current position, her books which chronicle her struggles with mental health and how she inspires others who are suffering, her time on "Dancing with the Stars", "Good Morning America" and the latest on her crusade to battle the dangers of Climate Change plus so much more. Plus we have a cameo from star of Episode ...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 100
On this episode, Derek sits with social media titan, Rachel Pizzolato of Beauty and Brains with a Twist. In this incredibly in depth interview, we discuss how she survived High School bullying to become a member of "Mythbusters Jr" and how she became a highly successful model, social media content creator, Award Winning Trampolinist, Beauty Pageant Legend. Plus she talks about pending patents for projects she has engineered her future aspirations and so much more. Instagram: https://www.instagra...
Nov 07, 2022•46 min•Ep. 99
On this episode, Derek sits down with popular YouTube blogger, Taylor Reneau. She talks about attending Harvard University, creating her incredibly popular channel, "YesReneau" and so much more. Plus, we have a cameo from past guest, Michelle Fabre. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/yesreneau
Nov 03, 2022•34 min•Ep. 98
On this incredible Halloween episode, Derek sits down with one of the true Masters of Horror, Writer, Musician and Film Director, Tom McLoughlin. He takes us through the behind the scenes of Hollywood, early successes and writing and directing his calling card, "Friday the 13th - Part 6: Jason Lives". Plus he has opinions on the current status of the horror genre and so much more. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lonewolf1950 Twitter: https://twitter.com/cinemime1950?lang=en IMDB: https://www....
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 97
On this episode, Derek sits with popular autism advocate, Sara Gullihur-Bradford aka "SJ Childs". She will be talking about her activism, her books, her upcoming Autism Safety Summit and of course, her incredibly popular podcast, "The SJ Childs Show". Website: https://sjchilds.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sjgbradford Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjchildsshow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sjchildsshow
Oct 27, 2022•26 min•Ep. 96
On this episode, Derek welcomes, Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton of the comedy duo, Frangela. They discuss their comedic origins, Second City, their success and they tackle the issue of Cancel Culture. This is a fantastic interview. Website: www.frangela.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frangeladuo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/frangeladuo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frangeladuo
Oct 24, 2022•42 min•Ep. 95
On this episode, Derek sits with acclaimed children's author, Will Blaine, the man behind the wildly successful book series, "Wildly Inappropriate Stories for Children". Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiousmindofwill/
Oct 20, 2022•26 min•Ep. 94
On this episode, Derek and Mindy take a look at the Criterion Collections release of the 1953 sci-fi classic, "The War of the Worlds".
Oct 19, 2022•18 min
On this episode, Derek sits down with legendary 80's pop star, Carol Decker of the hit group, T'Pau. We cover everything from how she became a professional singer, the formation of T'Pau, the hit album, "Bridge of Spies" and so much more. https://www.tpau.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TpauCarolDecker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tpaucaroldecker/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/caroldecker
Oct 17, 2022•43 min•Ep. 93
On this episode, Derek and Mindy take a look into the latest entry of the "Predator" franchise with the Prequel, "Prey".
Oct 14, 2022•17 min
On this episode, Derek sits with renowned Psychic Medium and Animal Communicator, Mari Cartagenova. She will be discussing her career of speaking beyond the barrier of understanding, dispelling a few myths about Mediums and her contribution to the book, "Heaven Sent: True Stories of Pets that have Touched Our Hearts in Miraculous Ways" and so much more.
Oct 13, 2022•34 min•Ep. 92
On this episode, Derek sits with former Fire Battalion Chief turned author and professional speaker, David Hollenbach. David discusses his successes and failures with raw honesty including his battles with mental health. David will also be discussing his new book, “ Fireproof: Your Grand Strategy for Transforming Failure into Fuel for Your Future”. TRIGGER WARNING: SUICIDE, PTSD
Oct 10, 2022•40 min•Ep. 91
On this exciting episode, Derek sits with up and coming voice over talent, Benni Latham. She talks about how she got into voice over work, talks about some of the amazing talent she has worked with and talks about her super exciting new role in the upcoming, "Transformers: EarthSpark".
Oct 06, 2022•24 min•Ep. 90
On this episode, Derek and Mindy (and especially Mindy) are excited to share their thoughts on the new Disney + film, the sequel to the 1993 original, "Hocus Pocus 2"
Oct 05, 2022•23 min
On this episode, Derek sits down with Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Trevor Cates. She will be discussing how she got into her career path, her amazing line of skincare products, founding "The Spa Dr.", dispelling a few skin care myths and will be discussing her new book, "Natural Beauty Reset”.
Oct 03, 2022•29 min•Ep. 89
On this episode, Derek and Mindy take a look at the 1993 cult classic, "Hocus Pocus".
Sep 30, 2022•18 min
On this episode, Derek sits with Brent Magnussen, a former Army Vet, Motivational Speaker, Martial Artist and acclaimed author of the book, “Roger Up: The Mission Ready Blueprint to Crush the Morning, Own the Day and Become the Best Version of You.”
Sep 29, 2022•44 min•Ep. 88
On this episode, Derek and Mindy chat about the hit Nicholas Cage comedy, "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent".
Sep 28, 2022•14 min
On this episode, Derek sits down with acclaimed author, Jessica Brody. They discuss her origins in professional writing, her process for creating novels, and the legacy of her work.
Sep 26, 2022•32 min•Ep. 87
