On this episode, Derek sits with Mikaila Cruz. Mikaila is a survivor of the September 11th, 2001 Attacks. She will be discussing growing up in New York City, her ordeal about how she got out of the South Tower of the World Trade Center alive. She will also be discussing how she has dealt with the tragedy over the years. Mikaila is also a very accomplished author having written the book, “Pursuing Your Destiny: How to Overcome Adversity and Achieve Your Dreams” and a popular yoga instructor. Link...
Dec 18, 2023•30 min•Ep. 214
On this episode, Derek sits with William Yeske. William is a former member of the US Army, who has written a book about his combat experience in the deadly Arghandab River Valley, Afghanistan, called, "Damn the Valley: 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2/508 PIR, 82nd Airborne in the Arghandab River Valley, Afghanistan". The book has been incredibly well received and paints a very accurate picture of the trials and struggles the soldiers went through while conducting combat operations in that region. ...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 213
On this episode, Derek sits with Jack Hues. Jack is one of the founding members of the 80’s British New Wave Rock Band, "Wang Chung". Jack will discuss his origins and how he got into music, his rise to stardom, the formation of the band, the highs and lows of success, various hit songs, the break up of the band and so much more. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jack.hues.10 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackhuesofficial Wang Chung Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wangchungband SPONSO...
Dec 11, 2023•51 min•Ep. 212
On this episode, Derek sits with Nikki Klugh. Nikki is a world class interior designer who has made a name for herself in the design world and on YouTube and social media. Nikki will be discussing the importance of her theory on design, Creating “The Sacred Space” and we will be discussing her incredibly popular show, “ The Create Your Sacred Space Podcast”. Website: https://nikkiklughdesign.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkiklughdesign Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NikkiKlughD...
Dec 07, 2023•29 min•Ep. 211
On this episode Derek sits with Dana S. Diaz. Dana will be discussing how she survived a horrific, abusive narcissistic marriage, her incredibly terrible decades of abuse, how she escaped her marriage, how she turned those tragic years into a powerful memoir, "Gasping For Air - The Stranglehold of Narcissistic Abuse" and how she now spends her days using her activism to educate the world on the dangers of narcissism. Dana is a walking inspiration and we were very lucky to have her on the show pl...
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 210
On this episode, Derek sits with Jon Pethke. Jon is the Founder of the Introvert Dating Service, "CoyAmore". Jon will be discussing his time in the Air Force, how he founded "CoyAmore", some of the features of the dating service and more. CoyAmore: https://coyamore.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-pethke-922618286/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bone._apple._teeth/ CoyAmore: https://www.instagram.com/coyamoredating/ SPONSOR - Go to https://betterhelp.com/derekduvallshow for 1...
Nov 30, 2023•30 min•Ep. 209
On this episode, Derek sits with Ashley Stahl. Ashley is a former Counter Terrorism expert turned Career Coach, Best Selling Author, a TEDX Speech Writer and successful Podcaster. She will be discussing her successful career in the Department of Defense, her work for Forbes, her Best Selling Book, “ You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, and Design Your Dream Career ”. Plus she will also be talking about her viral TED Talk, her current work as a TEDX speech writer and finally her incred...
Nov 27, 2023•39 min•Ep. 208
On this episode, Derek sits with Helané Wahbeh, ND, MCR. Helané is the Director of Research for the IONS Institute. She will be discussing her extensive research into channeling and intuition. She will also be discussing her book, “ The Science of Channeling: Why You Should Trust your Intuition and Embrace the Force That Connects Us All ”. IONS: https://noetic.org/profile/helane-wahbeh/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwahbeh/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/DrWahbeh?s=20 Facebook: https://www.f...
Nov 22, 2023•31 min•Ep. 207
On this episode, Derek sits with Jon Levy. Jon is a Behavioral Scientist, Speaker, the Founder of The Influencers Dinner and New York Times Bestselling Author. Jon will be discussing his research, his incredibly popular TED Talk, his first book, “ The 2am Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure ”, and founding the famous Influencers Dinner. Jon will also be discussing best selling latest book, " You’re Invited - The Art and Science of Connection, Trust and Belonging ". Website: https://www....
Nov 20, 2023•40 min•Ep. 206
On this episode, Derek sits with Dr. Candace "Candy" Campbell. Dr. Campbell is a former Nurse, Speaker, Best Selling Author of the book, " Improv to Improve Your Leadership Team: Tear Down Walls and Build Bridges " and actress. You can catch her in her Off-Broadway production of " Florence Nightingale: The Reluctant Celebrity ". Website: https://www.candycampbell.com/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/CandyCampbellRN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candy.campbell.336/ LinkedIn: https://www.linke...
Nov 17, 2023•51 min•Ep. 205
On this episode, Derek sits with Eduardo Sánchez. Eduardo is a very talented and successful filmmaker, best known for co-directing the 1999 blockbuster horror film, " The Blair Witch Project " with Daniel Myrick. Eduardo will be discussing his Cuban heritage, his early years in film school, the struggles of getting " The Blair Witch Project " off the ground, plus it’s production and the incredibly clever marketing that led to one of the most successful independent films in the history of cinema....
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 204
On this episode, Derek sits with Deborah Kagan. Deborah is a Mojo Recovery Specialist, helping countless women rediscover their erotic powers. Deborah will be discussing how she got into this line of work, what drives her, takes listener questions and discusses her latest book, “ Undressed: An Invitation to Claim Your Erotic Nature ”. TRIGGER WARNING: RAPE, SEXUAL ASSAULT Website: https://www.deborah-kagan.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mojorecoveryspecialist Instagram: https://www.inst...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 203
On this episode, Derek sits with Paul Berriff, OBE. Paul is a documentary filmmaker and photographer. Paul will be talking about how he got started in making films, his various projects he has worked on, working with The Beatles, and cheating death 4 times including his powerful story of his involvement in the September 11th Attacks in which he survived the collapse of both of the World Trade Center Towers. This is a very graphic retelling of this day and there might be some details that might b...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 202
On this episode, Derek sits with Jennifer Drummond. Jenn is a Mountaineer, Podcaster, Author and Public Speaker. Having survived a horrific car crash, she changed her life and holds the Guinness World Record for being the first woman to climb the "Seven Second Summits". Website: https://jenndrummond.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-drummond/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejenndrummond Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenndrummondutah Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/theje...
Nov 02, 2023•34 min•Ep. 201
On this Milestone 200th Episode, Derek sits with Brian O'Halloran. Brian is the actor who made Dante Hicks such a memorable character in the immortal film classic, " Clerks " and it’s subsequent sequels. Brian will be discussing his approach to acting, working with Kevin Smith, the cult classic " Vulgar ", his love of hockey and Formula 1 plus so much more. This is an incredibly in depth interview and no stone is left unturned. Taped before the SAG-AFTRA Strike . As a bonus, former " School of R...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 200
On this episode, Derek sits with Joe Barksdale. Joe is a former Professional Football Player, musician and now a stand up comedian. We will be discussing his college football career at LSU, his NFL career with the San Diego Chargers, post NFL and his stand up career. This is a very raw and honest interview with a very real human being. TRIGGER WARNINGS - DEPRESSION/SUICIDE NFL.Com: https://www.nfl.com/players/joe-barksdale/stats/career Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbdale72/ SPONSOR - Go ...
Oct 26, 2023•32 min•Ep. 199
On this episode, Derek sits with Samantha Peszek. Samantha is a former elite gymnast having competed for TEAM USA in the 2007 World Championships and then in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Samantha will talk about her love of gymnastics, competing at the elite level, the 2008 Olympics, UCLA and so much more. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthapeszek/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/samanthapeszek?lang=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sampeszek?lang=en Podcast: https://www.ihavecoolfriends....
Oct 23, 2023•49 min•Ep. 198
On this episode, Derek sits with Stephen P. Jarchow. Stephen is an Academy Award winning Producer, lawyer and real estate investor as well as an expert in the field of AI. He is the co-author of the new book, “The New Roaring Twenties: Prosper in Volatile Times”. Stephen will be discussing AI and it’s place in our ever developing modern world. Website: https://www.stevejarchow.com/ SPONSOR - Go to https://betterhelp.com/derekduvallshow for 10% off your first month of therapy with @betterhelp and...
Oct 19, 2023•49 min•Ep. 197
On this episode, Derek sits with Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson. These two former Navy Officers, one a former Submariner, the other a Surgeon, Fighter Pilot and was then imbedded with a Navy SEAL team have teamed up to become a writing juggernaut with such bestselling books such as the "Tier 1" series, "Sons of Valor" and more. They are now entering the world of "Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan" with the new book, "Act of Defiance". Website: https://www.andrews-wilson.com/ Facebook: https://www.faceboo...
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 196
On this episode, Derek and Mindy take a look at the 1997 Sci-Fi classic, "Contact".
Oct 11, 2023•24 min
On this episode, Derek sits with Andrew D. Bernstein. Andrew is a Legend in the Sports Photography industry having been the gold standard for shooting NBA stars Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, the Dream Team and hundreds more. He is the Team Photographer for the Los Angeles Kings and has been for over 4 decades. We discuss his meteoric rise as a photographer, his success working in the NBA, his time with the 1992 NBA "Dream Team", collaborating with Kobe Bryant on his book, "The Mamb...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 195
On this episode, Derek sits with Emma G. Emma is a musician and mental health activist. With her music, she has been able to reach teens and adults alike with messages of hope and topics such as bullying and youth empowerment. She will be discussing a wide range of issues. Website: https://emmagmusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YesYouthCoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/emmagmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagmusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmagmusic/ Yo...
Oct 05, 2023•35 min•Ep. 194
On this episode, Derek sits with Jonathan Sposato. Jonathan is a legend in the technology community as the co-founder and Chairman of Geekwire and the CEO of PikMonkey. He has moved into the entertainment industry and has launched the Joy Sauce Network which caters to the American Asian community. We discuss how he co-founded Geekwire and launched PikMonkey, how the Joy Sauce Network was conceived and the many successes it has had plus so much more. JoySauce Network: https://joysauce.com/ Linked...
Oct 02, 2023•36 min•Ep. 193
On this episode, Derek sits with Andrew Biggio. Andrew is a former US Marine turned Police Officer and Historian. His incredible project, "The Rifle" has seen the recording and preservation of hundreds of World War 2 Veterans stories. His tireless humanitarian work in the Veteran community has made him a legend. After the success of his first book "The Rifle", he has now released the much anticipated follow up, "The Rifle 2: Back to the Battlefield". Website: https://thewwiirifle.com/ Facebook: ...
Sep 28, 2023•29 min•Ep. 192
On this episode, Derek and Mindy take a look at the hilarious US Navy comedy, "Down Periscope".
Sep 27, 2023•24 min
On this episode, Derek sits with Professional Dancer and Singer, Énola Bédard. With her incredible dance videos and her extraordinary singing voice, she has taken Instagram and TikTok by storm. We discuss how she got into dancing, the difficulties of maintaining a social media presence, her singing career and so much more. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enola.bedard/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enola.bedard?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@enola.bedard Twitter: https://twitter...
Sep 25, 2023•29 min•Ep. 191
On this episode Derek sits with Manuj Aggarwal. Manuj is one of the leading voices in the world of AI Technology. He is going to be discussing the many hot button issues surrounding AI, from the fears of job displacement to malicious use and also how it can be used for the benefit of mankind and for future companies to prosper. Website: https://manujaggarwal.com/ SPONSOR - Go to https://betterhelp.com/derekduvallshow for 10% off your first month of therapy with @betterhelp and get matched with a...
Sep 21, 2023•28 min•Ep. 190
On this episode, Derek and Mindy take a look at the iconic comic book film that started it all, 1989's "Batman".
Sep 20, 2023•20 min
On this historic episode, Derek sits with a legend in the space exploration community, former NASA Flight Director, Gene Kranz. Gene will discuss growing up during the Great Depression, World War 2, flying in Korea, joining NASA and becoming an Assistant Flight Director during Project Mercury. After being Promoted to Flight Director, Gene oversaw many Gemini missions before switching over to Apollo and was Flight Director for Apollo 11 which landed Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the Moon. Gen...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 189
On this episode, Derek sits with Erin Sloan & Kimberlina Gutierrez, the CEO's of Madre Love. These two hockey moms turned entrepreneurs have proved that it’s never too late to venture into business on your own and have become franchisees with Funbox, the worlds largest Bounce Park. FunBox: https://funbox.com/ Erin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sloantrips/ Kimberlina Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlina_ann/ SPONSOR - Go to https://betterhelp.com/derekduvallshow for 10% off ...
Sep 14, 2023•27 min•Ep. 188
