On this episode, Derek sits with Edward Miskie. Edward is an accomplished author and Musical Theater Actor. Edward will be discussing growing up in a society that didn’t understand him as a young gay man, entering the world of musical theater, being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and his battle with cancer. He also talks about his recovery and what led him to write his best selling book, "Cancer, Musical Theater and other Chronic Illnesses". Edward is truly a remarkable man and I think you...
Apr 04, 2024•59 min•Ep. 243
On this episode, Derek sits with Beth Chunn. Beth is a survivor of the September 11th, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center. As part of our Derek Duvall Show 9/11 Outreach Project, Beth will be discussing her ordeal and how she escaped the South Tower. She will also be discussing the aftermath of the attack and how it affected her mentally. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-chunn/ SPONSOR - Go to https://betterhelp.com/derekduvallshow for 10% off your first month of therapy with @bett...
Apr 01, 2024•40 min•Ep. 242
On this episode, Derek sits with Linda Roszak Burton. Linda is a public speaker and author. Her book, “Gratitude Heals, a Journal for Inspiration and Guidance” is a tool to help you explore the personal practice of gratitude based on the latest research in positive psychology and neuroscience. She will also be discussing her TedX Talk and so much more. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaroszakburton/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_lroszakburton/ SPONSOR - Go to https://betterhelp....
Mar 28, 2024•32 min•Ep. 241
On this episode Derek sits with Allen J. Lynch. Allen is a Vietnam Veteran and a recipient of the Medal of Honor. Allen will be discussing growing up in post World War 2 America, his struggles with childhood bullying, his enlistment in the US Army, what brought him to Vietnam and the firefight that led him to act so courageously that he was awarded the Medal of Honor. Allen will also talk about life post army, mental health, his memoir, “Zero to Hero” and the Allen J. Lynch Foundation. This is a...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 240
On this episode, Derek sits with Jeff Krasno. Jeff is the co-founder of Commune Media, an online learning platform for personal and societal well-being. He is also the host of the "Commune Podcast" which has afforded him the privilege of interviewing a wide range of well known people. Jeff will be discussing how he got started, how he met his amazing wife and partner, how he founded Wanderlust and his journey to co-founding Commune. He also talks about his newest exciting project, "Good Stress"....
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 239
On this episode, Derek sits with Ava Cantrell. Ava is an up and coming actress well known for her role in the film, "Abigail". Ava will be discussing how she became a child actress and her earliest roles, working with Fred Willard and her role on the hit show, “Young Sheldon”. Plus she tackles some social issues in Hollywood and also talks about some interesting things going on in her personal life including her incredibly competitive Muay Thai martial arts drive. Ava is lovely to talk to and I ...
Mar 18, 2024•35 min•Ep. 238
On this episode Derek sits with Melanie Avalon. Melanie is an actress and the Founder of AvalonX a revolutionary new supplement line. Melanie will be discussing how she got into acting, her book, “The What When Wine Diet: Paleo and Intermittent Fasting for Health and Weight Loss”, the AvalonX line and all the benefits you can get from it, her show, "The Intermittent Fasting Podcast", plus she tackles a few social issues as well. Website: https://melanieavalon.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin....
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 237
On this episode Derek sits with The Honorable Cheryl "Cheri" Mason. Cheri is the former Chairman of the Department of Veterans Affairs Board of Veterans Appeals. Cheri was the first woman and first military spouse confirmed by the US Senate to the position. She will be discussing how the adversity she faced growing up, how she got her law degree at Creighton, how she came to the Department of Veterans Affairs, her rise through the ranks and she takes some very tough questions about the operation...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 236
On this episode, Derek sits with Angie Wells. Angie is an accomplished Hollywood Emmy Nominated Make Up Artist, having worked on such productions such as "Blackish" and "Mad Men" and she is also a very talented Jazz singer, with her latest album, "Truth Be Told" getting regular play on SiriusXM, Real Jazz and has been nominated at this years NAACP Image Awards. Angie will be discussing how she got into make up and music, the struggles to make it in the music industry, learning the art of Hollywo...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 235
On this episode, Derek sits with Arielle Raycene. Arielle is an actress who has appeared in numerous films and theater. She is also an accomplished model having graced the pages of "Maxim", "FHM" and "Playboy". Arielle will be discussing how she got into acting, her modeling career, her successes, launching her new business and she will be discussing her involvement in the new social media platform, "RealAF". *Derek has come down ill so his voice in the intro, breaks and outro sound terrible whe...
Mar 04, 2024•32 min•Ep. 234
On this episode, Derek sits with Capt. Dale Dye. In a first for the Derek Duvall Show, we have brought back a guest for his very own episode. That’s right, the star of Episode 65, Captain Dale Dye has returned to the studio. Capt. Dye has just finished production on the Apple TV + World War 2 series, "Masters of the Air" and will be discussing all aspects of his participation in the production. Capt. Dye was a huge fan favorite when his episode aired back in 2022 so it was a real treat to get hi...
Feb 29, 2024•33 min•Ep. 233
On this episode, Derek sits with Anne-Marie Principe. Anne-Marie is a survivor of the September 11th, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center and has agreed to come on the show to tell her story as part of my ongoing "Derek Duvall Show 9/11 Outreach Project". Anne-Marie will be discussing where she was when American Airlines Flight 11 hit the North Tower, the horrors she was exposed to, being caught in the toxic dust cloud from the collapse of the South Tower and the years long health struggles th...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 232
On this episode, Derek sits with June Edward. June is a world renowned psychic medium. June will be discussing her mediumship, how she communicates with "The Great Beyond", her 100% success rate in bringing souls from the other side, Energy and it’s forms and so much more. Website: https://juneedward.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JuneEdward111/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juneedwardmassmedium/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/junemassmedium YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/chann...
Feb 22, 2024•42 min•Ep. 231
On this episode, Derek sits with Adeline Gray. Adeline is an elite Olympic wrestler and one of the most ruthless competitors in the game today. She is a 6 Time World Champion and an Silver Medalist at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics along with countless other accolades making her one of the most feared competitors in the sport. Adeline will be discussing her love for the sport, the Olympics, competing at the highest level and so much more. Website: https://adelinegray.mli.st/ Instagram: https://www.inst...
Feb 19, 2024•36 min•Ep. 230
On this episode, Derek sits with Dick Wybrow. Dick is the author of the incredibly popular "Wolfwere" series and other books. Dick will be discussing his humble beginnings, how he became a writer, his thoughts on writing, how he came up with the "Wolfwere" series and so much more. Website: https://www.dickwybrow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dickwybrow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DickWybrow Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/42FordPrefect SPONSOR - Go to https://betterhelp.com/der...
Feb 15, 2024•45 min•Ep. 229
On this episode Derek sits with Trisha LaFache. Trisha is an actress best known for roles in "Garden State", the "God's Not Dead" films and the hit Emmy and Golden Globe nominated show, "Jury Duty". Trisha will be discussing how he got into acting, her various roles, some great stories on "Jury Duty" and also be discussing some hot button issues in Hollywood. Trisha is a firecracker of a guest and one of my favorite people to talk to. IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1375569/ Instagram: https:/...
Feb 12, 2024•44 min•Ep. 228
On this episode, Derek sits with Ren Martinez. Ren is a popular musician, known previously as Ren Farren and known for such groovy songs as "Waiting to Ignite", "Uncool", and her signature tune, “Good Girl”. Ren will be discussing her origins in the music business and her time at the prestigious Popular Music Performance Program at the University of Southern California. She will also be diving into her back catalog and spilling some details on her upcoming new album, "Fingers Crossed", coming ou...
Feb 08, 2024•52 min•Ep. 227
On this episode Derek sits with Alexander Randazzo. Alexander is a screenwriter and actor. He is also the founder of the film company, Military Movies. He has a brand new film dropping on Feb 6th, 2024 on Video on Demand called "Lonesome Soldier" that chronicles the story of a US Soldier and his struggles to reintegrate and conquer the demons of combat related trauma, and substance abuse. It is a powerful film and it comes with my highest recommendation. Alexander is a great guest and we had a g...
Feb 05, 2024•38 min•Ep. 226
On this episode, Derek sits with Kendra Erika. Kendra is an exciting up and coming musician who has tasted success with her cover of the Laura Branigan classic, "Self Control" and Frank Sinatra’s "Witchcraft". With her unique vocal talents, she has left her mark on the musical world. She discusses how she got into music, her success, her outlook on her musical future, her foray into acting, her views on the social issues in the music industry and much more. Website: https://kendraerika.com/ Inst...
Feb 01, 2024•38 min•Ep. 225
On this episode, Derek sits with Alena Bystritskiy. Alena is an accomplished harpist and social media sensation, with her posts on Instagram showcasing her incredible mastery of the instrument. Alena will be discussing growing up in Russia and Germany, learning the harp, playing for German Chancellor Angela Markel, the struggles and triumphs of being an Instagram star and so much more. Alena is a lovely woman and has become one of my favorite people to talk to. Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...
Jan 29, 2024•44 min•Ep. 224
On this episode, Derek sits with Donald Dunn. Donald is a former US Army Veteran who has taken his struggles with combat PTSD and mental health and channeled it into the Heroes Voices Media Foundation. This platform is host to radio stations and podcasts, all veteran grown and it has shown considerable success. Website: https://www.heroesvoicemediafoundation.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroesvoicemediafoundation/ SPONSOR - Go to https://betterhelp.com/derekduvallshow for 10% off yo...
Jan 25, 2024•43 min•Ep. 223
On this episode, Derek sits with Dr. Knicole Colón. Dr. Colón is a research astrophysicist at NASA working out of the Goddard Space Flight Center. She will be discussing how she got into the study and search for Exoplanets, working for NASA, working with the James Webb Space Telescope plus several other important projects, the future of the search for Exoplanets and so much more. NASA Bio: https://webb.nasa.gov/content/meetTheTeam/people/colon.html LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/knicole-c...
Jan 22, 2024•53 min•Ep. 222
On this episode, Derek sits with Annamaria Pinna and Dave Sussman of the rock band, "Vajra". Annamaria will be discussing about how she got into music and will be taking us through the beginnings of the band and Dave joins in to discuss the bands creative process, their albums, success, their hit new song, "Love is a Battlefield" and more. This is an incredibly extensive look into the band so I truly believe you will become a fan before the end of this episode. Website: https://www.thevajratempl...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 221
On this episode, Derek sits with Jonathan Dumas. Jonathan is a Career Transition Coach and Public Speaker. Jonathan will be discussing his theories on how we can be enjoying our career paths more, his social activism and much more. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-l-dumas/ Website: https://heyjonathandumas.com/ SPONSOR - Go to https://betterhelp.com/derekduvallshow for 10% off your first month of therapy with @betterhelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sp...
Jan 15, 2024•42 min•Ep. 220
On this episode, Derek sits with Jayson Downing. Jayson is a former US Marine Officer turned best selling author. We will be discussing his time in the US Marine Corps, his outlook on Western Culture and we will be discussing his brand new book, "Reawakening the Warrior Spirit: Exploring What it means to be a Warrior in the Modern West." LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-downing-a7a97469/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.m.downing/ SPONSOR - Go to https://betterhelp.com/derekduv...
Jan 11, 2024•40 min•Ep. 219
On this episode, Derek sits with Darcy Donavan. Darcy is an actress, musician and is known as the "CryptoQueen", having been quite established in the community as an authority on Cryptocurrency. Darcy will be discussing how she broke into Hollywood, her various roles, her music career, her views on the #MeToo movement and sharing her extensive knowledge on the world of Cryptocurrency. Darcy might go down as one of my all time favorite guests as you can tell how much fun we had recording this. We...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 218
On this episode, Derek sits with Dr. Pascal Lee. Dr. Lee is a planetary scientist and the Co-Founder and Chairman of the Mars Institute. Pascal will be sharing much of his life work with us including how he got interested in physics, astronomy and space, his adventures in Antarctica, his work with NASA, working with Carl Sagan, his extensive knowledge about the planet Mars and our possible future missions to it and co-founding the Mars Institute. The Mars Institute: https://www.marsinstitute.no/...
Jan 04, 2024•1 hr 14 min
On this episode, Derek sits with Dr. Pascal Lee. Dr. Lee is a planetary scientist and the Co-Founder and Chairman of the Mars Institute. Pascal will be sharing much of his life work with us including how he got interested in physics, astronomy and space, his adventures in Antarctica, his work with NASA, working with Carl Sagan, his extensive knowledge about the planet Mars and our possible future missions to it and co-founding the Mars Institute. The Mars Institute: https://www.marsinstitute.no/...
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 217
On this episode, Derek sits with Derick Johnson. Derrick is a former US Army soldier and is now a Motivational Speaker and Life Coach. Derick will be sharing some of his life story, and some of his professional advice on how we can be living fuller richer lives. Website: https://fitwithderick.com/optin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derickjohnson1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitwithderick2/ SPONSOR - Go to https://betterhelp.com/derekduvallshow for 10% off your first month of th...
Dec 25, 2023•40 min•Ep. 216
On this episode, Derek sits with Bridget Case. Bridget is a former University of Oregon and San Diego Chargers Cheerleader, a sports analyst, podcaster and an internet content creator. She will be discussing the ins and outs of professional cheerleading, including mental health and other issues, her rise in the ranks in on air sports commentating and how she made the leap to Twitch armed with the incredible Power of Self Belief. Bridget is a firecracker of a guest and a lot of fun to chat with t...
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 215
