On this episode, Derek sits with Peter Bitwinski. Peter is a former New York Port Authority employee 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 my “Derek Duvall Show 9/11 Outreach Program” to tell his incredible story of surviving not only September 11th, but also the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. Peter will discuss working in the North Tower, the 1993 Bombing, and he will go into detail the September 11th attack an...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 272
On this episode, Derek sits with Dr. Paul Lawrence. Paul is the former Under Secretary for Benefits of the Department of Veteran Affairs. Appointed by President Donald Trump in 2018, Paul was in charge of putting into place several pieces of legislation and administering Veteran benefits. Paul will be discussing his early education, his military service and he will explain the various benefits and functions of the VA. He has written a book, "Veterans Benefits for You: Get What you Deserve", whic...
Jul 18, 2024•49 min•Ep. 271
On this episode, Derek sits with Susan Kilrain. Susan is a former Naval Aviator and NASA Astronaut. She will be discussing her desire to be an astronaut at a young age, a chance encounter with a NASA legend, joining the US NAVY as a pilot of various aircraft including the F-14 Tomcat, to being selected by NASA as an astronaut pilot. She will then talk about the training program and being selected to be the youngest person to ever pilot the Space Shuttle on STS-83 and STS-94. Susan will discuss l...
Jul 15, 2024•52 min•Ep. 270
On this episode, Derek sits with Jeralyn Glass. Jeralyn is a world class singer and one of the worlds leading authorities on Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls. She has written a brand new book releasing on July 23rd, 2024 called, “Sacred Vibrations: The Transformative Power of Crystalline Sound and Music” which serves as a part biographical memoir and part insight into the power of the Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls and sound vibration medicine. We will be discussing her incredibly successful singing...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 269
On this episode, Derek sits with Yashica Dutt. Yashica is a journalist and a best selling author. She has written a powerful book, “Coming Out as Dalit - A Memoir of Surviving India's Caste System” as a coming of age story of a Dalit individual that illuminates the systemic injustice in India. Yashica will discuss growing up in India, her extensive work in journalism and different publications she has worked at, plus she will explain India’s caste system and more. Website: https://www.yashicadut...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 268
On this episode, Derek sits with Matthew Bocchi. Matthew is an accomplished author and speaker. I asked him to come on the show as part of the “Derek Duvall Show 9/11 Outreach Program” as he is the son of 9/11 victim who worked at Cantor Fitzgerald in the 105th Floor of the North Tower of the World Trade Center. He has written a book, “Sway”, about his experiences dealing with the trauma of losing his father to this tragedy and dealing with his own personal demons by way of addiction to drugs an...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 267
On this episode, Derek sits with Michael Gutenplan. Michael is a world famous Mentalist, Magician and Third Generation Psychic. Michael will be discussing how he got into the business of magic, explaining mentalism, how he transformed his talent into one of the most in demand acts in the world performing for corporate events, private clubs and in some cases, some of the most elite members of society. Website: https://www.mentalist.show/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amazingmentalist/ Link...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 266
On this episode, Derek sits with Vilan Trub. Vilan is an accomplished filmmaker. I asked Vilan to come on the show as part of the “Derek Duvall Show 9/11 Outreach Program” as at the age of 14, he narrowly avoided injury from the wreckage of United Airlines Flight 175 crashing into the South Tower of the World Trade Center while he was walking to Stuyvesant High School. After the events of 9/11, Vilan returned to class next to Ground Zero after being told by the CDC that the air was safe to breat...
Jun 27, 2024•53 min•Ep. 265
On this episode, Derek sits with Timothy Oliver. Tim is an author and documentarian who has done extensive work like myself with the 9/11 community. I have invited him on the show as part of the "Derek Duvall Show 9/11 Outreach Project" to discuss his book, “Finding Fifteen: How my Daily Walk to the 9/11 Memorial became a Journey of Love Hope and Survival”, which explores the stories of 15 victims of the September 11th attacks. This book would later be adapted into the documentary “Sky So Blue -...
Jun 24, 2024•34 min•Ep. 264
On this episode, Derek sits with Alana Stott, MBE. Alana is a successful business executive, philanthropist, professional fixer, best selling author and so much more. A former Ms. Scotland, this head of a private security company (that specializes in the protection of high value clients), has turned heads in the corporate world with her incredible fundraising efforts, culminating with a total of $1.3 million dollars raised for her husband, Dean Stott’s Pan American Highway double Guinness World ...
Jun 20, 2024•48 min•Ep. 263
On this episode, Derek sits with Dr. Natalie Nixon. Natalie is a best selling author and world renowned keynote speaker. She will be discussing her impressive academic background, how she got into professional speaking, her incredibly popular TEDX talk, and she will be discussing in detail her latest book, “The Creativity Leap: Unleash Curiosity, Improvisation and Intuition at Work”. Website: https://www.figure8thinking.com/about/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalienixonphd Instagram: ...
Jun 17, 2024•52 min•Ep. 262
On this episode, Derek sits with Shanna Sukhnanan. Shanna is a world renowned food blogger on Instagram and has agreed as part of the “Derek Duvall Show 9/11 Outreach Program” to come on the show and tell her story of survival on September 11th, 2001, where she escaped from the World Trade Center. Shanna will discuss growing up and her early career choices, how she survived 9/11 and she explains the aftermath of the ordeal and the lasting physical and psychological effects it had on her. We will...
Jun 13, 2024•38 min•Ep. 261
On this episode, Derek sits with Dr. Charles Camarda. Charlie is an engineer and former NASA Astronaut. He will be discussing how he got into engineering, his time at NASA Langley Research Center, his transition into the astronaut program and then we discuss STS-114, the "Return to Flight" on the Space Shuttle Discovery after the loss of Columbia. You will hear insights into life on the space shuttle, the mission of STS-114, and you will hear from Charlie himself about the inner workings of NASA...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 260
On this episode, Derek sits with Marty Singer. Marty has agreed to come on the show as part of our “Derek Duvall Show 9/11 Outreach Program” as he is a Survivor of the September 11th, 2001 Attack on the World Trade Center. He discusses growing up in New York City, what brought him to his career at J & R Music and Computer World and we discuss that fateful day in September of 2001, where he witnessed United 175 crashing into the South Tower and other horrific images and survived the collapse ...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 259
On Part 2 of Derek's interview with the Chairman of Tulsa Athletic, Sonny Dalesandro, Sonny will be discussing the highlight of playing the MLS team Sporting KC, how hard it was to put together a championship quality team in 2023, and we discuss the 2023 NPSL National Championship Game where Tulsa Athletic won their first National Title. He also discusses Tulsa Athletic being named Protagonist Soccer’s Club of the Year for 2023, building relationships with coaches, Tulsa Athletic’s long term goa...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 20 min
On this episode, Derek sits with Sonny Dalesandro. Sonny is a former professional soccer player and is the Chairman and Co-Owner of the Tulsa Athletic Football Club. Sonny will be discussing how he got into professional soccer, his successful rookie of the year season, the highs and lows of his professional career and what led him to end his career. We will then discuss the Founding of Tulsa Athletic, the struggles with getting the club up and running, the original Tulsa Driller Stadium and the ...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 258
On this episode, Derek sits with Alan Ceppos. Alan is a world renowned actor having appeared in numerous television shows, films and plays. Alan will be discussing how he got into acting, his time as a teacher in Paris, meeting the love of his life and making history as being the first gay couple to marry in Southampton, New York. Alan will also be discussing some of his most important roles, working on "Late Night with Conan O’Brien", his brand new play, “ Party”, his methods and opinions on au...
May 23, 2024•35 min•Ep. 257
On this episode, Derek sits with Pavel Stuchlik. Pavel is a world renowned DJ, Entrepreneur and the Founder of NOA / AON. Pavel will discuss his short lived career as a professional cyclist, his entrepreneurial days in Orange Theory, how he made the shift to professional DJ’ing. We will get into NOA / AON, the System Reset Program and his theories of how EDM music be used in spirituality connecting the mind, body, emotions and soul. Pavel Stuchlik Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noaaon/ In...
May 20, 2024•42 min•Ep. 256
On this episode, Derek sits with Eric Gee. Eric is a Life Coach and Founder of the Youtopia Project. He will be discussing how he got started, his humble beginnings as a broadcaster, founding the Youtopia Project and he will be discussing his new book, “The Power of Personality: Unlock the Secrets to Understanding Everyone in Your Life Including Yourself”. Youtopia Project: https://youtopiaproject.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-gee-3565a79/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t...
May 16, 2024•35 min•Ep. 255
On this episode, Derek sits with Dean Stott. Dean is a former British Special Forces Soldier, Private Security Owner, Guinness World Record Holder and Author. Dean will be discussing what inspired him to join the British Army and his selection to the Special Boat Service, his years as a Tier 1 special forces operative and the accident that led him to end his career in the military. He will talk about his time in Private Security, his strategies and methodologies for evacuating and protecting hig...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 254
On this episode, Derek sits with Kristin Kirkpatrick. Kristin is a Dietitian and she is going to be discussing a silent plague that is sweeping the nation, Fatty Liver Disease. Fatty Liver Disease is affecting 1 in 4 people, with most going undiagnosed until much later in the stages of the disease. The great news about this disease is it’s completely reversible if caught early. Kristin will be discussing liver health, liver friendly foods to have on hand, and she will be educating us all about t...
May 09, 2024•40 min•Ep. 253
On this episode, Derek sits with Mikael Cook. Mikael is a Veteran of the War in Afghanistan and author of the book, “Life and Death at Abbey Gate: The Fall of Afghanistan and the Operation to Save our Allies”. Mikael will be discussing what inspired him to enlist in the US Army at the age of 26, his deployment to Afghanistan and we will discuss the collapse of the country and how it was reconquered by the Taliban in 5 days. This resulted in “Operation Digital Dunkirk” which was undertaken to eva...
May 06, 2024•39 min•Ep. 252
On this episode Derek sits with Ward Wilson. Ward is a speaker, author and anti-nuclear weapons activist. He will be discussing his activism, some history on how he got into this particular field, we will be discussing the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the political action group, Realist Revolt, the film “Oppenheimer”, and we will be discussing his book, “It is Possible, A Future Without Nuclear Weapons”. Website: https://www.realistrevolt.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 251
On this episode, Derek sits with Ed Begley, Jr. Ed is a legendary Hollywood actor, having appeared in hundreds of films, television and stage roles. Best known for his Emmy and Golden Globe nominated role on "St. Elsewhere", Ed has appeared in such films and television shows such as "Better Call Saul", his reality show, "Living with Ed", "Arrested Development", "This is Spinal Tap" and can currently be seen on the hit show, "Young Sheldon". Ed will be discussing breaking into Hollywood, his envi...
Apr 29, 2024•37 min•Ep. 250
On this episode, Derek sits with Dr. Ambika Vaid. Dr. Vaid is an holistic veterinarian. She is has teamed up with Katherine Heigl’s Badlands Ranch Dog Food and she will be educating us about our pets oral hygiene. She will be discussing Periodontal Disease, brushing, the types of diets to choose with gum disease, cleanings, veterinary care from a holistic approach and so much more. Also Derek reviews Conan O'Brien Must Go on MAX. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambika-vaid-sidhu-131039ba I...
Apr 25, 2024•30 min•Ep. 249
On this episode Derek sits with William "Billy" Martin. Billy is a former New York City Firefighter. As part of the "Derek Duvall Show 9/11 Outreach Program", I learned about his story of surviving the World Trade Center disaster and extended an offer for him to come on the show and tell his story. Billy will discuss enlisting in the US Navy and then what led him to become a New York City Fireman. He will then take us through his entire horrific experience on September 11th, 2001 including what ...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 248
On this episode, Derek welcomes back to the show, the amazing star of Episode 11, Annabel Gutherz. Annabel will be discussing her latest music single, “Shame”, how she has evolved as a musician, the challenges that come with songwriting and producing music, the magic and influence of Taylor Swift, navigating the music industry and so much more. This is an incredibly in depth interview and Annabel is such a lovely guest. Website: https://annabelgutherz.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/an...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 247
On this episode, Derek sits with Sarah Intelligator. Sarah is a Holistic Divorce and Family Law Attorney and she is also the author of the best selling new book, "Live, Laugh, Find True Love: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding a Meaningful Relationship". Sarah will be discussing how she got started in law, her new book and she will be offering loads of dating and relationship advice so you don’t end up in divorce court. Website: https://www.lafamilylawpractice.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram....
Apr 15, 2024•46 min•Ep. 246
On this episode, Derek sits with Roslyn Kind. Roslyn is a world renowned singer and actress. Roslyn is also the younger sister of music icon Barbra Streisand. Roslyn will be talking about growing up with her sister, cutting her first album at 17, her various performances on the "Ed Sullivan Show" and "Saturday Night Live" to finally touring and acting. Website: https://roslynkind.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/roslynkind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roslynkind/ YouTube: https://www.yo...
Apr 11, 2024•37 min•Ep. 245
On this episode, Derek sits with Kendall Ellis. Kendall is a 400 meter Sprinter, an NCAA Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist. Kendall with be discussing how she got into Track and Field, the challenges of competing at the elite level, competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and she also discusses her now legendary performance at the 2018 NCAA Championships where she came from far behind in the final leg of the 4 x 400 meter relay to win the Championship. Website: https://www.kendallellis.com/ Instag...
Apr 08, 2024•35 min•Ep. 244
