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The Derek Duvall Show
Hosted by Derek Duvall Productions · EN
"The Derek Duvall Show" is your ticket to learning about extraordinary people you would never have thought to ever meet. Derek has always loved watching "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson and later with Conan O'Brien. We bring everyone on the show from all walks of life. We have Actors, Musicians, Scientists, Authors, Athletes and so much more. Everyone has a story, "The Derek Duvall Show" is the platform from which they can tell it.
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Episode 300 (The Finale): Capt. Reid Wiseman - NASA Astronaut / Commander of Artemis II
Jan 6, 202500:53:22Tap to summarizeOn 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, and then we discuss being selected for Expedition 40 and the launch to the International Space Station. We then discuss life on the ISS, Space Walking, the Return to Earth and we then shift our conversation to Artemis II and the training that is going into mans return to the Moon.Also as part of the Finale, Regular Special Guest Michelle Fabre stops by to talk about her latest single, "Mutual".Derek then speaks about the legacy of the show and gives his signoff.Reid WisemanNASA: https://www.nasa.gov/people/reid-wiseman/Twitter/X: https://x.com/astro_reidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/astro_reid/Artemis II: https://www.instagram.com/nasaartemis/Michelle FabreInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelle_fabre/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8YBHFDSoPYTqPinIGShsQTwitter/X: https://x.com/MichelleAFabreSPONSOR - 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 #sponsored
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Episode 299: Michael Hingson - September 11th, 2001 World Trade Center Survivor & Motivational Speaker
Jan 2, 202501:34:43Tap to summarizeOn 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 overcame his disability, how he and Roselle came to work at the World Trade Center, and then we will discuss the Attack on the World Trade Center.We then discuss his post 9/11 career in which he turned to writing, publishing the New York Times bestseller, “Thunder Dog: The True Story of A Blind Man, His Guide Dog and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero”. Michael is also a world famous keynote speaker, travelling all over the globe speaking about leadership and telling his 9/11 story.Website: https://michaelhingson.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/Twitter/X: https://x.com/mhingsonYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingsonLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingsonSPONSOR - 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 #sponsored
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Episode 298: Col. Ed Cottrell - World War 2 Fighter Pilot
Dec 30, 202401:11:19Tap to summarizeOn 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 European Theater where Ed was assigned to the 48th Fighter Group - 493rd Fighter Squadron. Ed will be discussing various missions that stand out to him including the Battle of the Bulge, the Battle of Julic and much more. We then discuss Post-War life and how he adjusted back to civilian life after such a brutal conflict.Derek also pays tribute to President Jimmy Carter.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 #sponsored
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Episode 297: Adam Peters - "The Strategic Veteran" Podcast Host & US Army Veteran
Dec 26, 202400:36:07Tap to summarizeOn 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 networking platform geared towards helping veteran entrepreneurs.Also, Derek celebrates his 5 years of Alcohol Sobriety.Website: https://www.thestrategicveteran.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pete.peters.39Twitter/X: https://x.com/thestrategicvetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pete0585/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestrategicveteran/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChSuB5bX_E-zXvi5yJ6R5vQSPONSOR - 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 #sponsored
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Episode 296: Sean & Michele Kanan - Actor / Producer and Writer
Dec 23, 202401:03:51Tap to summarizeOn 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 of the Cobra Couples”, a relationship book filled with anecdotes and advice that can help couples develop the mindset, philosophies and learn the battle tested strategies that can lead them to a life of meaningful happiness together.Website: https://wayofthecobra.comSean KananIMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0437088/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sean.kananFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSeanKananTwitter/X: https://x.com/seankananMichele KananInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/michele.kananSPONSOR - 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 #sponsored
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Episode 295: Jose Zacariaz Jr. - September 11th, 2001 Survivor, Life Coach & NYFD EMT Instructor
Dec 19, 202400:48:52Tap to summarizeOn 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 discussing the lessons he gives as a Life Coach. He will also be telling his story of the events of September 11th at Ground Zero.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zac.ademyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zac.ademyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoseZacariaz-yo4hz?reload=9&si=eO5gnYY2EtffgxS1SPONSOR - 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 #sponsored
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Episode 294: John Whipkey - World War 2 Veteran
Dec 16, 202400:53:57Tap to summarizeOn 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 for 10% off your first month of therapy with @betterhelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored
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Episode 293: Derick Gant - Life Coach, Financial Expert and Speaker
Oct 31, 202400:40:57Tap to summarizeOn 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/derickgantLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derickgantTEDX: https://www.ted.com/talks/derick_gant_to_progress_we_must_talk_about_money?subtitle=enTEDX: https://www.ted.com/talks/derick_gant_the_fear_of_powerlessness?subtitle=enSPONSOR - 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 #sponsored
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Episode 292: Dan Holdridge - Survivor of the September 11th, 2001 Attack on the Pentagon
Oct 28, 202401:00:56Tap to summarizeOn 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 by 10 feet and how a clipboard and a cigarette saved his life when a hijacked American Flight 77 was flown into the building. We then discuss his book, “Surviving September 11th” and how we should all take 90 minutes to appreciate life and tell our loved ones how much we love them as we may never get that opportunity tomorrow.Website: https://danholdridge.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danholdridge.speaker/Twitter/X: https://x.com/DanHoldridgeSPONSOR - 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 #sponsored
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Episode 291: Seth Gehle - Speaker, Activist & Author
Oct 21, 202400:37:44Tap to summarizeOn 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 ABUSEWebsite: https://sethgehle.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seth_gehle/Twitter/X: https://x.com/Seth_GehleSPONSOR - 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 #sponsored
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