AWARDS
2024: Top 50 Author Allstar – Book Profits Club
2022: Best Host – Communicator Awards
2022: 40 under 40 in podcasting – podcast magazine
2021: Best of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Winner – Davey Awards
2020: Top 50 Dads in Podcasting – Podcast Magazine
2019: SpeakerCon Podcaster of the Year
Collaborations
Influential Leaders
- Miss Indiana USA – A’Niyah Birdsong
- Miss Universe – Angela Beyers
- Grammy Award Winner- Bowlegged Lou from Full Force
- NBA Impersonator – Brandon Armstrong aka BDot
- Heisman Trophy Winner & NBA Vet – Charlie Ward
- President of Eric Thomas & Associates – C.J. Quinney
- Curator of HungryFan – Daina Falk
- Platinum Recording Hip Hop Artist – DC The Brain Supreme
- Olympic Medaled Athlete – Debi Thomas
- Sports Agent – Ms. Dominique Stapleton
- Legendary Journalist & News Reporter – Isiah Carey
- USA Gold Medalist Coach & Mental Health Advocate – Joanne “Coach P” McCallie
- Legendary Coach/Head Coach on Netflix Docuseries, Last Chance U – John Mosley Jr.
- Mr. NBA Twitter – Josiah Johnson
- Fantasy Football Analyst/Sports Writer – Lauren Carpenter
- Harlem Globetrotter – Dr. Kevin Daley
- Actor- Leon Robinson
- Comedian – Maddy Smith
- Men’s Professional Team Owner – R.J. White
- Legendary Sports Journalist – Rob Parker
- Legendary Sports Journalist – Robert “Scoop” Jackson
- Award Winning Writer & Executive Producer of HBO Max hit series, “Winning Time” – Rodney Barnes
- Actor/Producer – Sean Patrick Small
- OWN’s Network Ready To Love Finalist – Tony Stubbs
- Influencer/Police Officer – TrickShot Cop
- Comedian/Actress – Whitney LaBell
- Actor- William Shewfelt from Power Rangers Ninja Steel Series
- Grammy Award Winner/Gospel Legend – Yolanda Adams
NFL
- 1st Ballot Hall of Famer – Adrian Peterson
- Houston Texans QB – C.J. Stroud
- SuperBowl Champion- Gary Brackett
- NFL Legend – Michael Brockers
- Tampa Bay Bucs WR- Mike Evans
- Houston Texans WR – Nico Collins
- Former NFL QB – Quincy L. Carter
- Jacksonville Jaguars DE – Roy Robertson-Harris
NBA
- Sacramento Kings – De’Aaron Fox
- Houston Rockets-Jalen Green
- L.A. Clippers – James Harden
Events and Past Guests
Derrick Murphy – 2021 Best of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Winner 
Derrick with NBA Impersonator – Brandon Armstrong aka B. Dot 
Derrick with Big Roy 
Derrick with NFL DE – Michael Brockers 
Derrick with Sports Legends (Mark Henry & Quincy L. Carter) 
Derrick with CEO of Eric Thomas & Associates – C.J. Quinney 
Derrick Murphy – 2019 Podcaster of the Year Recipient 
Derrick with NBA Guards – De’Aaron Fox & Malik Monk 
Derrick with Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Mike Evans 
Derrick with NFL RB – Adrian Peterson 
Derrick with WNBA Pro & Olympic Gold Medalist – Stefanie Dolson 
Derrick with the Great – Leon Robinson 
Derrick with Radio Personality & NY Mets Official DJ – DJ Whutever 
Derrick with Miss Indiana & Miss USA 2021 – A’Niyah Birdsong & Elle Smith 
Derrick with Comedian/Actress – Whitney LaBelle 
Derrick Murphy – 2022 Best Host Award 
Derrick with Mr. NBA Twitter – Josiah Johnson 
Derrick with Grammy Award Winner – Bowlegged Lou
Great Show
This show is great and very informative… I enjoy the energy and the humbleness of the host and all of the guests that have been on the show. Just Awesome!
–twosquarespodcast
D. Murph 