Derrick Murphy

Derrick Murphy aka D. Murph is someone who has always been a vocal leader since he remembers. From his days as the captain of his basketball teams to his leadership positions in the corporate world, Derrick has used sports as a way to bring people together for one common goal. After years of not being able to display his creative side in the workforce, Derrick got tired of being sick and tired and wanted to see a major change. Later, all his life experiences from sports to the real world started making sense and that’s when his award winning podcast WhyNotSports was born. He talks about the good, bad and ugly of sports and how it impacts your everyday life.

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The Podcasts

Episode 24 of WhyNotSports which is Murph’s favorite number, Murph had his father on the podcast to talk about his absence and how sports filled that void until adulthood.
Flagrant 2 w/ D. Murph is when Murph takes time away from the sports mindset and provide an open forum for guest to tell their story without no restrictions 

Due to the feedback of this episode, non-sports fan believed Murph could venture out and bring more content with an uplifting message and still keep his sports show separate!! It seems like the people were right, Flagrant 2 w/ D. Murph has arrived. Flagrant 2 is a podcast where it’s an open forum for guest to tell their story without no restrictions! 

WhyNotSports w/ D. Murph and Flagrant 2 w/ D. Murph can be heard on any popular podcast players including iTunes, Pandora, Amazon Alexa, Spotify and more.

Recent guests and events

  • Derrick with Diversity award 2021
    Derrick Murphy – 2021 Best of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Winner
  • Derrick and Brandon Armstrong
    Derrick with NBA Impersonator – Brandon Armstrong aka B. Dot
  • Derrick and Big Roy
    Derrick with Big Roy
  • Derrick and Michael Brockers
    Derrick with NFL DE – Michael Brockers
  • Derrick with Mark Henry and Quincy L. Carter
    Derrick with Sports Legends (Mark Henry & Quincy L. Carter)
  • Derrick with CEO of Eric Thomas
    Derrick with CEO of Eric Thomas & Associates – C.J. Quinney
  • Derrick Murphy - 2019 Podcaster of the Year Recipient
    Derrick Murphy – 2019 Podcaster of the Year Recipient
  • Derrick with NBA Guards - De’Aaron Fox & Malik Monk
    Derrick with NBA Guards – De’Aaron Fox & Malik Monk
  • Derrick with Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Mike Evans
    Derrick with Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Mike Evans
  • Derrick with Adrian Peterson
    Derrick with NFL RB – Adrian Peterson
  • Derrick and Stefanie Dolson
    Derrick with WNBA Pro & Olympic Gold Medalist – Stefanie Dolson
  • Derrick with Leon Robinson
    Derrick with the Great – Leon Robinson
  • Derrick and DJ Whutever
    Derrick with Radio Personality & NY Mets Official DJ – DJ Whutever
  • Derrick Murphy, Miss Indiana, Miss USA
    Derrick with Miss Indiana & Miss USA 2021 – A’Niyah Birdsong & Elle Smith

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Tis The Season to Be Thankful right 😜! Super thankful for this one! @bruhman_5flo graced the WhyNotSports platform with it’s 300th episode 🔥🔥🔥! Will the Steelers be a playoff contender team? Tune In! #itsdmurph #whynotsports #pittsburghsteelers #terribletowel #bruhman #bruhmanfromthe5thfloor Special THANKS to @delantedesouza aka Coop from the hit series show @winningtimehbo for coming through discussing his journey as an athlete & an actor! He even gave us a preview on what to expect for season 2 of the hit series! Episode Coming Soon! #itsdmurph #whynotsports #winningtime #delantedesouza #gratefuleveryday #hbomax #baltimorecity It’s not considered work when you love what you do right 😎! I was BLESSED to collaborate with the talented @justwhiti as she spoke about her days as a D1 ball player, her comedic skits & much more! Episode Coming Soon! Be sure to subscribe! #itsdmurph #whynotsports #whitneylabelle #morethananathlete #faith #wonthedoit #blackenterprise It’s so humbling to have multiple podcasts in the Top 100! Thank you @goodpods & the dope people who consistently tunes in & supports!! I could not have done it without ya’ll! I am TRULY grateful 🙏🏾! #itsdmurph #whynotsports #goodpods #top100 #sportspodcast Coming Soon to WhyNotSports is Reginald Ballard aka @bruhman_5flo to talk about his days playing football, his favorite NFL football team & what it was like working with the talented @martinlawrence! In the next few days, Bruh Man will also be at @uptowncomedycorneratl from September 9th - September 11th bringing the 🔥🔥🔥. If you’re in ATL or in the surrounding area, come support the legend!! S/N I told Bruh Man when he come back to his home state of Texas, I gotta “sammich” for him, he just got to go through the “Front Door” 🤣🤣🤣🤣. #itsdmurph #whynotsports #flagrant2pod #bruhman #texasfootball #uptowncomedycorneratl #reginaldballard #martinreunionshow The latest episode is 🔥🔥🔥!! Shoutout to @coachscarhtx for BLESSING the platform discussing how sports impacted her life & hear her speak on why our youth is important!! Tune In!! S/N That’s the look on your face when your child is giving me a 👍🏾 ups while I am recording 😆!! #itsdmurph #whynotsports #coachscar #youthsports #healthiswealthfitness #gratefuleveryday WhyNotSports Nation, He is a “Man of his Word”!! Special THANKS to the great @mbrockers90 for taking time out his schedule to connect with me to discuss his days playing at LSU, why giving back to the community is important & what to expect this upcoming season!! Be sure to subscribe, Episode coming soon!! #itsdmurph #whynotsports #michaelbrockers #nfl @hardknockshbo #humbledandblessed #exclusivecontent #hardknocks #hbosports Those who know me, know I love giving back, especially to our youth!! Truly THANKFUL for the LSU legend & NFL defensive guru @mbrockers90, for inviting me back to his camp this year to support & showing some love to the brand 🙏🏾💪🏾💯!! S/N Lemme make sure I lock in a time & date ASAP to record this 🔥🔥🔥 content 😜!! #itsdmurph #whynotsports #RoadTo500 #Mr500 #michaelbrockers #NFL #exclusivecontent #youthfootball #humbledandblessed #lsufootball Even to this day, I continue to Shoot My Shot!!Basketball gave me the ability to work with all walks of life, was my way to travel the world & even helped me secure a bachelor’s degree!! Fundamentals of basketball & sports as a whole helped me succeed in the corporate world!! Now as a multi-award winning host, I’ve made it to “500” episodes!!….To those who have been knowing me either all of my life or who grew up with me, why didn’t you tell me earlier I needed to have my own platform to continue to have doors open for me 😜!! Special THANKS to my ”Co-Host with the Most” of WhyNotSports, @roboi_25 for supporting the vision from day one & putting up with me & my Shenanigans 😩!! To everyone else your love & genuine support helped me get to this point!! Let’s do another round of “500”!! Love Ya’ll ✌🏾!! #itsdmurph #whynotsports #flagrant2pod #IssaMovie #blessed #basketballislife #shootmyshot #htx #and1 #RoadTo500
Even to this day, I continue to Shoot My Shot!!Basketball gave me the ability to work with all walks of life, was my way to travel the world & even helped me secure a bachelor’s degree!! Fundamentals of basketball & sports as a whole helped me succeed in the corporate world!! Now as a multi-award winning host, I’ve made it to “500” episodes!!….To those who have been knowing me either all of my life or who grew up with me, why didn’t you tell me earlier I needed to have my own platform to continue to have doors open for me 😜!! Special THANKS to my ”Co-Host with the Most” of WhyNotSports, @roboi_25 for supporting the vision from day one & putting up with me & my Shenanigans 😩!! To everyone else your love & genuine support helped me get to this point!! Let’s do another round of “500”!! Love Ya’ll ✌🏾!! #itsdmurph #whynotsports #flagrant2pod #IssaMovie #blessed #basketballislife #shootmyshot #htx #and1 #RoadTo500 The listeners & the core audience really rock with me!! 2 different charts & the numbers continue to be pretty damn high!! If I had any doubt the numbers in this case do not lie!! Love Ya’ll ✌🏾!! #itsdmurph #flagrant2pod #roadto500 #numbersdontlie #iamabeliever #soundcloud #chartable #expandthebrand #wordofmouth Always a pleasure to connect with the great @cherylempowers!! Not only did she BLESS the platform, she might even have a speaker gig ready for me in the future 😜!! Be sure to check out the latest edition of the Flagrant 2 wherever you consume your podcasts & be ready to be empowered!! #itsdmurph #flagrant2pod #RoadTo500 #speakercon2022 #ironsharpensiron #drcherylwood We are in single digits before we reach the BIG 500th!! Episode coming soon with Emmy Award Winning Media Advisor @vinniepotestivo!! Stay Tuned & Be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you stream them :)!! #itsdmurph #flagrant2pod #ihaveapodcast #vinniepotestivo #humbledandblessed #roadto500 It’s a must you protect the brand!! #itsdmurph #flagrant2pod #protectyourbrand #trademark #uspto #blackenterprise #flagrant2 #Repost Leah from @takeupspacepod had a Survivor Series and allowed me to take part in sharing my story!! Had a great time, do yourself a favor & go check it on all streaming platforms!! #itsdmurph #flagrant2pod #guestappearance #loveyourcraft #podsincolor #blessedandgrateful #faith #ICYMI Started my 2022 off by being a guest on Tamara Til The Break of Dawn podcast. We spoke about things other than me being an athlete! Be sure to subscribe to @tamara_the_dawn podcast & Tune In!! Let’s Work!! #itsdmurph #flagrant2pod #contentisking #roadto500 #tamarathedawninc #repost #podsincolor Happy Tuesday everyone! 🗣. Check it out! “We need each other.” 🗣

The Book

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How Podcasting Helped Me Get My Groove Back: It’s More Than Just A Mic: 

The book came about when he had a supporter tell him to introduce myself to the world in book form to explain some of the trials and tribulations of a kid growing up with a teenage mom and a father that wasn’t physically present. Sports was the only thing that would keep him focused and after his career was over and his 1st marriage failed….He wanted to find something related to sports that will provide the same excited as he played and find similar success outside the court including solid relationships….This book explains life a successful athlete to being almost forgotten to how podcasting open up dream opportunities!!

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Awards & Collaborations

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
  • 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
  • USA Gold Medalist Coach & Mental Health Advocate – Joanne “Coach P” McCallie
  • Mr. NBA Twitter – Josiah Johnson
  • Fantasy Football Analyst/Sports Writer – Lauren Carpenter
  • Actor- Leon Robinson
  • Comedian – Maddy Smith
  • Men’s Professional Team Owner – R.J. White
  • Legendary Sports Journalist – Robert “Scoop” Jackson
  • Award Winning Writer & Executive Producer of HBO Max hit series, “Winning Time” – Rodney Barnes 
  • OWN’s Network Ready To Love Finalist – Tony Stubbs
  • Actor- William Shewfelt from Power Rangers Ninja Steel Series
  • Grammy Award Winner/Gospel Legend – Yolanda Adams

NFL

  • 1st Ballot Hall of Famer – Adrian Peterson
  • SuperBowl Champion- Gary Brackett
  • Detroit Lions DE – Michael Brockers 
  • Tampa Bay Bucs WR- Mike Evans
  • Former NFL QB – Quincy L. Carter
  • Jacksonville Jaguars DE – Roy Robertson-Harris

NBA

  • Sacramento Kings – De’Aaron Fox
  • Brooklyn Nets – James Harden

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

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