Dean Delray's LET THERE BE TALK

Welcome back to another episode of Let There Be Talk ! Today I'm covering a little bit of everything. I'm talking about my recent stand-up comedy experience in Lawrence, Kansas, I'm also digging into the new album from The Temperance Movement, Which I absolutely love and can't recommend enough.  I also Dive into some big news out of the metal world, with Ian Hill retiring from Judas Priest after d...

Today on another episode of Let There Be Talk , I'm flying solo and getting into a few things that have been rattling around in my head. First off, I finally got to meet the legendary Steven Wright . If you know comedy, you know how important this guy is. One of the most original comedians to ever step on a stage. His brain works on a completely different frequency, and getting the chance to meet...

Today on Let There Be Talk , my guest is my friend Scott Holiday , guitarist and songwriter for Rival Sons. I've known Scott for a long time, and it's always great sitting down with him and catching up. This time around, we're talking about something a little different — his new solo record "Topology" We get into songwriting, guitars, recording, and what it's like to be the lead singer on this rec...

For less than a cup of coffee a month you can join my Patreon and support the podcast. Enjoy the preview. Today I dive into - Pearl Jam's new Drummer, Riding Motorcycles on a Race Track, Missing Iron Maiden on this Tour and The journey of writing this new hour of Comedy. Thank you so much for joining me here on my Patreon. Hope to see you guys out on the road. DDR Hit the link to join https://www....

Today on another episode of Let There Be Talk , I'm sitting down with an old friend I haven't seen in about 20 years — Shane Russeck , owner of True North Watch Company . It's always crazy when you reconnect with somebody after that much time and realize you can just pick right back up where you left off. Shane and I went deep on watches, motorcycles, cars, comedy, and a whole lot of stories from...

For less than a cup of Coffee each month you can join my Patreon and Support this podcast. Today I dive into New Music by Beck, Mike D and The Kings Of Leon, Having my mind blown by Sturgill Simpson at the Forum, And Bombing on stage in my own Neighborhood. Thank you so much for being part of my Patreon. I love you guys, Keep the Candles Lit. DDR Hit the link and join https://www.patreon.com/c/Dea...

Today on another episode of Let There Be Talk , my guest is comedian Matt Fulchiron . Matt is a really unique comedian. He's got his own voice, his own perspective, and a style that I really enjoy. He's here today to talk about his brand-new comedy special, "Altar'd Reality," which is out now on YouTube. And Matt definitely goes into some interesting territory with this one — religion, atheism, Je...

Today on another episode of Let There Be Talk , I'm sitting down with a guy who has one of the coolest jobs in Los Angeles — Mark Rosenthal , owner of the legendary Sunset Marquis . For decades, the Sunset Marquis has been much more than a hotel. It's been a home away from home for rock stars, musicians, actors, comedians, producers, and some of the most interesting characters to ever pass through...

For less than a cup of coffee a month you can join my Patreon and Support Let There Be Talk. Today I Dive Into - Bad Tattoo Artist in the 80's, The Anniversary of my Motorcycle Crash, My new favorite Japanese Watch Company and, Cover band Singers landing gigs with the Original Bands. Thank you for always being here my friends. Have a great Sunday and I hope to see you guys out on the road. DDR htt...

Today on another episode of Let There Be Talk , I'm sitting down with Amelia Davis , curator of the incredible Jim Marshall Photography Archives. If you're a fan of rock 'n' roll history, this is a special one. Today we're talking about a brand-new book documenting one of the most legendary moments in music history — The Beatles' final concert , which took place right in San Francisco at  Candlest...

Today on Let There Be Talk, I'm sitting down with a true guitar legend — Brad Gillis. Brad is one of those players whose sound you know the second you hear it. He helped define the sound of Night Ranger with those killer dual-guitar harmonies, and he also stepped into some pretty massive shoes when he joined Ozzy Osbourne's band following the passing of Randy Rhoads. We're talking about the early...

For less than a cup of coffee a month you can support my podcast. Join my Patreon today for 200 bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray   Today I dive into - Clean eating on the Road, Seeing AC/DC in Las Vegas and The Strokes and Interpol's new Records Thank you so much for the ongoing support of my Art. I love all of you and I hope to see you out on the road. DDR

My guests today are the directors of the brand-new Sunset Marquis documentary  If These Walls Could Rock , Tyler Measom and Craig A. Williams. The Sunset Marquis wasn't just a hotel — it became a home away from home for rock stars. It's a place where records were written, friendships were made, parties happened, and some serious rock 'n' roll history went down. Tyler and Craig take us deep inside...

Today on Let There Be Talk, I'm very excited to have two incredible people joining me who are doing something really important for the comedy community — Zoe Friedman and Amber J. Lawson, the co-founders of Comedy Gives Back. Comedy is supposed to make people laugh, but behind the scenes, comedians are dealing with many of the same struggles everybody else faces — mental health, addiction, financi...

Today on another episode of Let There Be Talk , my guest is singer-songwriter Dylan LeBlanc . Dylan is one of those artists who makes records that you don't just listen to — you live with them. Today we dive deep into his incredible record Coyote , talking about the songs, the writing, the recording process, and the stories and emotions behind the music. We really get into what makes this album so...

For less than a cup of coffee each month you can support my podcast by joining my  Patreon.com/deandelray  Enjoy this preview  Today I dive into - Clean eating on the Road, Seeing AC/DC in Las Vegas and The Strokes and Interpol's new Records Thank you so much for the ongoing support of my Art. I love all of you and I hope to see you out on the road. DDR

Today on Let There Be Talk I sit down with one of the true survivors of rock 'n' roll, Phil Lewis , the unmistakable voice of L.A. Guns . From the wild days of the Sunset Strip to today, Phil has lived it all. We dive into the band's incredible legacy, the making of classic records like L.A. Guns and Cocked & Loaded , the chemistry between Phil and Tracii Guns, and how the band has found a creativ...

Today on Let There Be Talk , I've got one of the greatest rock drummers of all time joining me—Matt Cameron. When you talk about musicians who helped shape the sound of Seattle and completely change the course of rock music, Matt Cameron is at the top of the list. From his groundbreaking work with Soundgarden , to the emotional brilliance of Temple of the Dog , to holding down the drum throne in P...

For less than a cup of Coffee a month you can Support my podcast by Joining my Patreon. Today it's a deep dive into my thoughts on The Odyssey and the Film Industry, The Rolling Stones new album Foreign Tongues And the insanity of Super Diarrhea. Thank you for all your Support it means the world to me. Have a great weekend and I hope to see you out on the road. DDR

Today on a brand new episode of Let There Be Talk , I've got one of the greatest voices in rock music joining me—the one and only Corey Glover . From the moment Living Colour exploded onto the scene with Vivid , Corey helped redefine what heavy music could be. Songs like "Cult of Personality," "Open Letter (To a Landlord)," and "Love Rears Its Ugly Head" weren't just incredible records—they change...

Today on another brand new episode of Let There Be Talk , I'm sitting down with acclaimed director Wes Orshoski to talk about his powerful new documentary "Di'Anno Iron Maiden's Lost Singer" the story of Paul Di'Anno , the original voice of Iron Maiden. We dive deep into Paul's incredible legacy, the making of the film, the highs and lows of his life, and what it was like capturing the story of on...

Today on a brand new episode of Let There Be Talk my guest is, Richard Foos founder of Rhino Records. Rhino Records is one of the most influential and beloved independent record labels in music history. Since its start in 1973, Rhino became synonymous with championing overlooked artists, lovingly curated reissues, and a deep, irreverent passion for the full spectrum of recorded music.  These days...

For the price of 1 cup of Coffee a Month you can Support my podcast. Join Today Patreon.com/deandelray  Today I talk about, My Favorite 4th of July Concerts, The rise and fall of The J Geils Band and My absolute love of Stand Up Comedy. Thank you for your support and happy 4th of July Weekend. See you out on the Road. DDR

Today on a brand new episode of Let There Be Talk , my guest is Kelly Keagy from the legendary Night Ranger . Kelly has been the heartbeat of Night Ranger since day one, powering classics like Sister Christian , Don't Tell Me You Love Me , and When You Close Your Eyes . We dive deep into the band's incredible journey, the early days of the '80s rock scene, life on the road, songwriting, drumming,...

Today my friend Steve Stevens returns to the show to talk about being Inducted into the Rock n Rol Hall Of Fame, The Release of his 25th Anniversary signature series guitar with Godin and The Billy Idol Residency in Las Vegas. Steve Stevens is one of those rare guitar players that really has his own sound. He is also the co-writer of some of the biggest Billy Idol songs that still dominate the rad...