Dean Delray's LET THERE BE TALK

Dean Delray's LET THERE BE TALK

Dean Delray's "Let There Be Talk." This original podcast is a unique blend of rock and comedy talk with some of the biggest names in music, comedy and entertainment.

Episodes

March 24, 2025 81 mins

Today I sit down with the amazing Bass Player, Songwriter Michael Shuman of Queens Of The Stone Age.

Mikey has been playing bass at the highest level for Queens for over 18 years.

Mikey's whole life changed the day he saw Green Day on MTV. He starting a band when he was 11 years old and was gigging all over Los Angeles. This man is a lifer.

We dive into his love of West Coast Hip Hip, Sneaking in to see Dave Chappelle at The Wilter...

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Today we have a Bay Area legend on the show Mr Chris Hayes,

former Guitarist and Songwriter for Huey Lewis and the News.

 

Chris and I dive way deep into his long amazing career including,

Growing up in the Richmond District in San Francisco, Hanging out at Winterland,

Joining Huey Lewis and The News and the explosion of the Sports record.

 

We also get into his life these days and what music equipment he still has around.

It was a...

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In 1976 a song came on the radio called Break Down by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers and that was it I was hooked.

The Drummer on that track and so many other epic songs by The Heartbreakers is Stan Lynch, One of the best rock drummers of all time.

Today I sit down with Stan for a long deep dive into his amazing career. We dig into, his love of Charlie Watts, the genius of the bass playing by Howie Epstein, Working with Don Henley...

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Today the legend himself Mr Angry Anderson of Rose Tattoo returns to the show to talk

about his future retirement and the Tatts Farewell Tour.

Rose Tattoo has a brand new single out called Hard Road and it is absolutely the classic

Rose Tattoo that you love.

Angry and the boys are playing Mar 6th and 7th 2025 at the Whisky a Go Go so get your

tickets ASAP.

 

Catch me out on tour all 2025. Las Vegas and Austin Texas are coming up ne...

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Today I have an absolute legend on the show Mr Don Airey keyboard player on over 600 Hard Rock and Heavy Metal records.

Don stops by and talks about his incredible career playing keyboards with all of the guitar legends including Ritchie Blackmore, Micheal Schenker, Randy Rhoades, Gary Moore and so many more.

Don has played Keys on some of the most iconic records ever including Ozzy's Blizzard Of Oz,

all of the great Raibow albums,...

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February 16, 2025 82 mins

Welcome to the show my friends.

Today I sit down with the legend Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon.

Kevin has written some of the biggest rock songs over the last 40 years and has sold millions of records including the massive masterpiece Hi Infidelity that came out back in 1980.

Sit down and hear this mans ups and downs over the years with REO Speedwagon right here on a brand new episode of LET THERE BE TALK.

All my tour dates can be...

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Years ago I sat down with one of the greatest artist ever in my eyes Mr Blaine Halvorson owner and creator of Made Worn Rock n Roll T shirts.

Today Blaine returns to talk all about his new Vodka, Meili that he and his best friend Jason Momoa created from scratch in Montana.

We also dive deep into more Rock n Roll talk and our Love for Los Angeles.

Thanks for tuning in and make sure you check out my last episode with Blaine over

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February 3, 2025 51 mins

Today I dive into 

Buddy Holly, Big Bopper and Richie Valens last gig ever

in Clear Lake Iowa at the Surf Ballroom,

The Grammys and the complainers that come with it, and

A new band to me called Thee Sacred Souls that are absolutely incredible.

 

Have a great week my friends and I hope to see you out on the road.

Tour dates San Francisco - https://www.punchlinecomedyclub.com/artist/K8vZ917CDF7/dean-delray-events 

Las Vegas  Comedy...

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Today I dive into - 

My new favorite record called Manning Fireworks by the great MJ Lenderman,

The insane quality of GORUCK Boots and 

Eddie Van Halen's 70th Birthday.

Thanks for tuning in.

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Join my Patreon for over 171 bonus episodes https://www.patreon.com/c/DeanDelray 

Tour Dates for 2025 https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates 

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Today I dive into the loss of

David Lynch, John Sykes and Garth Hudson all in one week.

Also my thoughts on the film The Brutalist and 

some new music that I’m digging by the band American Analog Set.

Thank you for the support my friends.

Come see me on the road in February https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates 

Join my Patreon for all the bonus episodes https://www.deandelray.com/patreon 

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Today I sit down with Noah Kohll and Corey Madden from the Los Angeles band Color Green.

These guys are absolutely fantastic and their record Fools Parade made it into my 

top 10 for 2024.

The sound definitely has that classic California 60's feel mixed with some small flavors of Jam.

Songs like 5:08 , Kick The Bucket and Ball and Key are just incredible.

Dig in and give them a follow and buy some tickets to see them out on tour wi...

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January 7, 2025 64 mins

Today I dive into - 

Almost killed by Licorice Root,

The Harley Davidson Used Market and 

My top 10 records for 2024.

Happy New Year and see you out on the road.

Tour Dates including San Francisco Feb 26th - Mar 1st https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates 

Patreon for all your Bonus Episodes https://www.deandelray.com/patreon 

Love you guys

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Welcome to the show my friends.

Today I dive into Timmothée Chalamet's unbelievably performance as Bob Dylan,

Driving a dream car the Porsche 911 Dakar and

What it's like to perform on NYE.

Thanks for tuning in today and I wanna wish all of you a 

HAPPY NEW YEAR 

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Tour dates -  https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates  

Join my Patreon for over 160 Bonus Episodes https://www.deandelray.com/patreon 

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Welcome to the show my friends. Today I dive into,

Mall Santa's and the Christmas Wish List,

Bob Dylan music and

The passing of Casey Chaos of Amen.

Hope everyone is hanging in there during these often stressful times.

Remember to call a friend you haven’t talked to in awhile and tell them you love them.

Hanukkah Candles Lit and Merry Christmas Happy Holidays.

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Tour Dates https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates 

Patreon Bonus Episo...

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December 17, 2024 43 mins

Today I sit down with one of my favorite singers of all time Mr Marc Storace of Krokus.

In the 80's Krokus had the reputation of being one of the best live Rock n Roll bands to see live.

Krokus had that no nonsense rock sound that was very much in the vein of AC/DC.

Marc and I sit down and talk all about his long incredible career including the writing and recording of the Krokus masterpiece Headhunter.

Marc recently rereleased his...

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Today I sit down with Singer Songwriter, Gavin Rossdale from the band Bush.

Gavin and I sit down and talk about the 30th Anniversary of their massively successful debut album

Sixteen Stone.

Bush has been absolutely killing it since 1994 selling over 24 million records and over a billion streams.

Sixteen Stone is being rereleased on Colored Vinyl and you can order that now on their website

bushofficial.com 

 

I hope you guys dig thi...

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Today I dive into - 

AC/DC North American tour dates announced ,

My favorite concerts I saw in 2024,

The new Bob Dylan film and 

My 15 year Stand Up Comedy Anniversary.

Thanks for tuning in and please leave a review on iTunes.

Patreon bonus episodes can be found here - https://www.deandelray.com/patreon 

Tour dates - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates 

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Today on a brand new episode of Let There Be Talk I dive into,

Touring California this last week with Bill Burr,

My new favorite band Color Green,

Alex Van Halen's book Brothers,

and the greatness of  the band Pavement.

Thanks for tuning in my friends.

Join my Patreon for all the bonus episodes https://www.deandelray.com/patreon 

Tour dates https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates 

Make sure you subscribe to my YouTube channel https://...

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Today my good friend Jay Jay French, guitarist for Twisted Sister returns to the show

to talk about the 40th anniversary of Stay Hungry.

We also dive into Hearing Aids,

Stand Up Comedy

and even some Conspiracy Theories.

Thanks for tuning in.

Catch me out on the road this week all over California - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates  

Join my Patreon for all your bonus episode needs - https://www.deandelray.com/patreon 

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Today my guest is Alexis Spraic, director of the fantastic documentary -

The World According to Allee Willis.

I can't recommend this film enough. Allee was an actual songwriting genius writing songs for

Earth Wind and Fire "September" and Boogie Wonderland, Cyndi Lauper, Pointer Sisters "Neutron Dance" and even the theme song from the hit T.V. show Friends.

Her track record is unbelievably Grammy Awards, Tony Awards she did it all.

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