Dean Delray's LET THERE BE TALK

Today on Let There Be Talk, we're diving into three things I could talk about all day: stand-up comedy, the magic of songwriting, and the nine greatest albums of all time. First, we're talking about what it really means to go all in when you choose stand-up comedy. This isn't something you can halfway commit to. It takes years of work, a lot of sacrifice, and the willingness to get out there and fail until you figure it out. Then we're getting into songwriting. How does somebody come up with a melody, a lyric, or a riff that sticks with you for the rest of your life? There's something pretty incredible about how music can connect with you on a level that nothing else can. I am currently hooked on 4 new songs. Queens OF the Stone Age "Insignificant Other" Kacey Musgraves "Dry Spell" Kings Of Leon "My Whole World" and Kurt Vile " Chance To Bleed" And finally, we're tackling a question every music lover has an opinion on: What are your nine greatest albums of all time? Not just the records you love, but the ones that changed your life and helped shape who you are. All that and a whole lot more today on Let There Be Talk. Let's get into it! All My Tour Dates can be found here - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates Join my Patreon for all kinds of bonus episodes - https://www.deandelray.com/patreon Join my email list and watch my specials right here - https://www.deandelray.com/

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 decades of holding down the low end for one of the greatest heavy metal bands of all time. And then we're getting into something that's always fascinated me: people who collect antiques and spend their lives accumulating things they believe are valuable, only to find out that nobody really wants them. Enjoy this one my friends and thank you. DDR Tour Dates - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates Join My Patreon and support the podcast - https://www.deandelray.com/patreon Subscribe to my YouTube and watch my Specials https://www.youtube.com/@deandelray

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 record. Scott is really an amazing musician and friend, and I always enjoy hearing how he approaches music and where his head is at creatively. So sit back and enjoy my conversation with Scott Holiday, today on Let There Be Talk. Check out my tour dates - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates Join My Patreon for over 200 bonusd episodes https://www.deandelray.com/patreon Watch my Stand Up Comedy Specials - https://www.deandelray.com/

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 back in the day. We talk about the world of watches and what it takes to build a company around something you're genuinely passionate about, but this conversation goes way beyond watches. We get into our absolute love of Design. This one really felt like two old friends sitting down and catching up — no bullshit, just a great conversation. So here we go. Shane Russeck of True North Watch Company, today on Let There Be Talk. Thanks DDR Tour Dates - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates Patreon - https://www.deandelray.com/patreon Watch my Stand Up Specials www.youtube.com/@deandelray

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, Jesus, and just the craziness of life in general. We talk about the new special, his career in comedy, how he developed his style, and what it takes to keep doing this business and still have something to say. I've known Matt for a while, and it's always great sitting down with another comedian and talk about the craft, the road, and everything that comes with it. So here we go — Matt Fulchiron, right here on Let There Be Talk. DDR Watch Matt's special right here - https://youtu.be/ANXSmijpXfM?si=FeEHNh5UZACBlEjh See me out on tour - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates Join my Patreon - https://www.deandelray.com/patreon See all my comedy and subscribe to my Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@deandelray

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 https://www.deandelray.com/patreon

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 days, Night Ranger, Ozzy, Randy Rhoads, the legendary Speak of the Devil record, life on the road, and what it was like being one of the guitar players at the center of some of the biggest moments in rock history. Brad Gillis is a killer guitar player, a Rock n Roller and a huge part of the history of American hard rock. Let's get into it. This is Brad Gillis — right here on Let There Be Talk. DDR Join my Patreon today - https://www.deandelray.com/patreon Watch my Comedy Specials right here - https://www.deandelray.com/ Tour Dates for all my upcoming shows can be found here - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates

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 the story of this legendary hotel and the musicians, bands, producers, and characters who have passed through its doors over the decades. We're talking rock 'n' roll history, Hollywood, music, and the incredible stories that made the Sunset Marquis so much more than just a place to stay. This is a great one. Let's get into it. Candles Lit DDR See the film right now on Apple TV/Amazon Prime Video Catch me on tour all over - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates Join my Patreon and support the podcast - https://www.deandelray.com/patreon See both of my Stand Up Comedy Specials and join my email list by hitting the link - https://www.deandelray.com/

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 special and what it's like to put your heart into a record and let the world hear it. This was a great conversation with a seriously talented songwriter. So sit back and enjoy my conversation with Dylan LeBlanc, right here on Let There Be Talk. Catch me on tour - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates See both of my Stand Up Comedy specials today - https://www.deandelray.com/ Join my Patreon and support my podcast - https://www.deandelray.com/patreon Thank you for always tuning in each week. 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 creative second wind over the last several years with a string of killer new albums and relentless touring. We also talk about the brand-new live release, Live From The Guild Theatre, why L.A. Guns is still firing on all cylinders, and what keeps him inspired after decades on the road. This is a conversation about longevity, songwriting, surviving the music business, and what it really takes to keep a rock 'n' roll band alive. Phil is brutally honest, and full of incredible stories from one of the greatest eras in rock history. If you love hard rock, the Sunset Strip, and hearing it straight from someone who lived every minute of it, you're going to love this episode. Thanks for tuning in, and don't forget to subscribe to Let There Be Talk on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Keep the candles lit. My Tour Dates can be found here https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates Watch my Stand Up Comedy specials on my YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbeaApu4OP0 Join The Patreon for bonus episodes - https://www.patreon.com/c/DeanDelray

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