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.

Patreon Preview Bonus #186 Join Today

Join the Patreon now and for the price of 1 coffee you can enjoy over a 186 Bonus Episodes of Let There Be Talk  Including today's. Today's Patreon Bonus I dive into - The subtle nuances of Bon Scott Live, Lazy rock journalist and The Hustle of Playing music in 2025. Happy Holidays my friends and thank you so much for making 2025 amazing. DDR

12-22
04:04

Ep 836 : Comedian Ian Edwards

Today on Let There Be Talk, I've got comedian Ian Edwards in the house. A straight-up killer. Sharp point of view, zero fluff, and one of the most respected comics working today. We talk stand-up, His new YouTube special "Untitled" , and staying true to your voice. Ian has been a fantastic friend and mentor for over 15 years so it was an honor to sit down with him and talk Comedy. Make sure you see his new special and subscribe to his YouTube channel today. See Ian's special by clicking this link https://youtu.be/q_4pEVD6Y3k?si=y7Ilc-BdVg9IDMEy  My tour dates can be found here - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates  My special can be found here - https://youtu.be/nbeaApu4OP0?si=m_FcjbmhsMHQR8lJ  Join my Patreon - https://www.deandelray.com/patreon      Have a Happy Holidays and remember to Keep The Candles Lit. DDR

12-22
01:01:29

Ep 835 : Today I sit down and try to get my words out.

Today's episode was tough to do.  I love you guys DDR

12-15
01:01:33

Ep 834 : AC/DC Deep Tracks, 16 years of Stand Up and My love of Architecture

Today on Let There Be Talk — Episode 834 — I'm taking a trip through some of my favorite AC/DC deep tracks, the songs that don't always get the spotlight but absolutely deserve it. I'm also marking a big personal milestone: 16 years of doing stand-up comedy. It's been an incredible ride, full of growth, gratitude, and a whole lot of stories. And finally, I'm diving into one of my favorite passions — architecture. The buildings, the lines, the design choices that shape the world around us and inspire me every day. Let's get into it. Thanks for the support my friends. DDR Join the Patreon and enjoy over a 180 bonus episodes - https://www.deandelray.com/patreon  Watch my Stand Up Special 5836 on YouTube  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbeaApu4OP0  Tour Dates - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates 

12-08
41:03

Patreon Preview bonus #185 out today my Top 10 Records of 2025

Join my Patreon today and get over a 185 bonus episodes of Let There Be Talk. For the price of 1 coffee a month you can join my Patreon and support the podcast. It really helps. https://www.deandelray.com/patreon This is a small preview - Today I list my top 10 records of 2025, Talk About Indie Comedy Shows and My love for the late great Steve Cropper. Thank you my friends and don't forget to post your top 10 records for 2025. Candles Lit my friends. Thanks for all ther support and happy holidays DDR

12-06
03:42

Ep 833 : Sade the Queen of Soul, Black Sabbath's unknown singer and Car Door Dings.

Ep 833 Let There Be Talk – Today's Episode On today's ride, I'm diving into three wildly different but equally killer topics: • SADE — the mystery, the magic, and the timeless cool A look at why Sade remains one of the most iconic and elusive musicians on the planet. • BLACK SABBATH'S "UNKNOWN" SINGER We have Ozzy, Dio, Ian Gillan and even Tony Martin but what about Dave Walker. We dig into the deep-cut history of Sabbath's early vocal experiments and the singer most fans have never heard about. • DOOR DINGS ON CARS A rant for the ages. Why can't people park like civilized humans? Why must every beautiful car suffer? Let's talk parking-lot etiquette and the psychology of the door-ding offender.   Thank You my friends DDR Tune in on Youtube and Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@deandelray Join my Patreon to support the podcast - https://www.deandelray.com/patreon  Watch my new special 5836 for free here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbeaApu4OP0  Tour Dates - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates 

12-01
01:06:54

Ep 832 : My love of The Black Album by Metallica, Mike Patton and The Avett Brothers new album and Jackie Earl Haley's Harley Davidson

Today on Let There Be Talk I'm going all in—talking about my deep, lifelong love for Metallica's Black Album, that monster of a record that still punches you in the face. I also dig into the chaos and brilliance of Mike Patton's collaboration with The Avett Brothers , And a feel good story involving Jackie Earle Haley's Harley Davidson from The Bad New Bears. Thank you so much for tuning in my friends. DDR   Join My Patreon for all kinds of Bonus Episodes - https://www.deandelray.com/patreon  Tour Dates right here - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates  My new special can be seen for free right here -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbeaApu4OP0     

11-25
43:51

Ep 831 - Seeing the Queens Of The Stone Age Catacombs Tour, Walter Payton's Porsche for Sale and the curse of Fake News

EP 831 – Let There Be Talk Today on Let There Be Talk, I talk about catching the Queens of the Stone Age Catacombs Tour—1 of the best shows I have even seen hands down,  I also get into something pretty interesting that popped up this week: Walter Payton's Porsche is for sale on Bring A Trailer. It's a rare piece of sports and automotive history that I cant wait to see what it ends up selling for. And finally, I touch on the ongoing challenge of fake news—how it spreads, how easy it is to get pulled into it, and why it feels harder than ever to sort out what's real. That's all coming up today on EP 831. Thanks for tuning in. DDR Subscribe to my YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@deandelray  Tour Dates https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates  My new special 5836 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbeaApu4OP0  Join my Patreon and help support the podcast - https://www.deandelray.com/patreon 

11-17
01:00:25

Ep 830 : Soundgarden and The White Stripes make it into the Rock Hall, Sean Penn Films and 70's R&B classics

"Today on Let There Be Talk I get into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame induction of Soundgarden and The White Stripes, two bands that changed my life. I'm also diving into the legendary films of Sean Penn — one of the most intense, real-deal actors out there — and wrapping it up with my love of '70s R&B. Enjoy my friends and please leave a review on iTunes and subscride to my YouTube channel. Thank You DDR Tour Dates - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates  My New Comedy Special 5836 can be seen here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbeaApu4OP0  Patreon Bonus Episodes - https://www.deandelray.com/patreon 

11-10
56:04

Ep 829 : Bootsy Collins the King of Funk

"Today on Let There Be Talk, I'm talkin' to the king of funk himself — the one and only Bootsy Collins! We're goin' deep into that cosmic groove — from James Brown to Parliament-Funkadelic to Bootsy's Rubber Band — this man is the funk. Put on your star-shaped shades, turn up the bass, and get ready to ride the mothership, baby. Bootsy Collins is here, and it's about to get funky!" My Tour Dates can be found here - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates Join My Patreon and Support Let There Be Talk https://www.deandelray.com/patreon  Watch my new Stand Up Comedy Special - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbeaApu4OP0  Stream my special on all the streaming platforms - https://artist.link/deandelray    Thank you for all the support over the LAST 13 YEARS. DDR

11-03
35:24

Patreon bonus preview of episode 184 out today

Join my Patreon today and get over a 184 bonus episodes of Let There Be Talk. For the price of 1 coffee a month you can join my Patreon and support the podcast. It really helps. https://www.deandelray.com/patreon This is a small preview -  Today I dive into - The World Series, Matt Dillon films My visit to the Jaws Museum and the latest Mark Ryden art opening, Porsche SUV'S that are amazing deals and the scary GT2. Have a great week and see you tomorrow on the Bootys Collins episode. Thank you. DDR  

11-02
05:38

Ep 828 : Black Crowes Amorica turns 30, My thoughts on the Springsteen Film and Comedy in Seattle

Today is a solo episode that finds me diving into -  The Black Crowes album Amorica turning 30, My thoughts on the new Springsteen Film and  My past weekend in Tacoma Washington doing Stand Up Comedy. Thanks for tuning in my friends. Check out my special 5836 right here - https://www.deandelray.com/  Join my Patreon and help support my podcast - https://www.deandelray.com/patreon  Tour dates can be found right here - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates  Keep The Candles Lit. DDR

10-27
01:10:57

Ep 827 : Evan Seinfeld - Biohazard

Today on Let There Be Talk my guest is the legendary Evan Seinfeld — founding member, frontman, and bassist of the hardcore/metal powerhouse Biohazard. Evan stops by to talk about the band's brand new album, Divided We Fall, the reunion of the original lineup, and what it's like bringing that Brooklyn fire back after all these years. We get into the early days, the crossover scene, and what keeps Biohazard as raw and real as ever. Evan and I also dive into out love of Motorcycles , Mexico and the Cro-Mags. Enjoy My Friends. DDR Catch me on Tour this week in Tacoma Washington at the Tacoma Comedy Club Oct 24/25. Tour Dates and Tickets - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates  Join my Patreon - https://www.deandelray.com/patreon  Watch my new Comedy Special 5836 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbeaApu4OP0 

10-20
40:18

Ep 826 : R.I.P. Ace Frehley

Today is absolutely a punch to the gut. The man that literally changed my life has passed. I will never forget you Ace Frehley. Thank you for all the rock n roll. R.I.P. the Spaceman  A SAD SAD DAY IN ROCK N ROLL. #kiss  

10-17
33:55

Ep 825 : I watched Taxi Driver again after 30 years, Is Disposable Heroes Metallica's best song and the loss of D'Angelo

"Welcome to another episode of Let There Be Talk. Today I'm diving deep into a few subjects that hit me hard this week — starting with one of the greatest films ever made, Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver. We'll get into the grit, the genius, and the madness of Travis Bickle, and how that movie still punches you in the gut almost 50 years later. After all these years what do you think happened to Travis. Then I'm switching gears into the world of metal — breaking down Metallica's "Disposable Heroes", Is this their greatest song? And finally, I want to talk about the loss of D'Angelo, an artist who changed the game with soul, honesty, and groove. Brown Sugar is hands down one of the best records of the 90's   Thank you for always tuning in and remember to keep the Candles Lit. Tour dates https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates My new comedy special 5836 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbeaApu4OP0  Patreon Bonus Episodes https://www.deandelray.com/patreon   

10-14
44:46

Ep 824 : Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger of the Grammy-winning rock band Halestorm.

My guests today on Let There Be Talk are none other than Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger of the Grammy-winning rock band Halestorm. Over the past two decades, Halestorm has built a powerhouse reputation with their explosive live shows, hard-hitting albums, and Lzzy's unmistakable voice leading the charge.  Today, we dive into their incredible journey—from their early days grinding it out in clubs to becoming one of modern rock's most respected and enduring acts. We'll talk songwriting, touring, Recording with producer  Chris Cobb, guitars, and of course what it was like playing that legendary last Black Sabbath show "Back To The Beginning" Halestorm have a brand new record out now called Everest and are out touring right now. Thanks for tuning in. My Tour Dates can be found here - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates  My new Stand Up Comedy special is here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbeaApu4OP0  Join my Patreon and support the podcast - https://www.deandelray.com/patreon  Keep the Candles Lit DDR 

10-05
48:05

Patreon Preview bonus #183 Leonardo DiCaprio Films, My week in Reno doing Stand Up Comedy and New music by Marcus King and Geese.

Here is a little preview of the latest Patreon Bonus episode #183 of Let There Be Talk. Join for basically the price of 1 cup of coffee and support the podcast. Today it's all about The amazing track record of films that star Leonardo DiCaprio, My week in Reno doing Stand Up Comedy and New music by Marcus King and Geese. Thank you my friends for always being here for me. Keep the Candles Lit. DDR Join today https://www.deandelray.com/patreon 

10-04
02:17

Ep 823 : John Bush / Singer Songwriter - Armored Saint, Anthrax

On today's episode of Let There Be Talk, I am joined by John Bush, acclaimed singer and songwriter whose remarkable career spans decades in heavy music. Best known as the frontman for Armored Saint and his influential tenure with Anthrax. John has established himself as one of the most distinctive and commanding voices in metal. In this conversation, we explore his artistic journey, the milestones of his career, and the legacy he continues to build.   John is about to embark on a mini tour playing the songs from his Anthrax years coming up in Dec 2025. We also dive into his early days in Armored Saint, his Audition for Anthrax and his Vocal Inspirations Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube and iTunes. My comedy special 5836 can be found here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbeaApu4OP0  All my tour dates can be found here - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates  Patreon Bonus Episodes right here - https://www.deandelray.com/patreon  Hve a fantastic week DDR

09-29
01:04:10

Patreon Preview bonus #182 The Who, Porsche 911 Turbo S and Robert Redford

Here is a short preview of this weeks Patreon bonus episode #182 Join and her the entire epsiode right now. Join now and help support this podcast, it really helps out thank you DDR Patreon -  https://www.deandelray.com/patreon  My new special is out now on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbeaApu4OP0  Today I dive into Seeing The Who at the Hollywood Bowl, The Loss of a legend the great Robert Redford and The new 711 Hp Porsche 911 Turbo S Thank You so much for being here with me. I really appreciate it. Happy Sunday DDR

09-23
04:18

Ep 822 : Steve Rosen / Author of the incredible book "Tone Chaser My 26 Year Journey With Edward Van Halen"

Today on Let There Be Talk my guest is Steve Rosen — legendary rock journalist and author of the incredible book Tone Chaser. Steve spent over 40 years on the inside with Eddie Van Halen, documenting one of the greatest guitar players of all time. His new book is a raw, intimate, and unfiltered look at Eddie's genius, struggles, and legacy. This is a must-listen for anyone who loves guitar, Van Halen, or the golden era of rock.   Thank you for tuning in each week. Candles Lit DDR My Tour Dates https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates Patreon for Bonus Episodes and support for the podcast https://www.deandelray.com/patreon  My Stand Up Special 5836 can be seen here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbeaApu4OP0 

09-21
59:21

Michael R.

had probably been my favorite podcast for last 5 or 6 years. Dean asks the questions that normal interviewers don't ask. since he was a musician, he knows what musicians want to hear and find out.

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Joshua David Osterman

still one of my favorites over all the years, thanks Dean, you truly do rock

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Joshua David Osterman

Dean...you...Rock!

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d0gface

haha I was just bashing The Elder the other day but I never really gave it a chance. Maybe I need to revisit as an adult like Dean says

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d0gface

I feel like Stoner Witch is the customary Melvins starting point, was for me. I'm sure most would say that or Houdini.

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