Dean Delray's Let There Be Talk

Today comedian Rich Vos stops by and talks about his 38 years in Stand Up Comedy. Rich has done all kinds of cool things in the business like hosting Woodstock 99, writing for the Academy Awards 2 times, being on Colin Quinn's Tough Crowd 35 times and he was also the first white comedian to ever perform on Def Comedy Jam. Rich and I also talk about him hitting rock bottom before becoming sober and how sobriety has changes his life. Tune in and enjoy episode 637 and don't forget to subscribe on Youtube and iTunes.  Join my Patreon page for bonus episodes and Live Zooms ever week. https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray 

My guest today is one of the most successful record producers of the last 20 years, Mr Jacquire King. Jacquire has over 40 grammy nominations and multiple wins but more importantly he has worked with some of the greatest artist ever including Tom Waits, Kings Of Lean, Modest Mouse and Norah Jones. Tune in and hear 2 old friends catching up on all things music including some interesting behind the scenes stories of making records. Thanks for tuning in and remember to keep the candles lit. DDR

Today I sit down with a fantastic Singer, Songwriter, Musician out of Alabama Mr Anderson East. I first heard this mans voice back in 2015 and immediately fell in love with his music. Anderson and I dive into his career including how he got started in music, working with producer Dave Cobb and writing songs with Chris Stapleton. Anderson has a brand new record out called Maybe We Never Die and is currently on tour so get out there and hear this mans amazing music. Thanks for tuning in  DDR  

Today I sit down with a dream guest Mr Judd Apatow. I have been trying to get Judd on the show for years and a few months ago he emailed me and said lets do it. This man has been in comedy almost his entire life and has been absolutely killing it in all departments Directing, Writing, Producing and Stand Up. Judds body of work is beyond next level Freaks and Geeks, The 40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Train Wreck, Girls, Crashing, Love the list goes on and on.  Judd has also helped so many comedians in the business  including myself letting me be crazy on an episode of Love. I really enjoyed talking to Judd and I know you guys are going to dig it. Have a great week and I hope to see you at some of my Stand Up Shows. All dates can be found at https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates  Also join my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/deandelray for tons of extra Let There Be Talks  DDR  

Today I am very happy to have Matt Myers and Shane Cody of the band Houndmouth on the show. I hadn't heard of Houndmouth until about 4 months ago but they have quickly become one of my favorite bands. Their new record Good For You absolutely blows my mind.  Houndmouth started about 10 years ago when Matt and Shane met and started jamming and a short time later they scored a record deal at SXSW. You guys are gonna love their story. Make sure you dive into their music and help spread the word. Thanks for tuning in and have a great week. DDR

Today we celebrate new music with my guest Cade Pickering of Naked Gypsy Queens. Naked Gypsy Queens is a newer Rock n Roll band out of Tennessee with a brand new Ep coming out this Friday Feb 11th 2022 called Georgiana Rooted in amplified blues, hard-charging grooves, and dual lead guitars, the EP finds Naked Gypsy Queen building on the larger-than-life sound of their heroes from the 1960s and ’70s, keeping the flame burning for old-school hard rock while using their own 21st century fuel. Cade and I dive into how the band got started, His first guitar and his love for Kurt Cobain. These guys have some really good songs that caught my ear and I thought right away lets get them on the podcast. Hope you guys dig it. Keep rocking and thank you  for all of your support. DDR

Today we have the great blues guitarist Eric Gales talking all about his new album produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith called Crown which is out right now on all the streaming platforms. Eric signed a record deal back when he was 15 years old and found fame over night but with that fame came trouble with drugs and for the next 30 years he was completely out of the game. 5 years ago Eric got clean and it has been a comeback story that will inspire even the most jaded. Catch Eric on tour all of 2022 with Allman Betts Band. Thanks for Tuning in. Make sure you subscribe and leave a review on iTunes and Youtube. DDR

Today we have the fantastic, Singer Songwriter Mike Reno of Loverboy on the show. This band dropped their debut record in 1980 and immediately dominated FM Radio with massive hits like The Kid Is Hot Tonight and Turn Me Lose. Then in 1981 they drop another massive record Get Lucky and become complete superstars touring with massive bands like Journey and ZZ Top and it did not stop for them for years. Mike and I dive into the history of the band from opening for Kiss on the Dynasty tour, Working with Bruce Fairbairn and Bob Rock and of course that epic 1982 Day On The Green in Oakland with Iron Maiden, Scorpions and Foreigner.   Loverboy still to this day can be heard everywhere including major sporting events, TV series and commercials and all day long on classic rock radio. They currently have a brand new single out called Release and a huge summer tour booked with REO Speedwagon and Styx. Hope you guys dig this episode. Don't forget subscribe to my Youtube channel and leave a review on iTunes. DDR  

Today my guest is my old friend Manny Nieto, Record Producer, Guitar Player, Song Writer and Artist. This man has been in the arts all his life. From playing in bands to producing bands Manny has done it all. Manny has some incredible stories including going to China and recording underground Noise Bands, Producing The Breeders, Selling vintage guitar pedals to Eddie Van Halen and working with the Steve Albini. Tune in and enjoy this mans journey. Thanks for all the support have a great week and stay healthy. DDR

Today I sit down with one of the best Hip Hop DJ's in the world Mr. DJ Lord of Public Enemy. Lord and I sit down and dive into his history in Hip Hop. Everything from how he starter in Savannah Georgia, His first turntables, How he got the Public Enemy gig and of course our weekend with Metallica. This man is a killer on the turntables and a great human so sit back and enjoy some Hip Hop history today on LET THERE BE TALK. Candles Lit DDR  

Today the great Brann Dailor returns to Let There Be Talk for an in-depth conversation on the writing and recording process of Mastodon's new album Hushed and Grim. Brann and I also dive into our love of Stand Up Comedy especially the late great Norm Macdonald. Do yourself a favor and dive into Hushed and Grim today and catch Mastodon back out on tour later this year. I hope you enjoy episode #627 and please subscribe and leave a review on iTunes and Youtube. Happy New Year.

Today I sit down with Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame inductee John Lodge, Bass Player and Songwriter of The Moody Blues. This man is responsible for some of FM radios biggest hits including I'm Just A Singer In A Rock n Roll band and Ride My See- Saw. We dig into growing up in Birmingham, His love of the Fender P-Bass, The Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame and Buddy Holly. On this episode I also run down my top 10 records of 2021 so tune in and enjoy. Happy New Year  Candles Lit DDR  

Today my friend Gareth Liddiard of Tropical Fuck Storm returns to the show to talk all about their new album Deep States which came out a few months back. This band is absolutely next level and have been on heavy rotation in my life since first hearing about them a couple of years ago. Gareth also has a new side project called Springtime and they also have a new record out. Gareth and I dive into the challenges of recording a record during the Pandemic, Songwriting and life in Australia. Do yourself a favor and go and listen to this bands entire catalog. Happy Holidays Delraisers. DDR

Today on a brand episode of Let There Be Talk my guest is Stax Records and Booker T & The M.G.’s legend Steve Cropper. This man has played guitar with everyone Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett John Lennon, Ringo Starr, The Blues Brothers and hundreds more. We sit down and talk about his incredible life in the music biz including his recent Grammy Nominated Record “Fire It Up”. I’ve told this story many times before one of the best concerts I ever saw was Neil Young backed by Booker T & The MG’s at the Shoreline in the Bay Area. I still think about that show all the time. Tune in anywhere you listen to podcast including my podcast network https://www.cactusradionetwork.com/podcasts 

Today we celebrate the work of the legendary Rock n Roll Photographer Mr Jim Marshall with my guest Amelia Davis. Amelia is the owner and manager of Jim Marshall Photography LLC. Amelia stops by the show to talk all about the new fantastic documentary on Jim called Show Me The Picture The Story Of Jim Marshall. You name the artist and Jim has the most Iconic photo of them ever. I loved this film and it was an honor to talk to Amelia. This episode is brought to you by Rolling Stone 500 In the mid-2000s, few people were more famous than Britney Spears. But as she began to stumble in her personal life, the price of the public’s fascination was more than just a few nasty late-night jokes. Paparazzi swarmed Spears’ home and her family, turning the singer into a tabloid punching bag. But when you’re a platinum-selling pop princess, the show goes on even when you desperately need an intermission. In the midst of madness, Spears began recording an album that would become her defining statement, 2007’s Blackout. R

Today on episode 622 we have a fantastic comedian on the show Macey Isaacs. I first saw Macey doing stand up at The Comedy Store in the Belly Room around 3 years ago and thought she had some great jokes and great delivery. Macey has some very dry human that  reminded me of Bob Newhart and Steven Wright who we both love. Today we sit down today and talk about how she got into Stand Up from moving to LA from Austin, To being an Intern for comedy manager Barry Katz to taking courses at Groundlings. Macey has a great story and I think you guys are gonna dig it. Make sure you guys follow her on instagram @maceyisaacs and go see her on stage in the Los Angeles area. Have a great week and don't forget to check out my podcast network https://www.cactusradionetwork.com/podcasts and my Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray 

Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, Rod Stewart, Ted Nugent, Ozzy, Blue Murder, Jeff Beck, Pink Floyd the list goes on and on for Carmine Appice. If he didn't play on their album or in their band he Influenced them. Everyone from Nicko McBrain, Dave Lombardo, Joey Kramer, Tommy Lee, Ian Paice and so many more.  Carmine stops by today for a full on deep dive into his career as one of the best Rock n Roll drummers ever. Tune in and enjoy Let There Be Talk episode 621. Brought to you by my podcast network https://www.cactusradionetwork.com   

Yesterday I received some very sad news that the Legend Mick Rock had Passed away. Mick was all things Rock. This man was the real deal and he lived life to the fullest. There will never be another Mick Rock. I hope he is somewhere right now talking rock with the other legends of the lens Jim Marshall and Baron Wolman.  This episode was recorded and posted 4 years. Do yourself a favor and watch his documentary Shot over the weekend. "Mr Mick Rock AKA The Man Who Shot The 70's" Mick Rock has shot some of the most iconic Rock N Roll photos of all time including some amazing Album Covers for Iggy Pop,Joan Jett,Lou Reed,Queen and Syd Barrett Mick and I met today at the World Famous Beverly Hills Hotel the same exact spot He shot David Bowie in the 70's Mick tells some great stories about that now legendary photo shoot. So sit back and enjoy. DO NOT MISS this Episode

I have over 116 Bonus episodes of Let There Be Talk on my Patreon and I decided to post one here for free so you can get an Idea of what the bonus episodes are like. Hope you dig it and if you do Join up at https://www.patreon.com/deandelray  Also I do Zooms with all the Patreoners once a week so you can get in on that also. Today I dive into the Tom Petty Wildflowers Documentary "Somewhere You Feel Free" NFL Quarterbacks  and Reno Guitar shops. Hope you guys dig it. Catch me in Las Vegas all this week at the Comedy Cellar inside the Rio Hotel. Love you guys Keep the Candles Lit. DDR 

Today we have another Bay Area legend on the show Mr Lars Frederiksen of Rancid. Over the years Rancid have absolutely crushed it with classic songs like Salvation, Radio, Time Bomb, Rudy Soho and Roots Radical. The record "And Out Come The Wolves" is a 49 min punk rock masterpiece that everyone should own. Lars sits down today to talk about his history in the Bay Area Music Scene, His brand new EP "To Victory" and whats next for Rancid.  It was an honor to talk to this man and I think you guys are really gonna love this one. This episode is brought to you by https://vance-global.com Organic Delta-8 THC and CBD Cigarettes Use the code Dean20 for free shipping and 20% off.