Today on Let There Be Talk, guitarist and songwriter Henry James of Robert Jon & The Wreck stops by. We dive deep into songwriting, guitar tones, fashion and what it takes to build a real rock band in the modern era. Henry is a real deal guitar player that absolutely rocks live. Robert Jon & The Wreck are a must see live band. Check out their new r…

"Today on Let There Be Talk, I'm covering the new movies opening this week including - "Is This Thing On", The art of staying home on New Years Eve, and the undeniable power of AC/DC's Shake a Leg. Thanks for tuning in my friends. Hope to see you at some of my live shows in the next few months including , San Francisco Seattle, Houston and Las Vega…

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…

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 s…

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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 fi…

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 Crop…

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 Mar…

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…

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 tha…

"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 i…

"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 h…

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 a…

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…

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 th…

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

"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…

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—fr…

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 al…

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 conversatio…

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 Ho…

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…

My guest today on Let There Be Talk is Amelia Davis, the guardian of legendary photographer Jim Marshall's archive. Amelia joins me to talk about the brand new coffee table book The Grateful Dead by Jim Marshall—a stunning collection of never-before-seen photos capturing one of the greatest bands of all time. From the early days in San Francisco to…

Today is a mini bonus episode with one of my favorite humans ever Artist Blaine Halvorson owner and creator of Made Worn T-Shirt company. Blaine has a very special event this Thursday night in Los Angeles at LA Modern where he will be auctioning off some of the rarest Rock n Roll T Shirts ever. Sit down and enjoy our conversation on how this all ca…

Today on Let There Be Talk, the incredible Paul Janeway of St. Paul and the Broken Bones makes his return to the show! Paul's one of the greatest modern soul singers out there, and his band has been tearing up stages around the world with their electrifying live shows. In this conversation, we dig into the journey of the band, the highs and lows of…