Comedian Tommy Brennan (aka (Tommy Schneeman) joined host Paul Farahvar and Patti Vasquez on Singles Only back on September 2, 2019. He recently did my new podcast Why Are You Awake as well. Go check it out here: https://bit.ly/AwakeTommy or listen here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comedian-tommy-breenan-ep-43/id1105585708?i=1000675217889C…

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://w…

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 Patreo…

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…

Today is the return of Nick Simmons on Let There Be Talk. Nick's band Sym Fera has a brand new Ep out right now called Ghoulish Machine and its available on all the streaming platforms. Nick and I dive into his bands writing and recording process, Playing live in the New Year his love of Stand Up Comedy and of course we talk some KISS. Make sure yo…

Today I sit down with Kristopher Roe - The Ataris and dive into, His love of Punk Rock, Seeing Metallica on the Justice tour, Stand Up Comedy and The Ataris new record. This man has been grinding for years doing it the true punk rock way from living in his car to opening for Green Day in front of 30,000 people. Tune in and enjoy his story. See me o…

Today I sit down with my friend Brad Brooks to talk about how He became the Singer / Songwriter for the new MC5 record that is out right now. Brad and I have been friends for years so it was great to sit down and dive deep into his San Francisco music history. Make sure you check out the new MC5 record Heavy Lifting available on Vinyl and of course…

Today I dive into - Opening for the incredible Rival Sons and Clutch at The Wiltern Theater, Jack White's amazing Pop Up Rock n Roll Tour and Finally getting to see Billy Joel live in concert. My Tour Dates for the rest of 2023 are here - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates Patreon Bonus Episodes - https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray Thank you so m…

Today I dive into - The amazing Luftgekühlt Porsche car show over the weekend on the Universal Studios back lot, Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers paying tribute to late great Tom Petty and Omega's new Speedmaster the was released last friday. Thank you for tuning in for the last 13 years I really appreciate it. Please leave a review on iTunes and su…

From the ground floor of Thrash Metal playing Lead Guitar with Anthrax to a full on master watchmaker Dan Spitz is the definition of passion. Tune in and hear how he became a watchmaker on today’s episode of Let There Be Talk. Thanks for tuning in my friends and dont forget to join my Patreon for over 160 bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/Dea…

Today my guest Kenny Wayne Shepherd returns to the podcast to talk all about his new release Dirt On My Diamonds Vol 2 out right now on all streaming platforms. Kenny and I also dive into Guitar Tones, Experience Hendrix Tour and of course Cars. Make sure you catch him out on tour right now around the US. See me live all over https://www.deandelray…

Today I sit down with Troy Van Leeuwen, Brian Klein and Rich Machin to discuss the 20th Anniversary of Mark Lanegan's masterpiece Bubblegum which just got a super deluxe boxset release. Everyone that loves Mark absolutely loves the Bubblegum album so it was amazing to see a full on deluxe treatment of the album get released recently with all kinds …

Today I dive into my weekend in Pelham Tennessee where I shot my 1st special Sunday at The Caverns. I can't even tell you how amazing the Caverns was. This was a total dream come true and I hope you enjoy this episode and I am looking forward to all of you seeing this special. Enjoy my friends. DDR

My guest Scoot McNairy has been in the acting game for years. He's had an incredible career so far but it wasn't always smooth sailing. Today he returns to the show after 12 years and we catch up on his life. Scoot is known for his roles in Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Monsters, Argo, Killing Them Softly, 12 Years a Slave, Gone Girl, and Batman v…

Today the great Dale Crover drummer for the Melvins returns to the show to talk all about his brand new solo record Glossolalia available Sept 13th 2024. This record is absolutely fantastic and has some incredible guest players on it including Ty Segall, Tom Waits and Kim Thayil / Soundgarden. Catch Dale out on tour all over including Los Angeles ,…

Today we have a fantastic guest Jordan Rudess / Keyboardist for Dream Theater stop by to talk all about his brand new solo record Permission To Fly out Sept, 6th 2024. Jordan and I also dive into the new Dream Theater record ,Early days of his career and his favorite Keyboards. I really enjoyed this conversation and I think you guys will dig it als…

In 1980 I started hitting the San Francisco Bay Area rock clubs nightly. The Stone , Old Waldorf , Mabuhay Gardens, Uncle Charlie’s, The Phoenix Theater , Keystone Berkeley, Cotati Cabaret. I had a huge thirst for Rock n Roll. Of course the big bands like Van Halen ,AC/DC , Judas Priest and Ted Nugent would come through town but that was like once …

Comedian Paul Farahvar (host of Singles Only) started a new podcast called Why Are You Awake? which continues where SINGLES ONLY Podcast left off, talking to comedians and creatives about their process, being up late, and of course, their dating lives. Go listen where you podcast and subscribe to the podcast or watch it on youtube at youtube.com/pa…

Today I sit down with Todd Mayo owner of one of the coolest concert venues in the world. Years ago a friend sent me a YouTube clip of The Chris Robinson Brotherhood playing at one of the most insane venues I had ever seen. It looked like the band was playing on Mars. I had never seen this venue so I dug in and did some research and found out it was…

Comedian Andy Haynes joined host Paul Farahvar on Singles Only back on July 31, 2022 to fight for dating comedians and being in a relationship (not being single). Fun episode and hilarious comedian. Go follow him at @imandyhaynes. Go check out Paul's new podcast Why Are You Awake where he continues to talk to comedians but not just about dating abo…

Comedian Paul Farahvar (Singles Only! Podcast) started a new podcast called Why Are You Awake where he talks to creatives, mostly comedians about their process, being up late and, yes, dating. If you liked Singles Only, give it a listen wherever you podcast or watch it at youtube.com/paulfcomedyBy Laugh Factory

Today my good friend Jay Jay French of Twisted Sister returns to the show for a fantastic conversation on Watches, Guitars, High End Home Audio and the 40th anniversary of Stay Hungry. I feel like Jay Jay and I could talk for hours. He's one of those guys that just gets it so it was an honor to have him back on the show. Thanks for tuning in and pl…

Today I sit down with a Bay Area legend, Mr Geoff Thorpe of Vicious Rumors. 45 Years in the game and still going strong playing Metal Music all over the world. Geoff started the band in 1979 and has never stopped. Dig in and enjoy his inspiring story. Thanks for tuning in my friends. My Tour Dates https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates Patreon https:…

Today I sit down with legendary drummer Chris Slade. Chris started out his professional career at 16 years old playing drums for Tom Jones. From there he became a founding member of Manfred Mann's Earth Band recording 8 studio albums from 1972 to 1978. After a 1 year tour with the great David Gilmour another legend Jimmy Page called him to join the…

Today I dive into my return to the Sphere to see Dead & Company, Wilco's new record, Riding a Motorcycle to Las Vegas and is Major League Baseball dead? Hope you have a great week. Catch me this week 7 nights at the Comedy Cellar in Las Vegas and July 24th -27th at Acme Comedy Co in Minneapolis Tickets at https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates Join m…

Imagine you’re 20 years old and you’re playing drums in Santana and the band gets asked to play WOODSTOCK. Thats exactly what happened to my guest Micheal Shrieve back in 1969. Rock n Roll Hall Of Famer Michael Shrieve has had an incredible career behind the kit and his stories are amazing. I first saw him play in 1984 with the supergroup H.S.A.S. …

Today I dive into The greatness of Queensrÿche, Elon firing satellite's into the atmosphere and how The Kardashians owe everything to The Jersey Shore Reality Show. Thanks for tuning in and I hope to see you out at some of my shows all summer. Las Vegas Comedy Cellar Minneapolis Acme Comedy Co Springfield Missouri The Blue Room San Diego La Jolla C…