Dean Delray's LET THERE BE TALK

On this episode of Let There Be Talk, my guest is Peter Ames Carlin author of Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born to Run. We dive deep into the stories behind Bruce Springsteen’s legendary 1975 album, exploring the grit, inspiration, and raw creativity that brought Born to Run to life. From the E Street Band’s relentless rehearsals to the studio struggles and triumphs, this conversation sheds new light on the making of one of rock and roll’s most iconic records. The book is out write now as well as some other books Peter has written including Bruce Springsteen's Autobiography "Bruce" If you know me, you know how much I love Springsteen, so this was a real treat.    Thanks for tuning my friends DDR   My up coming 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  My brand new comedy special 5836 can be found here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbeaApu4OP0   

Let There Be Talk welcomes my old friend singer-songwriter Pete Droge, known for his soulful voice, timeless songwriting, and contributions to both the folk and rock scenes. In this episode, we dive into his creative journey, the stories behind his music, and the experiences that have shaped his career. Pete has a brand new record coming out Aug 22nd 2025 called Fade Away Blue available on all the streaming. Hope you enjoy this episode and make sure you go back and check out all of his albums.   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  Watch my brand new Stand Up Comedy special https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbeaApu4OP0   

Today I sit down with a fantastic guitar player / songwriter Mr Frank Hannon of Tesla. Frank and I dive into his long amazing career including his early days in City Kid, starting Tesla, finding lead singer Jeff Keith, and grinding it out in Sacramento. Still to this day Tesla is spun non stop on FM Radio. Hits like Modern Day Cowboy, ,Little Suzi, Hang Tough, The Way It Is and Love Song. I know you will dig this episode. Thanks my friends  DDR Make sure you subscribe to my YouTube channel and Join my Patreon.   Patreon. https://www.deandelray.com/patreon  Tour Dates https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates  Youtube special 5836 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbeaApu4OP0   

Today I sit down with Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots. Dean and I dive into his love of Zeppelin, Songwriting, early guitars he's owned, Brendon O' Brien and his new solo project One More Satellite. One More Satellite is a fantastic record that I know you guys are gonna really dig. Keep rocking my friends  DDR See my new special 5836 on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbeaApu4OP0 Join My Patreon for over 150 bonus episodes https://www.deandelray.com/patreon Like and Subscribe for more PODCASTS AND COMEDY VIDEOS from Dean Delray! My Tour Dates at https://www.deandelray.com

Today I sit down with Charmaine Ha Dominguez and dive into the healthy ways of reversing Diabetes. With the insanity of toxic food and massive stress Type 2 Diabetes has exploded in the U.S. When I was diagnosed with Type 2 I was scared and had no idea what to do. With people like Charmaine there is just a wealth of knowledge available now on how to improve your health without Big Pharma. Enjoy this episode and share it with someone that may be struggling with Type 2. Patreon -   / deandelray   My new comedy special    • Dean Delray: 5836 - Full Comedy Special   Like and Subscribe for more PODCASTS AND COMEDY VIDEOS from Dean Delray! Tour Dates at https://www.deandelray.com 

Today one of the greatest hard rock vocalist and songwriters ever Lou Gramm of Foreigner joins me for a long in-depth conversation of his amazing career. Lou Gramm and Mick Jones together wrote some of the best hard rock songs of the 70's and 80's that are dominating the FM dial still to this day. Lou sits down with me today to talk about the early days of the band, songwriting with Mick and working with Mutt Lange on the Foreigner 4. 4 will be getting a huge box set treatment and will be released Sept 12th 2025.  Thanks for tuning in. My tour dates are here https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates  My brand new comedy special van be seen here    • Dean Delray: 5836 - Full Comedy Special    Join the Patreon to support the podcast https://www.deandelray.com/podcast  Thanks for tuning in each week for the last 13 years. DDR

Today I sit down with an amazing actor / friend John Pirruccello and talk all about his recent run on Broadway in the super successful run of the play Glengarry Glen Ross. John along with Bill Burr, Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk and Michael Mckean absolutely delivered one of the best performances I have ever seen on Broadway. John and I sit down and dive deep into what it takes to do a Broadway play and also how he got into acting. I know you guys will enjoy this episode. Thanks for tuning in. My Tour Dates - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates  Patreon - https://www.deandelray.com/patreon  Watch my new stand up special 5836 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbeaApu4OP0   

Today I dive deep into the incredible weekend of music from the reunion of Oasis to The Farewell of Black Sabbath. Also some Iron Maiden talk on this episode. Thanks for tuning in.  DDR Check out my Stand Up Special 5836 available right now on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbeaApu4OP0  Also Subscribe to my new Let There Be Talk Clips Page https://www.youtube.com/@LetThereBeTalkClips  My new Tour Dates https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates  Patreon https://www.deandelray.com/patreon 

Today I sit down with Singer/Songwriter A.J. Croce and dive deep into his long amazing career. A.J. Croce has a brand new record out called "Heart Of The Eternal" and can't recommend it enough. The song writing is just amazing and his voice is fire. Catch A.J. out on the Croce plays Croce tour where he will be playing his songs and his father the late great Jim Croce's songs. https://www.ajcrocemusic.com/tour Thanks for tuning in my friends. All my tour dates can be found here including Alaska July 10th https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates Support the podcast by Joining my Patreon https://www.deandelray.com/patreon Watch my brand new special 5836 on YouTube    • Dean Delray: 5836 - Full Special   Like and Subscribe for more PODCASTS AND COMEDY VIDEOS from Dean Delray! 

Today is new music Monday with Singer Songwriter Jonah Paz of the San Diego band Please Pill.  If you like Britpop from the early 90's like Oasis, The Verve and Blur you are no doubt gonna love Pleasure Pill.  Today I sit down with Jonah Paz the lead singer/songwriter of Pleasure Pill and talk all about their new record out this Friday June 27th 2025 called Hang A Star. Enjoy my friends and help spread the word. My Tour Dates can be found here - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates Support my podcast by joining my Patreon https://www.deandelray.com/patreon My New Comedy Special 5836 can be seen for free right here https://www.deandelray.com/ Like and Subscribe for more PODCASTS AND COMEDY VIDEOS from Dean Delray!