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THE GRAIL with Dean Delray
by Cactus Radio Network
Every week, Dean Delray profiles the world's best artisans and makers from around the world.This is some real rabbit hole stuff.
Episodes
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Ep 80 : Eli Lester owner of Two Rock and Divided by 13 Amplifier Companies
Well it's all about tone today with my guest Eli Lester owner of 2 of the best boutique amplifier companies in the world Two Rock and Divided by 13. Eli and I go way deep into the Guitar amp world including how he became the owner of these incredible Amp Companies, Our love of Boutique amps and...
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Ep 79 : Blaine Halvorson Owner and Creator of Made Worn Rock n Roll T-Shirts returns
Years ago I sat down with one of the greatest artist ever in my eyes Mr Blaine Halvorson owner and creator of Made Worn Rock n Roll T-Shirts. Today Blaine returns to talk all about his new Vodka, "Meili" that he and his best friend Jason Momoa created from scratch in Montana. We also dive deep…
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Ep 78 : Dan Spitz former Lead Guitar Player for Anthrax now a full on Watchmaker
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 The Grail. Thanks for tuning in my friends and dont forget to join my Patreon for over…
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#77 : Andrew Brodrick owner of Freenote Cloth. Denim made in Los Angeles
Today on a brand new Let There Be Talk / The Grail my guest will be Andrew Brodrick owner of Freenote Cloth. Andrew and his brother Matt make all the Freenote clothing right in Los Angeles with the finest materials made at the highest level of craftsmanship. Denim, Leather Jackets and incredible...
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#76 : Greg DeLuis of DeLuis Guitars
Today I do a full deep dive into Custom Guitars with Luthier Greg DeLuis. Greg makes some of the most incredible hand made guitars in the tradition of master luthier Doug Irwin. If you have seen Jerry Garcia's guitars like Tiger, Wolf or Rosebud you know that these are not some off the shelf…
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#75 : Kii Arens - Church Of Color / Artist, Director, Rock n Roller
Today I sit down with Artist, Director, Kii Arens. This man got his start in the art world back in 1994 working for Michael Lang on Woodstock 94 and his whole world changed. You may of seen his videos he's directed for Glen Campbell, Ringo Starr and DEVO or some of his amazing Hollywood Bowl Rock...
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#74 : Tay Herrera, Master Motorcycle Engraver
If you are a fan of West Coast Choppers then you definitely know my guest Tay Herrera's work. On a chance call to West Coast Choppers Tay landed a Dream Job engraving all kinds of parts for Jesse James. This mans story is incredible. Tay has been engraving motorcycle parts by hand for most of his...
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#73 : Josiah Citrin - Culinary expert and veteran of Los Angeles's gourmet dining scene.
Today on The Grail I sit down with Josiah Citrin and talk all things food including the pressures of being a 2 Star Michelin Chef. Josiah is one of the most incredible Chefs in the industry and also a very cool Human. Josiah is a two-star Michelin chef and owner of Santa Monica's highly-acclaimed...
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#72 / The Grail with Rich Lasner VP of Development at Vox Guitars
Today I sit down with Rich Lasner VP of Development at Vox Guitars. This mans history in the guitar world is incredible. From his early days at Ibanez working with Steve Via and Paul Gilbert to helping with the 5150 Combo at Peavey to Designing one of the biggest selling guitars ever at Yamaha....
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#71 : Blake Kuwahara - Eyewear Designer and CEO of Blake Kuwahara
After a 6 month hiatus I return today with my guest the great Blake Kuwahara owner and designer of Blake Kuwahara Eyewear. This man has been in the Eyewear game for 40 years. He started out as an Optometrist then worked his way into the eyewear industry as creative director of Liz Claiborne...
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#70 : Josh Rosenberg of Dean Safe
I've always wanted to talk to someone about Safes. Most people don't think about it until it's 2 late and their house has been robbed. Today I sit down with my friend Josh Rosenberg who works for Dean Safe and we dive way down the rabbit hole of everything you need to know about Safes. We also…
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#69 : Walter Carter / Carter Vintage Guitars Nashville
Today I sit down with a man that has been in the guitar game for most of his life Mr Walter Carter of Carter Vintage Guitars in Nashville. Walter's knowledge of Vintage Guitars is incredible and his reputation in the guitar business is next level. Sit back and enjoy this mans story on today's...
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#68 : Chris Rogers Muralist / Live Painter
Today I sit down with my new friend Artist, Chris Rogers the man who painted the incredible Brody Stevens mural in Reseda California or as the great Brody Stevens would say in the 818. Over a 10 day period last month Chris flew out from Austin Texas and painted a Beautiful Mural of Brody and…
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#67 : Graham Dugoni / CEO of Yondr Phone Bags
Chances are if you are a fan of this podcast you have come across a Yondr bag at a Comedy Show or Concert. Yondr is a small locking bag that you put your phone in before you enter a concert or comedy show that can only be unlocked when you step into a phone free zone kind of like a smoking…
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#66 : Jason Chinnock / CEO of Ducati North America
I have been riding motorcycles most of my life. In fact out of the 5000 plus Stand Up Comedy sets I've done over 3500 of those I rode a motorcycle to get to the show. I have been in love with Ducati Motorcycles for years so to have my guest Jason Chinnock on the show was an absolute honor. Jason…
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#65 : Jorge Gracia / Architect / Developer of Lifestyle Properties
Today my guest is Architect Jorge Gracia. Jorge is responsible for some of the best Architecture in the last 20 years down in Cabo San Lucas and Todos Santos. His homes have been featured in Dwell Magazine and he has a client list a mile long. Jorge has branched out into the U.S. and has projects...
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#64 : Caroline Artiss, CEO of Migos Dog
Today I sit down with Caroline Artiss, CEO of Migos Dog which is some of the best dog food in the world. Caroline has an incredible story going from being a Chef for humans to helping prep and build a Fresh Dog Food brand from scratch out in Malibu Calif. Caroline had a restaurant in the Heathrow...
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#63: Troy Kudlac Real Estate Developer/ Andy Canada,General Contractor Joshua Tree
Today on The Grail I talk with 2 guest. First up is Troy Kudlac owner of Kud Properties and Real Estate Developer in the Joshua Tree,Palm Desert and Palm Springs area. 2nd Guest is Andy Canada,General Contractor and owner of HOME AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES. This man has been building some next…
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#62 : Brian The Bootmaker returns to The Grail
Brian the Bootmaker celebrates his 11th anniversary of making some of the finest handmade boots I've ever seen right in downtown Los Angeles Brian returns to the show to talk about how things have changed over the last decade of him being in business. We also talk Trucks, Cars and Real Estate and...
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#61 : Kevin Christy and I talk Watches & Wonders new watch drops
Once a year the big guns in the watch industry drop new models and for watch nerds like Kevin Christy and I its like Christmas in March. Today we dive into the new watches from Rolex, Patek Philippe, Tudor and More. We also talk about the lunacy of the flip game of the new Omega…
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#60 : Gard Hollinger / Co-Owner and Designer of Arch Motorcycles
Today my guest is Gard Hollinger Co-Owner of Arch Motorcycle Company. Gard and his partner Keanu Reeves started a Custom Motorcycle Company 10 years ago focusing on building some of the greatest 2 wheel machines ever made. I spent the day at Arch Motorcycles located right in Los Angeles and my…
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#59 : Jonathan Ward/Icon 4x4
Today I sit down with the King of the 4x4 world Mr Jonathan Ward owner of Icon. Jonathan builds the most insane Trucks and Cars I have ever seen. Jonathan's first career was in the acting game. This man worked on Broadway then moved to California for TV and Film work. After years of success he...
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#58 : Victor Manuel Delgado III and Jorge Alvarez owners of TACOS 1986
Today on The Grail my guest are the owners of the greatest Taco Shops in Los Angeles, Victor Manuel Delgado III and Jorge Alvarez of TACOS 1986. Sit down and hear the passion of these 2 men and how they started their very successful Business. Both these guys grew up in Tijuana before moving to…
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#57 : Vanessa Conlin / Master of Wine
If you ever wanted to know how you become a Master of Wine then this episode is for you. Vanessa Conlin was a musician performing internationally and on Broadway before deciding to make a change in life. Vanessa packed up her life in NYC and moved to the Napa Valley and dove full on into the...
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#56: Jerome Mage owner and designer of Jacques Marie Mage Eyewear
Today on The Grail my guest is Jerome Mage owner and designer of the one of the best Eyewear Companies in the last 30 years Jacques Marie Mage. This mans passion is infectious and his frames are like works of art. The craftsmanship is so far beyond anything else I've ever seen. I have been…
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#55 : Nick Horween / VP - Owner of Horween Leather Company
Since 1905 the best leather in the world has come out of Chicago handmade at the Horween Leather Company. Most of my Boots,Belts, Jackets and Wallets are made of Horween Leather. These guys supply leather for some of the greatest handmade products in the world including Schott Leather Jackets,...
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#54 : Cameron Weiss / Founder & Master Watchmaker of Weiss Watch Company
Today on The Grail my guest is Cameron Weiss owner of the great WEISS WATCH COMPANY. Cameron makes handmade watches right in Nashville Tennessee formerly in Los Angeles. Cameron fell in love with watches at a young age when his parents bought him his first Swatch Watch. Little did he know back…
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#53: Mat Weisfeld / President of VPI Industries -Handmade Turntables
Today on The Grail my guest is Mat Weisfeld President of VPI Industries. VPI has been making handmade Turntables in New Jersey for the last 40 years and they are absolutely next level. A few weeks ago I went out to the factory took the tour and then sat down with Mat and talked everything...
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#52: Robin McRoskey Azevedo/McRoskey Mattress Company
On today's episode of The Grail my guest is Robin McRoskey Azevedo owner of one of the greatest Mattress Companies in the world. McRoskey has been making Mattresses by Hand in San Francisco since 1899. I know most of you are thinking who cares about a Bed well considering you spend a major part…
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#51: Fil "SoloDallas" Olivieri/Owner of Solodallas
Today on The Grail my guest is the Tone Genius himself Mr Fil Olivieri owner of the incredible Guitar Amp and Pedal company called Solodallas. Years ago Fil set out to find out how Angus Young of AC/DC got his incredible guitar tone on the Back in Black Album and what Fil found out will surprise...
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#50 : EveAnna Manley, President of Manley Laboratories, Inc
Today on The Grail my guest is EveAnna Manley, President of Manley Labs. Manley Labs makes some of the best Audio Gear in the world and they are made right here in California. Manley specializes in High End Audio Equipment including Tube Mics that are used in Recording Studios today by all the...
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#49: Giles Padmore / Iron Heart International Denim and Work Wear
On today's episode of The Grail my guest is Giles Padmore from Iron Heart International Denim and Work Wear. Giles stops by and talks all things Denim and Work Wear from one of the greatest brands ever Iron Heart. Giles story is amazing so you will not wanna miss this episode. We dive deep into…
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#48: Chris Warren/100 YEARS OF WESCO BOOTS
On Today's Episode of The Grail my man Chris Warren from Wesco Boot Company stops by and talks about the 100 year anniversary of the Company. Wesco has been building handmade boots for a 100 years now and are more popular than ever. Today Chris talks all about the cool things the company is...
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#47: Tommy Gelinas - Valley Relics Museum
On today's episode of The Grail I sit down with my friend Tommy Gelinas owner of the Valley Relics Museum. The Valley Relics Museum is hands down one of the coolest places I've ever been. You wanna see a collection of all things cool this is the spot. It's an eclectic mix of all things Valley…
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#46: Mike Elias / Ship John Clothing Brand
Episode 46 of The Grail is here with my incredible guest Mike Elias owner and creator of Ship John Clothing Brand. Just a few years ago Mike was living in his van traveling around America bouncing from 1 odd job to another when a stop in Portland Oregon changed his life forever This is a great...
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#45: Daniel Katz/Owner & Creator of the No Cow Bar
On today's episode of The Grail my guest is Daniel Katz owner and creator of the incredible NO COW Protein Bar. Daniel started this company 5 years ago when he was just 18 years old and now it is being sold worldwide in major Health Food Chains, Grocery Stores and Gyms everywhere. Daniel's story…
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#44: Paul Jacobs/CEO of Klipsch Audio Speakers
On today's episode of The Grail my guest is Paul Jacobs CEO of Klipsch Audio Speakers. These Speakers are made right here in the USA in Hope Arkansas. You guys know how I love high end audio gear so to have Paul on from my Favorite speaker company was an Honor. Klipsch is the definition of Holy...
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#43: Anthony Coscia builder of the Mini Wall Of Sound and Coscia guitars
Today I sit down with Anthony Coscia the man responsible for recreating The Grateful Dead's famous 1974 sound system The Wall Of Sound. This mans story is absolutely incredible. Talk about a full on passion project. Anthony also builds some amazing handmade guitars and can be found on Instagram…
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#42: John Lofgren / John Lofgren Bootmaker
Today I sit down with an expert in all things Vintage Clothing Mr John Lofgren of John Lofgren Bootmaker Company. This mans story is unbelievable, From growing up on a farm in love with Mod Music to hunting down Vintage clothing in Goodwills and flee markets to working in a Rag House this man has...
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#41: Eric Goldstein former Owner of Jean Shop NYC
Today on The Grail my guest Eric Goldstein former owner of the incredible Denim shop in NYC called JEAN SHOP. I met Eric back in 2005 at his shop and fell in love with his Denim and Leather goods immediately. Eric built his Denim company from the ground up but after 14 years of hard work he has...
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#40: Marco Gerace/Owner of TLG AUTO/Porsche Mechanic
On today's episode of The Grail my guest is Marco Gerace owner of TLG AUTO. Marco is a Porsche Mechanic who specializes in the Porsche 911 world and is the perfect guest to have on to explain the ins and outs of the Porsche 911 model. If you ever wanted to buy a 911 and weren't quite sure what...
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#39: Gabriel Currie/Echopark Guitars
Today on episode #39 of The Grail my guest is Gabriel Currie owner/builder of Echopark Guitars. Gabriel has been building handmade guitars for the stars right in Los Angeles up until a few years ago when he packed up the shop and moved to Detroit. Gabriel's guitar are played by some of the best…
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#38: Chopper Dave/ Chopper Builder, Photographer
On today's episode of The Grail my guest Chopper Dave stops by and talks about his days at WEST COAST CHOPPERS and everything that he is up to these days. Dave is a fantastic bike builder and has built some of my favorite Choppers ever including the famous SUPERFREAK Panhead. You may remember…
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#37 : Rod Emory owner of Emory Motorsports
On today's Episode of The Grail my guest Rod Emory from EMORY MOTORSPORTS stops by and gives me a full lesson all about the Porsche 356. Rod is considered 1 of the best Porsche Builders in the world and builds some of the best cars I have ever seen. Some would say that Rod is really the man that...
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#36 : Bob Seeger / Indian Larry Motorcycles
On today's episode of The Grail my guest is Bobby Seeger owner of the great Indian Larry Motorcycle shop in Brooklyn. These bikes are considered the Holy Grail of Choppers. Bobby and I talk about the history of The Indian Larry Motorcycle shop and how he got involved. Bobby also explains how the...
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#35 : Aaron James Draplin/Graphic Designer
From Metallica to NASA to the United States Post Office this man has designed for them all. If you sit down and think about it just for a minute you can't go anywhere without seeing Logos and Design and a lot of it is really bad. Aaron is one of the best ever to do Graphic Design and you can see...
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#34:Blaine Halvorson/Owner and Creator of Made Worn, Rock N Roll T-Shirts
On todays episode of LET THERE BE TALK my guest is Artist, Craftsman and Fashion designer Mr Blaine Halvorson. Blaine is the owner of one of the coolest companies ever "MADEWORN" MADEWORN makes some of the best ROCK N ROLL CONCERT T-SHIRTS I've ever seen in my life. Blaine also makes LEATHER...
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#33:Richard McCaffrey / Chief Photographer for Bill Graham and Bam Magazine
Today we have an artist that I have been trying to get on the show for a while, Former chief photographer for Bill Graham and Bam Magazine Mr Richard McCaffrey. This man shot photos at all the major Bay Area concert events in the 70's for non other than Bill Graham. His specialty was the Day On…
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#32:Russell Kelly/Former Brand Manager of TUDOR Watch U.S.A.
Today on The Grail my guest is Russell Kelly former brand manager of TUDOR Watch U.S.A. Russell's watch knowledge is incredible and his story is fantastic. This man was a big part of the success of the relaunch of the Tudor Brand and just a super cool guy. Tudor is absolutely killing it in the...
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#31:Jenni Earle creator of the finest Bandannas in the world
We have all owned a Bandanna or two in our lifetime but imagine having the best Bandanna ever. My guest Jenni Earle has created what I think is the finest Bandanna ever made. You may ask yourself what's the big deal about a Bandanna ? Well, think about it for a minute. The Bandanna really is our...
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Every week, Dean Delray profiles the world's best artisans and makers from around the world.This is some real rabbit hole stuff.
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