THE GRAIL with Dean Delray

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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.

#76 : Greg DeLuis of DeLuis Guitars
12/19/2023

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 store bought guitars.

The amount of detail and work put into building those guitars is almost a forgotten craft.

Greg continues the tradition even hand cutting all the inlay himself.

Hear this mans amazing journey...


#75 : Kii Arens - Church Of Color / Artist, Director, Rock n Roller
09/21/2023

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 Posters.

Tune in and hear Kii's story and take the trip into The Church Of Color.

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#74 : Tay Herrera, Master Motorcycle Engraver
09/08/2023

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 life. He even engraving an entire motorcycle for Brad Pitt.

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#73 : Josiah Citrin - Culinary expert and veteran of Los Angeles’s gourmet dining scene.
08/25/2023

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 Mélisse, Charcoal Venice,Charcoal Sunset and Dave’s Doghouse at the Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles and Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

His culinary philosophy, “In Pursuit of Excellence” sets the standard for all of his concepts, whether fine-dining or casual. Citrin d...


#72 / The Grail with Rich Lasner VP of Development at Vox Guitars
08/09/2023

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.

Rich has been on the ground floor for some of the greatest guitar designs ever. His cool Eddie Van Halen stories alone are worth the listen.

These days he's at Vox Guitars working on all kinds of cool stuff. His s...


#71 : Blake Kuwahara - Eyewear Designer and CEO of Blake Kuwahara
07/21/2023

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 becoming a designer for 7 different brands including Jordache.

Blake then started his own line called KATA ended up selling that brand and now he has a brand new company that is absolutely taking it to the next level in the Eyewear world.

S...


#70 : Josh Rosenberg of Dean Safe
12/02/2022

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 talk about Stand Up Comedy and great Movies.

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DDR

 


#69 : Walter Carter / Carter Vintage Guitars Nashville
10/05/2022

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 episode of The Grail.

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DDR

 


#68 : Chris Rogers Muralist / Live Painter
09/01/2022

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 today we find out how this all came together.

Special shout out to Tommy Godlove who put this incredible project together with Brody's Family and Friends.

Long live our friend Brody Stevens. I love you Brody and will never forget...


#67 : Graham Dugoni / CEO of Yondr Phone Bags
08/10/2022

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 section.

Graham Dugoni CEO of Yondr stops by to give us the history of this iconic invention.

As a performer I fell in love with this invetion and I had to hear...