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.

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THE GRAIL with Dean Delray episodes:

12.19.2023
#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...
09.21.2023
#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...
09.08.2023
#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...
08.25.2023
#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...
08.09.2023
#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...
07.21.2023
#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...
12.02.2022
#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...
10.05.2022
#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...
09.01.2022
#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...
08.10.2022
#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...
07.29.2022
#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...
07.15.2022
#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...
06.23.2022
#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...
06.08.2022
#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...
05.11.2022
#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...
03.31.2022
#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...
03.10.2022
#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...
02.25.2022
#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...
02.10.2022
#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...
01.28.2022
#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...
01.06.2022
#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...
12.11.2021
#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...
11.27.2021
#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...
11.19.2021
#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...
11.15.2021
#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...
10.29.2021
#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...
10.21.2021
#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...
10.15.2021
#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...
10.08.2021
#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...
09.30.2021
#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...
09.24.2021
#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...
09.16.2021
#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...
09.09.2021
#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...
09.03.2021
#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...
08.27.2021
#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...
08.20.2021
#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....
08.12.2021
#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...
08.06.2021
#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...
07.31.2021
#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...
07.24.2021
#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...
07.16.2021
#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...
07.08.2021
#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...
07.02.2021
#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...
06.24.2021
#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...
06.17.2021
#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...
06.09.2021
#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...
06.03.2021
#30:Jeremy Smith & Neil Berrett owners of Standard and Strange clothing stores
Today I sit down with Jeremy Smith and Neil Berrett owners of Standard and Strange which I would say is one of the greatest clothing shops I've ever been in. These 2 took their passion for High End Quality Clothing...
05.27.2021
#29:Paul Cox/Choppers, Knives and Leather
On today's Episode of The Grail my guest is Paul Cox of Paul Cox Industries. Chopper Builder, Knife Maker, Leather Craftsmen, This man can make anything. You may know Paul from back in the Biker Build Off days when he...
05.19.2021
#28:Dennis Larkins/Rock n Roll Artist
Today I sit down with artist/legend Mr Dennis Larkins the man responsible for some of the greatest Rock N Roll Stage set designs ever. This man Hand Painted the Stage Sets for most of the Day On The Green concerts...
05.13.2021
#27:Matt Farah/ Host of The Smoking Tire podcast and owner of Westside Collector Car Storage
Today on The Grail my guest is Matt Farah host of the incredible car podcast The Smoking Tire. Matt also has one of the coolest Car Storage Companies I have ever see called Westside Collector Car Storage. Matt built his...

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THE GRAIL with Dean Delray episodes:

#76 : Greg DeLuis of DeLuis Guitars

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

#74 : Tay Herrera, Master Motorcycle Engraver

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

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

#71 : Blake Kuwahara - Eyewear Designer and CEO of Blake Kuwahara

#70 : Josh Rosenberg of Dean Safe

#69 : Walter Carter / Carter Vintage Guitars Nashville

#68 : Chris Rogers Muralist / Live Painter

#67 : Graham Dugoni / CEO of Yondr Phone Bags

#66 : Jason Chinnock / CEO of Ducati North America

#65 : Jorge Gracia / Architect / Developer of Lifestyle Properties

#64 : Caroline Artiss, CEO of Migos Dog

#63: Troy Kudlac Real Estate Developer/ Andy Canada,General Contractor Joshua Tree

#62 : Brian The Bootmaker returns to The Grail

#61 : Kevin Christy and I talk Watches & Wonders new watch drops

#60 : Gard Hollinger / Co-Owner and Designer of Arch Motorcycles

#59 : Jonathan Ward/Icon 4x4

#58 : Victor Manuel Delgado III and Jorge Alvarez owners of TACOS 1986

#57 : Vanessa Conlin / Master of Wine

#56: Jerome Mage owner and designer of Jacques Marie Mage Eyewear

#55 : Nick Horween / VP - Owner of Horween Leather Company

#54 : Cameron Weiss / Founder & Master Watchmaker of Weiss Watch Company

#53: Mat Weisfeld / President of VPI Industries -Handmade Turntables

#52: Robin McRoskey Azevedo/McRoskey Mattress Company

#51: Fil “SoloDallas” Olivieri/Owner of Solodallas

#50 : EveAnna Manley, President of Manley Laboratories, Inc

#49: Giles Padmore / Iron Heart International Denim and Work Wear

#48: Chris Warren/100 YEARS OF WESCO BOOTS

#47: Tommy Gelinas - Valley Relics Museum

#46: Mike Elias / Ship John Clothing Brand

#45: Daniel Katz/Owner & Creator of the No Cow Bar

#44: Paul Jacobs/CEO of Klipsch Audio Speakers

#43: Anthony Coscia builder of the Mini Wall Of Sound and Coscia guitars

#42: John Lofgren / John Lofgren Bootmaker

#41: Eric Goldstein former Owner of Jean Shop NYC

#40: Marco Gerace/Owner of TLG AUTO/Porsche Mechanic

#39: Gabriel Currie/Echopark Guitars

#38: Chopper Dave/ Chopper Builder, Photographer

#37 : Rod Emory owner of Emory Motorsports

#36 : Bob Seeger / Indian Larry Motorcycles

#35 : Aaron James Draplin/Graphic Designer

#34:Blaine Halvorson/Owner and Creator of Made Worn, Rock N Roll T-Shirts

#33:Richard McCaffrey / Chief Photographer for Bill Graham and Bam Magazine

#32:Russell Kelly/Former Brand Manager of TUDOR Watch U.S.A.

#31:Jenni Earle creator of the finest Bandannas in the world

#30:Jeremy Smith & Neil Berrett owners of Standard and Strange clothing stores

#29:Paul Cox/Choppers, Knives and Leather

#28:Dennis Larkins/Rock n Roll Artist

#27:Matt Farah/ Host of The Smoking Tire podcast and owner of Westside Collector Car Storage