Ep 862 : Talking Rush on tour, YouTube Gold, Kurt Vile's new record and Going for your Dreams
At 60, Dean Delray delivers a raw, reflective episode that blends personal triumph with cultural celebration, centering on the emotional weight of aging and the urgency to live fully. He reflects on missing Rush’s historic reunion tour not out of disinterest, but because he’s hyper-focused on building his comedy career—proving that passion, not nostalgia, should drive your time. The episode becomes a love letter to music, spotlighting a wave of incredible new releases: Kurt Vile’s transcendent 'Philadelphia Has Been Good to Me,' Social Distortion’s fiery comeback, and Beck’s haunting 'Ride Lonesome.' But the real revelation comes when Delray confronts mortality after seeing Tom Petty’s age at death—66—and realizes he’s only six years younger. This triggers a powerful call to action: wipe out debt with bankruptcy if it’s blocking your dreams, because life is too short to be trapped by corporate greed. He argues that freedom isn’t financial perfection—it’s the courage to start over, rebuild, and finally go for your dreams.
At 60, you're only six years younger than Tom Petty was when he died—use that to fuel action, not fear.
If debt is blocking your dream, consider bankruptcy: it’s not as scary as it sounds, and you can rebuild credit in a year.
Kurt Vile’s 'Philadelphia Has Been Good to Me' is a near-perfect indie record and a top contender for Record of the Year.
YouTube is now the dominant cultural archive—leaked footage of Slayer and Guns N’ Roses from the 80s is more valuable than any streaming service.
The most dangerous thing in comedy isn’t competition—it’s not showing up when you’re tired and choosing rest over momentum.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
Back from Batavia: A Night of Laughter, Chaos, and Loyalty
Delray recounts his recent comedy tour in Batavia, Illinois, celebrating three fantastic shows and one disastrous one where he ejected three disruptive audience members. He praises loyal fans like Ray Hosta and Patreoner, and highlights the emotional impact of Patreon support.
Rush’s Legacy Tour: Missing the Show, But Not the Spirit
“It was the wisest move they could do to find a female, to play the drums because any man back there, the audience would just be like, well, who the fuck you think he is? Neil back there.”
The Music Explosion: New Releases That Are Changing Everything
“If we were doing record of the year right now, this would be it for me. And it's going to be really tough to pick the record of the year this year. But if it was today, it would be this record.”
YouTube Gold: The Hidden Archive of Rock History
“This is why I love seeing new bands. Instead of going over and over and over and over seeing a band that you've seen for years, you must go see new bands because the fire that is going on at this show and that era of GNR is unmatchable.”
The Wake-Up Call: 60, Mortality, and the Courage to Start Over
“These corporations don’t pay any taxes, so fuck them. Wipe it out with the bankruptcy. I'll tell you this right now. It's not as scary as it sounds. Oh, seven years, your credit's going to be fucked. No, you get a credit card that's prepaid and you put $1,000 on that and you start rebuilding your credit in a year, you're fucking fine.”
“These corporations don't pay any taxes, so fuck them. Wipe it out with the bankruptcy. I'll tell you this right now. It's not as scary as it sounds. Oh, seven years, your credit's going to be fucked. No, you get a credit card that's prepaid and you put $1 ,000 on that and you start rebuilding your credit in a year, you're fucking fine.”
“I mean, if we were doing record of the year right now, this would be it for me. And it's going to be really tough to pick the record of the year this year. But if it was today, it would be this record.”
“And I think, and a buddy of mine agreed on this, it was the wisest move they could do. to find a female, to play the drums because any man back there, the audience would just be like, well, who the fuck you think he is? Neil back there.”
Host
Dean Delray
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Rush
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Kurt Vile
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Guns N' Roses
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Social Distortion
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Slayer
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Beck
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Tom Petty
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Rudy Sarzo
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Modest Mouse
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