THE DEAN ZELINSKY SHOW

The Dean Zelinsky Show is Dean's new podcast, where he and his custom shop builder Parker discuss all things pertaining to Dean's history of building guitars for the stars, rock and roll history, and what's new in the guitar and music world today.

EPISODE #9 - CHRIS CAFFERY (Trans Siberian Orchestra / Savatage)

Chris joins the podcast and dives into the larger-than-life rock monster that is Trans Siberian Orchestra.

EPISODE #8 - YOUNG DEAN'S FIRST PLAYBOY MANSION EXPERIENCE

You don't get into the Playboy Mansion... unless you're Dean!
Dean unveils his first visit to the Playboy Mansion.

EPISODE #7 - THE JEFF MALLARD INTERVIEW
Dean recalls his first major rockstar signing, Kerry Livgren of Kansas, and doing it all while only 20 years old.

EPISODE #6 - THE JEFF MALLARD INTERVIEW
Dean and Parker hang out with Jeff Mallard, guitar tech Paul Gilbert, Billy Sheehan, Richie Kotzen, and of course, Dean's favorite guitarist of all time, Johnny Winter. Listen to Dean and Jeff's most memorable Johnny Winter stories, from crashing the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to flaming amplifiers on stage during a live performance.

EPISODE #5 - THE GRADY CHAMPION INTERVIEW

Dean talks about his very first NAMM show and the subsequent eventful drive home to Chicago.

EPISODE #4 - THE GRADY CHAMPION INTERVIEW

Dean and Parker speak with Grady Champion, the longtime friend and guitar tech for the legendary Dimebag Darrell.

EPISODE #3 - I'M 19 AND BUILDING A GUITAR FACTORY

Dean talks about navigating the world of guitar manufacturing as a 19 year old, the backstory of the iconic Dean logo, and cramming for his very first NAMM show.

EPISODE #2 - FROM THE VERY BEGINNING:

Dean discusses his formative years; rebuilding and repairing Gibson SGs, ditching high school in his own limo, and running into KISS at the Gibson factory.

EPISODE #1 - THE DUSTY HILL FUR BASS:

What was meant to be a practice run and test of the new studio equipment, Dean and Parker wound up talking at length about the iconic spinning fur guitars Dean built for ZZ TOP, the first time Dean met EDDIE VAN HALEN, and having the DOOBIE BROTHERS playing a Dean Cadillac during the 1980 Grammy Awards.