Dave & Dave Unchained Van Halen Podcast

EPISODE #60 - It’s the end of the year and more Van Halen goodness is HERE! This holiday season features an interview with Martin Popoff, author of the new coffee table book, “Van Halen: A Visual Biography.” Then the Daves talk with author Bud Hathaway about his rock & roll memoir, “What About the Fans?” which goes into deep detail on the backstage shenanigans of Dave, Ed, Al and Mike. VH News and mailbag segments put a bow on this last episode of 2020.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, iHeartRadio, Spotify or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #59 - Wolfgang Van Halen has emerged as a solo artist, under the moniker Mammoth WVH, offering a tribute song and video to his pop - Eddie Van Halen called “Distance.” The Daves do a full breakdown of Wolf’s new music and week-long media tour culminating and discussing all the information that came out during his whirlwind of promotion. The dynamic duo also interviews blues rock singer Sass Jordan about the four months she spent with Eddie and Alex Van Halen at 5150 Studios in 1996. Healthy portions of VH News and Mailbag complete this late November episode.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, iHeartRadio, Spotify or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #58 - Edward Van Halen may have played his last note however his legacy only continues to grow. Dave & Dave go hard on this 4 and 1/2 hour bonanza on “Everything Eddie” where they each discuss their Top 10 EVH Moments. Plus, the dynamic duo interviews Jake C. Miller of VH tribute band Completely Unchained and master keyboardist Derek Sherinian of Sons of Apollo and Black Country Communion about their connection with Ed. Massive amounts of VH News and Mailbag complete this power-packed Rocktober episode.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, iHeartRadio, Spotify or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #57A - The amount of love and joy that radiated from Eddie Van Halen’s guitar intoxicated an entire generation. You didn’t just hear his music, you felt it. Granted he was a musical genius, but there was more to the man. He was very human and humble with a warm smile that beamed from within. Even though Ed was a massive rock star, he carried himself like just a dude who loved to play music.This special episode is Dave & Dave’s loving tribute to EVH for the Van Halen fan-family who all bleed red with black and white stripes.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, iHeartRadio, Spotify or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #57 - There’s no more famous cover band than The Atomic Punks. This furious foursome has become the most decorated Van Halen tribute in the land. The Daves go in-depth during back-to-back interviews with lead singer Brian Geller and guitarist Lance Turner. Hefty portions of VH News and Mailbag are included in this episode as well.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, iHeartRadio, Spotify or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #56 - There was no photographer wedged deeper into the ‘80s rock scene than Mark “Weissguy” Weiss. His new book, “The Decade That Rocked,” is chock full of Van Halen pictures and stories (plus Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Ozzy Osbourne, Skid Row, Twisted Sister and more) all of which he shares in this deep dive interview with Dave & Dave. Plus, tons of VH News and Mailbag to wash your pandemic blues away.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, iHeartRadio, Spotify or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #55 - It’s summer so it’s hot - “RED” hot. The Daves delve deep into Sammy Hagar’s 2011 tell-all memoir, “Red” for a detailed discussion of dirt. Then the boys interview “Red” co-author Joel Selvin in an interestingly edgy conversation with a surprise conclusion. VH News and Mailbag complete this July 2020 episode.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, iHeartRadio, Spotify or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #54 - Look back at Van Halen members’ escapades on the air along the FM dial. Dave & Dave interview Al Dukes producer of the ill-fated “David Lee Roth Show” on K-Rock in 2006 about Diamond Dave’s wild radio antics. Then listen as the dynamic duo gets crazy with comedian/broadcaster Stuttering John Melendez, formerly of “The Howard Stern Show,” about his dealings with the members of VH. Finally, Loud Dave interviews Larry “The Duck” Dunn from WLIR who interviewed bassist Michael Anthony and drummer Alex Van Halen in 1981 before VH's Nassau Coliseum show and he even discusses how he went backstage to party with the band. VH News and Mailbag segments round out this June 2020 episode.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, iHeartRadio, Spotify or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #53 - Get in the DeLorean and head back to the summer of 2002 when Sammy Hagar and David Lee Roth teamed up to go on tour. The Daves dissect every element of this strange union from the tour press conference to “The Howard Stern Show” interview to the backstage battles to the awkward MTV Video Music Awards appearance. Then the dynamic duo interviews Roth’s former guitarist Brian Young (2002-2006) who was DLR’s axeman on the tour. Healthy scoops of VH News and Mailbag segments complete the month of May.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, iHeartRadio, Spotify or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #52 - The wait is over! “Van Halen Rising” author Greg Renoff returns with his second book, “Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music,” a biography from VH producer Ted Templeman. The Daves do a deep dive discussion on the Van Halen/Sammy Hagar/Montrose/David Lee Roth portion of the book. Then the dynamic duo conduct an in-depth lengthy interview with Renoff about everything VH in the book. If that isn’t enough...there’s a healthy helping of VH News and a lively Mailbag segment rounding out the month of April.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, iHeartRadio, Spotify or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #51 - In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Van Halen's 1995 album, "Balance," the Daves go into a full triple play. First is the deep dive breakdown of the album, followed by an interview with "Balance" album mixer Mike Fraser and wrapping up with an interview with "Balance" album cover artist Glen Wexler. Don't forget lots of VH News and a massive Mailbag segment for March.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, iHeartRadio, Spotify or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #50 - “Dave & Dave Unchained” celebrates its big 50th episode with a special Van Halen Top 50 Worst & Best Moves list while the Daves both turn 50 years-old. Former David Lee Roth bassist Billy Sheehan drops by for an interview plus tons of VH News and mailbag letters.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, iHeartRadio, Spotify or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #49 - “Dave & Dave Unchained” takes a road trip to Sin City as the Daves report on opening weekend of David Lee Roth’s Las Vegas residency at the House of Blues in Mandalay Bay. The dynamic duo meets up with DLR drummer Mike Musselman, conducts a post-concert round table with listeners Ron Pio and Mid-West Ron, hosts a podcast meet-and-greet at Cabo Wabo and delivers a post-concert wrap-up after the last show closing out the trip.VH News and mailbag segments round out the first episode of the new year and new decade.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, iHeart Radio, Spotify or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #48 - Holiday time brings lots of presents and since all you listeners have been good, Dave & Dave have plenty for you. It starts with an exclusive interview with Andrew Bennett, author of “Eruption in the Canyon” - a new Van Halen coffee table book that takes you inside 5150 studios. Then comes an interview with the one and only Jason Bonham, who is the drummer for The Circle and son of late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham. A backstage sit down with Van Halen tribute band, Completely Unchained in their green room concludes the episode. Heavy doses of VH News and Mailbag segments top off this Holiday Extravaganza!Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, iHeart Radio, Spotify or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #47 - This Thanksgiving the Daves scrap the turkey and dine out on Chickenfoot in celebration of the band’s 10th anniversary. The dynamic duo breakdown the self-titled debut album and interview Darin Bristow the art director of the band’s animated video for “Get It Up.” There’s even a report from EVH Con from Dan Nainan plus VH News and an overstuffed mailbag segment to fill your belly.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, iHeart Radio, Spotify or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #46 – Happy Birthday David Lee Roth (and Sammy Hagar)! This month the Daves delve deep into the past as they examine “The Dark Days of David Lee Roth” that murky time when things were a little lean for Diamond Dave. The years they are focusing on is 1995 when DLR launched his first Vegas show and 2006 when he dipped into radio and bluegrass music. There’s also an interview with former Roth drummer Ron Wikso plus some real spicy Van Halen News and a massive mailbag.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, iHeart Radio, Spotify or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com.

EPISODE #45 – David Lee Roth is headed to Vegas, Eddie Van Halen is shrouded in mystery and vintage VH footage is uncovered from 1978. Well, it’s been a busy month in Van Halenland and the Daves are here to breakdown every aspect. They also go whole hog during a deep dive discussion on “Live Without a Net” - the band’s first live home video from 1986’s “5150” tour. Plus, an interview with Randy Bachman of Bachman-Turner Overdrive who served as VH’s opening act on the “5150” tour and a sack o’mailbag gets answered.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, iHeart Radio, Spotify or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com.

EPISODE #44 – David Lee Roth made a bold move in 1998 by returning to his hard rock roots with the self-titled DLR Band album, which he released on his own label. In this episode, the Daves get into the weeds on this album and do an interview with guitarist John 5. VH News, a massive mailbag segment and a live report from a Rolling Stones tailgating session with listener Vinny Pasculli complete this end of summer bonanza episode.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, iHeart Radio, Spotify or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com.

EPISODE #43 – In the late ‘90s, David Lee Roth hired a young guitarist from the hot West Coast Van Halen tribute band, the Atomic Punks, to be his next gunslinger. That colorful axeman is Bart Walsh and he talks to the Daves about anything and everything surrounding Roth and Van Halen. Tons of VH News and a big sack of mailbag letters complete this new mid-summer episode.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, iHeart Radio, Spotify or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com.

EPISODE #42 – It’s that time of year again – the return of VAN HALEN BASH! Celebrating the third anniversary of “Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen Podcast,” the Daves head to Daryl's House Club in Pawling, NY where they met up with Romeo Delight, the ultimate Van Halen tribute band. Here the duo does a backstage interview with the band, who delivers a special green room acoustic performance and a full 100-minute concert set. Additionally, the episode includes a bucket of VH News plus a mailbag full of letters.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, iHeart Radio, Spotify or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com.