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 Va...
Jul 27, 2020•4 hr 17 min
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 Antho...
Jun 29, 2020•4 hr 41 min
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 th...
May 28, 2020•4 hr 30 min
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...
Apr 20, 2020•5 hr 4 min
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...
Mar 25, 2020•4 hr 10 min
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: ddunchained...
Feb 27, 2020•3 hr 13 min
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 epis...
Jan 29, 2020•3 hr 32 min
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, Complete...
Dec 30, 2019•3 hr 26 min
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 ...
Nov 27, 2019•3 hr 32 min
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 f...
Oct 30, 2019•2 hr 49 min
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’mai...
Sep 30, 2019•3 hr 51 min
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, ...
Aug 29, 2019•3 hr 26 min
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: @ddun...
Jul 24, 2019•3 hr 11 min
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 mai...
Jun 25, 2019•3 hr 49 min
EPISODE #41 – In 1995, Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins took a trip to 5150 in California to interview his guitar hero Eddie Van Halen for a Guitar World magazine cover story. Associate Editor Andy Aledort came along for the ride and the Daves interview him about his colorful journey. The dynamic duo also dives deep into a discussion about the new Sammy Hagar & The Circle album, “Space Between.” Plus, no episode would be complete without a monthly dose of VH News and Mailbag segments. D...
May 29, 2019•3 hr 38 min
EPISODE #40 – The mighty VH’s sophomore effort, “Van Halen II,” turns 40 and the Daves put the album under the microscope. Additionally, the dynamic duo interviews Bradford Thomason co-director of the new short film, “Lost Weekend,” centered on the infamous 1984 MTV contest with Van Halen. There’s tons of VH News surrounding Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, David Lee Roth and more to chew on plus a full mailbag of letters adds to the excitement. Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, i...
Apr 29, 2019•3 hr 5 min
EPISODE #39 – What the hell is going on with Van Halen? We dig deep into the rumors about the alleged reunion with Michael Anthony. There’s also an exclusive interview with actor Christian Gehring who plays David Lee Roth in the Motley Crue Netflix biopic, “The Dirt” plus, a slew of mailbag letters and a special announcement. Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, iHeart Radio, Spotify or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – ...
Mar 28, 2019•2 hr 35 min
EPISODE #38 - In 1984, Van Halen got shot into the pop culture stratosphere. Lead singer David Lee Roth’s famous mantra, “There’s a little Van Halen in everybody” finally proved to be true as Eddie Van Halen’s unique brand of Pasadena hard rock guitar crunch became the gold standard. This episode celebrates the 35th anniversary of the band’s opus, “1984” with a detailed deep dive discussion. The Daves also go hard with tons of VH News and a massive Mailbag segment. Download the podcast for free ...
Feb 22, 2019•3 hr 7 min
EPISODE #37 – The spirit of the mighty Van Halen has invaded the theater community in the new Off-Broadway play, “Eddie and Dave." The Daves report on opening night of the play as well as interview playwright/star Amy Staats, who plays Eddie Van Halen and Megan Hill who tackles the impossible task of portraying David Lee Roth. A massive VH News segment and a full mailbag give the episode extra weight. Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, iHeart Radio, Spotify or iTunes. Connect wi...
Jan 30, 2019•3 hr 50 min
EPISODE #36 - David Lee Roth’s 1988 solo opus, “Skyscraper” goes under the microscope this time around. In celebration of the album’s 30th anniversary, Dave & Dave discuss the album in full detail as well as conduct interviews the album’s mixer/engineer Magic Moreno and guitarist/co-producer/co-writer Steve Vai. In the VH News segment, the Daves dig into all the current Van Halen rumors plus more tidbits and answer a full mailbag of new letters. Listen to the podcast for free on Spreaker, Yo...
Dec 30, 2018•3 hr 18 min
EPISODE #35 - Legendary rock & roll author Martin Popoff takes on the mighty Van Halen in his new book, “Unchained: A Van Halen User Manual.” The Daves get into a detailed review of the book then do a lengthy in-depth interview with Popoff about his new release. VH News and a mailbag segment round out the 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 Ha...
Nov 27, 2018•3 hr 44 min
EPISODE #34 – It’s Diamond Dave’s 64th birthday and the Daves are celebrating Roctober with an all DLR episode. Turn the clock back to 1994 when Roth ventured off into his 5th and most ambitious solo outing of his career, “Your Filthy Little Mouth.” Not only do Dave & Dave have a deep-dive discussion on the album, but there are interviews with album producer Nile Rodgers and Dave’s guitarist/co-writer for the project Terry Kilgore to boot. VH News and another oversized mailbag segment pack t...
Oct 24, 2018•3 hr 55 min
EPISODE #33 – Get out your credit cards and crack open your piggy banks because Van Halen’s ex-manager is having a garage sale. That’s right Noel Monk’s Van Halen Auction is about to begin and the Daves have the scoop. In this episode, the dynamic duo speaks to Monk about the specific contents of the auction and then Dave C. discusses the details about how the auction works with Jacques van Gool of Backstage Auctions. A massive amount of VH News and an oversized mailbag segment complete this fal...
Sep 24, 2018•3 hr 29 min
EPISODE #32 – Rock star Damon Johnson (Brother Cane, Black Star Riders) chews the Van Halen fat with the Daves about growing up worshipping VH, touring with the band in 1995, hangin’ at 5150 with Eddie Van Halen and working with Sammy Hagar on his 1997 post-VH solo album, “Marching to Mars.” Then the dynamic duo referee a live album battle royale: Sammy Hagar-era VH’s “Live: Right Here, Right Now” from 1993 vs. David Lee Roth-era VH’s “Tokyo Dome: Live in Concert” from 2015. Healthy portions of ...
Aug 29, 2018•3 hr 39 min
EPISODE #31 – This time out the Daves join forces with Eric Broadbent of the EVH Gear TV Podcast for a deep dive discussion on everything Eddie Van Halen including his newly released Eruption ‘78 Series guitars. Plus, a heap load of VH News and a full mailbag segment complete this exciting new episode. Download the podcast for free on Spreaker or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or vi...
Jul 31, 2018•2 hr 11 min
EPISODE #30 – The secret film project on Van Halen is out, "Breaking the Band: Van Halen" and the Daves do a full analyzation of the program from the Reelz channel. Followed by full live coverage on the scene at Van Halen Bash 2 featuring commentary, interviews plus a pre-show acoustic session and concert performances by Romeo Delight - the ultimate Van Halen tribute band. Of course, it wouldn’t be a proper episode without VH News and a Mailbag segment to make it complete. Download the podcast f...
Jun 27, 2018•3 hr 23 min
EPISODE #29 – Thirty years ago Van Halen got bold and headlined a two-month long stadium tour called “Monsters of Rock” supported by the Scorpions, Dokken, Metallica and Kingdom Come. The foursome also released, “OU812,” its sophomore effort with second lead singer Sammy Hagar (8th studio album overall). In this episode, the Daves breakdown “OU812” labeling it as Van Halen’s most varied album. The duo then analyzes the infamous “Monsters of Rock” tour including some anecdotes from one of the Dav...
May 24, 2018•2 hr 44 min
EPISODE #28 – Eddie Van Halen is a complicated guy but that’s what makes him so interesting and incredibly creative. In this episode, go inside the mind of Eddie Van Halen as Dave & Dave analyze EVH’s comments drawn from 1980 and 1989 interviews giving you insight into what makes him tick. Additionally, album cover artist Jay Vigon talks about working with David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar designing their solo album covers plus doing album cover artwork for many other artists such as Tom Petty,...
Apr 30, 2018•2 hr 51 min
EPISODE #27 – Who can afford $2,000 for a Gene Simmons Vault? We’ll save you the cash when Mark Cicchini from Three Sides of the Coin podcast discusses in detail each of the three tracks the Van Halen brothers recorded with the KISS bassist in the late seventies. Plus, Cicchini, a huge VH fan, goes into a deep discussion on the band’s entire career. The Daves also welcome a special secret surprise guest. VH News featuring a review of the 5150 Vault and a mailbag segment complete this spring epis...
Mar 19, 2018•2 hr 3 min
EPISODE #26 – Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Van Halen’s 1978 self-titled debut album with the Daves who dissect “Van Halen I” song-by-song discussing all the nooks and crannies behind the making of the record. Former VH manager Noel Monk, author of “Runnin’ with the Devil: A Backstage Pass to the Wild Times, Loud Rock, and the Down and Dirty Truth Behind the Making of Van Halen,” returns to give insight into the promotion of the debut album, the wild “World Vacation” 1978 tour and backstage ...
Feb 08, 2018•2 hr 38 min
