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Dave & Dave Unchained Van Halen podcast

Dave & Dave Unchained

“Dave & Dave Unchained” is a Van Halen themed podcast that focuses on everything in the world of VH plus the solo careers of its members. Hosts are David J. Criblez and David A. Marcone. Contact them via Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave-Dave Unchained, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com

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Monday · 2 hr 45 min
HOW RUSS IRWIN WAS ALMOST IN VAN HALEN
EPISODE #128 - Singer/songwriter Russ Irwin of Dix Hills, Long Island has played with the likes of Aerosmith, Sting, Stone Temple Pilots, Curt Smith (Tears For Fears), Bryan Adams and many others. But back in early 1998, he got a call from Eddie Van...
July 31 · 3 hr 29 min
BASSIST BILLY SHEEHAN LOOKS BACK ON 40 YEARS OF “EAT’EM & SMILE” 
EPISODE #127 - Bassist extraordinaire Billy Sheehan, formerly of the David Lee Roth band, joins the Daves for an in-depth discussion about Diamond Dave’s 1986 debut solo album, “Eat’em & Smile,” in celebration of its 40th anniversary. The...
June 28 · 3 hr 18 min
LIVE DAVID LEE ROTH FORUM WITH BUDDY BLANCHARD OF ROMEO DELIGHT
EPISODE #126 - The original asskicker David Lee Roth is back on the road this summer with his “Don’t Love Me, Rent Me Tour.” Loud Dave saw the show in NY, Quiet Dave went in CT and Buddy Blanchard, lead singer of Romeo Delight, caught DLR’s shows in...
May 30 · 3 hr 44 min
THE VH LEGACY of ENGINEER/PRODUCER DONN LANDEE w/ AUTHOR GREG RENOFF
EPISODE #125 - One of the most important people in making Van Halen a successful band was engineer/producer Donn Landee. He served as an engineer on the first six VH albums with David Lee Roth and as an engineer/producer on “5150” and “OU812” during...
April 27 · 3 hr 41 min
10th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL with MUSIC MEDIA ARCHIVES + artist ROBERT VARGAS, “5150” box set review  
EPISODE #124 - Well, it’s been a decade of Dave & Dave Unchained reporting on everything Van Halen and despite the band being defunct, the spirit of the mighty VH roars on. The Daves’ journey began in April 2016 and has continued monthly ever...
March 29 · 3 hr 12 min
THE STORY BEHIND THE “5150” FRONT & BACK COVER WITH PHOTOGRAPHER AARON RAPOPORT
EPISODE #123 - One of Van Halen’s biggest albums featuring one of their best covers arrived in 1986 with the release of the band’s seventh studio effort, “5150.” The Daves celebrate the 40th anniversary of the record by conducting an in-depth...
February 28 · 3 hr 43 min
DEEP DIVE ON VH’s 1980 SLEEPER CLASSIC “WOMEN & CHILDREN FIRST”
EPISODE #122 - After the one-two punch of Van Halen I & II, the mighty VH were faced with a small window to deliver their third record, “Women & Children First” in 1980. The Daves do a full breakdown of this sleeper classic at the tail end of...
January 28 · 2 hr 54 min
EXCLUSIVE UNEARTHED INTERVIEW WITH EDWARD VAN HALEN CIRCA 1997
EPISODE #121 - Before “Van Halen 3” was released, Loud Dave did an interview with the King - Edward Van Halen in December of 1997. At the time, the band was in the process of pulling “That’s Why I Love You” off the album and adding “Josephina.” EVH...
Dec 28, 2025 · 2 hr 27 min
DAMONE FROM “FAST TIMES” SPEAKS OUT + VH MEMORIES FROM MARK TREMONTI
EPISODE #120 - Back in 1982, a movie was released that defined the Van Halen generation - “Fast Times at Ridgemont High.” Easily, the best character in the film was Mike Damone played by actor Robert Romanus. The Daves try to buy some VH tickets from...
Nov 29, 2025 · 3 hr 32 min
MATT BISSONETTE REFLECTS ON HIS YEARS WITH DAVID LEE ROTH
EPISODE #119 - From 1988 to 1991, Matt Bissonette played bass in David Lee Roth’s solo band. His tenure included the Skyscraper World Tour as well as the recording of the “A Little Ain’t Enough” album. In this interview, Bissonette discusses his...
Oct 29, 2025 · 3 hr 39 min
PYRO JOHN WATKINS TALKS TOURING WITH VH AND MORE
EPISODE #118 - Nothing is better than blowing up stuff and that was Pyro John Watkins’ speciality when he toured with Van Halen from 1986 through 1993. Watkins shares stories from the past about VH along with his years with KISS, Bon Jovi, the...
Sep 29, 2025 · 2 hr 52 min
UNHEARD DAVID LEE ROTH INTERVIEW CIRCA 1994 + JOHN 5 SPEAKS
EPISODE #117 - Loud Dave digs deep into his archives and pulls out a never before heard one-on-one interview with Diamond David Lee Roth, which he recorded in 1994 inside the Warner Brothers New York offices. At the time, Roth was promoting his new...
Aug 27, 2025 · 3 hr 53 min
DAVID LEE ROTH HITS THE ROAD + NEW “BALANCE” BOX SET REVIEW
EPISODE #116 - Heard you missed him well he’s back! Diamond David Lee Roth has hit the road with his solo band playing a solidly packed all classic Van Halen set list. Loud Dave has a spirited discussion with special guest Darren Paltrowitz (author of...
Jul 25, 2025 · 2 hr 31 min
THE LOST ALEX VAN HALEN INTERVIEW FROM THE ‘BALANCE’ ERA (1995)
EPISODE #115 - Back in 1995, Loud Dave did a one-on-one interview with VH drummer Alex Van Halen. He thought the tape was lost and even forgot that he had it. However, the interview has been recovered and remastered (to the best of his ability). Alex...
Jun 27, 2025 · 2 hr 41 min
GENE SIMMONS REFLECTS ON VH + INSIDE TOP JIMMY & THE RHYTHM PIGS WITH STEVE BERLIN
EPISODE #114 - The Demon from KISS, bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons opens up about his life and career, which includes discovering Van Halen. Los Lobos keyboardist/saxophone player Steve Berlin tells the tale of Top Jimmy & The Rhythm Pigs, the real...
May 30, 2025 · 4 hr 12 min
DAVID LEE ROTH M3 BREAKDOWN MASH-UP WITH THE DLR CAST
EPISODE #113 - David Lee Roth has returned to the stage and has even announced a 21-date summer tour of the U.S. Loud Dave went to the M3 Festival in Maryland as did Darren Paltrowitz from the DLR Cast. Together with their partners Quiet Dave and...
Apr 29, 2025 · 3 hr 20 min
GO BEHIND-THE-SCENES OF VH’s “HOT FOR TEACHER” VIDEO WITH LORI TUCKER
EPISODE #112 - “Hot for Teacher” is universally known as one of MTV’s most popular and creative videos. Model/actress Lori Tucker, who portrayed detention teacher Wanda, talks all about her experience working with the band. An extended VH News is...
Mar 27, 2025 · 3 hr 58 min
INVESTIGATION OF THE ABORTED VH CHRONICLES + STEVE ROSEN IS BACK! 
EPISODE #111 - Manna from heaven descended upon Van Halen fans when James Vega unleashed the fury in the form of vintage VH videos ranging from 1978-1984. The Daves breakdown the entire lot including an exclusive email interview with Mr. Vega who...
Feb 26, 2025 · 2 hr 54 min
BACKSTAGE WITH FAN HALEN 
EPISODE #110 - Fan Halen is the biggest Van Halen tribute band touring the United States today. Loud Dave caught up with the entire band backstage at their Long Island gig on the eve of Eddie Van Halen’s 70th birthday. He interviewed each member about...
Jan 26, 2025 · 3 hr 10 min
THE UNHEARD EDWARD VAN HALEN INTERVIEW FROM 1995
EPISODE #109 - Happy 70th Birthday Edward Van Halen and Happy 30th Anniversary “Balance.” The Daves collectively celebrate these two special occasions with an unheard 48-minute interview with EVH by a young David J. Criblez circa 1995. A VH News...

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