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| Dave | 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 Jacksons, Rick James and even Bobby Brown. Link: Connect with the Daves! ~Dave & Dave |
| Dave | 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. This time included the Skyscraper World Tour as well as the recording of the “A Little Ain’t Enough” album. In this interview, Bissonette discusses his experience in full detail as well as playing with Joe Satriani, Elton John, his brother Gregg Bissonette and making his new jazz album, “Common Road.” Link: Connect with the Daves! ~Dave & Dave |
| Dave | 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 him during a special interview. Meanwhile, guitarist Mark Tremonti from Creed and Alter Bridge talks about opening for Van Halen, being friends with Wolfie and recording at 5150. A fresh VH News segment and a Santa mailbag completes this year-end episode. Link: Connect with the Daves! ~Dave & Dave |
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| Dave | 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 was hyped on the record, but he still dug into a lot of the past. This is a very intensely detailed interview that gets into some real old school nitty gritty minutia aimed at the hardcore VH fans. Link: Connect with the Daves! ~Dave & Dave |
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| Dave | 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 its 35th anniversary. A hefty VH News segment and a full mailbag complete this February episode. Click here for the latest episode Connect with the Daves! ~Dave & Dave |
| Dave | 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 interview with photographer Aaron Rapoport, who shot the front and back cover. A solid VH News segment and a full mailbag complete this March episode. Listen to the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine or iTunes. Connect with the Daves! ~Dave & Dave |
| Dave | 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 since. For this episode, the dynamic duo interviews the creator of the Music Media Archives YouTube site that put up 53 Van Halen 1982-83 live shows in 2025-26. Additionally, Loud Dave talks to artist Robert Vargas who recently conducted a portrait sit down with drummer Alex Van Halen. An overstuffed Van Halen News segment includes a review of the new “5150” box set plus a solid mailbag session completes this 10th anniversary special. Listen to the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine or iTunes. Connect with the Daves! ~Dave & Dave |
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| Dave | 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 the Sammy Hagar years. Landee was also responsible for building Eddie Van Halen’s home studio, 5150. The impact he had on Van Halen was immeasurable. Additionally, he worked alongside producer Ted Templeman on other famous acts like the Doobie Brothers, Little Feat, Nicolette Larson and many others. In tribute, the Daves do a deep dive interview with author Greg Renoff who had conducted several interviews with Landee for his books (“Van Halen Rising” and “Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music”) and an extensive story for Tape Op magazine. A fun Van Halen News segment and colorful mailbag session completes this May episode. Listen to the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine or iTunes. Connect with the Daves! |
| Dave | 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 PA and NJ. The trio got together to discuss the tour in detail during a special live forum. A packed Van Halen News segment and busy mailbag session completes this June episode. Listen to the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine or iTunes. Connect with the Daves! ~Dave & Dave |
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