Dave & Dave Unchained Van Halen podcast
“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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July 30, 2026 • 209 mins
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 conversation goes track-by-track as well as discussing the formation of the band, how the movie, “Crazy From The Heat” fell apart, their competition with Va...
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June 28, 2026 • 198 mins
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 th...
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May 30, 2026 • 224 mins
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. Addit...
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April 27, 2026 • 221 mins
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...
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...
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March 29, 2026 • 192 mins
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.
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February 28, 2026 • 223 mins
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.
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January 28, 2026 • 174 mins
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...
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December 28, 2025 • 147 mins
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...
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November 29, 2025 • 212 mins
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 experience in full detail as well as playing with Joe Satriani, Elton John, ELO. his brother Gregg Bissonette and making his new jazz album, “Common Road.&rdqu...
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October 29, 2025 • 219 mins
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.
The Daves also served up a stacked VH News segment that includes an extensive report on Sammy Hagar’s Birthday Bash at Cabo Wabo Cant...
The Daves also served up a stacked VH News segment that includes an extensive report on Sammy Hagar’s Birthday Bash at Cabo Wabo Cant...
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September 29, 2025 • 172 mins
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 record, “Your Filthy Little Mouth” and spoke about all kinds of subjects including his review of Van Hagar performing his VH era songs.
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August 27, 2025 • 233 mins
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 “DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed the World,” co-host of The DLR Cast) about Roth’s August 10th concert at The Paramount in Huntington, NY, which they both...
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July 25, 2025 • 151 mins
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 talks about all different subjects including an extensive analysis of David Lee Roth. Some fresh VH News and a new mailbag segment complete this July 2025 episode.
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June 27, 2025 • 161 mins
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 life band he was in that inspired the VH song from “1984.” Healthy scoops of VH News and a new mailbag segment complete this June episode.
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May 30, 2025 • 252 mins
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 Steve Roth, both who watched Diamond Dave’s performance via YouTube, all four guys hash it out during an in-depth over 80-minute discussion. A ton of VH News and a tight 10 letter ma...
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April 29, 2025 • 200 mins
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 included where the Daves breakdown the new Sammy Hagar single, “Encore. Thank You. Goodnight.” as well as the new David Lee Roth box set, “The Warner Re...
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March 27, 2025 • 238 mins
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 answers all their burning questions in a special edition of VH News. Rock journalist extraordinaire Steve Rosen, author of “Tonechaser - Understanding Edward: My 26 Journey with Edwa...
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February 25, 2025 • 174 mins
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 their role in the band and the detail they put into their performance. A VH News segment and a full mailbag complete this February 2025 episode.
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January 26, 2025 • 190 mins
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 segment and a "lucky 13" mailbag complete this January 2025 episode.
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December 29, 2024 • 229 mins
EPISODE #108 - Sammy Hagar has had an illustrious career spanning from Montrose to a solo artist to Van Halen to Chickenfoot and back to being a solo artist. All of his 50 plus year journey is captured in author Tim Durling’s new book, “Red on Black: The Listener’s Guide to Sammy Hagar.” The Daves hold a deep-dive conversation with Durling about the Red Rocker. A year-ending VH News segment and a sweet 16 ma...
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