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THE VH LEGACY of ENGINEER/PRODUCER DONN LANDEE w/ AUTHOR GREG RENOFF
May 30, 2026
3h 44m 29s
10th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL with MUSIC MEDIA ARCHIVES + artist ROBERT VARGAS, “5150” box set review
Apr 27, 2026
3h 41m 35s
THE STORY BEHIND THE “5150” FRONT & BACK COVER WITH PHOTOGRAPHER AARON RAPOPORT
Mar 29, 2026
3h 12m 51s
DEEP DIVE ON VH’s 1980 SLEEPER CLASSIC “WOMEN & CHILDREN FIRST”
Feb 28, 2026
3h 43m 29s
EXCLUSIVE UNEARTHED INTERVIEW WITH EDWARD VAN HALEN CIRCA 1997
Jan 28, 2026
2h 54m 50s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/30/26 | THE VH LEGACY of ENGINEER/PRODUCER DONN LANDEE w/ AUTHOR GREG RENOFF✨ | Van Halenmusic production+4 | Greg Renoff | Van HalenDoobie Brothers+11 | — | Donn LandeeVan Halen+7 | — | 3h 44m 29s | |
| 4/27/26 | 10th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL with MUSIC MEDIA ARCHIVES + artist ROBERT VARGAS, “5150” box set review✨ | Van Halenmusic media+3 | Robert Vargas | Music Media ArchivesVan Halen+1 | — | Van HalenRobert Vargas+3 | — | 3h 41m 35s | |
| 3/29/26 | THE STORY BEHIND THE “5150” FRONT & BACK COVER WITH PHOTOGRAPHER AARON RAPOPORT✨ | Van Halenalbum cover+3 | Aaron Rapoport | Van Halen5150 | — | Van Halen5150+5 | — | 3h 12m 51s | |
| 2/28/26 | DEEP DIVE ON VH’s 1980 SLEEPER CLASSIC “WOMEN & CHILDREN FIRST”✨ | Van Halenalbum analysis+3 | — | Van HalenWomen & Children First | — | Van HalenWomen & Children First+5 | — | 3h 43m 29s | |
| 1/28/26 | EXCLUSIVE UNEARTHED INTERVIEW WITH EDWARD VAN HALEN CIRCA 1997✨ | Van Halenmusic history+4 | Edward Van Halen | Van Halen | — | Van Halen 3That's Why I Love You+4 | — | 2h 54m 50s | |
| 12/28/25 | DAMONE FROM “FAST TIMES” SPEAKS OUT + VH MEMORIES FROM MARK TREMONTI✨ | Van HalenFast Times at Ridgemont High+4 | Robert RomanusMark Tremonti | CreedAlter Bridge+1 | 5150 | Van HalenFast Times at Ridgemont High+5 | — | 2h 27m 40s | |
| 11/29/25 | MATT BISSONETTE REFLECTS ON HIS YEARS WITH DAVID LEE ROTH✨ | Matt BissonetteDavid Lee Roth+5 | Matt Bissonette | MammothSpreaker+12 | — | Matt BissonetteDavid Lee Roth+5 | — | 3h 32m 12s | |
| 10/29/25 | PYRO JOHN WATKINS TALKS TOURING WITH VH AND MORE✨ | touringVan Halen+4 | Pyro John Watkins | Van HalenKISS+3 | — | Van HalenPyro John Watkins+6 | — | 3h 39m 53s | |
| 9/29/25 | UNHEARD DAVID LEE ROTH INTERVIEW CIRCA 1994 + JOHN 5 SPEAKS✨ | David Lee RothVan Halen+5 | John 5 | Warner BrothersVan Halen+2 | — | David Lee RothJohn 5+5 | — | 2h 52m 47s | |
| 8/27/25 | DAVID LEE ROTH HITS THE ROAD + NEW “BALANCE” BOX SET REVIEW✨ | David Lee RothVan Halen+4 | Darren Paltrowitz | DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed the WorldThe DLR Cast+1 | Huntington, NY | David Lee RothVan Halen+5 | — | 3h 53m 52s | |
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| 7/25/25 | 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 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.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine 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 | 2h 31m 59s | ||||||
| 6/27/25 | 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 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.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine 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 | 2h 41m 19s | ||||||
| 5/30/25 | 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 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 mailbag segment complete this May episode.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine 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 | 4h 12m 55s | ||||||
| 4/29/25 | 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 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 Recordings 1985-1994” plus a new mailbag segment in their 9th anniversary episode.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine 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 | 3h 20m 49s | ||||||
| 3/27/25 | 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 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 Edward Van Halen,” comes back to discuss his new audio project “Van Halen Voices.” Plus, a stacked mailbag segment completes this March 2025 episode. Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine 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 | 3h 58m 16s | ||||||
| 2/26/25 | 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 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. Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine 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 | 2h 54m 34s | ||||||
| 1/26/25 | 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 segment and a "lucky 13" mailbag complete this January 2025 episode. Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine 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 | 3h 10m 24s | ||||||
| 12/29/24 | SAMMY SPOTLIGHT: “RED ON BLACK” AUTHOR SPEAKS ABOUT NEW HAGAR BOOK | 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 mailbag complete this December 2024 episode. Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine 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 | 3h 49m 59s | ||||||
| 11/29/24 | ALEX VAN HALEN’S “BROTHERS” BOOK BONANZA | EPISODE #107 - We’ve waited all year and now it’s here…Alex Van Halen’s book, “Brothers” has dropped. Loud Dave does a full report from the Oct. 21 AVH book signing at Barnes & Noble in Manhattan where he paints a picture of the scene, interviews various fans and even has a brief encounter with VH’s drummer. This is followed by the Daves’ in-depth discussion about the book and Alex’s “Live Talks from Los Angeles” interview with co-author Ariel Levy. Plenty of tasty VH News and a strong mailbag segment complete this November 2024 episode. Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine 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 | 4h 23m 07s | ||||||
| 10/30/24 | THE EDDIE VAN HALEN TRIBUTE CONCERT THAT ALMOST WAS | EPISODE #106 - It’s been four years since Edward Van Halen passed away and no tribute concert has ever been mounted. However, Derek Fuller, the lead guitarist of the VH tribute band Fan Halen, tried his best. The Daves have an in-depth conversation with Fuller about the story behind the show that was supposed to be held on Oct. 6 at the Whiskey a Go Go in Hollywood, CA. A massive amount of VH News and a solid mailbag segment completes this October 2024 episode. Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine 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 | 3h 31m 46s | ||||||
| 9/29/24 | DAVE & SAM BY THE NUMBERS + BRAD SNITZER AT ROCK & ROLL FANTASY CAMP | EPISODE #105 - The Daves waste no time by diving into doing a side-by-side comparison of the stats for the careers of David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar. There’s also an in-depth interview with DDU listener Brad Snitzer who attended Rock & Roll Fantasy Camp with Michael Anthony, Sammy Hagar, Vic Johnson and Steve Vai. Don’t forget, there’s plenty of VH News and a nice mailbag segment to round out this September 2024 episode. Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine 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 | 3h 51m 58s | ||||||
| 8/28/24 | STEVE ROSEN RELEASES AUDIOBOOK EMBEDDED WITH VINTAGE EVH CLIPS | EPISODE #104 - Rock journalist extraordinaire Steve Rosen brings his 500+ page book, “Tonechaser: Understanding Edward - My 26 Year Journey with Edward Van Halen” to life with a new audio version containing all his vintage interviews with EVH. Rosen discusses the process he went through and what the listener is going to experience. Plus, a ton of VH News and a hefty mailbag segment complete this August 2024 episode. Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine 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 | 3h 21m 19s | ||||||
| 7/29/24 | SAMMY HAGAR HITS THE ROAD + VH DROPS A NEW BOX SET | EPISODE #103 - Sammy Hagar has launched his Van Halen heavy tour, “The Best of All Worlds” packed with 15 VH songs. The Daves deliver a road report from the band’s Bridgeport, CT show. The dynamic duo also does a deep dive on the new Van Halen box set, “For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge” (Expanded Edition). Buckets of VH News and a deep mailbag segment completes this July 2024 episode. Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine 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 | 3h 44m 36s | ||||||
| 6/30/24 | GO INSIDE THE ALEX VAN HALEN AUCTION WITH JACQUES VAN GOOL | EPISODE #102 - Drummer Alex Van Halen recently opened up his storage facility to Backstage Auctions Inc. led by Jacques van Gool. AVH put over 370 personal pieces of his gear up for sale. Loud Dave conducts a one-on-one interview (Quiet Dave was on vacation) with van Gool about how the auction came about, what it took to put it together and the results. A bonfire of VH News and a power-packed mailbag segment completes this June 2024 episode.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine 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 | 3h 02m 50s | ||||||
| 5/30/24 | MARTIN POPOFF DELIVERS “VAN HALEN AT 50” | EPISODE #101 - Author extraordinaire Martin Popoff has released his third Van Halen book, “Van Halen at 50.” This 190-page hardcover coffee table book takes the readers through VH’s 50 biggest moments from 1974 through 2024. The Daves grill Popoff about his views on the band’s colorful yet dramatic history. Tons of juicy VH News and a strong mailbag segment fill up this May 2024 episode.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, YouTube, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine 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 | 3h 58m 09s | ||||||
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