EPISODE #99 - Guitarist Derek Fuller has the massive challenge of portraying Eddie Van Halen in Fan Halen, which has grown into the biggest VH tribute band on the planet running for 20 years. The band has recently released its first album cover

“JUMP” BOOK CELEBRATES CHILDHOOD TALE OF THE “1984” TOUR

Feb 27th, 2024 3h 28m

EPISODE #98 - Author Jim Serger tells the story of how he and his buddies all attended a Van Halen concert on March 9, 1984 and the impact it had on their youth. The Daves have an in-depth talk with Serger as well as his buddy Chris Berger, who

“EDWARD VAN HALEN: A MUSICIAN” DOCUSERIES BEGINS

Jan 30th, 2024 3h 18m

EPISODE #97 - Irish documentarian Simon Alkin from Denmark has launched a new docuseries called “Edward Van Halen: A Musician” on YouTube and the Daves do a behind-the-scenes interview with him about how the project came together. A new mailbag

AUTHOR/PODCASTER DARREN PALTROWITZ TALKS DLR 

Dec 30th, 2023 4h 25m

EPISODE #96 - Author and podcaster Darren Paltrowitz (The DLR Cast, Paltrocast) mixes it up with the Daves for a full on deep dive discussion about David Lee Roth in promotion for his new book, “DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed the World.”

DESMOND CHILD TALKS VH & OTHER BANDS

Nov 28th, 2023 3h 43m

EPISODE #95 - Legendary songwriter Desmond Child, who has penned songs for Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, KISS, Joan Jett and many others, chats with the Daves about his new autobiography, “Livin’ on a Prayer: Big Songs Big Life.” The conversation goes d

A TALE OF TWO BOX SETS

Oct 30th, 2023 3h 47m

EPISODE #94 - Roctober has been quite a month in Van Halen land as two box sets appeared on the scene - one legit and one bootlegged. The Daves do a deep dive into both collections. A massive mailbag and tons of VH News complete this pumpkin-sp

EVH SHINES ON "STAR FLEET SESSIONS”

Sep 30th, 2023 3h 33m

EPISODE #93 - For years Brian May & Friends’ “Star Fleet Project” was this elusive rare EP that floated about in used record store bins flying under the radar. But this three-song, 27-minute gem had precious cargo as it featured the one time un

MAMMOTH II COMETH

Aug 29th, 2023 3h 15m

EPISODE #92 - Mammoth WVH has returned with a killer sequel to their 2021 self-titled debut. “Mammoth II” dropped this month and it’s massive. The Daves do a full deep dive breakdown on the album discussing all 10-tracks in full detail. A jam p

THE SAGA OF THE INFAMOUS VH 1984 DOCUMENTARY SERIES WITH ALAN BERRY + JASON BONHAM INTERVIEW 

Jul 26th, 2023 3h 27m

EPISODE #91 - Since we last left filmmaker Alan Berry, writer/director of “The Van Halen 1984 Documentary Series,” he has been through quite a wild ride with Warner Brothers Records, Alex Van Halen and David Lee Roth. Berry returns to the podca

GUITARIST STEVE STEVENS TALKS VH + EXTREME RELEASES “SIX” 

Jun 20th, 2023 3h 10m

EPISODE #90 - Guitarist Steve Stevens (Billy Idol, Vince Neil) has a lot of Van Halen ties. He was the first choice to be David Lee Roth’s guitarist in the Eat’em & Smile Band and in 1987, Stevens jammed and bonded with Eddie Van Halen at NAMM.

INSIDE THE “VH 1984 DOCUMENTARY 5-PART MINISERIES” WITH CREATOR ALAN BERRY 

May 30th, 2023 4h 9m

EPISODE #89 - The wishes of Van Halen fans have come true as a documentary on the band has been made. Alan Berry, who was the man behind 2022’s Steve Vai documentary, has put together a 5-part documentary series on VH’s 1984 album. Here over tw

7th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL - STEVE ROSEN RETURNS  

Apr 25th, 2023 4h 39m

EPISODE #88 - It’s been 7 years that the Daves have been dishin’ on Van Halen and they still don’t feel tardy. For this massive 7th anniversary special the Dynamic Duo brings back rock journalist Steve Rosen, author of “Tonechaser - Understandi

DAVE & ALEX’S ADVENTURES IN SOUTH AFRICA

Mar 30th, 2023 3h 17m

EPISODE #87 - Back in 1979, lead singer David Lee Roth and drummer Alex Van Halen headed out on a promotional trip to South Africa plugging the band’s new album, “Van Halen II.” The man who served as their guide for the week was none other than

BILLY SHEEHAN RETURNS TO THE DOG POUND

Feb 26th, 2023 3h 3m

EPISODE #86 - After seven years, bassist Billy Sheehan is back barking with The Winery Dogs as the supergroup power trio just dropped its third studio album, “III.” The Daves go deep in a new interview with Sheehan discussing everything from th

EDDIE’S “WILD LIFE” SIDE GIG IN 1984

Jan 30th, 2023 3h 45m

EPISODE #85 - Midway through the “1984” tour, Eddie Van Halen scored the teen comedy flick, “The Wild Life” from Cameron Crowe. This over 15-piece instrumental set of recordings has never been officially released. However, in honor of King Edwa

KEYBOARDIST JESSE HARMS TALKS ABOUT PLAYING WITH SAMMY, EDDIE, DAVE & MIKE

Dec 29th, 2022 3h 54m

EPISODE #84 - Back in the mid-1980s keyboardist Jesse Harms joined Sammy Hagar’s solo band, then went on to perform on David Lee Roth’s “Eat’em & Smile” album. He even played on the Red Rocker’s 1987 album, “I Never Said Goodbye” as well as Hag

SAMMY HAGAR & TALAS BACK-TO-BACK ALBUM BREAKDOWN

Nov 29th, 2022 4h 14m

EPISODE #83 - Two massive new albums recently dropped in the VH sphere - Sammy Hagar & The Circle’s “Crazy Times” and Talas’ “1985.” The Daves do a deep dive analysis on these two brand new releases. Tons of Van Halen News and a massive mailbag

ART DESIGNER DANIEL GRAY DISHES ON THE “ED BY ZLOZ” BOOK

Oct 27th, 2022 4h 22m

EPISODE #82 - Neil Zlozower - the world’s greatest rock photographer - has dropped his new book, “Ed By Zloz.” This 384-page book with over 300 unseen photos was curated by art designer Daniel Gray, who hand selected each picture from Zlozower’

ROCK PHOTOGRAPHER STEVE RONEY TALKS VH + NERD HALEN GUITARIST CALEB RAPOPORT BREAKS DOWN WOLF VAN HALEN’S TRIBUTE SET

Sep 28th, 2022 4h 20m

EPISODE #81 - Back in the ‘80s, photographer Steve Roney used to sneak his full-size camera into arenas to snap photos of his favorite bands like Van Halen. He has taken his collection of photos and compiled them into a new book, “Pictures: Ali

LARRY WHITE DISCUSSES “RUNNIN’ WITH VAN HALEN” RADIO SPECIAL & 1988’s MONSTERS OF ROCK TOUR

Aug 29th, 2022 3h 9m

EPISODE #80 - Back in 1978, Larry White went on the road with Van Halen to create a promotional radio special called “Runnin’ with Van Halen” for Warner Brothers Records. Fast forward 10 years, White returned on the road with VH for 1988’s Mons

EVH’s SECRET FRIEND BLAIR R. FISCHER FROM ROLLING STONE GETS REAL

Jul 30th, 2022 3h 50m

EPISODE #79 - Rolling Stone reporter Blair R. Fischer recently released a revealing 6,000 word article about his secret friendship with guitarist Eddie Van Halen. The Daves do an extensive interview with Fischer about his groundbreaking story t

VAN HALEN GOLD FROM DEEP THROAT

Jun 30th, 2022 3h 30m

EPISODE #78 - Every band has complicated inner workings and Van Halen was no exception. This month the Daves go deep undercover and speak to a mystery guest who declined to have their name, job or gender revealed. In fact, even their voice coul

NERD HALEN ABSORBS THE VH ATTITUDE

May 26th, 2022 3h 21m

EPISODE #77 - When it comes to capturing Eddie Van Halen’s tone, licks and swagger, guitarist Caleb Rapoport has got it down. Meanwhile singer Hal Sparks embodies the vocal stylings and charisma of both David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar. Together

INSIDE EDDIE VAN HALEN’S SIDE PROJECT PRIVATE LIFE + G.E. SMITH ON EVH’s “STOMPIN’ at 8H”

Apr 27th, 2022 3h 51m

EPISODE #76 - Back in the late ‘80s, Eddie Van Halen produced a pair of albums from a female fronted band called Private Life. At the helm of that band was Kelly Breznik McLeod who sang and co-wrote all the material. The Daves do an exclusive i

SAMMY HAGAR’S “STANDING HAMPTON” 40th ANNIVERSARY + STEVE VAI INTERVIEW

Mar 28th, 2022 4h 9m

EPISODE #75 - Before Sammy Hagar stepped foot in Van Halen, he geared up with a three album stint at Geffen Records after his ‘70s run at Capital Records. This trio of albums commercialized his sound making it more radio friendly and digestible