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   Number 1: 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 Halen about the possibility of joining the band. Irwin discusses this situation in detail along with the many artists he’s played beside. However, he also has a strong solo career going. His new album, “King of a Thousand Fools” is out now - go stream it!A solid Van Halen News segment and a colorful mailbag discussion completes this August 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: [email protected]

   August 31, 2026·2h 46min
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   Number 2: 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.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: [email protected]

   March 29, 2026·3h 13min
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   Number 3: 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.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: [email protected]

   February 28, 2026·3h 44min
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   Number 4: INSIDE THE “VH 1984 DOCUMENTARY 5-PART MINISERIES” WITH CREATOR ALAN BERRY

   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 two and a half hours is dedicated to the lead up to the historic album, the making of the record, the 1984 tour and the fallout. The Daves got a sneak preview of the series and were treated to a deep dive discussion with Berry on how he made it, the research involved and all the crazy Van Halen details he packed into the program. VH News and monthly mailbag segments complete this May 2023 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: [email protected]

   May 30, 2023·4h 10min
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   Number 5: 7th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL - STEVE ROSEN RETURNS

   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 - Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey with Edward Van Halen.” After reading the 500-plus page book, Dave & Dave flood Rosen with detailed questions about massive VH minutiae.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: [email protected]

   April 25, 2023·4h 40min
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