History is made as the DLR Cast records and broadcasts an episode LIVE, for the first time! Darren and Steve get into the big news from the big interviews Alex Van Halen has done in support of his forthcoming (tomorrow!) new book, Brothers, in Rolling Stone and The New York Times. News about the Eddie Van Halen tribute that never was - Dave and Alex were rehearsing (?!?) and how it blew up; Alex's passion for the original Van Halen, a myriad of sidebars, and the former VH singer whose name won't be spoken. Plus, some new DLR vids and the "Van Halen Lead Singer Roll Call" - of everyone (we think) who sang with VH, was asked to sing with VH, said they were asked to sing with VH, wanted to sing with VH, and can't remember if they sang with VH! Plus, some awesome listener comments from our awesome listeners!

First up: Steve and Darren have a mea culpa on Ink the Original -- it does exist (sort of?). Then, a dizzying array of Dave Lee Roth's slogans, domain names, quotes and ideas. Alex Van Halen's book is a month away -- will there be DLR dirt or not Plus, Joe Satriani, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Steve opines on the quality of A Little Ain't Enough and The DLR Band vs. the first two albums and Darren's got a theory (and it's pretty compelling!).  Hey! Be sure to get all of Darren's interviews, happenings and much more on The Paltrocast!

Darren and Steve return from their summer break and take a really deep dive into an interview Darren had with a person who did marketing for Ink The Original -- David Lee Roth's tattoo skin care company. There's some fascinating and funny information here about the early attempts at creating a marketing and publicity plan for a company that perhaps only really existed on paper. And in Dave's mind? Plus, is Dave on vacation the rest of the year? Some various and cool You Tube happenings (thank you Ramses and The Mojo Dojo!), Darren's interview with Billy Sheehan, and much more.  Find more of what Darren's up to via the Paltrocast, which airs regularly via 150+ television stations and broadcasters (and counting), in addition to your favorite podcast providers!

Steve and Darren welcome actor Chris Stack. Chris has appeared in movies and TV including School Of Rock, Third Watch, and is on Broadway now in the acclaimed, very cool and rocking play Stereophonic. Chris is also a big Van Halen fan who has never got caught up in social media or the VH/David Lee Roth/Sammy Hagar dramas, just got caught up in the music! At the top, Steve and Darren dive into new, recent, and weird Dave videos, a must-hear music video from The Mojo Dojo, Dave's cover of the classic "Baker Street," props to Sammy Hagar and 3/4 of Chickenfoot, Steve's fantasy Las Vegas residency and Darren really wants to know where Vic Johnson is! Check out Chris Stack in the amazing musical Stereophonic, which the Chicago Tribune calls "already a must-see American classic." For more details and ticket information visit StereophonicPlay.com Do yourself a favor and get some one-of-a-kind artwork by Ramses Rios, of The MojoDojo! Visit TheArtofRamses.com for amazing DLR-inspired prints.  

After a mercifully short intro, Darren and Steve welcome super author and music journalist Martin Popoff to talk about his new book, Van Halen at 50! Martin digs into Sam vs. Dave, writing the book, Van Halen albums, Dave's solo career, Dave leaving VH, management, his "A Different Kind of Truth II: A Proposed Next Van Halen Album" and much more! Van Halen at 50 is available globally via Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Indigo, and a slew of other retailers at https://geni.us/VanHalen50 Find more about Martin and all his books at MartinPopoff.com 

Wow! Darren and Steven reach the proverbial holy grail for podcasters, 100 episodes! They wax enthusiastically about making it this far and then welcome two drummers who have played with Dave, nearly 30 years apart, Ron Wikso and Francis Valentino. Ron was in the touring band for the 1994-1995 Your Filthy Little Mouth tour, and Francis was part of Dave's initial dates on KISS' End Of Rhe Road Tour, very nearly played Las Vegas for the cancelled farewell concerts and can be heard on the Van Halen re-records done in 2022. Both have great stories, dispel some rumors and have answers to a few mysteries.  You can find Ron at RonWikso.com and Francis on Instagram @francisvalentino THANK YOU for enjoying The DLR Cast so far!

Darren and Steve dig into the latest David Lee Roth videos that have been popping up - is this just Dave's "counter-programming?" Plus, why Dave should have been a pop culture/rock icon gues in John Mulaney's Netflix 6-episode live show, Everybody's In L.A. - or could he have been? Plus, are there any left-over tracks from some of Dave's solo albums, Steve digs the :50 worth of an awesome Steely Dan cover in the new Mojo Dojo video, the Alex Van Halen auction, the new expanded edition of Van Halen's For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge coming in July, and maybe Dave just does what he does just...because.  Find more Darren via the Paltrocast at YouTube!

"If one thing is incorrect, what else is incorrect?" So it goes, as Darren and Steve debate and discuss Dave Lee Roth's recent, back-to-back "Roth Show" episodes, "Stalker" and "Who Called The Ambulance." Who the hell is Dell/Del, a descent into a deep state with myster gardeners and plumbers, part of the Civilian Surveillance Corps. Plus various inconsistencies, mystery music, "Scotch & Sofa" and Toshi!

Darren and Steve discuss, dismantle, and debate the latest in David Lee Roth and DLR-adjacent news. Steve has a dream, Darren has some thought and ideas on royalties and there's the big story from Louder about Van Halen at Castle Donnington in 1984. And some thoughts on Alex Van Halen's book and a new book on VH, Van Halen At 50, by Martin Popoff, coming in May. Plus, a dip into the mailbag reading listener comments!

Darren and Steve are psyched and very curious about the recently-announced Alex Van Halen autobiography, Brothers, the Van Halen News Desk announcements...and wonder if Dave knew Alex's books was coming? Plus, the usual recent and current video/podcast shenanigans from DLR, Darren talks with Tesla's Brian Wheat about Diamond Dave wanting to manage that awesome band, and was "Skyscraper" Dave's attempt at a dance record and Billy Sheehan's thoughts on that...and much more...

Another week, another "Dave unhinged" as Diamond David Lee Roth one continues to burn all bridges left (we need more analogies!), this time with Dave's recent (mercifully short) stories on the Roth Show, about a Van Halen accountant getting thrown out a Jones Beach VH show and then, supposedly why the last Van Halen studio album, A Different Kind of Truth, isn't on the streaming services. Darren takes those stories apart, Steve waxes confusingly on what he hell is the point to all the "truth" and has always thought Dave ignored Wolfie on stage. All that, and more...

Steve interviews Darren, taking a deep dive into the latter's new book, DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed The World. Darren gets into the stories, the interviews, info uncovered, and the how and why Diamond Dave is still an influence. Plus, at the top, some thoughts and discussion about Dave's recent "Roth Show" podcast episodes and the stories about Eddie Van Halen.  Darren's book is out now! Find DLR Book at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, and available to order wherever you buy books. If you're in Canada, visit Indigo and in the UK, you can find DLR Book at Waterstones!

Darren and Steve go to epic lengths in trying to figure the the new episode of The Roth Show and what David Lee Roth is talking about, i.e., Sammy being abducted and probed by aliens, $92,000 spent on Costco (Kirkland?) weedand some truly ugly stories about Alex and Eddie Van Halen. Whew...where do we go from here?   Gues what? Darren's DLR BOOK: HOW DAVID LEE ROTH CHANGED THE WORLD is out now! Available everywhere you buy books including Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble!

Darren and Steve welcome Brando from the very cool Appetite For Distortion Podcast, a Guns N' Roses-themed podcast. And there's lots of tales to tell! There's the frustrating and befuddling NDA's, fascinating stories behind Brando's unreleased/unfinished Doug Goldstein autobiography (now available to his Patreon members), the connections and similarities between David Lee Roth, Van Halen, and GNR, getting fantastic guests like the Use Your Illusion chiropractor, Dave & Axl at Donnington in the 80's and what may be next for Axl, Slash, Duff and company and a LOT more. Plus, Darren loves Buckethead! Appetite For Distortion can be heard on all your favorite podcast providers and iHeartRadio. Darren's book, DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed The World is out now!

Darren and Steve are thrilled to welcome back Eric Senich of VHND.com and the "Booked On Rock" Podcast. Eric delves into VHND.com getting the exclusive quote from David Lee Roth in response to Sammy Hagar's open invite to join him on stage during the Best of All Worlds Tour and why we'll never see it happen! Plus, wishing Dave would do a similar tour like Sammy -- rather, he should have already! And more thoughts on Wolfgang Van Halen and Dave during the Van Halen reunion...Dave's newest tunes and vids ("Wash & Fold" & "New York City Groove") get overshadowed by the recent news...and Darren loves reading Vince Neil's court documents! Be sure to check out the Paltrocast on YouTube, VHND.com and the Booked On Rock Podcast! DID YOU KNOW? Darren's got a book about Dave coming out, "DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed The World," publishing January 2024! You can pre-order it now at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, Bookshop.org and anywhere you buy books!  

From "Somewhere Over The Rainbow Bar & Grill" to "The S**t That Killed Elvis," Steve and Darren dig a little deeper into the seven released songs (so far) from the mythical John5 sessions. What's pretty good, not so hot, who's played on them, and the contiuing, befuddling way they're being put out. Thanks to Steve's Spotify playlist featuring those songs, you can check them all out again, too! And were these tracks even finished - or just finished? And has Dave been writing new music since those sessions, even the last few years? Darren's got questions - and answers! Plus, the recent, disappointing and weird news that Wolfgang Van Halen says Dave doesn't want the final Van Halen album, A Different Kind of Truth back on the streaming services.    January isn't far away - Darren's got a book about Dave coming out, DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed The World, publishing January 2024! You can pre-order it now at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, Bookshop.org and anywhere you buy books!

A belated happy birthday to Diamond Dave...the "new" track "Manda Bala" from the John 5 sessions/album up at YouTube (but mysteriously, only there, as of this recording) -- was that album a "contigency plan" if there wasn't going to be another Van Halen album Plus, Dave live in Vegas recently with Royal Machines, rumors of pro-shot Van Halen shows from the reunion era (Madison Square Garden?), Rolling Stone's recent top guitar list and Darren wants a David Lee Roth action figure! And the usual sidebars. Guess what! Darren's got a book about Dave coming out, DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed The World, publishing January 2024! You can pre-order it now at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, Bookshop.org and anywhere you buy books!

The DLR Cast's summer hiatus is over as Darren and Steve pontificate, ponder, and remain perplexed about various happenings in Diamond World. The Roth Show podcast...is it over? For now? The recent slew of Dave videos and repurposing old(er) footage, the music in those videos... "Love Time" and was that a bit of Imani Coppola's "Legend Of A Cowgirl" in a recent video? Plus, cool stuff from The Tapes Archive Podcast -- that 1988 interview with DLR and the now-pulled epic 1984 appearance at Castle Donnington. Plus, the recent Van Halen Hagar-era hits release, what we're missing and the need for some real, career-defining closure.  And check it out: Darren's got a book about Dave coming out, DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed The World is available this January, but you can pre-order it now at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, Bookshop.org and anywhere you buy books!

Darren and Steve are back, talking all things David Lee Roth! First, Darren's got some theories on the run of recent videos Diamond Dave has put out of late: there's the "Vote for Pedro," the video US Festival/Van Halen mini-documentary, via the super-cool YouTube channel The Tapes Archive, and Dave hunts a squirrel sculpture. But wait, there's more! Steve digs "Made Up My Mind" and it's been 20 years since Dave's last solo album Diamond Dave. The awesome F/X show "The Bear" and VH, and Michael Anthony tells Eddie Trunk and company he's re-learning every Van Halen song...just in case.  Hey! Did you know Darren has a book coming out? "DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed The World" hits stores in January -- Pre-order your copy now at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org and many others.

Darren and Steve discuss the latest happenings in DLR land - trying to figure out what the most recent episode of the Roth Show was all about (and who it was about?), and the latest video from the Mojo Dojo, "Let's Take A Ride" - a cover of a 1982 Shalamar song! Then, a new feature here at the DLR Cast, The David Lee Roth Song-O-Rama! Did you know Darren has a book coming out? DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed the World publishes in January -- but you can pre-order it now at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org and many others.

What if there was a David Lee Roth & The Mambo Slammers All-Stars Tour this summer...every summer? Darren and Steve ponder what should have been, but alas, won't ever be. Plus, various dream band members, Eddie Van Halen and the Brian May's Starfleet box set, some cool Dave tunes on You Tube from his 1996 Vegas shows (a Steely Dan cover!), Gregg Bissonnette put out some footage of his drum solo from the Eat 'Em & Smile tour, and its a cool time to be a rock fan who digs new music! But wait, there's more! Darren's new book, DLR BOOK: HOW DAVID LEE ROTH CHANGED THE WORLD comes out January 2024 and you can pre-order it now everywhere - Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and at Bookshop.org

Darren and Steve have a blast conversating with their friends Brent and Darin of The Bogus Otis Podcast, talking about Sammy Hagar's and David Lee Roth's 2002 co-headlining tour! From backstage to onstage, what was, what could have been, what should have been...and much more! Plus, Van Halen frustrations, the time leading up to the "Sans Halen" tour and beyond.  Did you know? Darren has a book coming out, DLR BOOK: HOW DAVID LEE ROTH CHANGED THE WORLD. Its coming out in January -- but you can pre-order it now at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and at Bookshop.org

Paging Johnny Carson... Steve and Darren are befuddled, puzzled and mystified by some recent David Lee Roth happenings: the three songs at that Home Depot managers convention in Las Vegas, the :45 "Friends in Low Places" with a burger video that popped up, and Howard Stern talking about Dave talking about him! Plus, Billy Sheehan and pre-recorded vox on the Skyscraper tour, some hot takes on Dave's solo career, and multiple musings on what else will -- and can -- Dave do? Hey!! Darren has a book coming out, DLR BOOK: HOW DAVID LEE ROTH CHANGED THE WORLD will be available in January -- but you can pre-order it now at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and for our overseas friends, Book Depository, where you can always get free shipping!

Darren and Steve are pretty chuffed for Dave's recent podcast episodes, especially episode 8, which had "Ain't That Peculiar," and the yee-haw version of "Jamie's Crying" and...perhaps there's answers vis-a-vis Howard Stern? Plus, various pet peeves -- e.g., all those Van Halen covers and no names mentioned or listed of the band? Plus, a nerd alert and...details about Darren's new book! Coming January 2024 is "DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed The World" by Darren Paltrowitz! Available to pre-order now! For more cool stuff, search for "Paltrocast" on the interwebs!

Steve and Darren chat about the latest and three (?!) variants of David Lee Roth's podcast, The Roth Show, as well as that :45 video of Dave dancing to the Kendrick Lamar song, "Alright." Plus, recent bits and pieces, news about Steve Vai on his solos on the Skyscraper album, and some podcast ideas for Dave. If you want more, you can get more Darren every week by checking out the Paltrocast via YouTube, Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio and 70+ TV stations. 

Darren and Steve go over all the new David Lee Roth activity! Steve goes overboard without a liferaft for the cover of "Mustang Sally," the latest podcast episodes, and Darren digs into Dave's "missing years" of the mid 90s...was there more shows than we know? Plus, Howard Stern, Stuttering John, we have fun with the guys from the "And The Podcast Will Rock" and "Bogus Otis" podcast hosts, and our "wishlist" -- Codfish! You can find Darren checking out lots of cool stuff almost daily on YouTube via the Paltrocast with Darren Paltrowitz!

It's the first episode of 2023 of the podcast by and for fans of Diamond David Lee Roth! Darren and Steve talk about the end of year-and-hopefully-continuing veritable flurry of activity from DLR, including another Van Halen cover and the return of the "Roth Show" podcast. Darren opines and theorizes about the new episodes of Dave's podcast and the content...why it's likely you won't see Dave shows the first few months of the year...and Dave's public persona vs. reality. Plus, is our podcast a bit too negative? And Steve goes overboard without a liferaft about some really fun "new" Dave music, the cover of ELO's "Shine A Little Love" which dropped on New Year's Day on The Mojo Dojo YouTube channel. Find Darren via the "Paltrocast" for lots o' cool music, entertainment and media stuff!

Just when you think you did the last episode of the year, David Lee Roth puts out another Van Halen cover and relaunches his podcast, "The Roth Show!" In this episode, Darren and Steve talk about the surprise release of both of Roth's new digital releases, in addition to Dave's discussion of missing Eddie Van Halen and a slew of current artists (e.g. Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Lizzo). Plus, what's behind the recording of the cover of "Everybody Wants Some," his answering the "Starbucks questions," a toe injury, and more! Happy holidays and here's to a terrific 2023 from "The DLR Cast!"

'Tis the season for the year-end episode of The DLR Cast! Darren and Steve conversate and speculate on all-things David Lee Roth in 2022. Did you know Dave released more Van Halen covers than solo songs this year? Darren reminisces of Dave's shows in Las Vegas that got cancelled, "throwing in the shoes" -- was it the shortest retirement ever? Plus, Alex is doing stuff, Sammy says stuff, and what'd we like to see in 2023! Thank YOU for having fun with us in 2022 and here's to a terrific 2023!

Darren and Steve talk with music journalist Steven Rosen, author of the huge and awesome book, "Tonechaser: Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey With Edward Van Halen." The book tells the tale of Rosen's friendship with Eddie, from first their meeting (at a Cheap Trick show at the Whisky A Go Go in Los Angeles in 1977!) to how it ended in 2003, and everything in between. Steven tells how, after many years, he ended up writing the book, the labor of love and dedication it became -- 580 pages! -- Neil Zlozower contributing never-before-published photos, his thoughts on Valerie Bertinelli, Michael Anthony, David Lee Roth (of course!), playing guitar with Eddie, interviewing him multiple times and a lot more.  At the top, your "DLR Cast" hosts touch on the little bit of Dave and DLR-releated news, and the lack thereof. "Tonechaser: Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey With Edward Van Halen" is now available via the author at Facebook.com/TONECHASERBOOK and via Amazon, Reverb, and Etsy. Check out Steven at Facebook and at Instagram: @steven.rosen.guitar.picks.

Sort of an "odds and ends" discussion between Steve and Darren, among the topics discussed on this episode: - Whether Dave has been recording recently - Recent placements of VH and DLR classics in modern media - The green-lighting of "Twister 2" - A great recent podcast featuring Eric Senich and Greg Renoff - The infamous McDonald's photo featuring Dave and Eddie - The John 5 rumor mill Find "The DLR Cast" everywhere you get your podcasts, including YouTube! For more Darren, check out The Paltrocast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DarrenPaltrowitz.

Its October 10th and that means it's David Lee Roth's birthday! John 5 leaves Rob Zombie's band and might play with Motley Crue on future shows, and...maybe with Dave? Darren digs into a publicist mystery...or perhaps its not a mystery? Plus, everything is planned, and Steve and Darren answer a YouTube comment! Find "The DLR Cast" everywhere you get your podcasts, including YouTube! For more Darren, check out The Paltrocast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DarrenPaltrowitz.

Darren and Steve dive deep into speculation on David Lee Roth releasing newly-recorded version of "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" and "Dance The Night Away," recent Van Halen-related news and whether the DLR or VH camps are doing anything about it, the upcoming Taylor Hawkins tribute show in Los Angeles, and a bit more. Nothin' but yeah. Sorta.

Darren and Steve slice and dice Sammy Hagar's interview at RollingStone.com, what was said, what wasn't, and might have been said or not said, but should have been said, which is...tiring. Plus, thoughts on this year's Taylor Hawkins tribute shows, what Dave should and could be doing, and the awesome Mojo Dojo channel on YouTube is a must-see!

Darren and Steve dive deep into speculation on David Lee Roth releasing a newly-recorded version of "Panama;" Steve's big mea culpa, Wolfgang Van Halen does two Van Halen songs at the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert (and is amazing!) and if that was Dave's rationale to releasing a VH song. And will Dave release more from the May 2022 sessions? Or more songs from the sessions with John 5? And is Diamond Dave invited to the next Taylor tribute concert in Los Angeles? 

On this edition of "The DLR Cast" -- recorded less than 24 hours before David Le Roth released some new (old) music -- Steve and Darren dig into the latest news related to the members of Van Halen. And believe it or not, almost everyone has made headlines in some form since episode #69 came out!

Steve and Darren dissect and discuss a whole bunch o' David Lee Roth and related things: Digging "A Little Ain't Enough," where Dave's new songs won't get played, Gary Cherone's thoughts on a Van Halen tribute show, David Crosby, Ray Luzier, tribute and cover bands, the 2001 Philadelphia Spectrum show, and more. Then, Darren talks with actor and writer Sam Ingraffia! Sam has been in over 100 movies and television shows including "Wall Street," "Used Cars," and recently in the HBO series "Barry." Sam talks about how his career got started, Van Halen, and having lunch with Dave about possibly being in Dave's feature film that wasn't, "Crazy From The Heat."

Another new David Lee Roth song! Darren and Steve banter about the just-released-barely-an-hour-after-the-last-episode-of-this-podcast new DLR song, "Nothing Could Have Stopped Us Back Then Anyway." The new songs equal half an album! And the videos for that album? Just the one by John 5. Plus, the possible John 5 interview that wasn't...when this song may have been recorded, the lyrics and some other takes on this very cool song. And still more chat about the highly-unlikely Van Halen tribute tour, and some thoughts about brand extension and legacy. "Nothin' but yeah!"

Just hours before the release of Diamond Dave's latest song ("Nothing Could Have Stopped Us Back Then Anyway"), Darren and Steve connected to talk about the current state of all things of DLR. Darren also talks about Dave's "Unclaimed Funds" and how he tried to be of help. Plus the usual sidebars about classic Dave and what we wish we had answers to in Rothland. Then, Darren speaks with rock icon Edgar Winter. Winter's latest album, "Brother Johnny," is a star-studded tribute to his brother Johnny Winter. Winter worked with Dave in the 1980s and 1990s on various projects, and some questions are asked about that within the interview. Thanks for listening!

Darren and Steve debate Dave's very short response to the recent article at Rolling Stone about Eddie Van Halen, and Wolfgang's recent interview with Rolling Stone. Plus, the tribute concert: The one question that hasn't been asked? Various speculation and information, and...has Dave been recording very recently? Then, Darren speaks with vocalist and musician Marc LaFrance. If that name sounds familiar its because Marc sang background vocals on Dave's "A Little Ain't Enough" album and on a vertiable ton of music by Loverboy, Alice Cooper, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, Cher, Carly Simon, Blue Murder, The Cult, The Scorpions, Poison and more, plus music by Scholastica Books. He has also been part of countless commercials and advertising campaigns! Marc tells why "Dave was amazing to work with" at Little Mountain Studios, Dave's climbing wall there, "wafts of herb" via the Diamond One and other good stuff. For more on all that Marc does, please visit MarcLaFrance.com.

Darren and Steve dig into David Lee Roth's newest song, "Painting At The Moon" that just dropped. When was it recorded? Is it from the "album" recorded with John 5? What is he singing about? Plus, additional thoughts, ideas and speculation on the Dave insider news, his supposed retirement, health issues and much more. If the name Bob Marlette sounds familiar is that you probably have an album he's produced, engineered, mixed, played, on or wrote songs for! He's worked with David Lee Roth on the "DLR Band" album, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie, Rob Halford, Tracy Chapman, Black Sabbath, Seether, Atreyu and so many others. Darren and Bob talk about how he got started in music, his experiences with so many artists, songrwriting and, of course, working with Dave and John 5 on the "DLR Band" sessions.  

This week, Darren and Steve dig deep into two big stories and David Lee Roth and Van Halen news. Starting first with the great (transcribed) interview a Van Halen-themed podcast did with a VH insider -- and that person had a LOT to talk about! Alongside that, there's the recent story of the former music journalist who befriended Eddie Van Halen via email, and EVH sure told him a lot over nearly five years! SO much to unpack from both those stories: Eddie's relationship with Dave, the reunion, the end, Dave's health, unreleased music in...Dave's basement (?!), the "kitchen sink tour" and much more. Also, how that all ties in the recently-leaked Van Halen reunion from Eddie Trunk.

At the top, Darren and Steve discuss the death of keyboardist/musician Brett Tuggle. Brett played with Dave on the Eat 'Em & Smile tour, played on and co-wrote three songs (including "Just Like Paradise") on Skyscraper, toured with Dave for Your Filthy Little Mouth and (possibly) helped out putting together Dave's 2019 band. Brett was also in Fleetwood Mac for 20 years, played with Lindsey Buckingham solo and also played with a slew of others, including Jimmy Page, Rick Springfield, David Coverdale, John Kay and Steppenwolf, Styx’s Tommy Shaw, and Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels. Plus,  Remember when DLR replaced Howard Stern? This week's interview is with a guy who helped get Dave ready for that gig, Gary Marino. Gary is a Boston-area native who has spent time with David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar and Gary Cherone. He's a jack-of-all-fun trades: tours all over New England with the comedy and rock & roll band World Gone Crazy, is the founder and producer of Cape Cod Comedy Fest, a producer, writer, director and DJ. He's got great stories of spending time with all of Van Halen's lead singers, thoughts on Dave's time on the radio, DLR's solo albums and much more! You can find Gary Marino on Facebook and at MarioCreative.com and see World Gone Crazy throughout Maine and Massachusetts this summer.

Darren and Steve speculate on Dave's recent trip to Mexico, thanks to a video from an intrepid Fox reporter at Los Angeles International Airport. Was it a private gig? Is Dave coming back? Did he really retire? Plus, Darren re-reads "Crazy From The Heat" and a lot of mystery leads to a lot unknown.

Still more speculation on the Van Halen tribute that may or may not have been or may still be, or just may never be at all! How long ago did Joe Satriani, Alex Van Halen, and Dave all speak? And what about Sammy Hagar? Plus, members of Dave's most-recent band have recently been posting on Instagram from Henson Studios...why? Also, the myriad of things Dave turned down through the years and "Dave and confused."  This week's interview is with actor, musician, TV host, philanthropist and legendary sumo wrestler Konishiki. He was the first non-Japanese-born wrestler to reach ōzeki, the second-highest possible rank in the sport. During his career he won the top division championship on three occasions and came very close to becoming the first foreign-born grand champion, or yokozuna. If you saw Dave's 2013 short film Tokyo Story, Konishiki played Big Brother. Darren talks with him about that, the WWE, his amazing success in sumo, being born and raised in Hawaii, and much more. And yes, that's him pictured within the artwork of Big Ones by Aerosmith.

At the top: Darren and Steve talk about the breaking news about a possible Van Halen tribute tour (or shows) featuring Joe Satriani, Alex Van Halen, Jason Newsted and/or David Lee Roth. How far along did it get? Who else has been mentioned and who hasn't? Plus, Dave's very interesting response to the news.  This week's interview is with guitarist Jake Faun. Jake was in Dave's band for the KISS dates in 2020 before COVID-19 put the kibosh on it all. Its a great conversation! Jake talks about getting the gig and talks about learning Van Halen songs, playing with Al Estrada, how long the touring with Dave was supposed to go, meeting Steve Vai backstage in Los Angeles, and more. For more from Jake Faun, follow him on Instagram via @jakefaunmusic. 

Darren and Steve talk about how things are quiet with David Lee Roth...the various Van Halen reunion stories and what, if anything, is believable... Alex Van Halen runs the show? How deep does that rabbithole go?  This episode, Darren has a great interview with singer Durga McBroom! Durga also appears in Dave's first 3 videos: "California Girls," "Yankee Rose" and "Just A Gigolo." She spoke about how she ended up doing that; why despite being an amazing vocalist she never sang on a DLR record, the perfect woman for Dave, a big mystery solved about the "Yankee Rose" video, Pete Angelus, "...not if you were the last immigrant grocer on earth, honey," some really strange stuff with little people, and much more.  Durga McBroom has performed with Pink Floyd, David Gilmour, Billy Idol, acted in multiple movies, was a founder of the band Blue Pearl, and regularly performs as half of the McBroom Sisters, with her sister Lorelei McBroom.

At the top: Darren is back in Las Vegas -- and sees a terrific and fun Sammy Hagar show. What Van Halen songs did Sammy and band (including Michael Anthony) play? Plus, what we wish David Lee Roth had done in Vegas -- or anywhere, really. Also, Ink The Original is no longer, and Valerie Bertinelli talks about the VH-DLR split. This week's interview is with guitarist, musician and teacher Frankie Lindia. Frankie played with Dave in early 2020 at his Las Vegas residency, and he tells how he got the gig with Dave, hardcore rehearsals, DLR deep cuts, and much more. For more on Frankie, his music, teaching and contact information: FrankieLindia.com.

Yes indeed, Darren talks with the one and only Steve Vai. They cover his new album "Inviolate," performing, composing and music theory, staying creative, meeting Joe Satriani, and of course, there's some stuff about David Lee Roth! At the top, Darren and Steve find the Diamond Dave and related news when there isn't much: how many Vegas bands there were, and how many members (!), Sammy Hagar's Las Vegas shows and Michael Anthony signing 2 Dave-era Van Halen songs, and a mystery solved -- why Bart Walsh was blurred out of the "No Holds Bar-B-Que" movie?

Only one podcast can get so much inside information on David Lee Roth's No Holds Bar-B-Que film! This week, Steve and Darren talk to Marc Elmer, ACE -- editor on that weird, sublime, and fascinating film. Marc tells about the weeks and weeks of work on the video, working closely with Dave, being encouraged to think outside the box, some deep conversations he had with Diamond Dave, a certain pair of socks (!) and MUCH more. You don't want to miss this! At the top, Darren and Steve talk about what was, and who was in, "The DLR Vegas Band," more musical chairs, the 10th anniversary and the recording of the final Van Halen album A Different Kind of Truth, INK the original and more. Plus, a few teasers for upcoming episodes of The DLR Cast! You can find Marc Elmer at marctheeditor.com and he also does voice-over work; find out more at marcelmervoiceovers.com

In this excellent second installment, Darren talks with violinist extraordinare Melissa Reiner. Melissa played on songs heard in the David Lee Roth's "No Holds Bar-B-Que" film, as well as appearing on-camera. Melissa talks reheasing with the band, recording Dave's cover of Electric Light Orchestra's "Shine A Little Love," Van Halen's "Mean Street," being comfortable on-set, and Dave's interest in learning the violin, and what she's up to now! At the top, Darren and Steve talk about nothing going on, Darren discovers more band mysteries: like, there was a different second guitar player on the 2022 dates with KISS? Plus, a revolving door for band members, especially, drummers and a COVID-19 cancellation confirmation!  Melissa Reiner is a classicaly-trained violinist with a huge and diverse array of credits, playing with a diverse range of pop and classical artists including Christine Aguilera, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, Belle & Sebastian, The Jonas Brothers, Michael Buble, and, of course, David Lee Roth. Melissa has also performed at the GRAMMY Awards and on numerous TV and film scores. Her first solo album, "Great Love, Constant Thought," was released in 2012 and in 2015 was invited to deliver a talk, "How To Listen Like A Musician," at TEDx London Business School.  For more about Melissa, her credits and her music, visit www.melissareiner.com 

This week, in part 1 of a 2-part interview, Darren talks with violinist extraordinare Melissa Reiner. Melissa played on songs heard in the David Lee Roth's "No Holds Bar-B-Que" film, as well as appearing on-camera. There's some great stories about working with Dave, his work ethic, the other musicians she played with on the project, being on the film set, and how she almost got fired from the gig and much more! At the top, Darren and Steve ruminate on what's not happening with Dave and what is with Sammy Hagar. Plus, a review of a recently uploaded Diamond Dave show at YouTube from 1994, featuring 8 songs from the "Your Filthy Little Mouth" album. Plus, a DLR mystery solved...? Melissa Reiner is a classicaly-trained violinist with a huge and diverse array of credits, playing with a diverse range of pop and classical artists including Christine Aguilera, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, Belle & Sebastian, The Jonas Brothers, Michael Buble, and, of course, David Lee Roth. Melissa has also performed at the GRAMMY Awards and on numerous TV and film scores. Her first solo album, "Great Love, Constant Thought," was released in 2012 and in 2015 was invited to deliver a talk, "How To Listen Like A Musician," at TEDx London Business School.  For more about Melissa, her credits and her music, visit www.melissareiner.com 

This week's guest is awesome: Linda Reissman, who trained David Lee Roth as an Emergency Medical Technician in New York, in the early 2000's. Linda talks about training Dave, his dedication, work ethic, professionalism, and why he wanted to be an EMT. Linda worked for Dave for a bit and was also one of the sidekicks you heard on his short-lived radio morning show. If you were ever curious about Dave's time as an EMT, you have to give this a listen! At the top, Darren and Steve discuss the Las Vegas residency that wasn't, the DLR residency that wasn't back in 2004-05, and Sammy Hagar's upcoming residency at The Strat in Vegas.

It's official: Diamond David Lee Roth cancels his entire Las Vegas residency at the House of Blues, due to Covid concerns. Darren and Steve dive into it -- the announcements, how it was all handled, who has COVID and will there ever be another David Lee Roth concert? Plus video mysteries, what might happen next, feeling connected to Sammy Hagar, and more!

Darren is in Las Vegas for the David Lee Roth shows at the House Of Blues -- but Diamond Dave isn't? No New Year's Eve show, 2 shows cancelled, what's next? Cancellations, speculations and COVID, oh my!

Steve and Darren discuss Darren's continuous detective work, this time going down a rabbithole over just how active David Lee Roth was from the mid-90's to the 2007 Van Halen reunion -- and beyond. How much new and previously-unheard music was recorded then? Or have we heard it already in various places -- like Dave's "No Holds Bar-B-Que" video and in "Roth Show" podcast episodes? This week's interview is super-successful country music songwriter Scotty Emerick. Scotty co-wrote Dave's "new" song, "One Piece Thermo-Molded Country Plastic Chair," that was just (re)released via YouTube, dedicated to the recent Kentucky tornado victims. Known primarily for his work with Toby Keith -- penning several of Keith's singles -- Emerick has also written for Sawyer Brown, George Strait and Kenny Chesney, among other artists. In 2004, Emerick was named "Songwriter of the Year" by the Nashville Songwriters Association.

This week, Darren interviews Stephen Pearcy of Ratt, talking about his "Nothing To Lose" documentary, side ventures, meeting Robert Plant, David Lee Roth and Eddie Van Halen, and of course, what's happening with Ratt! At the top, Steve and Darren talk about some previous and now somewhat cryptic interviews with Diamond Dave, the upcoming Vegas shows, music and songwriting mysteries, hazy timelines, Dave's one-time guitarist and more. If you're heading to Las Vegas to see Dave's shows and want to buy Darren a drink drop us a line at [email protected]! 

In the news today, oh boy: Steve and Darren discuss Diamond David Lee Roth adding additional dates in Vegas -- the end of his first retirement? Will Darren be at those added shows? Plus, Dave practices some extremely creative revisionist history about Eddie Van Halen's famous "Frankenstrat" guitar...why? Plus, Ted Nugent thinks Dave is "out of his mind," thanks to Darren's scoop on the "Paltrocast" podcast! You can find the Paltrocast everywhere you get your favorite podcasts.

In the latest episode of "The DLR Cast," Darren talks with the amazing guitarist John 5. John has played and recorded with a slew of heavyweights, including Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, Steve Perry, and, of course, David Lee Roth! John talks about his killer new album "Sinner," the still unreleased (save for three songs) record he recorded with Dave, whether he was going to be a part of DLR's live band, and much more! At the top, Darren and Steve talk about the silence preceeding Dave's Las Vegas gigs, Darren going to all five shows, John 5 and the often under-appreciated "DLR Band" album, the mystery of Terry Kilgore, trademarks (!) and when Dave stopped sharing the spotlight with other guitarists. And a few other stops in between. 

The latest episode of "The DLR Cast" features Darren's recent conversation with Michael Musselman, who drummed with Dave for his 2020 Vegas residency and on tour with KISS. Musselman studied under legendary drummer — and current Ringo Starr All-Starr Band drummer — Gregg Bissonette before graduating from the Musicians Institute. His credits also include work with Keith Urban, Jaden Smith, ¿Téo?, Ryan Cabrera, Pretty Sister, and Figs Vision. Musselman also has a band of his own called MainMan, which made a splash with the single “W.W.H.” Follow him on Instagram via @MusselmanDrums. Prior to that, Steve and Darren talk about Dave's 2021/2022 Vegas shows, what they think the future may hold for DLR, and more. Thanks for listening!

This week Darren talks with Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill, authors of the amazing new book, "Eruption: Conversations With Eddie Van Halen." Of course, EVH is discussed, as is David Lee Roth, their book, and much more. If you haven't got this book yet, what are you waiting for? At the top, Darren and Steve are just two fools a minute, pontificating about Eruption, Dave going really solo through the years, some thoughts on Michael Anthony and was Van Halen as big in Europe as they could/should have been?   "Eruption: Conversations With Eddie Van Halen" is available everywhere you buy books including Amazon, Barnes & Noble and your favorite indie bookshop.

At the top, Darren and Steve talk about "The Last Tour...Unti It Isn't..."or is it? More speculation on Diamond Dave's pending retirement, the New Year's Eve shows in Las Vegas! Why the 90's were Dave's mystery/"lost" era, how it went more "solo" than ever before, with a good number of band members coming and going. And Darren's Alex Van Halen prediction! Then, not 1, but 2 people -- in the same family -- who played with David Lee Roth: Rocket Ritchotte and his son Kane. Rocket played guitar for several years off and on with Dave and has 2 co-writes on "A Little Ain't Enough"; Kane is a drummer who played with Dave for 2 weeks prior to the 2020 Las Vegas gigs. Both have some amazing inside information on what it's like to tour, hang, and most importantly, play music with Dave. How demanding is Dave? How much rehearsal did they do (short answer: hours!)? Plus, was Bob Ezrin going to produce "A Little Ain't Enough?" Rocket Ritchotte has played with a ton o' people, find out who and more at RocketRichotte.com. Kane Roberts plays with the band More as well as Haim. Follow Kane on Instagram @kane_ritchotte.

At the top, it's a bit melancholy as Darren and Steve discuss the 1-year anniversary of Eddie Van Halen's passing (10/6), talk some more about Dave's big retirement announcement, the passing of time, and Dave's upcoming birthday (10/10). Then, things lighten up as Darren talks with artist Margo Z. Nahas. Margo is the artist who created the most iconic Van Halen album cover of them all, "1984." There's all sorts of fun and cool info about making of that iconic album cover and much more. Check out Margo's work at Instagram at @miss_go_go and check out www.vanhalen1984.com for more about that album cover.

A lot of big news from David Lee Roth! Darren and Steve dig into the big retirement announcement. Is Dave really retiring? Are there medical issues? Plus, Dave's December shows in Las Vegas. Who's in the band? Will the setlist be different? Will Alex Van Halen make a guest appearance? And the terrific new track DLR dropped, "Lo-Rez Sunset," from the John 5 sessions. Then, Darren talks with songwriter extraordinaire Robbie Nevil. Robbie co-wrote 2 tracks on Dave's "A Little Ain't Enough" album, the title track and "Shoot It." Robbie tells why Dave is "a very memorable cat to work with," his songwriting process, and much more. Robbie Nevil started his musical career as a songwriter and session guitarist, transitioning to the role of recording artist where he landed a chart-topping hit with “C'est La Vie." That led to a steady stream of hits as a songwriter and producer with songs on more than 35 gold & platinum albums. ​Some of the artists who have recorded his songs include Jonas Brothers, Jordin Sparks, Smash Mouth, The Pussycat Dolls, Ricky Martin and a long list of Disney projects including "High School Musical" as well as numerous T.V. and film placements including the theme song for "TMZ."  

Darren and Steve discuss David Lee Roth's recent appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards, what was said and what wasn't, the soon-to-be-50th anniversary of Dave and Alex Van Halen "ragging on each other," and will Dave be in Las Vegas for New Year's Eve? Then, Darren talks with the amazing Billy Sheehan, discussing the new 30th anniversary edition of Mr. Big's "Lean Into It" album, coming up in Buffalo, New York, his years with Talas, Harvey Weinstein, writing and recording the new Winery Dogs album, almost making the ill-fated "Eat 'Em and Smile" movie, getting together with Steve Vai and Gregg Bissonette, some thoughts on the "Skyscraper" album, and Darren's year is made as Billy talks about the making of "Sonrisa Salvaje!"

The DLR Cast -- your all-natural, artisnal podcast for all-things David Lee Roth -- returns from a short summer hiatus! Darren and Steve riff on the DLR and Gene Simmons imbroglio, Nikki Sixx, speculate on Wolfgang, Sammy and discuss a recent great interview with John5 at AL.com.

Steve and Darren talk with Chuck Shute, the host of The Chuck Shute Podcast. Chuck talks about his Van Halen and David Lee Roth fandom, interesting interviews, all-things rock and roll, and much more Chuck's aim with his podcast is to "educate, entertain and inspire" and his interviews musicians, athletes, actors, authors and more. Recent interviews include Dee Snider, David Duchovny, Nate Boyer, Ratt's Stephen Pearcy, and John Corabi. Check out The Chuck Schute Podcast everywhere you get podcasts and at ChuckShute.com

It's all about the aborted David Lee Roth flick "Crazy From The Heat!" Darren and Steve speak with filmmaker Steve Herold about Dave's aborted 1985 movie and the actual script. What kind of movie was it supposed to be? Is it funny? Could it have been a hit? How far along was the production? Would the "Eat 'Em and Smile" band been in it? All that, and "No Big 'Ting!" Writer, director and producer Steve Herold has been working in film and television since graduating from the film program at New York’s School of Visual Arts. His work has included "Killing Fields," "Celebrity Wife Swap," and "Death of an Umbrella Salesman," the latter of which came out earlier this year. Follow Steve and his work at Instagram via @jointfilms.

Part 2 of our interview with Frank Meyer, who has more David Lee Roth stories, talks about seeing the very first, open-to-the-public Van Halen reunion rehearsal on stage, covering Van Halen's "In A Simple Rhyme" (it's very cool, check it out), talking Van Halen with Eddie Spaghetti of the Supersuckers, meeting Eddie Van Halen at Dweezil Zappa's house, Eddie's infamous backyard party for a movie soundtrack, and much more. You may have first known musician, author and producer Frank Meyer as the frontman for The Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs, but Van Halen die-hards may know him from his work on copy-editor and interviewer on photographer Neil Zlozower’s book "Van Halen: A Visual History 1978 – 1984." He has also interviewed David Lee Roth many times -- first time around for POPsmear Magazine -- and featured DLR in the book "On the Road with The Ramones." In addition,  Frank has a great new album with Eddie Spaghetti of The Supersuckers: https://www.instagram.com/spaghettiandf.

Part 1 of an interview you don't want to miss!! Darren talks with musician, author and producer Frank Meyer. You may have first known him as the frontman for The Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs, but Van Halen die-hards may know him from his work on copy-editor and interviewer on photographer Neil Zlozower’s book "Van Halen: A Visual History 1978 – 1984." He has also interviewed David Lee Roth many times -- first time around for POPsmear Magazine -- and featured DLR in the book "On the Road with The Ramones." Meyer he's got some amazing Dave stories to tell, from working and drinking a lot with him, to hearing Dave and Van Halen reunion music, as recorded 7 (!) years before they got back together! And as an FYI, Frank has a great new album with Eddie Spaghetti of The Supersuckers -- more on that here: https://www.instagram.com/spaghettiandfrank.

"The DLR Cast" is back, and Steve and Darren ponder: - why David Lee Roth isn't on the new, updated KISS tour schedule - Dave's recent social media posts and what might be next - "Yankee Rose" premiered 35 years ago - Wolfgang Van Halen's debut album, "Mammoth WVH" is simply amazing. - Did we get a preview of the sounds and heaviness heard on Wolf's album from Van Halen's last studio album "A Different Kind of Truth?" Thanks for listening.

Steve and Darren welcome Eric Senich from the Van Halen News Desk - VHND.com - to talk Diamond Dave's most overlooked and underrated songs, both solo and with Van Halen. All of Dave's solo albums are discussed, Eat 'Em and Smile, A Little Ain't Enough; Skyscraper has several songs on these lists...did anything from Your Filthy Little Mouth make it? Naturally, multiple sidebars abound: New Zealand public radio is damn good, Dave's cover songs, Sammy vs. Dave, Jason Becker, Eddie Van Halen and much more. Plus, Eric tells us all about his cool new podcast "Booked On Rock," which you can check out at BookedOnRock.com. Find out more about what Darren's got going on at Paltrowitz.com and https://www.youtube.com/c/DarrenPaltrowitz.

This week's interview is with Tom Beaujour, co-author (along with Richard Bienstock) of the awesome new book, "Nothin' But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of the 80's Hard Rock Explosion." Its the definitive, no-holds-barred oral history of 1980s hard rock and hair metal, told by the musicians and industry insiders who lived it. Darren and Tom get into the influence Van Halen and David Lee Roth had on this scene, the scene itself in Southern California, and much more. At the top, Steve and Darren discuss the ridiculousness of the Grammys and their lame "tribute" to Eddie Van Halen and Wolgang's response. Also, was Michael Anthony going to join Dave onstage at a show last year?  And, Paul Stanley's Soul Station and how Diamond Dave should have/could have done something similar, years before. "Nothin' But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of the 80's Hard Rock Explosion" is available online and at your favorite independent bookstore.

This week on "The DLR Cast," Darren and Steve talk about David Lee Roth in various interviews through the years, from Dave's 1988 appearance on "Larry King Live" to being on Joe Rogan and Marc Maron's podcasts. Plus, does Gene Simmons love the Costco rotisserie chicken? And how its a crime that there's never been a home video release of either the "Eat 'Em and Smile" or "Skycraper" tours. 

Happy New Year! In this new episode of "The DLR Cast," Darren and Steve speak with Richard Hilton, who played keyboards on David Lee Roth's "Your Filthy Little Mouth" album. Richard gives the details on how he first met Dave (and who was there!), working with the legendary Nile Rodgers (who produced "YFLM"), and working on -- and collaborating with Dave -- while recording the album. Plus, Richard gives details on the lyrics, co-writing "You're Breathing It," his contributions to the background vocals, Dave's very clear musical vision, and how enjoyable it was recording the album at the Hit Factory studio in New York.  

Darren and Steve are thrilled to welcome drummer-extraordinaire Ron Wikso to The DLR Cast! If you saw David Lee Roth on the "Your Filthy Little Mouth Tour" in 1994, then you were digging Ron on the skins! Ron talks about his playing with...a ton of people actually, including Foreigner, The Storm, Cher, Gregg Rolie, Y&T's Dave Meniketti and a slew of others, and how he got the gig with Dave via Gregg Bissonette! Ron also talks about auditioning and rehearsing for the Dave gig at Dave's house, playing in that L.A. area rockers baseball league, charting out "Dance The Night Away," sharing a tour bus with Dave, and how you always have to be versatile. Plus, Ron's got info on the "Night Life" promo CD with live "YFLM" tracks and what he's up to now. And some financial advice! The guy is versatile! Find out more about Ron at www.RonWikso.com. ...and The DLR Cast might be #1 ranked podcast about Diamond David Lee Roth!   Follow us on Twitter! @TheDLRCast

Darren and Steve are thrilled to welcome Eric Senich of the mighty Van Halen News Desk! Prior to the interview Darren and Steve talk about Dave's Sammy Hagar-inspired artwork, and Sammy's response. Then Steve and Darren talk with Eric about how Eric first got into Diamond David Lee Roth and Van Halen, Dave the Renaissance Man, Dave's vocals, the fact that "Just Like Paradise" is a pop gem, various takes on the Eat 'Em and Smile, Skyscraper, A Little Ain't Enough and Your Filthy Little Mouth albums, driving friends crazy with all-Dave, all the time, how Wolfgang Van Halen reached out to Dave to get Van Halen back together, and what might be in the Van Halen vaults. Plus, what we would like to see Dave do next, and that "She's My Machine" is a much cooler song than people think! Eric Senich not only writes for the Van Halen News Desk but he's also got a cool podcast, DISCoveries With Eric Senich that you should check out. The DLR Cast is on Twitter! Get in early and follow us: @TheDLRCast

Steve and Darren discuss the surprise David Lee Roth track that just came out, "Somewhere Over The Rainbow Bar & Grill." Recorded sometime in the last decade, featuring John 5 on guitar and bass, and Gregg Bissonette on drums, upon release DLR dedicated it Eddie Van Halen. Then Darren talks with Gregg and Matt Bissonette! Greg (drums) and Matt (bass) were the rhythm section on Dave's Skyscraper tour and the A Little Ain't Enough Album. They talk about their careers, doing session work, touring with Ringo Starr, the Friends TV score, and, their cool new band The Reddcoats. The Reddcoats' first single, "Just Gimme The News" is out now.    Follow The DLR Cast on Twitter! @TheDLRCast

The episode with 2 intros! Intro #1: Steve and Darren discuss Eddie Van Halen's death, Sammy Hagar reportedly patching things up with Eddie, social media posts, and speculation about what might happen next. Intro #2: As recorded before Eddie's passing and Darren and Steve talk about the death of Mark Stone, the original Van Halen bassist. The Interview: Darren has a fun time with Chris DeMakes from Less Than Jake talking David Lee Roth, Van Halen, and more. A great guy who hosts the excellent, recently-launched series "Chris DeMakes A Podcast."

As recorded on the evening of October 6, 2020, Darren and Steve discuss the life, (unexpected) death, impact, and influence of the one and only Eddie Van Halen. Edward Van Halen, R.I.P.

Darren talks with Longwave's Steve Schiltz about his band Longwave, Van Halen, and of course, David Lee Roth! Steve talks about how Eddie's guitar playing was his entry to Van Halen, Dave, and Steve Vai and Jason Becker's catalogs, and how it informed and inspired how own work. Plus, the time Steve and James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins) were incredulous when a younger travel companion hadn't heard of, and subsequently did not get, the greatness of "Hot For Teacher." And Darren tells Steve about the Japanese import of the Spanish-language version of Eat 'Em And Smile, Sonrisa Salvaje (yes, you read that right). *** Steve Schiltz co-founded Longwave in 1999, and by 2002 the band was signed with RCA Records. Longwave’s sophomore album, The Strangest Things, helmed by Flaming Lips producer Dave Fridmann, brought the band’s music to the masses, and international tours with The Strokes, Bloc Party, OK Go and many more followed. Longwave went on an unofficial hiatus in 2009, after releasing Secrets Are Sinister. After years of collaboration, Schiltz wrote, recorded, mixed and produced Tonight Is The Ghost by himself — the first set of songs from the project that would become Hurricane Bells. The album quickly garnered kind words from critics and a following of fans. Steve's music has been featured on the soundtrack to The Twilight Saga: New Moon, alongside Death Cab For Cutie, The Killers and more. Hurricane Bells released an EP in 2010 and a second album, Tides And Tales, the following year. Another EP, There’s Nothing Precious in the Past, was also completed. The band toured the States and played to crowds in Japan and India.  Steve has toured with the likes of Albert Hammond Jr., The Pierces, Teddy Thompson and James Iha. His playing and writing can be heard on Blue October’s 2018 hit album I Hope You’re Happy (for which he co-wrote the title song), as well as UK hits by Birdy and Gavin James, and James Bay’s international 2019 hit “Bad”. He's also his own boutique studio, composing music for documentary films and ads for multiple national brands and companies. In 2019, Longwave reunited and released “If We Ever Live Forever”, followed by “Live At Bowery Ballroom” in 2020. New records by Blue October, Harvard Of The South, and the Japan-only “There’s Nothing Precious In The Past” are all slated for release in 2020. For more on Steve Schiltz and his music visit SteveSchiltz.com and be sure to check out Darren's work at Paltrowitz.com      

Greg Renoff, author of Van Halen Rising: How A Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal and Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer's Life In Music joins us to talk about David Lee Roth, Van Halen, Ted Templeman, and so much more. It's a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from the backyard parties that launched VH, Templeman's role with VH and so much great music, to the story behind the songwriting credits on "I'll Wait" from Van Halen's 1984 album. Plus, the acting stylings of Dave's dad, Dr. Roth! And...Tim Conway! Greg Renoff was born in the Bronx, New York, and grew up in New Jersey. Renoff earned his Ph.D. in American history from Brandeis University and his writing has appeared in medium.com/cuepoint, Guitar World, LA Weekly, and Vulture. He and his work have been profiled in Spin, Salon, Maxim, Rolling Stone, Los Angeles Magazine, Oklahoma Magazine, Yahoo Entertainment, and the Boston Herald. Greg lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma and enjoys connecting with readers via vanhalenrising.com and twitter.com/GregRenoff. Greg Renoff's books are available online and at your favorite local bookstore.    

Darren spoke with the only guy to appear on both David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar albums, Jesse Harms. Jesse is a songwriter, keyboardist and producer whose work has appeared on over 15 million albums worldwide. In addition to Dave and Sammy, Jesse has also worked with Heart, REO Speedwagon, Bad English, John Hiatt, Guitar Shorty, Ry Cooder, and Patty Smyth. He also worked with Eddie Money, writing one of Money's biggest hits, "Walk On Water." In this wide-ranging conversation, Jesse talks about touring, writing and recording with Sammy, life on the road, the realistic expectations and the highs and lows of being a working rock musician, while being a dad and a husband.  Plus, Darren and Steve talk about Dave's new tour dates -- in 2021!

Darren talks with music journalist and author G. Brown about what its like interviewing musicians, including David Lee Roth and Eddie Van Halen. Plus, how the music business has changed for music journalists.   G. serves as podcast moderator, curator and executive director of the Colorado Music Experience. He has navigated the Rocky Mountain musical landscape for decades, both as a journalist and as a radio personality. He covered popular music at The Denver Post for 26 years, interviewing more than 3,000 musicians, from Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen, to Bono and Kurt Cobain. Published in numerous magazines including Rolling Stone and National Lampoon, Brown also covered music news and hosted and programmed for a myriad of Denver-based radio stations. He is the author of five books, including the award-winning Red Rocks: The Concert Years, Colorado’s Rock Chronicles and Telluride Bluegrass Festival: The First Forty Years.    Before that, Steve and Darren also talk about music publicity and journalism - specifically the lack of interviews by Dave and Eddie during the 2007 Van Halen reunion tour. How did the reunion ultimately, finally, happen? Did the media silence help keep the peace? Plus the publicity and marketing around Van Halen's 2012 album A Different Kind Of Truth.

Mitch Schneider has worked with some of rock and pop's biggest superstars, including Prince, David Bowie, Heart, Yes, Tom Petty, Grand Funk Railroad, Aerosmith, Heart, and Ozzy Osbourne. Co-founder of the Schneider/Rondan Organization (SRO PR), Mitch stopped by "The DLR Cast" to talk about his time as David Lee Roth's publicist from 1991 to 2003.  As recorded in July 2020, Mitch told Darren and Steve some interesting details and stories about working with Dave, starting with the "A Little Ain't Enough Album" through Dave's ill-fated 1996 reunion with Van Halen at the MTV Music Awards -- and let's not forget the weird and wacky David Lee Roth's "No Holds Bar-B-Que" home video. In addition, Mitch told some great stories about former clients David Bowie, Ted Nugent and Aerosmith, and there's some discussion about DLR's recent feature in The New York Times! Find out more about Mitch and the Schneider Rondan Organization at www.sropr.com.

The talented and funny Linus Dotson, a.k.a. Linus of Hollywood visits Steve and Darren on The DLR Cast. Linus not only has a long and active solo career but he's also in the band Nerf Herder and has worked with Cheap Trick, Roger Joseph Manning, Jr., Lil' Kim, Ol' Dirty Bastard and many others. We talk about Linus's music, and the love of shred, Van Halen and Dave's influence on Linus, Dave's influence in Van Halen and the early albums and how great it is to put on Sonrisa Salvaje, the Spanish version of Eat 'Em and Smile, during a party and more. Plus, Linus's involvement in Nerf Herder, meeting Dave himself, and what hair-metal guitarists were doing when grunge hit. For more on Linus of Hollywood's music, including able machines, his collaboration with Tay Coliee, visit www.linusofhollywood.com.  Darren Paltrowitz has a great podcast with tons of cool interview, The Paltrocast. Visit Paltrowitz.com for episodes and more.

Remember the first time David Lee Roth reunited with Van Halen? Darren and Steve talk about DLR getting back with the band in 1996 for the Van Halen greatest hits album, Best of Volume 1, recording two new songs, “Can’t Get This Stuff No More” and “Me Wise Magic.” Plus, the cringe-worthy 1996 MTV Music […] The post Episode 3: The First Time David Lee Roth & Van Halen Reunited appeared first on THE DLR CAST.

Darren and Steve talk about the last shows they saw before Covid-19: David Lee Roth! Darren saw DLR at House of Blues in Las Vegas, Steve saw DLR opening for KISS on their End of the Road Tour. They discuss those shows, setlists, Dave’s band, his vocals and audience reactions. The DLR CAST is a […] The post The DLR Cast Episode 2: Diamond Dave’s Tour with KISS appeared first on THE DLR CAST.