The DLR Cast

Episode 109: The Shoes Are Back On -- At The M3 Rock Festival!

Darren and Steve are psyched - there's new David Lee Roth News!
First, Diamond Dave throws the shoes back in (iykyk), making his return to the live stage at the M3 Rock Festival on Saturday, May 3! "Couldn't of happened, but it did," who might be in the band, and will there be "double-trouble guitars" as Dave's announcement said? A Van Halen heavy setlist, will there be more shows after this, and why M3? 
Plus, who else is on the M3: Stephen Pearcy & Warren DeMartini of Ratt, Sebastian Bach, Accept, Winger...and speaking of Ratt, a tasty sidebar. And The L.A. River Yacht Club tours Thailand, is Dave still there? Finally, how about we meet up at M3?
For lineups, tickets and more info visit M3RockFest.com.

Episode 108: "Irving, Can You Hear Me?"

Happy New Year and Darren and Steve return, talking about new activity around David Lee Roth: the just-announced, forthcoming 5 CD/5 LP box set featuring the first five DLR solo releases (Crazy from the Heat, Eat 'Em and Smile, Skyscraper, A Little Ain't Enough and Your Filthy Little Mouth), new Dave's assorted "pot label" videos, and the recent Van Halen Argentina 1983 show on You Tube. Plus, the awesome DavidLeeRothNewsDesk.com and ruminating on full songs in the VH vaults - when were these recorded? And Darren has a perfectly logical theory on DLR making an appearance at the upcoming, Irving Azoff-produced Fire Aid concert, that will benefit communities devastated by wildfires in Southern California.

Episode 107: "At Least We'll Always Have That" > The Year-End Review and Deep Fake JiuJitsu

"Heard you missed us, we're back!" Darren and Steve chat about the year that was and wasn't in the land of all-things David Lee Roth: his silence around Alex Van Halen's book, Brothers, the recent spate of videos through the fall, "Don't Love Me, Rent Me," which cowboy boots are made for biking with the L.A. River Yacht Club. Plus, what may or likely won't be happening in 2025, Steve finds his "Goin' Crazy" 45, and The Mojo Dojo releases a Dave TV Christmas Ornament.
Thank you all for a terrific 2024!
For more Darren, subscribe The Paltrocast and for amazing Dave-related content  (and that Dave TV ornament!), visit The Mojo Dojo

Episode 106: Read Any Good Books Lately?

Darren and Steve review, discuss, debate, and dissect the new Alex Van Halen memoir, Brothers. The good, the bad, the surprising and much more!
Speaking of books, be sure to check out Darren's dive into all-things David Lee Roth -- you know, Alex's favorite VH singer -- in DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed The World, available now. 

Episode 105: The DLR Cast Live - For the First Time!

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!

Episode 104: "We Speak Coconut Fluently"

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!

Episode 103: A Deep Dive Into 'Ink The Original' (Dave's Tattoo Skin Care Company)

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!

Episode 102: "Baker Street," Life Outside The Rabbit Hole + Broadway & Movie Actor Chris Stack

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.
 

Episode 101: Martin Popoff, Author Of "Van Halen At 50"

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.

WaWaZat?!? It's Episode 100!

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!