The DLR Cast

Episode 42: Big News From David Lee Roth, New Music & An Interview With Robbie Nevil

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."
 

Episode 41: Dave at the 2021 Video Music Awards & An Interview with Billy Sheehan

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!"

Episode 40: Back From Hiatus, Dave, Gene, Nikki & More

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.

Episode 39: Interview with Chuck Shute ("The Chuck Shute Podcast")

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

Episode 38: Talking About "Crazy From The Heat" with writer/director/producer Steve Herold

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.

Episode 37: Interview with Author, Musician, Director & Producer Frank Meyer (Part 2)

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.

Episode 36: Interview with Author, Musician, Director & Producer Frank Meyer (Part 1)

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.

Episode 35: Diamond Dave Isn't On The KISS Tour and Other Observations

"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.

Episode 34: Dave on "The Joe Rogan Experience" and the new song "Giddy Up!"

Darren and Steve debate the two recent developments in David Lee Roth land. First up, Dave on "The Joe Rogan Experience," where Steve and Darren try to answer the over-arching question, "Wa wa zat?" 
Then its all about the new track, "Giddy Up!" which dropped earlier in the week. It's the second song released presumambly from the album written (and produced?) by John 5. How is it? 

Episode 33: David Lee Roth's Most Overlooked/Underrated Songs

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.