The Bogus Otis Show: 9 Degrees of Sammy Hagar

Sammy Hagar: The Red Rocker!

A salute to Sammy Hagar- The Red Rocker! From Rock to Rum, Cabo to Cars to Catalina, Baja to Beer, Montrose to Mexico to Mezquila, Guitars, Gear n' Grub, Chickenfoot, HSAS, The Circle, Los Tres Gusanos, The Other Half, and his still growing solo career, your "Bo-Hosts" Darin & Brent delve into anything- and everything- within 9 Degrees of Sammy, making pit-stops at all points in-between!   More than just a podcast, it's celebrating the "Red Rocker" lifestyle, while also bringing a better "balance" and an increased social awareness to Sammy's incredible career as a Solo Artist, his massive contributions to the VH legacy - and to ROCK n' ROLL itself! email: bogusotisshow@gmail.com"What is understood...NEED be discussed!"

  1. S7 Episode 004: A 5150 Retrospective with "Booked on Rock" and VHND's Eric Senich!

    2D AGO

    S7 Episode 004: A 5150 Retrospective with "Booked on Rock" and VHND's Eric Senich!

    In this segment, the Bo-hosts welcome Eric Senich, longtime VHND contributing writer and creator/host of the highly-popular Booked on Rock podcast, for a high-energy discussion to coincide with 5150's 40th anniversary deluxe reissue. Along with discussing the merit's of 5150's enduring legacy, and stadium-ready riffs, the group discusses the title track’s technical layers and its significance as a mission statement for the "new" Van Halen in 1986. Crack a cold one (RRL recommended), grab your deluxe reissue, which was released today, and come hear "what's goin' down...on the Inside"! Find and listen to Eric here: https://www.bookedonrock.com/ https://www.vhnd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bookedonrockpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/bookedonrockpodcast "What is understood...NEED be discussed" Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085582159917 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebogusotisshow/?hl=en X: https://x.com/BogusOtisShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBogusOtisShow Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebogusotisshow Connect with the Bo-Hosts: bogusotisshow@gmail.com

    1h 3m
  2. ( BONUS OTIS ) Sammy Sunday Mornings- Featured Track: Dreams ( Lite Roast )

    MAR 22

    ( BONUS OTIS ) Sammy Sunday Mornings- Featured Track: Dreams ( Lite Roast )

    Kick-off those worn-out shoes, let your hair down and pour yourself some lite roast, because the Bo-Hosts welcome you to: Sammy Sunday Mornings!  The "BONUS OTIS" mini-episodes are bite-size and focus on the mellower side of the RedRocker's catalog! As the Bo-Hosts continue the 5150 @ 40 celebrations, they reflect back on "Dreams", from 2014's Sammy's acoustic-centric "Lite Roast". In this episode the Bo-Host ponder if "Dreams" is the most inspiring rock song ever recorded, and is Sammy's soaring lyric on the album version @ approx. 3:30 his greatest performance ever? To find out - pour yourself a coffee, put your feet up and make a deep connection with this episode on another lazy, hazy, Sammy Sunday! All songs available for purchase on iTunes! We bought it- so should you! Be sure to check out our Sammy Sunday Mornings playlist on Spotify! "What is understood...NEED be discussed" Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085582159917 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebogusotisshow/?hl=en X: https://x.com/BogusOtisShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBogusOtisShow Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebogusotisshow Connect with the Bo-Hosts: bogusotisshow@gmail.com

    22 min
  3. S7 Episode 003: Celebrating 40 Years of "5150" Track-by-Track

    MAR 18

    S7 Episode 003: Celebrating 40 Years of "5150" Track-by-Track

    Hellllooooo Baaaaa- BAY! Come take a trip down memory lane as the Bo-Hosts celebrate "5150 Month" by deep-diving into the 1986 Van Halen masterpiece that defined an exciting new era for the band! It's practically the reason The Bogus Otis Show exists!  In this episode Brent and Darin reflect on the massive commercial success of 5150—Van Halen’s first #1 album—and share personal "origin stories" of where they were when they first heard it. From bedroom guitar practice with Sears-brand gear to Friday nights at the mall, the conversation explores why this album remains a timeless staple of rock history.  Also discussed is The "Van Hagar" Pivot: the transition from the Roth era to Sammy Hagar, noting how the band moved toward a more melodic, "pop-inflected" rock sound, Live Without a Net: the iconic 1986 concert video, describing the band’s performance as an "aerobics class" led by "superheroes" who made technical mastery look effortless, and a spirited debate on the album’s best songs, highlighting the title track "5150" as "captured lightning in a bottle" and defending the experimental, light-hearted nature of the closing track, "Inside." "What is understood...NEED be discussed" Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085582159917 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebogusotisshow/?hl=en X: https://x.com/BogusOtisShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBogusOtisShow Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebogusotisshow Connect with the Bo-Hosts: bogusotisshow@gmail.com

    56 min
  4. S7 Episode 002: 5150 @ 40 with Martin Popoff!

    MAR 12

    S7 Episode 002: 5150 @ 40 with Martin Popoff!

    In this most epic of episodes, prolific Canadian music journalist, author, and historian Martin Popoff returns to The Bogus Otis Show to celebrate the 40th anniversary of 5150. Often referred to as the "wise swami" of hard rock, Martin pulls no punches. He labels fan-favourites like "Best of Both Worlds" as "undercooked jams," yet simultaneously argues the album is the "ultimate manifestation of the legendary Van Halen Brown Sound." 1986 was a pivotal year; while the world was torn between the rise of Thrash and the explosion of Hair Metal, Van Halen was busy inventing a new sonic reality. Now, four decades later, the question remains: is 5150 the masterpiece the Bo-Hosts proclaim it to be, or is it—as Martin suggests—the victim of "cocaine-fueled" jamming? Either way, this episode is a "Ruby Red" Anniversary deep dive into Van Halen’s debut with the Red Rocker.  So tune-in, "Get Up" as the trio goes "Inside"  5150 to dissect the most transformative year in the careers of both Sammy Hagar and Van Halen! Buy VH @50: ( Seriously, go buy it, ahem, right now!) https://www.martinpopoff.com/html/van-halen-at-50.html https://www.vanhalenstore.com/page/VH/books/B90 More on Martin Popoff: https://www.martinpopoff.com/ https://www.martinpopoff.com/html/podcast.html https://www.martinpopoff.com/html/bookslist.html https://www.facebook.com/groups/915971612134877/ https://www.youtube.com/@thecontrarians2438 "What is understood...NEED be discussed" Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085582159917 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebogusotisshow/?hl=en X: https://x.com/BogusOtisShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBogusOtisShow Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebogusotisshow Connect with the Bo-Hosts: bogusotisshow@gmail.com

    1h 6m
  5. ( BONUS OTIS ) Sammy Sunday Mornings- Featured Track: Love Walks In ( Bridge School Benefit )

    MAR 8

    ( BONUS OTIS ) Sammy Sunday Mornings- Featured Track: Love Walks In ( Bridge School Benefit )

    Kick-off those worn-out shoes, let your hair down and pour yourself some lite roast, because the Bo-Hosts welcome you to: Sammy Sunday Mornings!  The "BONUS OTIS" mini-episodes are bite-size and focus on the mellower side of the RedRocker's catalog! As the Bo-Hosts continue the 5150 @ 40 celebrations, they reflect back to Sammy and Eddie's 1993 appearance at Neil Young's Bridge School Benefit concert where they played  "Love Walks In".  This soulful rendition was just piano and vocal, which definitely qualifies it as a Sammy Sunday Mornings track!   Sammy has stated many times that this soulful tune was written about Aliens; a very specific topic he firmly believes in. As a metaphor for love, or for making a deep connection with someone- or something - it raises the question: do Aliens really exist? Are you a believer like Sammy is? The Bo-Hosts each share their opinions on this, and one of the Bo-Hosts reveals they've been visited! ( cue Twilight Zone theme ) To find out who- pour yourself a coffee, put your feet up and make a deep connection with this episode on another lazy, hazy, Sammy Sunday! All songs available for purchase on iTunes! We bought it- so should you! Be sure to check out our Sammy Sunday Mornings playlist on Spotify! "What is understood...NEED be discussed" Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085582159917 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebogusotisshow/?hl=en X: https://x.com/BogusOtisShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBogusOtisShow Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebogusotisshow Connect with the Bo-Hosts: bogusotisshow@gmail.com

    24 min
  6. S7 Episode 001: Mr."5150" himself - Rick Valente!

    MAR 1

    S7 Episode 001: Mr."5150" himself - Rick Valente!

    What happens when a high-school kid from a rough ( New Halen ) Connecticut neighbourhood swaps sucker-punches for squats? He becomes an icon on one of rock’ and roll's most legendary album covers! In this high-reps episode, The Bo-Hosts are joined by fitness professional and author Rick Valente—the man literally carrying the weight of the world on Van Halen’s 5150 album cover. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of this landmark album, Rick reminisces on the 1986 casting call at Gold’s Gym and the 2-day photoshoot with Eddie and Alex! Rick also discusses his new book, My Life’s Ride,  how bodybuilding saved him from a path of drugs & violence, his epic 10-year run on ESPN's BodyShaping helping people find their own path to health, and why he believes training your mind is just as important as training your body. All that, plus, as the Bo-Hosts dive into Rick’s star-studded life they somehow manage to bond over the late, great Gregory Hines—because nothing says "Sammy Hagar Podcast" like an unexpected detour into the world of legendary tap dancers! For more on Rick- hit him up here: https://www.instagram.com/therealrickvalente/ https://www.facebook.com/ricky.d.valente Where Rick was while interviewed: https://www.bartelsharley.com/ Rick's Book: https://www.amazon.ca/My-Lifes-Ride-Rick-Valente/dp/1962693236 "What is understood...NEED be discussed" Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085582159917 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebogusotisshow/?hl=en X: https://x.com/BogusOtisShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBogusOtisShow Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebogusotisshow Connect with the Bo-Hosts: bogusotisshow@gmail.com

    51 min
  7. ( BONUS OTIS ) Sammy Sunday Mornings- Featured Track: Not Enough

    FEB 22

    ( BONUS OTIS ) Sammy Sunday Mornings- Featured Track: Not Enough

    Kick-off those worn-out shoes, let your hair down and pour yourself some lite roast, because the Bo-Hosts welcome you to: Sammy Sunday Mornings!  The "BONUS OTIS" mini-episodes are bite-size and focus on the mellower side of the RedRocker's catalog! In this episode, the Bo-Hosts go head-to-head over "Not Enough," the piano ballad from Van Halen’s 1995 album, Balance.  While Bo-Host Brent feels this track hits harder than "When It’s Love" and gets goosebumps from the song's soaring sonics of the production, Bo-Host Darin feels like its from the "Bizarro World" version of VH and argues the band traded their signature "tanned & rowdy" party smiles for a morose vibe that feels more like Van Folds Five than Van Halen. Was the song actually a subconscious plea from Sammy to Eddie as the band began to fracture? Is there any irony in that the music video was filmed on the very same rooftop the Beatles split-up on? Is it the perfect bookend to 5150's barnburner opener? Grab your headphones and decide for yourself: Is the sone "Good Enough" to be a Sammy-era classic, or have you had enough of "Not Enough"? So sit down, pour a coffee, put your feet up and enjoy another lazy, hazy, Sammy Sunday! All songs available for purchase on iTunes! We bought it- so should you! Be sure to check out our Sammy Sunday Mornings playlist on Spotify! "What is understood...NEED be discussed" Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085582159917 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebogusotisshow/?hl=en X: https://x.com/BogusOtisShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBogusOtisShow Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebogusotisshow Connect with the Bo-Hosts: bogusotisshow@gmail.com

    26 min
  8. S6 Episode 013: 15 Years Later: There's STILL No Substitute for RED!

    FEB 21

    S6 Episode 013: 15 Years Later: There's STILL No Substitute for RED!

    Grab your favourite Sammy libation and pour a double shot, because in this episode The Bo-Hosts are celebrating a major milestone: 15 Years of RED!  In this season 6 finale, the Bogus "Bo-Hosts" Brent and Darin dive deep into Sammy Hagar’s legendary #1 New York Times best-selling autobiography, RED. From the "scathing" leaked chapters of the unpublished Red Storm Rising to the "no filler" stories that defined the Van Halen era, the guys break down why this book remains the gold standard for rock biographies! The episode also takes a nostalgic turn as the duo reminisces about Sammy’s "Red Rocker Weekend" in Toronto back in 2011 as keynote speaker for Canadian Music Week conference. Hear the behind-the-scenes stories of the lost documentary premiere, a "secret" club appearance with Randy Bachman Bo-Host Brent attended, and the time Bo-Host Darin coughed his way through a Q107 interview with the man himself!  Whether you're a lifelong member of the Redhead family or a Van Halen history buff, this look back at the "RED" legacy—and a wish list for a potential sequel—is the perfect way to close out the season! "What is understood...NEED be discussed" Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085582159917 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebogusotisshow/?hl=en X: https://x.com/BogusOtisShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBogusOtisShow Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebogusotisshow Connect with the Bo-Hosts: bogusotisshow@gmail.com

    43 min
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A salute to Sammy Hagar- The Red Rocker! From Rock to Rum, Cabo to Cars to Catalina, Baja to Beer, Montrose to Mexico to Mezquila, Guitars, Gear n' Grub, Chickenfoot, HSAS, The Circle, Los Tres Gusanos, The Other Half, and his still growing solo career, your "Bo-Hosts" Darin & Brent delve into anything- and everything- within 9 Degrees of Sammy, making pit-stops at all points in-between!   More than just a podcast, it's celebrating the "Red Rocker" lifestyle, while also bringing a better "balance" and an increased social awareness to Sammy's incredible career as a Solo Artist, his massive contributions to the VH legacy - and to ROCK n' ROLL itself! email: bogusotisshow@gmail.com"What is understood...NEED be discussed!"

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