The Bogus Otis Show: 9 Degrees of Sammy Hagar

Sammy Hagar: The Red Rocker!
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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!"

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

    3D AGO

    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
  2. ( 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
  3. 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
  4. ( BONUS OTIS ) Sammy Sunday Mornings- Featured Track: Young Girl Blues

    FEB 15

    ( BONUS OTIS ) Sammy Sunday Mornings- Featured Track: Young Girl Blues

    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, we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Sammy’s 1st Capitol Records solo album, 1976's Nine on a 10 Scale,  by revisiting the incredibly underrated "Young Girl Blues." It's a straight blues scorcher with Sammy delivering not only a standout vocal, but proving once again that he is an incredible guitar player! 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

    16 min
  5. ( BONUS OTIS ) Sammy Sunday Mornings- Featured Track: Things've Changed

    FEB 8

    ( BONUS OTIS ) Sammy Sunday Mornings- Featured Track: Things've Changed

    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, we’re cracking open Sammy’s 2002 gem Not 4 Sale to dissect the standout track "Things've Changed." This isn't just a high-octane anthem; it’s Sammy’s soulful reflection on his journey through the music industry. 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

    16 min
  6. ( BONUS OTIS ) Sammy Sunday Mornings- Featured Track: Be Still

    FEB 1

    ( BONUS OTIS ) Sammy Sunday Mornings- Featured Track: Be Still

    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! This episode features the deeply-introspective Be Still, from 2022's Sammy Hagar & The Circle album, Crazy Times.  This is a reflective tune that finds Hagar in a contemplative mood, focusing on slowing down, finding one's centre and stepping outside the madness of life for a moment. Sammy didn't write the lyrics, (they were sent to him byMark Tamburino,  a mutual friend of Kenny Chesney), but he was so emotionally moved by the words, he knew he had to record them! The Bo-Hosts go deep into this track to ponder the lyrics and discuss the importance of slowing down now & then to re-evaluate one's life. So sit down, be still, and enjoy another lazy, hazy, Sammy Sunday! All songs available for purchase on iTunes! We bought it- so should you! "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
  7. S6 Episode 012: Livin' It Up turns 20!

    JAN 28

    S6 Episode 012: Livin' It Up turns 20!

    Grab your shades and ditch the heavy coat—the Bo-Hosts may be freezing in the Great White North, but they're turning up the heat by taking a sonic vacation back to 2006 as they deep-dive into another one of Sammy’s career re-defining masterpieces, Livin’ It Up!  The Bo-Hosts break down the track-list, compare contrasts & similarities to DLR's Crazy from The Heat, and discuss how the breezy, "Cabo Wabo" lifestyle vibe was the perfect palate cleanser after Sammy’s turbulent final years in Van Halen. Which songs belong on your beach bum playlist and which ones belong in the cooler? Grab your Sammy libation of choice and join the Bo-Hosts for 45 mins of palm trees, flip flops, and tequila-talk that will have you livin' on the coastline so fast, you'll forget the frostbite! "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

    47 min
  8. ( BONUS OTIS ) Sammy Sunday Mornings - Featured Track: Flamingos Fly

    JAN 25

    ( BONUS OTIS ) Sammy Sunday Mornings - Featured Track: Flamingos Fly

    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! This time, we feature Sammy's first solo retail single, Flamingos Fly, from his first solo album, 1976's Nine on a Ten Scale. Flamingos Fly was "gifted" to Sammy from Van Morrison, as Hagar and Morrison were both recording at the same studio (The Record Plant) at the same time. Morrison liked Hagar’s voice and essentially "gifted" him the song.  While Van Morrison wrote the lyrics, Sammy’s choice to record them as his first solo statement feels prophetic in that the song is drenched in imagery of the Cabo Wabo lifestyle long before it existed, almost like this song was the subconscious - or conscious- blueprint for his "Billionaire Beach Bum" persona.  Come to think of it, did Sammy hit upon this lifestyle vibe before Buffet? Buffet only became recognized for his "island escapism" persona" following the release of the song "Margaritaville" in 1977, a full year after 1976's Nine on a Ten Scale! Also, if you listen to Van Morrison's version (released in 1977), it sounds wayyyy different! Ponder that as you enjoy a lazy, hazy Sammy Sunday! All songs available for purchase on iTunes! We bought it- so should you! "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

    19 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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