The Bogus Otis Show: 9 Degrees of Sammy Hagar
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!
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Episodes
73 episodes
S6 Episode 005: Spin's VH Album Rankings Get Spun!
All Fired Up by Spin journalist Al Shipley’s recent Van Halen album rankings, the Bo-Hosts set out to fix the list—and restore Balance to the rock and roll universe!Will it lead to the end of the podcast? Wil...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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32:55
S6 Episode 004: BOAWB LIVE in Vegas - The Residency: FULL REVIEW!
In this episode, what happens in Vegas does NOT stay in Vegas as the Bo-Hosts evaluate Sammy's truly epic, newly-released, The Residency, LIVE album! Captured during Sammy's acclaimed 2025 Las Vegas residenc...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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31:27
S6 Episode 003: "TEN 13" turns 25!
In this post 10/13 Birthday Bash episode, the Bo-Hosts summarize Sammy's epic 78th trip around the sun and then delve into the many musical gems contained on his epic 2000 album, the aptly titled "TEN 13". Released on October 24, 2...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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47:46
S6 Episode 002: ShREDding with Berklee's Ben Cote!
In this episode, the Bogus Bo-Host's sit down to talk rock of the REDDEST kind with Ben Cote, a longtime listener of the show and Senior Coordinator within the Guitar Department at the esteemed Berklee College of Music.
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:19:04
S6 Episode 001: Season 6 Mini-Episode KICKOFF!
What will Season 6 have in store? Well, 2026 is a year filled with significant Sammy solo and Sam Halen Milestones! What will the Bo-Hosts be talking about? Crank a cold Sammy-libation and have a listen!
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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13:54
S5 Episode 013: SEASON 5 FINALE - EARLY DAYS of the BIRTHDAY BASH with Ilene Nice & Jennifer Bell!!
In this nostalgia-filled episode the Bo-Hosts jump in the wayback machine and welcome longtime REDHEADS and bonafide besties Ilene Nice & Jennifer Bell! Ilene and Jennifer met in a Birthday Bash line...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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1:05:22
S5 Episode 012: The HEAVIEST METAL yet to come?...Future Speculations!
In this emergency-release episode, the Bo-Hosts dive into Sammy’s latest social media teases with Anthrax/Pantera’s Charlie Benante, Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee, and Birthday Bash regular Chad Kroeger of Nickelback. What does it all mean?Is ...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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23:52
S5 Episode 011: Summer Nights, Fights, Reissues, New Releases... and a possible Reunion?!
As those "Hot Summer Nights" start to dwindle, the Bo-Hosts Recap all things RED!In this episode, the Bo-Hosts deep-dive into the motivations, speculations and possible ramifications behind DLR's recent onstage diatribe regarding Sammy,&...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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56:38
S5 Episode 010: Mike Fraser Returns!
Listen up Redheads! The mighty Mike Fraser Returns! This man needs no introduction, or re-introduction that is, since Mike joined the Bo-Hosts back in Season 2 Episode 7. Mike is referred to as one of "The Big Three” (...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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56:45
S5 Episode 009: Extra Special Guest: Samantha Hagar!
In this episode, the Bo-Hosts welcome the one and only Samantha Hagar! While she may be Sammy’s youngest daughter, Samantha is a creative force in her own right as the creator/host of the bold and hilarious podcast A.S.S. — short for <...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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1:04:41
S5 Episode 008: The 5 Decade ALLIANCE of David "Bro" Lauser & Gary Pihl!
Drummer David “Bro” Lauser and guitarist Gary Pihl go way back—to the early ’80s, when they laid down the thunderous drums and scorching guitar riffs on Sammy Hagar’s iconic Geffen albums. Fast forward five decades, and their A...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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1:19:38
S5 Episode 007:Get On your BAD MOTOR SCOOTER and ride!
Well it only took 5 seasons...but in this episode the Bo-Hosts welcome their very first musical act: BAD MOTOR SCOOTER - The Midwest #1 Tribute to the music of Montrose , Van Halen and of course, Sammy Hagar! 3/4's of this rockin' ...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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1:02:09
S5 Episode 006: PHIL X turns RED!
In this episode the Bo-Hosts welcome someone who is a personal friend of Sammy & Mikey, a megafan of Eddie, and an incredible guitar-gunslinger who also happens to be a full-fledged member of one of the biggest rock bands in the world! ...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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1:07:56
S5 Episode 005: Special Guest Brett Carroll: ADMIN of FB's "Sammy Hagar RED"!
In this exciting episode the Bo-Hosts go international and practice their Australian accents by welcoming special guest, Brett Carroll! Redheads know Brett as a longtime card-carrying Redhead and the passionate and inspi(RED) admi...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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53:08
S5 Episode 004: The ULTIMATE "Farewell" Setlist?
They say all good things must come to an end. At age 77 the main man himself shows no signs of stopping. However, now the Best Of All Worlds tour has come and gone the hope of another large-scale tour, which could be his final, still remains.&n...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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55:04
S5 Episode 003:16 years of The 'Foot + Behind the Scenes of the "Get It Up" video!
Where DOES the time time go?! Chickenfoot's incredible 2009 debut album turns sweet 16 this year!! This means in 2025 it too can now complain about driving 55 MPH and decide on Turnin' Left whenever it so chooses!! In this ...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:00:04
S5 Episode 002: "Fortune Teller Blues" - Reactions, Speculations and Reviews!
Whoa! 2025 is off to a great start for Redheads as Friday Jan. 31st we got the surprise new track "Fortune Teller Blues, featuring Sammy and blues wunderkind, Joe Bonamassa. But what IS this tune?!? Where did it come from?!? It sounds a bit lik...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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1:01:11
S5 Episode 001: 30 Years of BALANCE!
"BALANCE" turns 30 today!! Wow, where did 3 decades go?!? In this bittersweet episode the Bo-Hosts wax nostalgic on this most epic of albums and look back on what was a turbulent era for their favorite version of the band. The B...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:05:11
S4 "BONUS" OTIS Episode: Face down at the Cabo Wabo Cantina!
Here we are again in that kinda awkward stretch between Christmas and New Years. All the presents have been unwrapped, all the yuletide tidings have been exchanged and the family gatherings are getting fewer and farther between. Well fe...
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Season 4
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38:01
S4 Episode 013: BOAW Tour | Season 4 Wrap-Up!
Get out your comfy soft pants (preferably RED) and mix-up your Sammy favorite libation of choice as it's a super-sized "SAM-Stravaganza" Season 4 finale! To wrap an incredible Season 4, the Bo-Hosts look back at the sensational "Best ...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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2:03:16
S4 Episode 012: Jammin' with JOHNNY BEANE!
In this episode the Bo-Hosts welcome fellow content creator, podcaster, gearhead and mega VH fan, the incomparable Johnny Beane! Johnny is also the host of his own popular YouTube channel; JohnnyBeane TV, where you will find weekly ...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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1:24:33
S4 Episode 011: "RED ON BLACK" Author TIM DURLING!
In this episode the Bo-Hosts are joined by musicologist, YouTube content creator and fellow RedHead, Tim Durling, author of the recently released RED ON BLACK: The Listener’s Guide to Sammy Hagar! Tim stops by...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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1:21:04
S4 Episode 010 (honourary Ep 50!): Reactions & Rants on AVH and "Brothers"
Sigh....it's tough being a Van Halen fan ain't it?
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Season 4
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Episode 50
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34:56
S4 Episode 009 (honourary Ep 51!): "BRO" talks "VOA"!
Can Season 4 get any BIGGER? After an epic run of special guests, including the CEO of ROCK N' ROLL himself, the Bo-Hosts welcome back Sammy's longtime friend, percussionist and drummer David "Bro" Lauser for a discussion that tri...
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Season 4
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Episode 51
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1:16:24
S4 Episode 008: Bad Motor Scooterin' with REDROCKER RIDERS!
In this most EPIC of episodes, the Bo-Hosts sit down with fellow Redheads Chris Heathcoat and Greg Dulberg! These gents are not only longtime friends of the show and a great hang, they are also some of the main men helpi...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:24:32
