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” (alongside fellow Canadian sonic wizards Bruce "Balance" Fairbairn and Bob Rock), Mike’s fingerprints are all over the greatest rock, hard rock, and metal albums of all time. If you’ve ever headbanged, fist-pumped, or air-guitared in your life—you’ve probably got Mike to thank.  

In this episode, The Bo-Hosts dive deep into the making of Chickenfoot’s wildly and weirdly named second album, “Chickenfoot III” (because naming things in order is for amateurs). Mike dishes on the vibe, the process, and the magic behind the mix. PLUS: the Bo-Hosts relay a question from Canadian rock royalty Kim Mitchell about AC/DC’s recording setup. 

It's a fully Canadian and Tariff-free episode! Crank it up and enjoy the ride, eh?

For more on Mike's INSANE list of credits check out:

https://mikefrasermix.com/

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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 Aliens, Sharks, and Society. Now entering its second season, the show dives into her three favourite topics with honesty, insightfulness, and a good dose of raunch. No topic is too taboo, no question off-limits — Samantha truly covers- and uncovers- it all! 

Don’t miss A.S.S. — heartfelt, hilarious, at times heavy, and available wherever you get your pods!

A.S.S. Links:

https://open.spotify.com/show/3EtFX8tPONAPeZF6baorGF?si=448ccd5145e64793

A.S.S. IG:

https://www.instagram.com/a.s.s.withsph?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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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 ALLIANCE is still going strong!

When Sammy joined Van Halen in ’85, Gary jumped over to the legendary BOSTON, where he’s held it down on guitar for 40 years. And when Sammy launched his post-VH solo career, guess who was his first Wabo? His "Bro," of course!

Out of that tight-knit musical (ahem) circle, "Bro" and Gary helped form ALLIANCE in the ’90s with singer/bassist Robert Berry and keyboardist Allan Fitzgerald. In this episode, they join the Bo-Hosts to chat about their killer new album on Frontiers Music, Before Our Eyes.

They also reminisce about recording VOA (and whether live footage exists!), the possible whereabouts of their "55" jumpsuits, dig into their recording process, speculate on a VOA band reunion in Cabo, and face off in a round of RedRocker Rapid Fire.

This episode took some serious calendar-juggling to make happen—so crank it up LOUD and enjoy!

For more on ALLIANCE:

https://www.frontiers.it/artist/2216

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmkNfnqrJCg

For more on David "Bro"Lauser:

https://www.davidlauser.com/index.html

For more on Gary Pihl:

https://garypihl.com/

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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' RED band sits down to talk how they formed, their individual influences and what it's like being in a band that celebrates the legacy of the main man himself! 

The band also does a couple tunes LIVE! ( Hallelujah!) on the show, so bring the tequila and lets party Sammy-style!

For more on BAD MOTOR SCOOTER check out their socials:

 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15KrmaZ3Rt/?mibextid=wwXIfr 

https://www.instagram.com/badmotorscooterband/

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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! 

This guest is also a fellow Canadian, so of course we're talking about none other than the incomparable Phil X; lead guitarist of Bon FRIGGIN' Jovi!  

Phil X is also the founder/leader/frontman of Phil X & The Drills, and in this episode he discusses their rockin' new release, "Pow! Right In The Kisser!", life in Bon Jovi, his mad RED respect for Sammy, and his amazing Frankenstrat Gibson SG! 

Phil X also endures Bo-Host Darin's gruelling "RedRocker Rapid-Fire" quiz, where he reveals his fav VH albums, fav EVH riffs, and which paint job of King Edward's he loves the most!

Crank it up - this episode is definitely some BAD MEDICINE! 

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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) administrator of the Sammy Hagar RED Facebook Group, which is soon celebrating its TENTH year!

As 5150 celebrates it's 39th anniversary, the boys discuss the EPIC album's impact, and Brett explains his spiritually-enlightening trip to Cabo Wabo to finally experience Sammy at his annual Birthday Bash and reveals what song literally brought him to tears!  

Plus, Brett endures Bo-Host Darin's "RedRocker Rapid-Fire" quiz where he must make some TOUGH decisions on Sammy's best songs, Van Halen's best albums, and which Frankenstrat paint job was Eddie's greatest guitar!

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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. 

If we DID get one more tour, what would Sammy sing? What would, could, and should a fitting setlist be? 

The Bo-Hosts welcome back former guests & fellow Redheads Wes (red_rock_fanpage1013) and Mark (purerockcalifornia) as we battle it out to see which "winner takes it all"!

The rules? It's Solo-Sammy centric!

• 20 songs 
• 3 Encores (all incarnations) 

What would YOUR Sammy-Solo setlist be? Let us know on Facebook, IG or at: [email protected]

Wes:

1. Love or money
2. three Lock
3. baby's on fire
4. I don't need love
5. Never give up
6. I've done everything
7. heavy metal
8. two sides
9. r&r weekend
10. plain jane
11. I'll fall in love again
12. red
13. your love is driving me crazy
14. turn up the music
15. this planets on fire
16. give to live
17. trans am
18. little white lie
19. bad reputation
20. one way to rock. 
21. bigfoot
22. missing you
23. rock the nation 

Brent:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ikc2k55I0jBOTayUxzNtn?si=CXhXuwVPSmCaR6U_fPuiCg&pi=zhRo3wKeTT2RA

1. Sam I Am
2. Can’t Get Loose
3. Rock Is In My Blood
4. Swept Away
5. Your Love Is Driving Me Crazy
6. Privacy
7. Give To Live
8. Be Still
9. Loud
10. The Message
11. Girl Gets Around
12. Winner Takes It All
13. The Love
14. High Hopes
15. Trans Am
16. Bad Reputation
17. Turn Up The Music
18. Sally
19. I’ll Fall In Love Again
20. Who Has the Right   
21. Missing You
22. Soap
23. Make it Last

Darin: 

Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/25ukNoU5iMi7Z1ud3HjrX5?si=BPrMR_RcTKO2RzERtoEJpw

1. Urban Guerilla 
2. R&R Romeo 
3. Boozin' 
4. Turn Up the Music 
5. Bad Reputation 
6. Remote Love 
7. Rise of the Animal 
8. Missing You 
9. Swept Away 
10. Rock Is in My Blood 
11. Hands and Knees 
12. Returning Home 
13. High Hopes 
14. Lay Your Hand On Me 
15. High and Dry Again 
16. Let Me Take You There 
17. Sailin' 
18. All We Need is an Island 
19. Affirmation 
20. 2120      
21. Down the Drain 
22. Dubai Blues 
23. MTM /Top of the Rock medley

Mark:

1. Love or Money 
2. 3 Lock Box 
3. One Way to Rock 
4. Urban Guerilla 
5. This Planet's On Fire 
6. I'll Fall in Love Again 
7. Plain Jane 
8. Little White Lie 
9. Wash Me Down 
10. I Got the Fire 
11. Trans Am 
12. In the Night
13. Two Sides of Love
14. Heavy Metal
15. Hallelujah
16. Top of the Rock
17. Soap 
18. Boozin'
19. JuJu
20. High Hopes
21. SS#5
22. Red
23. 55

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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 celebration of the supergroup's EPIC debut album, the Bo-Hosts reminisce on that era in Sammy's life & career, and provide an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the making of the official animated music video for "Get It Up"!  As some of you may already know, Bo-Host Darin conceived, produced and directed the video for the band alongside Sammy's lifelong friend and 2-time manager, the man everyone called "Carter". Darin shares making-of stories, a never before heard alternate-edit of "Get It Up", original production art, and reveals for the first time anywhere, concept artwork/tests that was supposed to be used for the sequel video, "Bigfoot", which unfortunately never came to pass due to the untimely passing of Carter. Plus, Darin also shares a some very interesting tidbits on other possible supergroups that Sammy could have participated in way back then!

Sit, back, crack open your favorite Sammy-libation of choice and crank it up! 

Be sure to check out our official YouTube channel - and our official Facebook page - for the companion video  in order to view the artwork and render tests in all their glory!

S5/Ep003: Official YOUTUBE CHANNEL Video companion: 

https://youtu.be/A-Ohb0vm3Xg

Here's the Official Get It Up" Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca83JiOVXM4

Here's the Beatles Rock Band Trailer Darin pitched to Carter as reference:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbe5mpI16KA

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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 like...Deep RED...or is it...RED Country Communion!?!  

In this impromptu reaction/review the Bo-Hosts speculate on the origins of this truly epic, and very inspiRED, tune and try to piece together the tangled timelines of how - and why - we got this surprise track right now..without any, ahem, fair warning??!

( Not that we're complaining, and we'll gladly take more of it Sam! )

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"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 Bo-Hosts also discuss Balance's place in landscape of Rock N Roll circa 1995,  the interesting origins of certain tracks, Eddie's personal challenges, his gear &  evolving tone, and we also hear from friends & listeners on what the album means to them.  

Sadly, Balance was Van Halen's final, full-length studio album with Sammy, and as we would soon learn, the cracks that are now easily visible were about to break wide open, setting the stage for, as friend of the show, Martin Popoff, calls "Van Halen's Dark Ages". As the saying goes, "Hindsight's always 5150!"

Enjoy, and today, be sure to spin "Balance" at full volume in salute to this monster disc!

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