Mike Fraser is a name you'll know if you read the liner notes on your favorite rock albums.  In fact, his work is already all over your record collection if you like AC/DC, Aerosmith, Metallica, Ozzy, Zeppelin, Bad Company, Rush, Whitesnake, Dio, Journey, Satriani and Slipnot (just to name a few!)  Mike's full CV reads like a virtual who's - who of rock and we estimate his name is on half a BILLION records sold!  (No joke, and the man literally has no bucket-list of mega-profile names left to work with!!)

We Redheads sure love our liner notes so we know Mike as the sonic scientist behind the console for Van Halen's Balance,  both VH Best Of discs, both Chickenfoot albums, as well as Sammy's 2013 Sammy & Friends album.  Oh, and did we also mention Mike has pretty much been part of AC/DC's complete catalog since 1976??!  Beyond all this he's also a down-to-earth dude and brings a great hang!!

In this mega-episode your Bo-Hosts  hear how a fellow canuck went from entry level studio beginnings to the top of the rock and becoming the man who mic'd Eddie's original Marshall!

For more on Mike's insane career please check these out:

Mike's professional site:
https://mikefrasermix.com/

Mike's full credit list and many accomplishments:
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mike-fraser-mn0000479945/credits

Mike's 10 Defining Rock records:
https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/producer-mike-frasers-10-career-defining-records-485780

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This episode is all about lists and Bo-Hosts Darin & Brent chat about what songs that could ( and should ) have been in the Sammy -fronted live set, which cover songs Van Halen could have absolutely slayed and speculate on how much of VH3 could have been based on Sammy era material. Plus, the Bo-hosts dare to break the entire internet by discussing Roth-era Van Halen songs that would have worked with Sammy, vice-versa, and which live songs we’d love to have heard Sammy belt from the ‘86-95 era!

We'd love to hear YOUR comments and your lists, based on the above! Be sure to continue the conversation on our Facebook page and check out this episode on our NEW youtube channel! 

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Season 2 continues it's epic streak of special guests! In this episode the Bo-Host's sit down with none other than Sammy's main man,  David Lauser, who everyone affectionately calls "Bro"!  Bro has been Sammy's lifelong friend and tub-thumpin' bandmate for 55 years!   Bo-Hosts Brent & Darin dig deep into their unique friendship, their earliest days as bandmates, and how Sam & Dave ( no, not that Sam & Dave)  first met!   Hear inside info about VOA, Bro's drumming technique, more info on the infamous  "secret note" from I Never Said Goodbye, and what classic soul song was snuck into one of Sammy's early 80's hit!  Bro is a great hang and a good vibe - and this is a " blooded " episode you won't want to miss!

More on Bro can be found here

Bro's business FaceBook page:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063122504292 

Bro's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/davidbrolauser/?hl=en

Bro's website that can access messages:
https://www.davidlauser.com/index.html

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Us Redheads sure love our Sammy brand extensions!  Beyond Sammy's many bands & brands raise your hand if you have collections of his tequila...mezquila...rum...beer... books....shirts & swag! Of course you do! We all do! Ever wonder who's mind those visuals come from and how Sammy's visions & vibes are captured & connect  across all his many endeavors?  Wait no more friend!

In this episode Bo-Hosts Brent & Darin sit down with Todd Gallopo, Creative Director and owner of the award-winning LA based design studio-Meat and Potatoes !

Todd has been a collaborator of Sammy's for over 20 years!  We dig into his creative process, the terrors of  facing "the blank page" and what it's like to work with music icons!  Bo-Host Brent & Todd swap their fav Sammy recipes and plot how to import mass quantities of mezquila!  Bo-Host Darin & Todd swap frustrations that today's definition of a graphic designer merely means having a copy of Photoshop!  You'll hear how close Chickenfoot potentially came to being called Turkeyfoot,  plus, Todd and Darin reminisce about a common mentor; Carter, a legend in the music industry who initially signed Sammy in '76 and later became Chickenfoot's Co-manager!

Also revealed: Todd confirms that Sammy will not proceed with legal action over the podcast's name!  What is understood....need be discussed!

More about Todd , his studio and his impressive body of work:

https://www.meatoes.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddgallopo/

https://www.instagram.com/meatoes/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGOQck8I3fY

Crazy Times Art:

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGOQck8I3fY

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Join the Bo-Hosts for a special sit down with Multi-Platinum Producer, Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist musician...a former Hagar Solo and Wabos band member...and a man who's played with ALL 3 VH singers ( yes, you read that correctly!)...this can only mean one person: Jesse Harms!

Bo-hosts Brent and Darin dig deep into Jesse's mind and career to learn about his approach to songwriting, the creative process, the behind the scenes shenans recording Sammy's 3LB, VOA, MTM & Red Voodoo albums, and his time working with REO Speedwagon, Heart, & Eddie Money!  Jesse also touches upon his career highlights, sneaking a keyboard solo past Sammy onto VOA and getting called-out by EVH for reusing a chord sequence he'd already used!  Plus, find out which Jesse Harms compositions were incorporated into the Bo-Host's respective weddings, and  find out how many copies of VH 3 Jesse owns!  If we stuffed any more into this episode we'd need a (Red ) front end loader!

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More on Jesse's remarkable career, discography and his rare & highly sought after 6 CD retrospective package  "All Sides":

https://www.vhnd.com/2022/11/04/jesse-harms-shares-the-inside-stories-on-working-with-both-sammy-hagar-david-lee-roth-in-the-80s/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Harms

https://www.amazon.com/All-Sides-6CD-Box-Set/dp/B0B5NCBPRK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1O20EUQGHDN1F&keywords=JESSE+HARMS&qid=1677616564&s=music&sprefix=jesse+harms%2Cpopular%2C89&sr=1-1

https://www.allmusic.com/artist/jesse-harms-mn0000335325/credits

The Bogus Otis Show's Jesse Harms Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/232iUZVFl4L8kpiQ4p9GNz?si=cN2E4jkcRlGWl7rX__Dyuw&nd=1

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Can you believe Sammy's Cosmic Universal Fashion  turns 15 this year? 
Neither can Bo-hosts Brent and Darin, but they do know one thing for sure...this episode is gonna get "LOUD"!  Especially with our special guest, Andrew Bennett, the accomplished filmmaker, author ( Eruption in the Canyon ) and Director of the LOUD  music video! Join your Bo-Hosts as Andrew takes them behind the scenes on the making of the video, we investigate more about Andrew's 212 days and nights at 5150, and listen to two dudes who've both directed music videos for Sammy swap stories on what it's like directing music videos for icons! Plus, EVH NFT's, which VH singer had the best on-set catering, and even SuperBowl predictions!  Almost enough to fill two episodes!

More on Andrew, his films and where to buy Eruption In The Canyon here:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/eruption-in-the-canyon-andrew-bennett/1142678174?ean=9781088066157

EruptionInTheCanyon.com

https://vimeo.com/andrewbennettwork

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12589550/?ref_=nm_knf_t_1

https://www.instagram.com/andrewbennettredux/

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Welcome to Season 2 of The Bogus Otis Show!  2023 brings plenty of milestones in the Sammy Hagar and Van Halen canon, and your Bo-Hosts will be all over them! 
First up is Van Hagar's 1988 sophomore album, OU812, which turns 35 years young!  This album is a special one for Bo-Host Darin, so this will be the first of several retrospectives on this wildly eclectic and highly polarizing album. OU812 also holds a special place in Eric Senich's heart, so who better to join Bo-Hosts Brent & Darin than the host of the popular Booked on Rock and DISCovery Podcasts, who also happens to be a writer for the almighty Van Halen News Desk!
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For more on Eric Senich, check him out here:

https://www.spreaker.com/show/booked-on-rock-with-eric-senich

www.BOOKEDONROCK.com

https://www.instagram.com/bookedonrockpodcast/?hl=en

https://www.vhnd.com/author/eric/

https://www.vhnd.com/

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Well after a very successful Season 1, Bo-Hosts Brent & Darin felt a recap of their favorite moments was in order! What better way to wrap Season 1 and launch Season 2 than a....wait for it....A BONUS OTIS  EPISODE!!

With so many highlights and so many people to thank,  a big, RED, "THANK YOU" was in order!  Redheads, VH and Rock N Roll lovers alike,  thank you for embracing us -this one's for you!! And for those who haven't discovered us yet, this is a bite-size mini-portion of the Best of Bogus!  Enjoy, and see you in Season 2! 
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What better way to cap off a successful season one than having a special guest who's last name is Hagar!!  In this episode Bo-Hosts Brent & Darin spend an hour with the delightful, energetic and highly inspirational Sis of Sam,  Velma Hagar!
2 time author,  a preacher of positivity, the shoe guru of Palm Desert and the witty & wise purveyor of many pearls of wisdom, Velma packs this episode with a warmth as big as her smile! Ever wonder where Sammy got those fancy italian shoes?  Ever wonder what's on rockstar's sister's playlist?? Does Sammy need to revisit the writing & publishing credits to "Give to Live"???  Velma tells all!
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Pick up Velma's 2 incredible books here:

https://www.amazon.ca/Hidden-Treasures-Secret-Places-Ristaino-ebook/dp/B01N1GXLDE/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3GX993L2P87I4&keywords=velma+hagar&qid=1673922567&sprefix=velma+hagar%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-2

https://www.amazon.ca/Hidden-Treasures-Places-Velma-Hagar/dp/0998182834/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GX993L2P87I4&keywords=velma+hagar&qid=1673922567&sprefix=velma+hagar%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-1

Visit Velma's YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@VelmaHagar

Also check out Velma on Tik Tok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@bubbyhagar

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Lights! Camera! I Want Some Action! In this episode, Bo-Hosts Brent & Darin discuss Sammy's cinematic rockers "Heavy Metal", from 1981's animated sci-fi feature film Heavy Metal, and "Fast Times at Ridgemont High", from the classic 1982 Cameron Crowe comedy of the same name.  Ever wonder how Sammy ended  up on a supposedly New Wave themed soundtrack? Was Sammy the cause of ruining Jeff Spicoli's ride? ? Would Live Without A Net be even better if the mighty VH opened with Heavy Metal??? Find out in this most Bogus of episodes!
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