Mon, Oct 10, 2022
A short and sweet "pilot" episode which introduces your Bo-Hosts Brent Kinnaird and Darin Bristow. We cover how we met, our respective entry point to Sammy, our fan credentials, the show's mission statement and where we want to take this things in the future. What is understood...need be discussed.
Tue, Oct 11, 2022
Your Bo-Hosts discuss their favorite Solo Sammy Deep Cuts and Sammy Solo albums we tend to revisit most often and keep in heavy rotation, Wolfie's appearance at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute, what the heck a EVH D-Tuna is, plus comments on current Red Rocker-related events....plus an unplanned and rehearsed disagreement over 1991's For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. What is understood...need be discussed.
Tue, Oct 11, 2022
Cut by cut, Bo-Hosts Brent and Darin share their initial reactions on The Circle's rockin' new album "Crazy Times", delve into Sammy's greatest vocal performances and debate where The Red Rocker, at age 75, stacks up against his hard rock peers. All this and more. What is understood...need be discussed.
Tue, Oct 11, 2022
The "Bo-hosts" continue celebrating Sammy at 75. Brent and Darin begin an ongoing discussion that covers Sammy's career peaks and valleys and put each other thru the "Red Rocker Rapid-Fire Fiver", where each Bo-host asks the other 5 Sammy-related questions at point blank range. Plus, the boys cover current news that's Sammy connected, Sammy's most enjoyed culinary treasures, updated thoughts on "Crazy Times" and more. What is understood...need be discussed.
Sun, Oct 23, 2022
With a Bo-Host ( Brent ) only days away from another trip to Sammy's favorite town of Cabo San Lucas, it felt right that episode "cinco" should be focused on the famous (or is it infamous?!) song, cantina, and tequila. The boys deep-dive into all aspects of track 4 from 1988's multi-platinum Van Hagar sophomore album, Ou812. Arrriiiibbaaaaaa. "What is understood...need be discussed!"
Tue, Nov 1, 2022
Bo-Hosts Brent and Darin Take you Back ( Deja Vu ) to 1995 with a deep dive re-evaluation of Van Halen's final full-length banger, Balance. Does Sammy deserve all the flack for Amsterdam's lyrics? Did Van Halen rock harder when they were at odds with one another? What songs would you replace with Crossing Over and Humans Being?? The boys examine the light and the shade found within Van Hagar's darkest album and discuss the elements that foreshadowed a band about to collapse. "What is understood...need be discussed!"
Mon, Nov 14, 2022
Episode "007" seems like a fitting number for a Bo-Host super secret solo mission to Cabo San Lucas. Bo-Host Brent ditches his covid-stricken fellow Bo-Host Darin, and heads ( face ) down in Cabo, where he met the man himself, Cabo Wabo Cantina Co-Founder and longtime Sammy cohort, the incomparable, Jorge Viana. Jorge was kind enough to take Brent up to Sammy's green room to share his wild stories of meeting Sammy for the very first time, the origins of the Cantina, and makes a promise to ship his world famous Lobster Burritos to Canada. All this and much much more. "What is understood....NEED be discussed!"
Wed, Nov 23, 2022
Bo-Hosts Brent and Darin are "steppin' into our universe" to revisit Sammy's first Post-Van Halen solo album titled after ( what else?!) the RED PLANET. We're talking all things MARCHING TO MARS, 25 years later. Your Bo-hosts sort thru all the little white lies, leave the warmth of the womb, and find out exactly who has the right, as they deep-dive into Sammy's rockin' rebirth. "What is understood...need be discussed!"
Wed, Nov 30, 2022
Bo-Hosts Brent and Darin welcome their very first virtual guest - CJ Chilvers. CJ is the author of the totally awesome, incredibly in-depth Van Halen Encyclopedia, otherwise known amongst Van Halen fans as "THE BIBLE ". Join your Bo-Hosts as they deep-dive into the genesis and incredible story behind the "The Bible", Cj's entrance to Sammy fandom and favorite Red Rocker riffs and an impromptu guitar geek-out session that swerves dangerously close to EVH and VH3 rabbit holes. All this, plus current Sammy news and a pit stop at acknowledging the 40th anniversary of 1982's Three Lock Box. What more could ya ask for?
Mon, Dec 5, 2022
Is LWAN the greatest concert home video release EVER FILMED? Does it capture Van Hagar at their creative and personal peak?? And where does it rank amongst Van Halen and Sammy's professionally recorded video releases??? Bo-Hosts Brent and Darin strap on their oversized aqua and pink parachute pants to look back at this landmark and life-changing "New Halen" concert. What is understood...NEED be discussed.
Wed, Dec 28, 2022
Lights. Camera. Action. Bo-Hosts Brent and Darin give Siskel and Ebert a run for their money as they take a closer look at Sammy's work on the Silver Screen. In Part 1, the Bo-Hosts pair up 1984's "The Girl Gets Around" from the mega-selling Footloose soundtrack with 1987's "Winner Takes It All" from the underwhelming Stallone arm-wrestling flick, Over The Top. Was TGGA planned for VOA? Was WTIA destined for I Never Said Goodbye?? Did EVH sneak in a two-handed bass solo??? Grab your popcorn, pick your seat, and dim the lights as we deep-dive into what connects, separates, and defines two 80's-era Sammy Soundtrack classics.
Mon, Jan 9, 2023
Lights. Camera. I Want Some Action. Bo-Hosts Brent and 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.
Sun, Jan 15, 2023
What better way to cap off a successful season one than having a special guest who's last name is Hagar!. Bo-Hosts Brent and 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 and 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 and publishing credits to "Give to Live"??? Velma tells all. What is understood...NEED be discussed.