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-sized and focus on the mellower side of the RedRocker's catalog!

In this episode, the Bo-Hosts follow up 1976's eerily prophetic "Crack in the World" with 1977's "Little Star/Eclipse".

At the time of recording, Sammy was on the Eddie Trunk show discussing the Vegas Residency, and his future. Sammy said he wanted to revisit his solo catalog, and more specifically, revive and complete his epic "Space Opera".

Sammy fans know that each album he's has done has included a song about space, time, aliens, contact from beyond, UFO's or the universe itself. This song essentially merges Christian imagery, Floyd-esque psychedelic imagery and science fiction.

In this episode the Bo-Hosts also explore the songs that continue this thematic through-thread, and which tune comprise Sammy's "Space Opera", to try and decipher his full message.

Is it:

contact → another world → aliens → silver lights → the Milky Way → altered consciousness → transformation.

Or is it:

outer space, spiritual mystery, transformation, escape from the physical self, and the possibility that humanity is part of something much larger.

Or both?

Pour a coffee, slip into some soft pants and you decide!

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:

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In this truly heartfelt and entertaining episode, the Bo-Hosts welcome fellow podcasters Ella and David "Bro" Lauser to the show! "Bro" - a legend who needs no introduction, returns for his 4th appearance, but this time he brings along his wonderful daughter, Ella!

Ella and "Bro" host the highly-entertaining "Can You Dig It?" podcast, and if you haven't checked it out yet, you need to pause our show NOW -and go listen!

"Can You Dig It?" is a heartfelt, banter-filled genre-jumping conversation between father and daughter, riffing on life, challenges, healing, and the music that scores it all. Their perfect chemistry and timing ( hey come on, they are both drummers!) is engaging as it is deep.

Not only do father and daughter explain why they started the show, they talk about life in and around Sammy's solo bands, and, for the 1st time ever, reveal a shocking story about Bro's recent brush with death!

So, it back an enjoy this very deep, very personal and very touching episode!

More on the "Can You Dig It?" podcast and YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@CanYouDigItPodcast-4-4

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https://www.instagram.com/canyoudigit_podcast/

Can You Dig It? Podcast on Spotify:

open.spotify.com/show/033FcoERjlZYMs8Rq9hsXG

Can You Dig It? Now on Apple podcast 🎙️

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can-you-dig-it-podcast/id6790172104

More on Ella Lauser:

https://ellalauser.com/

More on David "Bro" Lauser:

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

Annnd their dreaded/beloved track swap playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ttDSsKkqB67gmroFExSRM?si=vP3dnDB7TIi5sjkWL8GZaQ&utm_source=copy-link&pi=iZ-ZCPpgSESge

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This BEST of ALL WORLDS Band heavy-hitter is an iconic American drummer & session musician is one of the "most recorded drummer in music history", was voted "Top 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time” by Rolling Stone Magazine, and has played on records totalling over 300 million sales!

Of course we're talking about the legendary drummer, best-selling author and speaker:

Kenny Aronoff

Kenny was inspired by The Beatles' 1964 Ed Sullivan performance and pivoted from classical percussion to a lifelong career in rock n roll. He is best known for his 17-year tenure with John Mellencamp and his long stint with John Fogerty, but Kenny has played/recorded or toured with practically EVERYONE.

Check out this list :

Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings. Loretta Lynn, Tony Iommi, Alice Cooper, Smashing Pumpkins, Sting, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Steven Tyler, Celine Dion, Melissa Etheridge, Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morrisette, Avril Lavigne, BB King, Buddy Guy, Ray Charles, Joe Cocker, Skynyrd, Mellencamp, the Beatles, Buddy Rich tribute ,Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Triumph, Lady Gaga, Chickenfoot ....and now Kenny is in Sammy's Best of All Worlds band!

Come hear what it was like for an overly energetic young boy growing up in Stockbridge, Massachusetts nicking Norman Rockwell’s cigarettes, (almost ) shagging Norman Mailer’s daughter, crashing backyard parties with Faye Dunaway, Frank Langella, Anne Bancroft and Mel Brooks, and touring the world with the RedRocker himself!

Join the Bo-Hosts for an episode almost as BIG as Kenny's pipes!

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In this episode the Bo-Hosts are truly excited sit down with the charismatic SpiderCherry, Sammy's new keyboard player for the 2026 “Best of All Worlds” Tour.

SpiderCherry is the genre-defying dynamic solo project of London-born, Florida-based musician Nathan Mercado. Known for his theatrical stage presence and remarkable ability to sing while playing two pianos simultaneously, he has carved out a distinctive sound that blends piano-driven pop, glam influences, and hook-heavy alternative rock.

Fueled by years of international performance experience, SpiderCherry delivers music that is fearless, unpredictable, and impossible to ignore, while drawing listeners into the stories, influences, and unique creative vision.

Come hear the incredible story how SpiderCherry went from the Florida bar scene to entertaining millions ( via a DLR connection! ) while playing two pianos simultaneously, as Sammy's new man on the keys!

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In this truly EPIC episode the Bo-Hosts welcome recording artist, performer, producer, inventor, Emmy award-winning composer, and music education advocate Mark Wood, who PBS has dubbed "The Eddie Van Halen of the Violin World"!

Mark has appeared alongside some of the biggest names in music such as Billy Joel, Celine Dion, and Lenny Kravitz. As a member of Billy Joel's touring band, Wood shared the stage with Paul McCartney, Steven Tyler, and Roger Daltrey, and was also an original member of the multi-platinum selling, internationally acclaimed Trans Siberian Orchestra.

A successful solo artist in his own right, Wood writes and records original music for film and television, has released seven solo albums, tours with his band The Mark Wood Experience (MWE).

Mark also devotes his energies to empowering America’s music programs with his groundbreaking music education program Electrify Your Symphony (EYS), currently celebrating its 25th anniversary.

EYS helps raise the much-needed funds for school music departments across America, and recently he and his EYS musicians performed an incredible cover of Van Halen's "Dreams", from the epic 1986 album, 5150.

Sit back an enjoy this very special episode; you can't help but be inspired by Mark's passion for music and his perseverance to always "go beyond your intended mission!”

Mark and his Orchestra's cover of Van Halen's "DREAMS":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB-a8koQLeI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qimdiP9JpJY

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Mark's incredible Ted Talk:

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In this sequel to episode 8, the Bo-Hosts continue celebrating the 38th Anniversary of Van Halen's multi-platinum sophomore album, OU812, and make it all about Mikey!

Fans know this album is heavily criticized for it's lack of low end, so the Bo-Hosts go beyond the bass to discuss Michael Anthony's soaring, high tenor harmonies!

We all know Mikey's vocal contributions were integral to the VH sound, but is OU812 his greatest? Do his harmonies make OU812 a more "summery" listening experience than 5150? Could OU812 be elevated in it's stature with a better track listing?

To find out, crack open a Sammy libation of choice and keep the DeLorean's controls set to 1988 and buckle up for an episode so big it needed a sequel!

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In this episode, the Bo-Hosts celebrate the 38th Anniversary of Van Halen's multi-platinum sophomore album, OU812. Released on May 24, 1988, OU812 (pronounced "Oh You Ate One Too") debuted at #1 on the US Billboard 200 chart and was the Sammy Hagar-fronted band's second consecutive studio album to hit the top spot. The classic, but equally controversial album (due to it's lack of low-end Michael Anthony), spawned four Top-40 singles, including the smash hit "When It's Love".

But after 38 years, the Bo-hosts revisit the album's overlooked cookers, such as "AFU", "Source of Infection" and "Black and Blue", to discuss why they should be re-appraised, their VH rankings and their sonic-siblings!

So crack open a Sammy libation of choice, set the DeLorean's controls for the sun-drenched days of 1988 and join the Bo-Hosts for an episode so big it needed to be split in half!

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In this episode, the Bo-Hosts reflect on the 42-day emotional rollercoaster-ride between the soaring high of Van Halen releasing the epic, chart-topping "Humans Being" inmid-May 1996, andthe crushing (absent) Father's Day low of June 26th, the day it was announced that Sammy had officially left the band.

What happened?! Why!? How??! Have we been living in the "Bizzaro" world of a Sammy-less Van Halen ever since?? "Humans Being" rocked. It was dark, menacing and showed a glimpse of a band getting faster, heavier, just when we wanted them too....then, just over a month later- POOF! It was all over.

You break this, I'll break all that
You break my balls with all your crap

Tune in as we wonder why your life is screaming, as the podcast covers Humans Being!

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