Best Gary Cherone Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 37 - Mammoth WVH - Mammoth II 1:36:45

6d ago1:36:45

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Podderers! Podbods! OnlyPoddyFans! Seeeeee!! As promised, it's not been an eternity of decades since the previous episode has it! Say what you like about this poddington-pod (and if you've ever read our reviews you'll know that some people certainly do) but we are true to our word... as long as we don't have to sign anything official that legally b…

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Episode 36 - What's new in =VH= World 2024 1:07:49

1M ago1:07:49

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We listened, dear Listener! Yes, after spending thousands upon thousands on expensive podcast focus groups we listened to the feedback... and after kindly giving the world's ears a deserving year and a half's rest from our nonsense – WE'RE BACK – to broadcast more flights of fancy from the Van Halen chopper! Well, a news broadcast to be precise. Si…

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Fair Warning Episode 16: Several Kinds Of Truth 2:49:54

12M ago2:49:54

2:49:54

Mike is out. Wolf is in. There's a "superfan" behind the board. Old songs and fresh blood. Just goes to show, you don't know what you've got until it's gone. How did the final Van Halen album come to be? Well, it almost didn't.By Jared Britt, Augie Pagan, Chris Pfeifle

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Ep 250 - Technology Changed My Life 17:09

1+ y ago17:09

17:09

On this week's episode I focus on 3 brands that have allowed me to become less intimidated by technology and helped me not only embrace it but more importantly, become empowered by it. Roland, sE Electronics and FocusriteBy Demian Arriaga

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Episode 35 - What's new in =VH= World 2022 1:23:12

1+ y ago1:23:12

1:23:12

Greetings most excellent listener! Ohhh hang on, you’ve got your angry face on…. Yes yes, you have every right to be annoyed – downright irate in fact. But if you’re gonna blame anybody for the almost-a-year delay between episodes, blame nature…. Steve + Ross went into hibernation last October, and one of the bears in their colony annoyingly (and r…

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Ep 249 - Ask Yourself Questions 12:15

1+ y ago12:15

12:15

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I share an anecdote with you that brings me to why I think it's important to ask ourselves questions and not just vocalizing a statement. Let me know what you think!By Demian Arriaga

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Ep 248 - About TikTok 15:43

2y ago15:43

15:43

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I chat about TikTok ant the role I feel it can play in a musician just like myself.By Demian Arriaga

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Ep 247 - Do We Need A Brand? 12:54

2y ago12:54

12:54

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I share some thoughts about this idea that a brand is an absolute must for musicians. I discuss how promoting yourself is not the smartest idea depending on the setting.By Demian Arriaga

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Ep 246 - Respect Cover Songs!! 17:15

2y ago17:15

17:15

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I talk about how important it is to respect and properly learn cover songs. Maybe you've heard that "we play how we practice" when it comes to sports, and it sure applies to music, however, today I illustrate it more like this: how you play cover songs is how you play "real" songs.…

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Ep 245 - Lolapalooza 20:00

2y ago20:00

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On this week's rather personal episode, I chat about my experience performing at Lolapalooza festivals in South America and ohh yeah, I chat about how we almost died when lighting hit our plane.By Demian Arriaga

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Ep 244 - Year To Date 19:07

2y ago19:07

19:07

On this week's episode I give you a quick run down as to what 2022 has been for me. I include things such as working with Miley, Coachella with Carly Rae Jepsen and stay tuned til the end for a special announcement!By Demian Arriaga

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Fair Warning Episode 15: Fan, meet sh!t. 1:29:41

2y ago1:29:41

1:29:41

All the chickens come home to roost in these dark times. Even a "Greatest Hits" record and a reunion with Sammy can't slow the freight train. Of the rare highlights, most of them were musical. We're going to listen to those too. It was either Jesus , or Gandalf that once said, "It's always darkest before the dawn." VH forever.…

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Fair Warning Episode 14: VHIII. Get it? 2:26:22

2y ago2:26:22

2:26:22

This brings us no pleasure.By Jared Britt, Augie Pagan, Chris Pfeifle

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Fair Warning Episode 13: C'mon Dave. Gimme a break. 1:47:19

2+ y ago1:47:19

1:47:19

For the first time in perhaps ever, The Mighty Van Halen are forced to take an "L". When Dave can't seem to keep "monkey hour" in check on live TV, all future plans with him are put on ice. However, we did get a couple new tracks out of the deal. That was cool. This episode is all about the proverbial "he said, she said bullshit".…

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Fair Warning Episode 12: 1995 Balance, Cruel Irony. 2:41:13

2+ y ago2:41:13

2:41:13

They did it! Van Halen held their own against the grunge tide. While many of their contemporaries fell under the wheel of the new "corporate rock" paradigm shift, Eddie and Co. managed to keep their trajectory. For a while. All that goes up, must come down. I think that's in the Bible somewhere. Cracks are starting to form in the once impenetrable …

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Episode 34 - 2 Steves 1 (Franken)Strat 1:01:59

2+ y ago1:01:59

1:01:59

It was probably the legendary Freddie Mercury who put it best... "One man. One goal. One mission. One global lockdown. One replica guitar. One work station. One spray can. ONE VISION." Er, it went something like that anyway…. The point is, without knowing it, Lord Mercury coincidentally and unwittingly predicted the future project of Mr. Steve Reek…

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Fair Warning Episode 11: 1991 Van Halen Spells It Out For You 2:38:36

2+ y ago2:38:36

2:38:36

1991 was a strange year for pop music. "Grunge" was in. 80's metal was out. Unless that is you were actually a 70's metal band who happened to influenced a lot of these Seattle upstarts. This is where Van Halen finds themselves at the turn of the decade. Ascending to "Elder Statesman" status while still keeping it in the top 10. Perhaps that is why…

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Episode 33 - Mammoth WVH 1:37:57

2+ y ago1:37:57

1:37:57

SUMMON THE DEVILS! AWAKEN THE DEMONS! DILUTE THE SPIRITS! WE ARE BACK! So after reading a random article about wild bears and the benefits of annual hibernation, Steve and Ross return from a refreshingly deep January to August sleep (off-grid in a bunk bed in the woods) to bring you a brand new episode of ATBVH! And as a special reward for waiting …

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Fair Warning Episode 10: 1988 "OU812 and Other Dad Jokes" 2:12:49

2+ y ago2:12:49

2:12:49

Once again, it's all success. Turns out 5150 was not a fluke. Our heroes can apparently drop hits with or without a producer. Who could blame them for a solid "victory lap" with the "Monsters of Rock" tour? Not us. Especially a young El Pagano who saw this one in person. Let's do it til we're black and blue!…

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Fair Warning Episode 9: 1986 Toppermost of the Poppermost 1:57:35

3y ago1:57:35

1:57:35

Hello baaaaaaaaby! Van Halen Mach 2. Van Hagar. Whatever you want to call it, smells like somebody stepped in hit. Junior Gen Xers like ourselves welcomed Sammy with optimism. We also stayed in touch with Dave. As far as we were concerned, it was joint custody. The band now found themselves with a fresh set of downs and a pocket full of plays Eddie…

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Fair Warning Episode 8: 1985-1986 Enter Sam, man. 1:15:02

3y ago1:15:02

1:15:02

The middle of the 80's found VH at a fork in the road. Pack it up or soldier on. One of those was never actually an option. Who could step into these be-dazzled, platform shoes? Very famous/not famous names were thrown around and jam sessions were had. But nothing "jived" until they hooked up with the "Voice Of America" himself, Samuel Roy Hagar. T…

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Fair Warning Episode 7: 1983-1984 Too good to last 2:00:11

3y ago2:00:11

2:00:11

Van Halen was poised to take over the world in late 1983. Eddie had just finished his new "5150" studio and was enjoying the creative freedoms that came with it. Alex had finally found that drum sound he'd been looking for. Dave was wondering if he needed these dudes at all. Last, but not least, Michael manages to get screwed over by EVERYBODY. End…

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Fair Warning Episode 6: 1981-1982 and the release of "Diver Down" 1:39:23

3y ago1:39:23

1:39:23

Do you love it when Van Halen does a cover song? Do you have sheep in need of hiding? Is 5150 Studio still technically a "racquetball court" in the eyes of the Los Angeles Permitting Department? We answered none of these questions but we tried really hard. In fact, I'd say we gave this episode the "Full Bug".…

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Ep 243 - Interview w/ Sarah Kendzior 1:03:33

3y ago1:03:33

1:03:33

On this week's very special episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I got to sit down with one of the most intelligent, interesting, eloquent humans I have ever met aka Sarah Kendzior! Sarah is a best selling author and her books "The View From Flyover Country" and "Hiding In Plain Site" are absolutely incredible. You can find these books here: https://w…

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Ep 242 - Interview w/ Dave DiCenso 1:18:30

3y ago1:18:30

1:18:30

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I share with you a conversation/interview I had with one of the best musicians, drummers and educators in the game aka Dave DiCenso. Our long convo touched upon topics such as: Covid, online lessons, the impostor syndrome, his former student Adam Deitch, what its like bouncing from totally different …

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Fair Warning Episode 5: 1981 and the release of Van Halen's "Fair Warning" 1:15:49

3y ago1:15:49

1:15:49

Well, well, well. Isn't this the episode we've all been waiting for? Hands down, our favorite Van Halen album unanimously. No shit. We named the show after it. Join us as we try to contain ourselves while gushing all over this record. Want fair and balanced coverage? Go somewhere else. We love this shit.…

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Ep 241 - Mind Reading?! 13:18

3y ago13:18

13:18

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I chat about how sometimes as both a live or session musician we don't get the most direct and obvious of directions and we end up having to read the mind or pretty much guess, what we are asked to do. I raise a few things to keep in mind as well as share a few tips to actually try and read minds.…

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Ep 240 - 5 Years!! 13:59

3y ago13:59

13:59

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I celebrate with you all the 5 year anniversary of this crazy show. I not only give thanks to each and every one of you but I also ask you for some pointers, suggestions and more to make the next 5 years even better.By Demian Arriaga

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Fair Warning Episode 4: 1980 and Van Halen's release of "Women And Children First" 2:11:49

3y ago2:11:49

2:11:49

3rd album in the can. Took a whoppin 3 weeks. Go on tour for 8 months. No problem. What could possibly go wrong for our heroes?By Jared Britt, Augie Pagan, Chris Pfeifle

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Fair Warning Episode 3: Van Halen II and the Never Ending Road 1:23:48

3y ago1:23:48

1:23:48

You just had one of the hottest debut albums ever. You have opened for your heroes and blown them off the stage. What next? Sit back and take it all in? We think not. Time to get right back into the studio and do it all over again. Strap in. Van Halen won't be taking their foot off the gas anytime soon.…

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Episode 32 - Cheap Meat | People Are The Worst 2:25:44

3y ago2:25:44

2:25:44

If you're in a band that exists purely because of Van Halen AND you have a longstanding podcast about the band, THEN you have your debut album coming out, what do you do?! Well, you hope the fans of the show will get stuck in and listen as Ross and Steve go through the album track by track! We're talking Ross' band Cheap Meat, and their Debut Album…

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Fair Warning Episode 2: The Debut Album Van Halen 1:35:26

3y ago1:35:26

1:35:26

Join Augie, Chris, and Jared as they dig deep into the making of Van Halen's first album and the tours that followed. How did Eddie get the idea for the iconic striped guitar? Where did Diamond Dave get all those moves? What will guitar players in the 70's going to do now that the book has been rewritten? Tune in and find out as we delve into the h…

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Fair Warning Episode 1: From The Broken Combs to Van Halen 1:14:39

3y ago1:14:39

1:14:39

How do 4 kids from Pasadena become one of the hottest bands on the planet? Turns out it's kinda easy if you know how. This is the history of Van Halen.By Jared Britt, Augie Pagan, Chris Pfeifle

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Episode 31 - Live Without a Net (Christmas Special) 1:54:18

3+ y ago1:54:18

1:54:18

Season's Tidings this Christmas Eve, dear listener! On the (day before the) first day of Chrimbus, your true loves (Santa Steve & Ross Claus) bring to you another audio issue of their (semi) annual ATBVH Holiday Special – recorded remotely from the soundproofed nest of their rock n' roll pear tree! Yep that's right, the boys are dinging and donging…

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Episode 30 - Remembering Eddie 1:12:04

3+ y ago1:12:04

1:12:04

Right Now, you're listening to our Van Halen podcast. Right Now we're all thinking about Eddie. Right Now, the world is still in shock. Right Now feels appropriate to park our usual nonsense and buffoonery. Right Now we're paying tribute to the great man's life and work instead. Right Now, you're hearing Steve and Ross trying hard to juggle paying …

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Ep 239 - Reach Out To Your Friends 9:58

3+ y ago9:58

9:58

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I chat about the importance of reaching out to our friends, specially during the times we're all going through. One text, one email, one phone call might be precisely what they need.By Demian Arriaga

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Episode 29 - Montrose 1:23:36

3+ y ago1:23:36

1:23:36

Greetings and socially distanced, fully sanitised elbow fistbumps to you dear listener! Yes, your friendly neighbourhood Van Halen podcasters are back in the digital saddle and galloping towards you with another audio issue of nonsense! Although things have been better... Steve has just tried to open a bank account at a branch that doesn't exist, a…

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Ep 238 - Twitch Schedule & Update 12:02

3+ y ago12:02

12:02

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I quickly chat about what a wonderful platform Twitch has been, why I recommend it to EVERYBODY and what my schedule is looking like these days.By Demian Arriaga

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Ep 237 - Should You Buy An Electronic Drumset? 15:58

3+ y ago15:58

15:58

On this week's very drum-centric episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I discuss some of the advantages of getting yourself an Electronic drum set, why I think it might good an option and I also tell you what I did and would recommend most people do.By Demian Arriaga

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Ep 236 - Getting Out Of Our Own Heads 10:00

3+ y ago10:00

10:00

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I tell you about the one thing that has helped me get out of my own headspace and which has allowed me to find empathy and musical inspiration.By Demian Arriaga

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Ep 235 - One For The Non Percussionists 17:24

3+ y ago17:24

17:24

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I break down what I think are the best choices for someone who wants to get started on percussion. Maybe you've had a interest in this world for a while, or maybe you are faced with the task of recording yourself since the world is an absolute whirlwind at the moment. Whatever the reason, these tips …

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Ep 234 - Listen To Their Influences 9:57

3+ y ago9:57

9:57

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I share with you something that has allowed me to connect deeper, not only with the music I must learn, but also with the artists on a personal level. Listening to what THEY listen to, understand it and respect it.By Demian Arriaga

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Ep 233 - Connect The Dots 10:16

3+ y ago10:16

10:16

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I chat about something I find very interesting which is when two things that don't seem to be connected are in actuality not only connected but they are the reason the other one exists.By Demian Arriaga

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Ep 232 - Twitch, Twitch and Twitch some more!! 14:20

3+ y ago14:20

14:20

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I share with you some of my young, yet incredible experience, as a streamer, specifically on TWITCH. I absolutely love this platform! If you have ever wondered what it's about, how to get started and advantages of adding this to your creative output arsenal, then this is the episode for you!…

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Ep 231 - Multi-Lingual Inspiration 11:02

3+ y ago11:02

11:02

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I try to bring you something different. One of the things I like to do in order to feel inspired and also take a deep dive into why I love music in the first place, is listening to songs whose sung language I don't understand. There's something captivating about hearing words for the first time, thin…

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Ep 230 - Reinvention Time? 12:14

4y ago12:14

12:14

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I chat about how, during these reflective, paused times, we can very well use the time we have in our hands to reinvent ourselves, but... is that something we really want?By Demian Arriaga

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Ep 229 - Optimizing Zoom For Lessons 10:42

4y ago10:42

10:42

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I continue with the online education ecosystem theme and get into Zoom and how to get the best out of it for your lesson at home, not only as a teacher but as a student as well.By Demian Arriaga

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Ep 228 - Choosing What To Learn 14:26

4y ago14:26

14:26

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I continue the theme of teaching/learning during these times. Today though, I focus more on the WHAT and the WHY more than the HOW.By Demian Arriaga

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Ep 227 - Social Distant Learning 14:45

4y ago14:45

14:45

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I chat about teaching music in today's world and I focus on things both students AND teachers might find informative.By Demian Arriaga

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Episode 28 - Diver Lockdown (DLR Band) 1:31:30

4y ago1:31:30

1:31:30

GREEEEEETINGS DEAR LISTENERS! Ok, ok... don’t be mad that it's been EIGHT ACTUAL MONTHS since our last pod-based broadcast... The thing is, unfortunately and until very recently, we've been trapped genie-style inside a Sammy Hagar Cabo Wabo tequila bottle. We were slurring our words so badly whilst drinking that we accidentally cast a dark spell on…

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