The Johnny Beane Podcast

🔥 On this epic 4-hour episode of Straturday Night, we kick things off with a jaw-dropping 1989 Jackson Siamese Double Neck in Charcoal Metallic—listed at a cool $30,000! 🤯 From there, we dive into other killer listings from Reverb —some seriously GAS-inducing gear. I definitely need to visit that place someday! Then we shift gears to check out a Fender Roland-Ready Stratocaster (1998–2005)—a per...

The live version of "Encore, Thank You, Goodnight." from the Vegas residency is out now—featuring the powerhouse Best of All Worlds Band: Sammy, Mad Anthony Bassman, Joe Satriani, Kenny Aronoff, and Rai Thistlethwayte! This is one track you’ll want to blast at full volume. Listen here: https://ffm.to/sammyhagaretygn 🔥🎤🎸 💥 Welcome to “Exclusively Van Halen” – Your All-Access Pass to Rock Histor...

🎸🔥 On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV: We dive into Alex Skolnick’s brand-new ESP LTD Signature AS-1FR—this shred machine is built for tone and precision! Plus, Skolnick pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, and we break it all down. 🕊️⚡ Ron and Bay Area Rich take us on a virtual tour of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland—some epic stuff in there! 🏛️🎶 We also talk Tease Guit...

Inside 5150: Why Eddie Van Halen Didn’t Double-Track Guitars on A Different Kind of Truth. In this episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we dive into a fascinating story from recording engineer Ross Hogarth, who shares what it was like working with Eddie Van Halen during the making of A Different Kind of Truth. Hogarth, known for his work with artists like Mötley Crüe, Miley Cyrus, and Devildriver, gi...

On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV things get wild and unexpected! We kick it off with a deep dive into Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral procession stream—yes, you read that right—which aired today on the Black Sabbath Bench website. Ron tuned in and gives us the rundown. That sparks a great convo about Black Sabbath, their legacy, and the recent buzz around Birmingham Airport potentiall...

🎸🔥 Buckle up for an action-packed episode of Talking Guitars & Music News on Johnny Beane TV! From cutting-edge tech upgrades in the studio to a surprise call featuring an Ozzy Osbourne doll (!), this episode has it all. Johnny shows off custom trailers, premieres the Harley Benton ST-80FR in Lime Sparkle 💚✨, and powers through a real-life tsunami alert — rock never stops! Ron drops in with hi...

🎬 On this episode of Johnny Beane TV, we pay tribute to two beloved entertainment icons: Hulk Hogan and Chuck Mangione. ⚫ Farewell to Hulk Hogan Terry Gene Bollea, best known to the world as Hulk Hogan, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the age of 71. He was found in cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida, and later pronounced dead at Morton Plant Hospital. Born August 11, 19...

Bob Daisley: The Unsung Hero of Rock and Roll For over five decades, bassist and songwriter Bob Daisley has been the powerhouse behind some of rock’s most iconic recordings. From thunderous metal anthems to soulful blues and progressive ballads, Daisley’s versatility and talent have made him a cornerstone in music history—working alongside legendary artists across the globe. Early Years: From Aust...

🎸 On this powerful and emotional episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we continue our heartfelt tribute to the one and only Ozzy Osbourne, who sadly passed away yesterday at the age of 76. 🖤 “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” his family said in a statement. “He was with his family and...

On this episode of Johnny Beane TV, we pay tribute to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, who has passed away at the age of 76. “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” his family said in a statement. “He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.” N...

🎸🔥 On tonight’s explosive episode of Straturday Night, we kick things off with a replay of Ron’s epic fall out of his chair from last night—don’t worry, he’s okay! In fact, he now claims to love the color pink… so maybe it knocked some taste into him 😂💖 I also introduce an insane new feature for Super Chats on YouTube: instead of just changing the light colors, your Super Chats now shut down t...

🔥🎸 Tonight on Talking Guitars & Music News — we kick things off with a brand-new show intro and a deep dive into the new Top Fans feature in the YouTube Live Chat! 💬💥 Want to win exclusive prizes? This is how you do it — we gave away some awesome magazines tonight!📚🎁 🎸 Then Ron gives us an epic update on the Ibanez JEM build he’s been customizing with a killer custom neck for MPN — serious...

On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV — we dive into Eddie Van Halen’s complex personality with longtime friend and Tonechaser author Steven Rosen. Eddie lived for music… but if you disrespected him, he never forgot — just ask Eric Clapton! 🎸 🔥 Plus: The story of a guitarist who wrote a two-chord punk mockery… and it became a classic! 🎤 And don’t miss Michael Anthony on Pr...

On This Episode of Talking Guitars — Special Guest Cole from Faith in Failure We’re hanging out with Cole — guitarist, founder of Faith in Failure, and son of Ron — as he shares some exciting news straight from the band. Hailing from Columbus, Ohio, Faith in Failure is making noise with their hard-hitting mix of alternative rock, post-hardcore, and metal. The band’s name, originally a tongue-in-ch...

On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we share Jas Obrecht's world debut of one of Edward Van Halen’s happiest, most memorable interviews. On that special morning — May 20, 1991 — Edward was on top of the world. He was celebrating the birth of his son, Wolfgang… his relationship with Valerie was strong… and he had just finished mixing For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge, Van Halen’s first album in t...

🎸🔥 On this epic episode of Straturday Night Live on Johnny Beane TV… We dig even deeper into the Nuno Bettencourt Mystery Guitar spotted at the Back to the Beginning Ozzy Osbourne show! 🕵️‍♂️ Who built it? The name Stephan Davies comes up — turns out he was behind the original Washburn N4 models! 🤯 We track down some of his personal guitar designs and try to piece together the truth about that...

WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Unleashes MAMMOTH's Explosive Third Album "The End" — New Single "The Spell" Out Now! Wolfgang Van Halen is back, and he's louder, sharper, and more unstoppable than ever. His powerhouse band MAMMOTH (formerly MAMMOTH WVH) has officially announced its third studio album, "The End", arriving October 24 via BMG. This 10-track sonic journey, clocking in at a lean, electrifying 39 m...

🔥🎸 On this explosive episode of Talking Guitars on JohnnyBeaneTV, we dive deep into some major breaking news in the rock and guitar world! 🎤 First up — Mammoth WVH just dropped a BOMBSHELL! Wolfgang Van Halen announced his brand-new album “The End”, and unleashed a killer new track, “The Spell” — we recap my earlier live stream and dive even deeper into the sound, the vibe, and what this new er...

🎉 On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we celebrate the 39th anniversary of David Lee Roth’s iconic Eat ’Em and Smile album! 🇺🇸🎶🇲🇽 We dive into some cool history, go track-by-track listing the songs in both English and Spanish, and read a wild story from People Magazine about someone spotting Diamond Dave leaving a building recently 👀💥 PLUS — don’t miss a killer Van Halen-related unboxing...

🎸🔥 TONIGHT on STRATURDAY NIGHT! 🔥🎸 Ron recapped his epic day glued to the screen for today’s Black Sabbath Pay-Per-View — from mind-blowing moments to behind-the-scenes stories, we broke it all down! 🕶️⚡ Then Ron dove into some hands-on action, swapping in a Pure Tone jack on his holoflashed TEASE SBH-E guitar from last week — total tone upgrade! 🎛️✨ Meanwhile, I got to work on my TEASE ST-1...

🎸 TONIGHT on Talking Guitars — TEASE Guitars is LIVE on JohnnyBeaneTV! 🔥 We’re going full throttle as Torsten from TEASE Guitars joins us for an exclusive deep dive into the boutique brand that’s flipping the guitar world on its head. From knockout finishes to next-level playability, TEASE is rewriting the rulebook on what a modern guitar should be. 🎁 I just unboxed the TEASE ST-1 SPR in “Battl...

🎸 Tonight on Exclusively Van Halen — it’s the thrilling conclusion of our 3-part deep dive with Michael “Myko” Gutierrez and Robert Stoltz! We’re opening up one of the rarest and most mysterious guitars in Van Halen history — a custom-painted Kramer Baretta, crafted at 5150 in 1984 by none other than Eddie Van Halen himself and his legendary tech Rudy Leiren. 🔥 This wasn’t a stage guitar. This w...

🎸 Talking Guitars: Joe Satriani Gets Real About Vintage Guitars — “There’s Nothing Special About It” 🎸Before we crank up the Bob Mould wall of sound, we’ve got a hot take from the alien shredder himself — Joe Satriani — and it might rattle a few vintage cases… In a recent D’Addario interview, Satch dropped the bomb: “There’s nothing special about it.” Back in his vintage guitar shop days, Satria...

🎸 Talking Guitars: TEASE Guitars Tomorrow, EVH SA-126 Review, Holoflash Mods, Grunge Riffs & More! 🔥 Big news right out of the gate — TEASE Guitars will be here LIVE tomorrow, July 2nd, on Talking Guitars and you don’t want to miss it! We’re diving deep into everything TEASE — from custom builds to flashy finishes and the story behind the brand. Before that, I kick things off with a full rundown...

🎸✨ STRATURDAY NIGHT on Johnny Beane TV! ✨🎸 Another legendary episode packed with tone, mods, and madness! 🔹 Harley Benton ST-80 Review – Classic Strat vibes with serious upgrades! 🔹 1 Humbucker vs. 2 Humbuckers – We broke down the sound, feel, and why it matters! 🔹 Threw fresh SIT strings on the TEASE-SBH-E — feels 🔥, sounds even better! 🔹 Ron went full rockstar with HOLOFLASH on his TEAS...