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Brian Oake is a Minneapolis radio icon. This is a show about music, popular culture, interesting characters, irreverence, laughter and brown liquor, not always in that order.

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    The Brian Oake Show podcast is a delightful and insightful listen that will keep you entertained from start to finish. With its host, Brian Oake, hailing from Tennessee and his pleasant voice, this podcast offers a unique and enjoyable experience. One of the best aspects of this podcast is Brian's humor and wit. He has a natural ability to engage his audience with his banter, making the show entertaining and light-hearted. His interviews are always interesting and provide valuable historical insights that keep listeners engaged. Additionally, the podcast showcases a wide range of topics, covering everything from music to life experiences, ensuring there's something for everyone.

    One of the worst aspects of this podcast is that sometimes it can feel disjointed or lacking in structure. While Brian's conversational style may be appealing to some, others may prefer a more organized approach to the show. Occasionally, it may be difficult to follow the train of thought or the direction of the conversation. However, this can also add to the charm and authenticity of the podcast.

    In conclusion, The Brian Oake Show podcast is definitely worth checking out if you're looking for an entertaining and informative listen. Brian's voice is pleasing to the ears and his interviews offer valuable insights into various topics. Despite occasional lack of structure, this podcast is filled with humor, positivity, and engaging content that will leave you wanting more. Give it a listen and join in on the enjoyable journey through music and life experiences with Brian Oake.



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    Latest episodes from Brian Oake Show

    Ep 505 Ben Cook-Feltz

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 48:35


    Ben Cook-Feltz is back! This time, he's got a brand new release. A song-for-song re-creation of Harry Nilsson's 'Son of Schmilsson' (out today!). He has a big release party/concert at The Parkway on 8/10, featuring a truly stellar line-up. Here, we talk about the process and the result. Enjoy!

    Ep 504 DJ Tricky Miki & Dory Kahale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 58:04


    Let's dance! This Saturday (8/2/25) there's a massive street dance in northeast call D.E.I.: Disco Energy Infusion. It runs from 2-9 at Dutch Bar (2512 Central Ave NE) and features a day full of building community and sweet, sweet grooves. Family-friendly, this event is free and open to the public. Event MC, producer and main brain, DJ Tricky Micki tells us where it all began and how it's going to shake out. Enjoy! And see you Saturday!!

    Ep 503 Hailey Bailey (ACLU)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 58:26


    Fascinating! Hopeful! Today, we spoke with Hailey Bailey, Chief Advancement Officer of the ACLU Minnesota. She has lived and worked all over the world, almost always in the most war-ravaged, famine-stricken locations. These days, she is a crucial component of a group working tirelessly to protect the Constitutional rights of every single Minnesota. Great energy, and even better tatste in music. Enjoy!

    Ep 502 Jason Schommer (Fringe Festival Show-Get tix!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 67:46


    One of our favorites is back! Local storyteller and stand-up comic Jason Schommer stops by to tell us all about his new Fringe Festival show 50: A Totally Rad Comedy About the Gnarly Reckoning of a GenXer. Jason is quick-witted and very funny. He made me laugh really hard and you will likely too. Enjoy!

    Ep 501 Miss Georgia Peach from Beebe Gallini

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 62:25


    Wow! Just had a rousing conversation with Miss Georgia Peach (Beebe Gallini, et al.). She's a guitar player, singer, fashionista and so much more. Opinionated, insighful, and absolutely hilarious! She's got some brilliant stories, great music and a couple of excellent upcoming gigs. I hope you enjoy this half as much as I did. I don't remember the last time I laughed this hard in the podcast. Enjoy!

    Ep 500! Jeffrey Morris (Creator of The Eagle Obsession Film)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 26:06


    Our favorite Future Dude ever, Jeffrey Morris stops by to  talk all about his new feature length film, The Eagle Obsession. Jeffrey is a Director, Futurist and, most impotantly, a Humanist. So smart, so talented and genuinely thoughtful, we couldn't be happier to have had him as our featured guest on Episode 500! Listen and enjoy!

    Ep 499 Dave Egemo Parkinson.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 52:39


    Dave Egemo returns for his 4th visit to the SmartStart MN studio to promote the 3rd Annual Parkinson's Foundation Fundraiser feat. Flamin' Oh's and Annie & The Bang Bang. A great lineup for an even better cause. Listen, learn and come out to The Hook & Ladder on the 16th. Cheers!

    Ep 498 Mary Strand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 54:07


    Mary Strand (Mary Strand and the Garage) makes her inaugural visit to the SmartStartMN studio! This lawyer-turned-novelist-turned-musician has a new album on the way. I Don't Need Your Permission will be released Aug 1, and the big release party at the Hook and Ladder is happening the night before, July 31st. We get to hear a lot about her wild ride thus far and three new tracks! Enjoy!

    Ep 497 Michael Anschel OA Design Build Architecture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 65:14


    Michael Anschel, the main brain behind OA Design Build Architecture (a sponsor of this fine podcast), stops by for another rousing discussion. This is far more than an hour long infomercial, it's a robust discussion of community, our relationship to the natural world and the ongoing battle against the erosion of human decency. He's also conjured up a fictional company, complete with a website and employee handbook, that is a truly terrifying piece of modern satire. Oh, and he always brings killer songs. This time was no exception. Enjoy!

    Ep 496 Andra Suchy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 52:50


    Andra Suchy shares great stories about growing up in North Dakota, Daisy the cow, performing with amazing musicians and Poky here sweet pooch!  

    Ep 495 Jenny Case (Flamin' Oh's, She Rock She Rock and so much more!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 46:17


    Jenny Case was on the show today! She's an amazing guitar and bass player in so many bands and she heads up SheRockSheRock.com to teach girls to rock!  She had some great song picks and we talked about the Laurie Lindeen scholorship for her camp and her connection with Jill Sobule, who recently passed away in Woodbury.  Enjoy the show!

    Ep 494 Matthew Hope for Open Arms at The Hook July 12th

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 50:50


    Matthew Hope certainly lives up to his name! Matthew, a musician in his own right, has organized an incredible benefit for Open Arms MN coming up July 12. The musical line up is killer and it couldn't be for a more important cause. Learn all about the event and enjoy the music! Cheers!

    Ep 493 Minnesota Music Resistance (Event at Hook & Ladder Sunday, 6/22)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 53:35


    Claire Luger and Mikkel Bee join us to talk all things Minnesota Music Resistance.  It's a new organization that puts on events to raise money for great causes.  Their first event is Sunday at Hook & Ladder Theater & Lounge in Minneapolis starting at 2pm and going until 7.  A killer lineup of bands including Silent Treatment Buffalo Weaver, Turn Turn Turn, Dad Bod, Christy Costello and more.  It all benefits the ACLU.  Get tickets today.  

    Ep 492 Tina Schlieske

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 57:37


    She's a force in the Twin Cities music scene and a fierce advocate for people's rights, Tina Schlieske joins us on this show to talk about her show at Lowertown Sounds on Thursday and her show atop the Hewing Hotel on Sunday.  We commemorate Sly of Sly and the family stone, Brian Wilson and hear a great Tina song!  Enjoy!

    Ep 491 Dave Rave & The Governors (at least one of the governors)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 52:38


    Legendary Canadian rocker Dave Rave (Teenage Head, The Shakers) and MN musical everyman Craig Teiken (Edie Rae Band, Bleek & Grimm) join us to talk about the latest expolits of their mutual music endeavor, Dave Rave & The Governors. The band is finish up sessions for their 9th (!) album at Rich Mattson's Sparta Sound, and we caught them just before they hit the road up North. Enjoy!

    490 Randy Casey and Nate Westgor (Willie DelMar)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 49:20


    This episode features MN music stalwart Randy Casey along with Nate Westgor (aka 'Willie' of Willies American Guitars). They both joined to talk about a great show coming up this weekend. Sunday night (6/15) at The Parkway Theater in South Minneapolis it's a special Father's Day celebration of the legendary Joey Molland of Badfinger. We hear some great stories about Joey and hear all about the wicked all-star lineup of featured musicians playing this event. Enjoy!

    Ep 489 The Federales

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 53:59


    More great local music! This time we are joined by Ben, Chris and James of Minneapolis-based band The Federales. Are they Country? Are they Rock? Are They Roots? YES! Listen and learn. Also check them out live Friday April 13 at Palmer's. Cheers!

    Ep 488 Zippy Laske

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 56:41


    What a treat! Zippy Laske makes her inaugural visit to the SmartStart MN Studio to talk about her new self-titled EP (out 6/13) and the big EP release celebration at the Green Room (also 6/13) with other luminaries like Chastity Brown and Leslie Vincent! Zippy is real, funny and definitely lives up to her nickname. Enjoy!

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    Ep 487 Annie Enneking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 64:19


    She's back! Annie Enneking (Annie and The Bang Bang, Glass) makes her 4th visit to the SmartStartMN Studio in scenic South Minneapolis. Annie is reliably insightful, funny and brings so much amazing enegy to everything she does. She's also a fight director, so she can help you kick someone's ass without actually kicking their ass. So great to have her back in. Enjoy!!

    Ep 486 - Doc (Sawtooth Witch, Theyself, "Desert Islands" on KFAI")

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 70:25


    Doc (Sawtooth Witch, Fairfax AK, Elle PF, Theyself) makes their inaugural visit to the SmartStartMN studio! Doc is sharp, eloquent and hilarious. Also, a great musician with an excellent ethos. Basically, Doc is just plain cool. Sawtooth Witch has a brand new single on the way and a ton of shows on the near horizon. Listen, learn and enjoy! 

    Ep 485 Nick Leet (High On Stress)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 62:10


    Nick Leet (High On Stress, Figure Eights podcast) makes a long-overdue return to the SmartStartMN Studio. We talk about his new solo record (Detours) and all that that entails. We also dig into the forthcoming new High On Stress record, his podcast (which is excellent, btw), and his partcipation in Front Row Paul Fest, happening all weekend at Palmers. Nick is the best. Enjoy!

    Ep 484 Butch Roy Twin Cities Improv Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 59:00


    He's been improvising for 30 years in the Twin Cities.  His main group is "Five Man Job", but he also ran Huge Theater.  He runs Improv-A-Go Go at Strike Theater the 1st, 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month AND he helps to run Twin Cities Improv Festival which is happening June 5th through 9th at Phoenix Theater on 26th and Hennepin in Minneapolis.  (Get tickets at the Twin Cities Improv Festival website).   Great song picks by Butch.  Enjoy!  

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    Ep 483 - Sally Linda (Big Salt, PARISHES)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 57:53


    Sally Linda (Big Salt, PARISHES) makes her inaugural visit ti the podcast to talk a little bit of everything. Her roots in Iowa, the two great bands she sings with and being a single mom who knows how to Rock n Roll. She's delightful, insightful and very funny. She also brought along some great music. Enjoy!

    Ep 482 Juice & Brian Z

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 57:34


    The Combo is back in the house! Julius 'Juice' Collins and Brian Z (Dr. Mambo's Combo) return to talk about a very special tribute to Prince. 'Forever In My Life: A Birthday Tribute To Prince' will feature the Combo playing Prince songs from every era of his legendary career. The celebration is on Weds, June 4th at The Parkway Theater. Juice and Z are always a great conversation. Enjoy!

    Ep 481 Billy Dankert (Gear Daddies, Institutional Green, Solo Work & Doug Collins & The Receptionists)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 59:21


    MN music stalwart James 'Billy' Dankert (Gear Daddies, Insitutional Green, etc) stops by to talk music and the world in which we live. We get lots of good stuff - Gear Daddies stories, tales of backstage debauchery and hear his latest solo effort. I wish we could have kept him longer! Enjoy.

    Ep 480 Paul Irmiter (local filmmaker)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 64:58


    MN filmaker Paul Irmiter (39 Seconds) joins us to talk process, story and many other fascinating facets of filmaking. Hit latest full-length documentary '39 Seconds' tell the very little-known story of a man who many considered the greatest baseball player of his generation. It's an incredible story, and the story about making this film is also very interesting. This film has won numerous awards and was even picked up by PBS. Enjoy!

    Ep 479 Edie Rae

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 69:17


    Edie Rae (The Edie Rae Band, The deLinda's, etc) makes her inaugural visit to the SmartStart MN studio! From humble beginnings in Spread Eagle, WI, she brings a lifetime of songwriting, storytelling and a fierce love of the Twin Cities music community to the conversation. She runs her own record label, is bringing out a MN Music themed cookbook, and so much more. This was a fun one. Enjoy!

    Ep 478 Breanne Marie (of Breanne Marie and the Front Porch Sinners)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 57:14


    What exactly is a front porch sinner?  You'll just have to listen to find out.  This outstanding Duluthian band has a new album coming out soon...if only enough people kick on their Kickstarter campaign.  https://tinyurl.com/525yusfk  We had a great conversation with Breanne and found out why she's so passion about their music AND she shared secret places in Duluth!  

    Ep 477 Youa Vang

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 59:10


    Our old friend, Youa Vang stopped by to share what she's working on at the Ramsey County Historical Society and of course her amazing cross-stitch work with her sister.  Third Daughter, Restless Daughter work can be found at 3drdcrafts.com and on all the socials.  See them at Art-A-Whirl this year.  We love Youa!  

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    Ep 476 Chris Mozena & Ira Ford (Hook & Ladder Bong Show 4/20)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 36:17


    This Sunday may be Easter, but it's also 4/20!! Chris Mozena, Executive Director of the Hook & Ladder, tells us all about the annual ZEN20 celebration. Stoner bingo, live music (dosh!!!) and a coule rounds of The Bong Show, hosted by local comedian Ira Ford. Tune in turn on and turn out this Sunday for this highest of holidays! Cheers!!

    475 Matthew French

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 52:49


    Matthew French comes back to the 'cast and opens up a vein! We go unexpectedly deep on his journey with mental health. We also hear three songs from his new full length "Circles', which is largely informed by his aforementioned journey. The new album streams everywhere May 1st. You can also check him out live in Duluth on 4/27. Find out more at mfrenchmusic.com Enjoy!

    Ep 474 Drew Peterson (40 Watt Bulb)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 50:30


    These days, Drew Peterson is a solo artist, but he used to be the main man behind Midwestern greats 40 Watt Bulb. This Friday (4/11) at the Hook and Ladder, Drew and company will be playing 40 Watt's debut release 'Shovel's Length Short' in it's entirety to celbrate the 21st anniversay of that release. We talk life in rural Minnesota, on the road and hear some genuinely excellent music. Enjoy!

    Ep 473 Ryan Robert Nelson (Actor, Improvisor, Writer, singer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 61:20


    Ryan Robert Nelson joined us on today's show!  You've seen him in local TV commericals, in local productions for many years at Brave New Workshop and Yellow Tree Theater and now Ryan joins us to talk to us about his current project, the Folsom Prison Experience and original Johnny Cash tribute show that is touring and will arrive at the Fitzgeral theater in Saint Paul in October.  Ryan is hilarious and we highly suggest you buy tickets to anything he's involved with.  

    472 Martin Devaney

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 55:04


    It's the return of the Unofficial Mayor of St. Paul! Once again, Martin Devaney is back in the SmartStartMN Studio. We talk about his latest release, Blueprint For A Ghost, and his upcoming gigs. I'm glas Martin is a friend of the show. Enjoy!

    Ep 471 Local author Scott Berndt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 56:52


    This time, we are joined by MN author Scott Berndt. His book John Cleese Saved My Life...and Other True Tales of Pop, Politics and Prayer is an illuminating look at the intersection of Life, Music and Perspective. A very thoughtful man with great taste in music. Enjoy!

    Ep 470 Jim Meyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 64:55


    Reknowned MN music writer Jim Meyer joins to talk about the halcyon days of writing about the scene for City Pages. We also cover his time at the Minnesota Daily, The Star Tribune, writing for a major record retailer and more. After a twenty year absence from music journalism he's back on Substack. We cover a lot of ground and he chose some excellent MN music to puncuate the proceedings. Enjoy!

    Ep 469 Kung Fu Hippies (Chad Whitaker)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 49:50


    Chad Whittaker (Kung Fu Hippies) is back! Kung Fu Hippies are also back with a brand new album 5+ years in the making. 'North' will be released Friday March 28, and their massive album release extravaganza will happen the following night at Bunker's. The new songs sound great! Just listen for yourself. Enjoy!

    Ep 468 Keri Noble and Matt Patrick

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 57:25


    Yay! It's the return of my dear, dear friend Keri Noble! She just recorded a brand new album in a highly unothodox manner. She brought along Matt Patrick (The Library Recording Studio) who helped her with this unlikely, yet wonderful project. We also debut three brand new songs! This one warmed my heart. I hope you enjoy it. Cheers!

    Ep 467 Cosgrove (The All Irish Show)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 90:01


    John Cosgrove joined us for the All Irish edition of the show in celebration of St. Patrick's Day.  Always great craic with Johnny!  Enjoy the tunes and the cheeky banter.

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    Ep 466 Mike Michel (The Orange Goodness & Indie Rock Den)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 54:14


    Mike Michel is more than the main brain behind the band The Orange Goodness. He's also a frequent musical collaborator, educator and a wealth of musical knowledge and good stories. His Indie Rock Den series (think School Of Rock for adults) has an upcoming showcase and is taking applicants for the next series. Enjoy!

    Ep 465 Dylan Hicks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 55:57


    This time Dylan Hicks  stops by to talk about the life and times of...Dylan Hicks. We also cover his upcoming  show at the Dakota with Sarah Morris, and hear plenty of his music. Enjoy!

    Ep 464 Elizabeth Ghandour from ELOUR

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 62:35


    We were joined by Elizabeth Ghandour from the band ELOUR.  She's the main singer and songwriter for the band.  This was a band stumbled into at The Big Turn festival a couple of weeks ago and we knew we had to have her on.  She plays one live and a couple off of her last album.  Shows coming up.  Check your local listings.  

    Ep 463 Turn Turn Turn (Adam Levy & Barb Brystad-Sans Savannah Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 62:54


    Two-thirds of Turn Turn Turn stopped by to premier their new song "Hungry Ghosts", which is being released on Friday, February 298th.  Lovely conversation with Adam and Barb.  Enjoy!

    Ep 462 Sean's review of Big Turn Music Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 44:45


    Sean and his wifey went to the Big Turn Music Festival this last weekend.  He reviews the entire weekend and picked some songs that he absolutely loved on trip.  Please subscribe and share.  

    Ep 461 Karan Casey (Zoom interview from Cork Ireland)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 58:39


    The lovely and fierce Karan Casey spent an hour with us today to discuss her music which is rooted in passion and social justice.  She's performed with James Taylor, The Dubliners, The Chieftain's and many others.  She'll be performing at Celtic Junction in St. Paul on March 16th and tickets are still available.  Slainte'!  

    Ep 460 Pam Linton

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 67:06


    Minnesota's own Pam Linton joined us to talk about her life as a country music performer, her life with country star Sherwyn Linton and her upcoming CD release party of "Songs of the Carter Family" on March 14th at Crooner's Supper Club in Fridley.  Get tickets before they're gone!  

    Ep 459 Michael Anschel OA Design Build Architecture

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 66:38


    Our dear friend and sponsor, Michael Anschel of OA Design, Build, Architecture joined us to let out some frustration about the current administration and to give some hope for our entire nation.  We talk Super Bowl halftime show, his fantastic business and so much more.  Enjoy!

    ep 458 Sarah Morris & Doug Collins "Family Dinner" at The White Squirrel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 62:03


    Sarah Morris and Doug Collins treated us to three live songs in the SmartStartMN studio.  We shared "Plinko" stories, "petting the Ginko" and much much more.  They are both old friends of the show, so this one is particularly silly.  They will be at the White Squirrel the last Wednesday of every month until the end of time.  Enjoy!

    Ep 457 RIP Rob Sheeley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 50:02


    Friend of the show, Ric Menck, joins us to pay tribute to Rob Sheeley. Rob was many things throughout his life, but probably best known as the proprietor and spritual core of the the Hopkins record store, Mill City Sound. We talk about the man and play some  of his favorite songs. Enjoy!

    Ep 456 Bicycle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 48:15


    It's going to be close to 50 degrees in Minneapolis today.  Sean has a hankerin' for a bike ride.  That's today's theme.  Enjoy!

    Ep 455 Brian is back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 42:22


    Brian is back from an illness.  He talks about it on the show and his path moving forward.  You'll hear some great tunes...a few tears from both of us, and some hope!  

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