Ep 513 DJ Tricky Miki and Janey Winterbauer-forDo Re #Me Too 9/5 at The Parkway
Release Date: 09/06/2025
Ep 530 6-Year Anniversary Show!
Brian Oake Show
6 years! It's wild to think about the fact that we've spent that whole time talking to so many amazing voices from our community and! All that music!! the world has gotten strange and terrible in so many ways, but there are still so many things to learn and celebrate. Here, Sean and I reminisce and play some music to remember this whole crazy endeavor. Thanks to every single one of you. Cheers, friends!
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Ep 529 TD Mischke
Brian Oake Show
One of the all-time Minnesota Radio greats, TD Mischke is back in our studio! He's iconic, iconiclastic and has an absolutely unique way of putting things. Here, we talk about his career, his current podcast and more than a little conversation regarding music, sweet music. There's a reason this guy is one of my personal heroes. Listen and all will be revealed. Cheers!
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Ep 528 Tina and Laura Schlieske
Brian Oake Show
Now THAT'S a podcast!! We had a spectacular time talking with Tina and Laura Schielske about the 20th anniversary of Tina's debut solo release, Slow Burn. To celebrate, Tina, Laura, et al will be performing this Friday at Icehouse followed by a performance and album signing at the Electric Fetus the next day. This was an hour of laughter, reflection and real joy. Enjoy!
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Ep 527 Leslie Vincent
Brian Oake Show
One of the Twin Cities preeminent Jazz vocalists, Leslie Vincent is back! Back with a brand new single, a forthcoming full-length, AND!! a big release celebration at The Parkway on Nov 7th. She even pulls out the ukelele for a live rendition of one of her oldest songs! Both Sean and I adore her visits. We think you will too. Listen, laugh, love!
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Ep 526 Greg Norton (Husker Du, Ultrabomb)
Brian Oake Show
This episode marks the return of bassist extrordinaire Greg Norton (Husker Du, Ultrabomb). The Numero Group is set to release Husker Du: 1985 - The Miracle Year, a document of an incredible band at the height of their formidable powers. This is a 4-disc box set that chronicles not only a legenday night in the First Ave Mainroom, but also many other musical highlights from the band during that fateful year. A great conversation about a truly incredible moment in Minnesota Music history. Enjoy!
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Ep 525 Edie Rae for A Musician's Menu (out now!)
Brian Oake Show
It's the return of Edie Rae! (Singer, songwriter, President of RaeBeat Records) Edie is back to tell us all about A Musician's Menu, a collection of recipes by musicians and music community members. It's also so much more. This book highlights the stories, flavors, playlists and characters that make this scene a proper community. The book is out now and we talk all about the upcoming events to promote its release. Bon Apetit!
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Ep 524 Dave Schrader (AKA Darkness Dave)
Brian Oake Show
It's that time of year! We are frighteningly excited to welcome 'Darkness' Dave Schrader back to the podcast. Dave is a life-long paranormal investigator with a storied carreer in radio, television, and now, a brand new documentary! He's so smart, very funny and has the best scary stories. BOO!
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Ep 523 Jared Brewington
Brian Oake Show
Jared Brewington is back! YAY! This guy wears so many impressive hats. He's the founder, owner and Main Idea Guy for Official Fried Chicken (with locations in Target Field and US Bank Stadium). He's the community director of an amazing new non-profit, Square Roots. Most recently, he was the MC of Washburn High Schools Centennial celebration, where he awarded Jimmy Jam with his honorary diploma! He always has such great stories and picks the best music. Enjoy!
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Ep 522 Renata Nijiya (AKA) Queenie Von Curves
Brian Oake Show
She's back!! Legenday burlesque figure Queenie Von Curves makes a return vist to the 'cast. This time, she joins us as her mild-mannered (not!) daytime persona Renata Nijiya, shop manager for Jackelope Tattoo. Jackelope is just one of the shops taking part in a flash sale this month to support the Mastectomy Tattooing Alliance. We talk all about the event, how the tattoo game has changed, and, for good measure, a little update on her brilliant burlesque alter-ego. She's one of our faves! Enjoy!
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Ep 520 Diane from The Current Local Show
Brian Oake Show
You may know her as Diane, host of The Local Show on The Current. Maybe you know her as her hip-hop alter ego DianeAlsoRaps...but did you also know that she has a really cool upcoming gig at The Dakota paying tribute to Connie Francis? And that she's sharing the bill with HER MOM?? Diane is bright, funny and genuinely delightful company. Cheers!
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