Brian Oake Show

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

Ep 466 Mike Michel (The Orange Goodness & Indie Rock Den) 03/07/2025

Ep 466 Mike Michel (The Orange Goodness & Indie Rock Den) 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! /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/35580810

Ep 465 Dylan Hicks 03/06/2025

Ep 465 Dylan Hicks 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! /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/35564770

Ep 464 Elizabeth Ghandour from ELOUR 02/28/2025

Ep 464 Elizabeth Ghandour from ELOUR 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. /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/35488230

Ep 463 Turn Turn Turn (Adam Levy & Barb Brystad-Sans Savannah Smith 02/27/2025

Ep 463 Turn Turn Turn (Adam Levy & Barb Brystad-Sans Savannah Smith 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! /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/35446460

Ep 462 Sean's review of Big Turn Music Festival 02/21/2025

Ep 462 Sean's review of Big Turn Music Festival 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. /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/35379085

Ep 461 Karan Casey (Zoom interview from Cork Ireland) 02/19/2025

Ep 461 Karan Casey (Zoom interview from Cork Ireland) 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'! /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/35353055

Ep 460 Pam Linton 02/14/2025

Ep 460 Pam Linton 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! /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/35286885

Ep 459 Michael Anschel OA Design Build Architecture 02/11/2025

Ep 459 Michael Anschel OA Design Build Architecture 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! /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/35241765

ep 458 Sarah Morris & Doug Collins "Family Dinner" at The White Squirrel 02/06/2025

ep 458 Sarah Morris & Doug Collins "Family Dinner" at The White Squirrel 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! /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/35184380

Ep 457 RIP Rob Sheeley 02/04/2025

Ep 457 RIP Rob Sheeley 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! /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/35148655

Ep 456 Bicycle 01/30/2025

Ep 456 Bicycle 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! /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/35085470

Ep 455 Brian is back! 01/23/2025

Ep 455 Brian is back! 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! /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/34983420

Ep454 Julius Collins (Greazy Meal, Dr. Mambo's Combo, Prince Tributes & More)! 01/21/2025

Ep454 Julius Collins (Greazy Meal, Dr. Mambo's Combo, Prince Tributes & More)! My dear friend, Julius Collins comes out swinging! We talk about the Trumpster fire, what's wrong and right with America. Vikings intergenerational heartbreak. And, Juice picks some outstanding tunes, from Greazy Meal to Prince, to Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. Check out his Marvin Gaye tribute at the historic Capri Theatre on the North Side in February. Tickets are still available. You can always see him throwing down Sunday nights at 9ish with Dr. Mambo's Combo at Bunkers. Dig! /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/34947690

Ep 453 John Cosgrove (Cover Songs) 01/16/2025

Ep 453 John Cosgrove (Cover Songs) John Cosgrove (our Irish brother) talked about his Minnesota connections traveling to Ireland. We talked a bit about what the Irish think about our recent election and John and I share many cover songs and why we love it when an artist makes the cover their own. Enjoy the craic! /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/34838860

Ep 452 John Cosgrove (Accents) 01/13/2025

Ep 452 John Cosgrove (Accents) Our good friend John Cosgrove joined as co-host today. John is from near northern Ireland and he shared a bevy of great stories about growing up in Ireland and we focused the music around the trend of performers singing with their original accents, instead of trying to sound American. We had a blast! /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/34838800

Ep 451 Katy Vernon Co-host 2 01/09/2025

Ep 451 Katy Vernon Co-host 2 Katy Vernon is back to talk about her music, music she loves and about her version of spirituality and so much more. Enjoy! Help her fund the new Favourite Girl album by going to GoFundMe.com and searching "Favourite Girl" (in that funky English spelling. /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/34743280

Ep 450 Katy Vernon Co-host 01/06/2025

Ep 450 Katy Vernon Co-host Katy Vernon was on the show. We talked a ton about her new music with her band, Favourite Girl and upcoming events like the Women's March and an event at White Squirrel. We added a dose of recovery and mental health solutions as well. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/34743245

Ep 449 Front Row Paul 2025! 01/02/2025

Ep 449 Front Row Paul 2025! You say you want a resolution, well, ya know... Front Row Paul is back as co-host and this time we talk about what he's looking forward to in 2025, live shows, golf and giving back. He pulled some great tunes for this show. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/34660370

Ep 448 Front Row Paul (Engebretson) 12/30/2024

Ep 448 Front Row Paul (Engebretson) Are you kidding me? Front Row Paul was on the show with me today, filling in as co-host while Brian is out. We talked about the history of FRP and how he fell in love with music, a little politics and even some golf. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/34660330

Ep 447 Aaron Seymour 2024 YIR and 2025 Early Look 12/26/2024

Ep 447 Aaron Seymour 2024 YIR and 2025 Early Look Aaron Seymour joins the Brian Oake Show once again. This time he highlights his favorite songs and shows of 2024 and previews his hopes and fears of 2025. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/34591150

E 446 Aaron Seymour Christmas 12/23/2024

E 446 Aaron Seymour Christmas You may remember him from such bands as The Widgets, The Delilahs or even Bleek & Grimm. I know him as Aaron Seymour, international man of mystery. Aaron and I played some of our favorite Christmas tunes and told stories of getting the gifts we almost wanted as children. Thanks to Aaron for co-hosting. We're all hoping Brian is on the mend and will be back soon. /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/34591020

Ep 445 Doug Collins Christmas 12/21/2024

Ep 445 Doug Collins Christmas Doug Collins co-hosted the show again and we talked about Christmas past and present, but ignored the future. He picked some great tunes and shared some great stories. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/34535920

Ep 444 Doug Collins (Co-host!) 12/19/2024

Ep 444 Doug Collins (Co-host!) Doug Collins came in to co-host the Brian Oake Show. Brian is out with an illness. Please send good vibes his way. We talked about the passing of the incredible Slim Dunlap. We also talked about the year that was 2024 and what Doug has coming up in 2025. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/34535840

Ep 443 Lizz Winstead 12/12/2024

Ep 443 Lizz Winstead Lizz Winstead! Lizz mother-effin' Winstead was on the show today to promote Vajamma Party at the Parkway Theater and her year in review show (year 15 and it's fantastic). We'll link to tickets in the promos. Great conversation and a GIGANTIC holiday food tip! /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/34417510

Ep 442- Ben Cook-Feltz Holiday Spectacular! 12/04/2024

Ep 442- Ben Cook-Feltz Holiday Spectacular! Our good friend, Ben Cook-Feltz stopped by to bring us some holiday cheer with some of the great tunes off his Merry BCF-ing Christmas album. He's doing a show with special guests this Sunday, 18/8 from 2pm-4ish on Sunday at the Cedar Cultural Center. This is a kid-friendly show. It all benefits the Rein In Sarcoma foundation. Cheers! /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/34293005

Ep 441 Ed Cohen from SmartStartMN (Thanksgiving 2024) 11/26/2024

Ep 441 Ed Cohen from SmartStartMN (Thanksgiving 2024) Our good friend, Ed Cohen from SmartStartMN joined us to talk about Thanksgiving and Ikesgiving at First Avenue on Wednesday night. Christ Costello, The Delilah's and then Ike will perform. Great music and great conversation. What are you thankful for this year? /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/34164640

Ep 440 5 Year Anniversary Show LIVE from HiFI Hair & Records MPLS 11/16/2024

Ep 440 5 Year Anniversary Show LIVE from HiFI Hair & Records MPLS We did the show live for the very first time. We were at HiFi Hair & Records and our friend Jon Clifford hosted the whole shindig. Thank you again to SmartStartMN.com/thebrianoakeshow and OADesignbuild.com for sponsoring. Thanks to Ben & Aaron from Fairwell Milwaukee and Molly Maher & Steve from Molly Maher & Her Disbelievers for performing. We truly appreicate all of our listeners and our Patreon members. Much love! /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/33956562

Ep 439 Ben Lubeck & Aaron Markson from Fairwell Milwaukee 11/12/2024

Ep 439 Ben Lubeck & Aaron Markson from Fairwell Milwaukee Ben Lubeck and Aaron Markson of the band Farewell Milwaukee join us in anticipation of their Brian Oake Show 5 year anniversary performance at HiFi Hair & Records this Thursday at 5pm. They perform two songs in this episode that are not to be missed. Please subscribe and share. Thanks! /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/33902672

Ep 438 Molly Maher 11/07/2024

Ep 438 Molly Maher Local music legend Molly Maher joins us this week AND! joins us one week from tonight to perform at our 5 Year Anniversary show for the podcast. It's free!! Find out everything you need to know and learn much more about this fascinating performer on this episode. Cheers! /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/33805717

Ep 437 Jon Clifford HiFi Hair & Records 11/05/2024

Ep 437 Jon Clifford HiFi Hair & Records Woo Hoo! The 5th annivesary of our show is next week! It's free event , and filled with excellent music. It's happening early at Hi-Fi Hair and Records, so who better to check in with than our dear friend Jon Clifford!?! This is a fun one. Oh, we may have said a few things about it being election day...Enjoy!! /episode/index/show/2c3149eb-e075-4bf7-a90e-a1757bb1e030/id/33800497

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