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.

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Update frequency: every 3 days
Average duration: 62 minutes
Episodes: 511
Years Active: 2019 - 2025

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Ep 213 - Josh Carson (A Very Die hard Christmas)

Local actor Josh Carson swings by to FINALLY settle the debate of whether or not Die Hard is actually a Christmas movie. Trust me, he would know. Cheers!

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01:07:13 | Sat 18 Dec 2021

212 - Jeff Olsen (KQQL 108)

Looking for a way to get into the Holiday Sprit? How about some great seasonal tunes and a little Xmas Music Trivia? Jeff is the best. Enjoy!

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01:11:46 | Tue 14 Dec 2021

Ep 211 - Storyhill

This time, it's Chris and Johnny aka Storyhill. They have a beautiful Christmas released entitled Bethlehem and are in town for a special holiday concert to promote it. They are both lovely, thoughtf…

01:09:09 | Sat 11 Dec 2021

Ep 210 - Lissie (Performing Friday 12/10 at The Parkway)

The incomparable Lissie makes her first ever visit to the Smart Start MN studio for a wide-ranging chat about life on the farm, the tenuous nature of mental health and being the next Orville Redenbac…

01:09:41 | Thu 09 Dec 2021

Ep 209 - Ben Cook-Feltz

Local singer-songwriter Ben Cook-Feltz helps us get even deeper into the holiday spirit. He's got a great Xmas EP and a big release show this coming weekend to celebrate! Happy Holidays, everybody!!

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00:55:51 | Tue 07 Dec 2021

Ep 208 Sarah Morris

Yay! Sarah Morris returns to the podcast to bring her bright disposition and a whole slew of holiday songs. She even plays a couple live in the Smart Start MN Studio! Let's get into the spirit of the…

01:03:00 | Sun 05 Dec 2021

Ep 207 - Lydia Liza

One of our favorite MN musicians joins us this time, Lydia Liza. Whe have a frank talk about mental health issues, her quitting day jobs for good, and we hear some great songs of hers. She's always i…

01:04:35 | Thu 02 Dec 2021

Ep 206 Mark Mallman

This episode marks the return of one of my vey favorite MN musicians, the inimitable Mark Mallman. We talk about the return of his annual Peace On Earth holiday show, slowly emerging from a long COVI…

01:03:15 | Tue 30 Nov 2021

Ep 205 - Totally 80s!! - Alt-British Addition

This time, it's just me and Sean and a whole bunch of little known British 80s Alt gems. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Happy Thanksgiving, all!

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01:00:34 | Tue 23 Nov 2021

Ep 204 - Mike Zelenko, drummer from Material Issue & Balin Schneider, Director of the new Material Issue doc 'Out Of Time'.

This one was great! Mike, the drummer from legendary Chicago power pop band Material Issue, and Balin, the director of the new MI documentary Out Of Time, came by to chat. Both will be at the Parkway…

01:04:58 | Sun 14 Nov 2021

203 - Henry Mortenson & Amy Billharz

This time we continue to explore the amazing lineup from this year's Sound Unseen Music Film Festival. Here, we talk with a couple of this years featured directors about the intersection of Music and…

01:00:47 | Sun 14 Nov 2021

Ep 202 -T.J. Parsell (Director of "Invisible: Gay Women in Southern Music)

T.J. Parsell joins us to discuss his film "Invisible: Gay Women In Southern Music" which is featured at the Sound Unseen Movie Festival in the Twin Cities this week. (SoundUnseen.com) T.J. is fasci…

00:59:07 | Sat 13 Nov 2021

Ep 201 - Annie Enneking of Annie & The Bang Bang

This time, we welcome back Annie Enneking (Annie and The Bang Bang). She has a such a clear vision, and one of the most articulate guests we've ever had. She's powerful and real. Plus, she's got a ki…

01:03:26 | Thu 11 Nov 2021

Ep 200!!! Colleen Kruse

I can't quite believe we actually hit EPISODE 200!!! We have had some genuinely amazing guests over these many missives, but none than I would rather spend an hour with than the incomparable Colleen …

01:12:02 | Sat 06 Nov 2021

199 - Jessica Paxton

Jessica Paxton is a decades-long veteran of public television and independent radio. These days, she is the Talent Buyer and Marketing Director of one of the coolest independent venues in town, The …

01:14:19 | Thu 04 Nov 2021

Ep 198 - Tina Schileske

The truly incredible Tina Schlieske (Tina and The B-Sides, Genital Panic) joins us for the latest episode. Lively, very talented and a laugh that lights up the whole room. We talk about the early day…

01:12:58 | Fri 29 Oct 2021

Ep 197 - Jim Brunzell III

Jim Brunzell III is not only the son of "Jumping Jim Brunzell of World Wrestling fame, but is the Festival Director and Co-Programmer for Sound Unseen. He's a Saint Paul native. Movie Maker Magazine …

01:13:18 | Thu 28 Oct 2021

Ep 196 Dean Vaccaro

Local club DJ extraordinaire, Dean Vaccaro joins us for some Halloween music fun. This isn't your father's Halloween music. Listen if you dare...

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01:12:12 | Mon 18 Oct 2021

Ep - 195 Tommy Barbarella

This time, a visit with another MN music legend Tommy Barbarella (New Power Generation, Greazy Meal, etc). We go deep on his past, playing with Prince, and what his musical journey has been like sinc…

01:12:18 | Fri 15 Oct 2021

194- John "Strawberry" Fields

Dang! This time we check in with John 'Strawberry' Fields, one of the most prolific music producers to ever call Minnesota Home. He's worked with EVERYONE! From Semisonic to Miley Cyrus, Soul Asylum …

01:17:04 | Tue 12 Oct 2021

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