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.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 62 minutes
- Episodes
- 511
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Ep 193 - Karen Paurus
This go 'round, we're joined by Karen Paurus, MN singer/songwriter extraordinaire. She has been at this a long time, bringing both a wealth of experience and some genuinely great stories. Listen and …
01:09:36 |
Tue 05 Oct 2021
Ep 192 - Moussie
Wow! What a delightful introduction to a newer artist. Mousie is a graduate of Julliard, a strong personality and a true talent. I was genuinely impressed, and hopefully you will be too. Enjoy!!
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00:57:47 |
Sat 02 Oct 2021
Ep 191 - Aaron Reynolds "Effin' Birds"
I am beyond excited to welcome Aaron Reynolds to the latest episode of the podcast. Aaron is a Canadian. He's also the main brain behind Effin' Birds, one of my favorite artistic endeavors of anythin…
01:14:34 |
Thu 30 Sep 2021
Ep 190 - Mark Parrish (NHL and local legend who hearts Nickelback)
Retired NHL player and Minnesota Legend Mark Parrish joins us for a very lively conversation about his life as a professional hockey player, his journey through recovery and how here in Minnesota, Ho…
01:16:02 |
Thu 23 Sep 2021
Ep 189 - Cory Cove (Power Trip Morning Show-KFAN)
This time, we are joined by Cory Cove, host of the top-rated Power Trip Morning Show on KFAN. As a lifelong radio guy myself, I have nothing but respect for this guy. We cover the arc of his interest…
01:21:25 |
Tue 21 Sep 2021
Ep 188 - Martin Devaney (The unofficial mayor of St. Paul)
Martin Devaney, the 'unofficial Mayor Of St Paul', has been making music for a very long time. First with local hip hop collective Heiruspecs, then as a solo singer-songwriter. These days he's the ma…
01:07:39 |
Sat 18 Sep 2021
Ep 187 - Peter Borne (Unlocked Mission and old radio pal)
Peter Borne is not only an old radio pal of Brian and Sean's, but he also started Live Band Karaoke at Gluek's back in the day. He was in several bands. He worked for years at KQRS in production. …
01:05:38 |
Fri 17 Sep 2021
Ep 185 - Barb Brynstad (Turn Turn Turn)
Barb Brynstad is a wonderful person to have a conversation with. A talented musician with decades-long roots in the Twin Cities, she's played with Chastity Brown, Tina Schlieske, Willy Wisely, the la…
01:10:41 |
Fri 10 Sep 2021
Ep 184 - Cathy Wurzer
From the Morning Edition on MPR News, to TPT to the books she's authored, Cathy Wurzer joins us to discuss her busy and fantastic life....and The End In Mine Project. Give it a listen!
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01:09:09 |
Thu 09 Sep 2021
Ep 183 - Barbara Cohen (Brother Sun Sister Moon, Farm Accident and more)
Dang! What a wonderful conversation with Barbara Cohen (Farm Accident, Little Lizard, Brother Sun Sister Moon, etc). After honing her musical chops here in the Twin Cities, she's spent the last 20 ye…
01:18:19 |
Fri 03 Sep 2021
Ep 182 Tommy TD Mischke
Yes! This episode we have a deep dive with legendary Twin Cities broadcaster/podcaster Tommy Mischke. We talk about his many years at KSTP and WCCO, as well as his brilliant Roadshow podcast, which (…
01:16:44 |
Fri 27 Aug 2021
Ep 181 - Michael Rand (Star Tribune)
It was great to have a conversation with Michael Rand, Digital Sports Senior Writer for the StarTribune. He's been covering MN sports for more than 20 years. He's also a very discerning music fan, an…
01:03:16 |
Wed 25 Aug 2021
Ep 180 - Jamison Murphy
This episode features MN singer songwriter Jamison Murphy. He's charming, hilarious and excellent at his craft. It was really great to catch up with an old friend. Enjoy!
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01:03:07 |
Sun 22 Aug 2021
Ep 179 - Jon Copeland
Everyone's favorite skydiving punk rock librarian is back to talk about his crazy, yet respectable lifestyle and his upcoming interview/deep vinyl dig with local hip hop maven Nur-D. Enjoy!
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01:07:30 |
Fri 20 Aug 2021
Ep 178 - Mark Devaraj (High On Stress, Whiskey Rock & Roll Club, Heavy Sixers)
Mark Devaraj is a drummer (High On Stress, Whiskey Rock & Roll Club MPLS, The Heavy Sixers and many more...) and an attorney for the Hennepin County Public Defender's Office. This is the intersection…
01:11:00 |
Fri 13 Aug 2021
Ep 177 Jimmy "Dutch" Gaines
This episode, we are joined by Minneapolis legend Jimmy 'Dutch' Gaines. He's been a writer, a roadie, worked clubs and invented the truly genius Dude Weather (google it). He loves MN music and has so…
01:12:31 |
Tue 03 Aug 2021
Ep 176 - Brian and Sean talk Palmfest at Palmer's Bar
This time, it's just me and Sean breaking down this weekend's PalmFest at Palmer's Bar on the West Bank. Black Widows, Monica LaPlante, Farewell Milwaukee, Romantica and more. Like music? You'll like…
00:47:08 |
Sat 31 Jul 2021
Ep 175 - Matt & Andy (Forgotten Star Brewing Owners)
The newest sponsor to the podcast is Forgotten Star Brewing. Andy and Matt stop by to talk about their historic building, their brewing philosophy and why, to them, community involvement is every bit…
01:07:37 |
Tue 27 Jul 2021
Ep 174 - Ed Cohen
Our latest episode features, perhaps, the single most important benefactor of The Brian Oake Show. Ed Cohen (SmartStartMN) signed on as a primary supporter of the podcast before we even had our first…
01:00:00 |
Sun 25 Jul 2021
Ep 173 - Ben Kyle (Romantica)
What a delightful time with Ben Kyle (Romantica). Charming, self-effacing and so very thoughtful. We talk music in the time of COVID, his harrowing experience with Lyme's Disease and the upcoming Pal…
00:52:08 |
Fri 23 Jul 2021
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