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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Tina Schlieske of Tina &amp; The B-Sides joined us to talk about her fabulous new album &#34;The Good Life&#34; which is a tribute to jazz standards. So good! Tina &amp; The B-Sides are perform 5/17 in Red Wing at The Sheldon Theater. Get your tickets now! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations'>https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 394 Tina Schlieske

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Brian, Sean, and Colleen discuss Lying at work, cake, and our best dating moves! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations'>https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 393 Just the three of us!

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As if we could love Annie Enneking and Katy Tessman any more, they are a big part of Mama Hellcats, an event of mothers raising awareness for domestic violence resources on May 16th at 7p at The Hook &amp; Ladder! Also featuring Samantha Grimes, Kashimana, Nikki Lemire and Haley E Rydell! Please support this amazing event! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations'>https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 392 Annie Enneking & Katy Tessman Mama Hellcats!

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Do you love the Grateful Dead? Man, are you in luck! A great celebration of a classic Dead show happens this Friday at The Hook and Ladder! Listen and then hit the show! Enjoy! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations'>https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 391 Chris Castino from The Big Wu

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We love Doug Collins! He brought his usual wit and charm today and he&#39;s bringing a great show, Twangfest 2 to Palmer&#39;s Bar on Cedar in Minneapolis on Saturday May 11th! Buy your tickets now. Also, look up Concubinism...you&#39;ll thank me later. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations'>https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 390 Doug Collins

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Jimmi Langemo from Jimmi &amp; The Band Of Souls was on the show today to talk about an incredible benefit for Twin Cities music legend, Scott Sansby. The benefit is May 11th &amp; 12 and features a ton of fantastic local bands. It&#39;s at Shaw&#39;s in Nordeast Minneapolis and there&#39;s $20 suggested donation, but they are happy to take larger donations. Scott was paralyzed from the neck down last fall after a tragic accident and can you use the help to pay outrageous medical bills and living expenses. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-scott-regain-the-use-of-his-arms-and-legs Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations'>https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 389 Jimmi Langemo

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Kii Arens joins us to promote is upcoming amazing rock poster Art-A-Whirl show in Northeast Minneapolis on May 17th. He also picks some righteous tunes. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations'>https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 388 Kii Arens (Flipp and phenomenal artist)

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Rachel Ries of Her Crooked Heart and Kith &amp; Kin Chorus joined us today to talk about building community through song, and their upcoming two show set at the Cedar on May 4th (insert your Star Wars joke here). Get your tickets today before they sell out! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations'>https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 387 Rachel Ries of Kith & Kin Chorus

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This go &#39;round, it&#39;s Chris Mozena and Jesse Brodd, two of the big wheels behind the wonderful S Mpls non-profit music venue, The Hook &amp; Ladder. We talk about the excellent Under The Canopy series AND! our new collaboration to provide our Patreon members with some excellent opportunities in 2024. Listen and learn. Also, enjoy! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations'>https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 386 Chris & Jesse from The Hook & Ladder

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Exciting things happening at the Brian Oake Show. Welcome new crew member Colleen Kruse! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations'>https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 385 Colleen Kruse

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Helm Matthews, Minnesota Cover Band Music Maven, joins us to talk music and an amazing upcoming all day, outdoor concert/fundraiser for The Food Group. A cool event for a crucial cause coming up in early May at Grumpy&#39;s NE. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations'>https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 384 Helm Matthews

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She&#39;s back! Courtney Yasmineh has a brand new full-length album on the way. We talk all about Life&#39;s ever-evolving craziness and she premieres three songs of the new rord LIVE in the SmartStartMN Studio. Good luck in Nashville, Courtney!! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations'>https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 383 Courtney Yasmineh

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Finally! My long-time friend and the Twin Cities premiere live DJ, Jake Rudh, stops by the SmartStartMN studio. We talk life, our mutual ove of music and some sweet upcoming gigs he has on the calendar, up to and including the 23rd Anniversary Celebration of his legendary Transmission Club Night happening at First Ave this Friday. Jake is one of my favorites. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations'>https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 382 Jake Rudh

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It&#39;s spooky time! Darkness Dave Schrader has spent decades immersed in the research of the supernatural and unexplained. He shows no signs of stopping. A seasoned broadcasting vet and an exceptional storyteller. Listen...if you dare... Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations'>https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 381 Darkness Dave Schrader

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This time, it&#39;s Dan Schwartz and Steve Roehm, one half of The Neighborhood Quartet. The have a great new self-titled album coming out on Record Store Day (4/20) and a big album release show happening at The Parkway on 4/28. They both bring a wealth of talent and experience to the music and this interview. Enjoy! #feeltheprairie Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations'>https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 380 The Neighborhood Quartet

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It&#39;s the return of John Cosgrove! Our favorite trivia maven, and Irish ex-pat. Here we are trotting him out again to celebrate Ireland and St Patrick&#39;s Day. Always a lively conversation with this one. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations'>https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 379 John Cosgrove

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Mark Devaraj and Margaret Hegg. Between the two of them they play in about a quarter of a million bands, including the Pixies Tribute band Trompe Le Monde. Big show coming up this weekend! Listen, learn, laugh, love. Cheers! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations'>https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 378 Mark Devaraj & Margaret Hegg

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There&#39;s no one else like him. This episode features the very welcome return of Mark Mallman. He&#39;s got an incredible evening featuring the Goth Music Songbook coming up next week at the Parkway. He remains so bright, so invested. One of my favorite people to talk to ever. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations'>https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 377 Mark Mallman

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And he&#39;s back! Colin Bracewell is a really good guy, and that smile! He&#39;s got a new EP on the way and a special release show at The Fine Line on the 14th. He also has loads of other shows on the way this summer. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations'>https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 376 Colin Bracewell

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Recently, there&#39;s been a bit of social media upheaval about the fact that most bands who perform at Minneapolis Parks arent compensated for their efforts. So who better to talk to than Molly Murray, who spent more than a decade booking these gigs. It&#39;s a multi-faceted, nuanced conversation and here we begin t scratch the surface. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations'>https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 375 Molly Murray

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.