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Brian Oake Show

The 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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50:30

Ep 474 Drew Peterson (40 Watt Bulb)

Brian Oake Show ·

2025/04/09

These days, Drew Peterson is a solo artist, but he used to be the main man behind Midwestern greats 40 Watt Bulb. This Friday (4/11) at the Hook and Ladder, Drew and company will be playing 40 Watt's debut release 'Shovel's Length Short' in it's entirety to celbrate the 21st anniversay of that release. We talk life in rural Minnesota, on the road and hear some genuinely excellent music. Enjoy!

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55:04

472 Martin Devaney

Brian Oake Show ·

2025/04/03

It's the return of the Unofficial Mayor of St. Paul! Once again, Martin Devaney is back in the SmartStartMN Studio. We talk about his latest release, Blueprint For A Ghost, and his upcoming gigs. I'm glas Martin is a friend of the show. Enjoy!

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56:52

Ep 471 Local author Scott Berndt

Brian Oake Show ·

2025/04/02

This time, we are joined by MN author Scott Berndt. His book John Cleese Saved My Life...and Other True Tales of Pop, Politics and Prayer is an illuminating look at the intersection of Life, Music and Perspective. A very thoughtful man with great taste in music. Enjoy!

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01:30:01

Ep 467 Cosgrove (The All Irish Show)

Brian Oake Show ·

2025/03/13

John Cosgrove joined us for the All Irish edition of the show in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Always great craic with Johnny! Enjoy the tunes and the cheeky banter.

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54:14

Ep 466 Mike Michel (The Orange Goodness & Indie Rock...

Brian Oake Show ·

2025/03/07

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!

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55:57

Ep 465 Dylan Hicks

Brian Oake Show ·

2025/03/06

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!

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01:02:54

Ep 463 Turn Turn Turn (Adam Levy & Barb Brystad-Sans...

Brian Oake Show ·

2025/02/27

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!

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58:39

Ep 461 Karan Casey (Zoom interview from Cork Ireland)

Brian Oake Show ·

2025/02/19

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'!

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01:02:03

ep 458 Sarah Morris & Doug Collins "Family Dinner" at...

Brian Oake Show ·

2025/02/06

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!

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50:02

Ep 457 RIP Rob Sheeley

Brian Oake Show ·

2025/02/04

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!

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48:15

Ep 456 Bicycle

Brian Oake Show ·

2025/01/30

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!

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42:22

Ep 455 Brian is back!

Brian Oake Show ·

2025/01/23

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!

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01:07:10

Ep454 Julius Collins (Greazy Meal, Dr. Mambo's Combo,...

Brian Oake Show ·

2025/01/21

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!

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01:01:24

Ep 451 Katy Vernon Co-host 2

Brian Oake Show ·

2025/01/09

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.

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01:06:58

Ep 447 Aaron Seymour 2024 YIR and 2025 Early Look

Brian Oake Show ·

2024/12/26

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!

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01:00:30

E 446 Aaron Seymour Christmas

Brian Oake Show ·

2024/12/23

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.

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46:48

Ep 445 Doug Collins Christmas

Brian Oake Show ·

2024/12/21

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!

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55:42

Ep 444 Doug Collins (Co-host!)

Brian Oake Show ·

2024/12/19

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!

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47:48

Ep 441 Ed Cohen from SmartStartMN (Thanksgiving 2024)

Brian Oake Show ·

2024/11/26

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?

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48:07

Ep 439 Ben Lubeck & Aaron Markson from Fairwell...

Brian Oake Show ·

2024/11/12

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!

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