Ep 76 - Colleen & Sean "Guest Free" and lovin' it!
Colleen and Sean discuss the state of the world: entertainment news, hell in a hand basket, doctor visits and more.
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr
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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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Ep 75 - Jessie Kresa (One Dirty B-itch) of wrestling fame
Jessie Kresa, ODB of pro wrestling fame joins us to discuss her incredible wrestling career and her food truck!
Jul 21, 2020•44 min
Ep 74 Jeff Gigler (Former CIA Agent and Gun Control Dude)
Jeff Gigler joins us on the show today. Colleen is filling for Brian "Metatarsal" Oake again. Jeff is a former CIA Ops guys and he also has worked to make it harder for wingnuts to have access to AR-15s.
Jul 19, 2020•52 min
Ep 73 Ward Johnson (Parkway Theater) Bill Hillsman (Political Ad Guru)
Colleen Kruse in for Brian "Toe Fungus" Oake. Bill Hillsman, creator of ad campaigns for Paul Wellstone, Jesse Ventura and so many more gives us the inside scoop on what to expect for political ads this season. Ward Johnson from Parkway Theater shares his thoughts on owning a theater in the time of COVID-19 and we discuss the Turn Turn Turn live stream at the Parkway on July 18th!
Jul 18, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Ep 72 Ryan Sturgis - (True Facade Pictures)
This time, we're joined by Mankato-based artist and film-maker Ryan Sturgis. He recently had his video for the super group Empty Hearts featured in Rolling Stone. Find his output at TrueFacadePictures.com.
Jul 09, 2020•59 min
Ep 71 - Billy Morrisette (Dillinger 4)
Lucky you! It's Ep 71 of the Brian Oake Show. Once again, Dillinger Four guitarist Billy Morrisette joins us for his monthly visit. Killer songs and a signature cocktail. Billy rules. Cheers!
Jul 07, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Ep 70 - Colleen Kruse (Not able to pick up money with her butt)
The inimitable Colleen Kruse joins us for Ep 70. She's effortless and peerless. She's a joy to talk with, every single time.
Jul 04, 2020•53 min
Ep 69 - Michael Bland (Soul Asylum Drummer, Prince, Chaka Khan & More)
Ep 69! This time we're joined by legendary MN drummer Michael Bland. He's played with everyone. EVERYONE! Prince, Chaka Khan and Soul Asylum. He's Legend.
Jul 02, 2020•1 hr 21 min
Ep 68 - Dave Hawn - Urban Ventures
Ep 68. Help rebuild S Mpls. That's the whole point, right? That's what this episode is all about.
Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Ep 67 - Rusty Gatenby (WCCO-TV Movie Reviews)
Popular television host and radio host, emissary to the stars and music fanatic, Rusty Gatenby joins us for a VERY spirited chat. We talk life in 'the biz', the fucked up world we currently live in and the fact that he survived a helicopter crash from 600 feet. No Shit.
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Ep 66 - Fancy Ray
Holy wow! Fancy Ray, the best looking man in comedy, joins us for Episode 66! Seriously!! We talk Minneapolis, George Floyd and what it's like being so damn handsome.
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Ep 65 Henry Lake, (Formerly of KFAN, currently 9pm-1am at WCCO)
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Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Ep 64 - Jared Brewington (George Floyd Recap)
My friend Jared Brewington (Thigh Times) is a local entrepeneur, community activist and genuinely great fellow human. He's also become a voice for our beleaguered city to the national and international community. He's also just a rock solid individual. Wanna learn? Listen.
Jun 11, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Ep 63 - Paul Charchian - "Concert Ruiners"
Episode 63 features none other than my dear friend, and dot com billionaire, Paul Charchian. This episode, we take a brief break from global pandemic and unrest/protest to talk about live music, and the people that routinely ruin it for the rest of us. Listen and learn.
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 21 min
Ep 62 - Billy Morrisette
A regular of The Brian Oake Show, Billy Morrisette makes yet another appearance to talk music, COVID, and our favorite beleaguered city, Minneapolis. He's a seasoned punk rocker with a huge heart. I love this guy.
Jun 04, 2020•56 min
Ep 61 - Tony Zaccardi
Tony Zaccardi, musician (Romantica, Kruddler, etc) and the owner of legendary SE MPLS bar Palmer's joins us to talk about civil unrest and supporting positive progress in our community. In the last couple of days, he's been featured in Newswek and appeared on CNN. I love this guy. There aren't any easy answers but we have to stay together if any of this is going to work. There's real work to do. Please listen, subscribe and amplify as you see fit.
Jun 02, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Ep 60 -Jared Brewington (Discussing The Murder of George Floyd)
Local entrepreneur Jared Brewington joins us to talk about the impossible situation in Minneapolis right now. We're both MPLS Southsiders and he cares about this neighborhood more than anyone I've ever met. Our home, our city is on fire right now. Like, actually. We try to mske some vague sense of it. Also, he was on CNN last night!!
May 28, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Ep 59 - Turn Turn Turn
Ep 59 features Minneapolis super group, Turn Turn Turn. Adam Levy, Savannah Smith and Barb Brynstad. All well-recognized on their own, have joined forces to create something truly beautiful. Evoking the the beautiful close harmonies of 60s and 70s country, early Americana and that delicious Laurel Canyon sound. The debut full-length 'Can't Go Back' is available June 5th.
May 26, 2020•48 min
Ep 58 - Keri Noble
An amazing singer-songwriter, a powerful performer, a former colleague and a good friend. Keri Noble is a shining light. She brings every bit of her signature charisma to this episode. I didn't realize just how much I missed her. Enjoy!
May 21, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Ep 57 - Jason DeRusha (WCCO Morning Show @DeRushaEats)
He's nearly a two decade veteran of local TV and, since 2013, the morning news anchor on WCCO-TV, Jason DeRusha joins us for episode 57. Like everyone else, he's got a side hustle. He's the chief food critic at Minnesota Monthly magazine. We talk restaurants, media, music and just how crazy the world is getting. He's a funny dude.
May 19, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Ep 56 - Chris Riemenschneider
Local music critic and concert reviewer for the Star Tribune, also celebrated author, Chris Riemenscneider joins us to tell his story and the story of what MN Music looks like today and in the days to come. Also, we likely made him late for his tee time.
May 14, 2020•49 min
Ep 55 - Holy Hannah! (Hannah von der Hoff)
Holy Hannah! Hannah von der Hoff joins the 55th episode of The Brian Oake Show from a lovely coastal town in western Mexico where she is currently quarantined (lucky!). We talk about life, music and her debut, self-titled full-length release. She's bright, positive and one hell of a musician. Enjoy, and cheers!
May 12, 2020•59 min
Ep 54 - Katy Tessman/(mama and cancer survivor) Happy Mother's Day!
In tribute to the approach of Mother's Day, we talk to Katy Tessman. Musician, breast cancer survivor and award-winning author of the book 'Our Mama Is A Beautiful Garden'. It chronicles the hope and pain of her breast cancer through the eyes of her two young boys. Call your mom. Yes, you. Do it now, before you listen to this podcast. Just call her.
May 07, 2020•57 min
Ep 53 - Quillan Roe/Roe Family Singers
This time we talk to Quillan Roe of the amazing Minnesota bluegrass band, The Roe Family Singers. Who knew he was a punk rocker?? We talk about the band's brand new album, life with kids at home (all the time...), and how to stay sane during all this COVID 19 craziness. Enjoy, share and amplify at will. Cheers!
May 05, 2020•53 min
Ep. 52 Sarah Morris/Festival of the Valkyries
Friday, May 1st is the first ever Festival Of The Valkyries: a free, all day online music festival featuring a lineup of all local Minnesota women, queer women and trans women. So fucking cool. And! we were lucky enough to be joined by Sarah Morris to guide us through the fomentation and importance of this event. Please listen, share, amplify and enjoy. Cheers! www.valkyriemusicco.com
Apr 30, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Ep. 51 - Andrew Falkous (Future of The Left, Mclusky, Christian Fitness)
OMFG!! Andrew Falkous (Mclusky, Future Of The Left, Christian Fitness) joins this show. Turns out, he's both totally normal and totally fucking fantastic. Smart, kind and totally brilliant. Listen to this. He's even more than I expected!!
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Ep 50! - Faith Boblett
Popular MN musician Faith Boblett joins us for Ep 50 of the show. 50!! She is equal parts talented and a quality, thoughtful Human Being. Delightful.
Apr 23, 2020•49 min
Brian Oake Show - Ep 49 - Ciaran Daly of The Stress of Her Regard
Ciaran Daly, formerly of The Idle Hands and currently front man for The Stress Of Her Regard, is a freaking delight. Warm, insightful and almost too clever. Almost. They also have a new record out, and it's fucking awesome. Listen at your own risk.
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Brian Oake Show Ep 48 - Eric Perkins (KARE 11, Perk at Play, Perk at Pod)
Local Sportscaster Eric Perkins joins us to talk MN Sports, life in 'the biz', and what it means for our athletically-inclined kids to be away from the sports they love. This one is warm AND heart-wrenching, just like an after school special. Enjoy!
Apr 16, 2020•55 min
Brian Oake Show - Ep 47 - Yer Mom! Actually, our Moms: Colleen McCarthy & Judy Oake
Continuing our 'Checking In' series, both Sean and I decide to check in with our moms...with fantastic results. They have both lived rich, wonderful lives thus far, and are both eloquent and hilarious. Please listen, and then actually call your mom. Soon. And if your mom's not here anymore, I'm sorry. If she is, you call her today.
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 3 min
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