On this episode we say goodbye to The 7th Python. a Schoolhouse Rock icon, and a young female St Paul rapper who left us way too soon. We also talk to a founding member of legendary MN jam band The Big Wu, Jason Fladager. There might even be a couple of genuinely inspirational quotes to end the show and to begin the new year.
On this episode, we check in with one of the most interesting MN musicians I've ever talked to, David Anania. He's plays with Greazy Meal, Dr. Mambo's Combo and is currently residing in Berlin and performing with The Blue Man Group!! He also once portayed the walnut in a troupe at Valleyfair. Don't sleep on this one.
The legendary Lizz Winstead joins us to talk about her upcoming year-end wrap up shows at The Cedar, basic Human Dignity and her undying love of groundbreaking British group Coldplay. It's all yellow.
On this episode, you'll hear three Irish bands you've probably never heard of before. We also spend a little time addressing 'The Troubles'. Our guest, John Cosgrove, would like to tell you 'Listen without prejudice'.
Tonight we talk to Dwynell Roland. He has a brand new record and an incredible story about the journey to get this thing out. The Holidays should be about friends, family and getting through hard times. Tonight's episode is definitely that. Cheers, all!!
Festive holiday music, the perfect pop of ABBA, and a deep wonderful dive on the music and personage of MN singer/songwriter Katy Vernon. She's wonderful.
Colleen Kruse joins us to talk about Holiday Traditions, the legacy of Sesame Street and its profound impact on Gen X. We also talk about how kids should probably stay in school and not do drugs. Probably...
On episode 8, we delve into the ancient, important nature of Krampusnacht...either you get whipped with a switch, stolen from all you've ever known...or if you're on the 'nice list' you might get a shiny new pair of Bavarian Folk Shorts (lederhosen). We also check in with one of my favorite humans, Billy Morrisette, guitar player for legendary MN punk legends Dillinger 4. He's also my single favorite bartender of all time. Luckily, tonight, we solve all the world's problems. You picked the perfe...
Our first foray into holiday music. We talk to Jen Smith about Toys For Tots, we find out about Grimes new polytheistic album and I make a sincere apology in an effort to leave the past behind. Happy holidays, all!
Tonight we talk Tina Turner's 80th birthday, meet the web maestro behind BrianOakeShow.com (which is now live!!), and talk to John Henry. Who's John Henry? Oh, just a local musician of no small significance, a master of clever banter, and one of my favorite 'startenders' of all time. Listen if you dare...
Hamm's beer aficionado, hair stylist to the stars and amazing local entrepreneur Jon Clifford (Hi-Fi Hair and Records) joins us to tell stories and extol the virtues of Small Business Saturday. Also, we dive deep on the robot apocalypse and the fact that we're all made of asteroid sugar. For real.
One of the greatest bands in Minnesota, Gully Boys stop by, Coldplay aren't going to tour until they figure out how to go carbon neutral and apparently all of South Dakota is on Meth.
KFAN Morning Show whipping post, Meat Sauce shares the intimate details of his time working at a warming house before he got into radio and why MFer is his favorite word.
On this episode we play some great music, ambush my actual mother with a surprise phone call, and talk to one of the most interesting, dynamic, members of the Twin Cities community, and a brilliant entrepreneur, Jared Brewington! Plus, we end with one of the best jams ever written!
The inaugural episode of The Brian Oake Show. Thank you to our guests, Colleen Kruse, (MN Comic Legend)! Thank you to Ed Cohen from SmartStartMN. They are our first sponsor. Check them out on the web.
