Best Brian Wooldridge Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 420 Scott Wooldridge (Big Star Tribute at The Hook Sept. 13th) 46:39

22d ago46:39

46:39

Scott Wooldridge, a thoughtful, musically-inclined type, swings by to talk about the upcoming 50th Anniversary Tribute to Big Star's Radio City Album. Good conversation and excellent music. Enjoy!By The Brian Oake Show

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Organizing Revival is Here 49:08

2h ago49:08

49:08

We discuss the Organizing Revival, launched by Citizen Action with our national partners earlier this year, which is investing in improving permanent organizing capacity in every corner of the country. Leaders from 9 Midwestern states converged in Milwaukee last week to strategize on this critical power building initiative. Next, Robert encourages …

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Ep 426 Josh Carson 57:20

3h ago57:20

57:20

Josh Carson is back! You likely know him best from the annual holiday mayhem of A Very Die Hard Christmas at Bryant Lake Bowl. Well, he's back with a hilarious new show called Movie Fight Club. What's the first rule of Movie Fight Club? Listen and find out. Enjoy!By The Brian Oake Show

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Ep 425 Jon Copeland 57:21

7h ago57:21

57:21

Our favorite punk rock, skydiving Master Librarian is visiting from Vermont and has done more in one week than most people do all year. He shares some great stories and fantastic songs. Also, see him in the new movie Beetlejuice Beetlejuice!By The Brian Oake Show

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Ep 424 Dallas Orbiter (New Album Release tonight at Mortimer's!) 54:08

20h ago54:08

54:08

Minnesota legends Dallas Orbiter stop by to talk about their mind-expanding new album, Spaceman Things. They have a big album release show tonight at Mortimer's. They're also really funny. Listen and enjoy!By The Brian Oake Show

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Debating the debate 51:28

5d ago51:28

51:28

Who won the Presidential debate and why? How epic was Trump’s failure on healthcare? And does any of it matter? It may but not for the reasons many pundits think. The biggest impact may be exciting the volunteer base that will get out the vote and win over swing voters. Where you jazzed up by the debate? If so, help make it happen! Sign up to volun…

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Ep 423 Ric Menck (Velvet Crush) 1:01:41

3d ago1:01:41

1:01:41

This is wonderful! Ric Menck, good friend and life long Rock n Roll lifestylist, swings by to blown our minds with some truly incredible songs. AND THEN! Let's us know that his celebrated band Velvet Crush is getting back together! What??? Enjoy!By The Brian Oake Show

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Ep 421 Angiest! 1:02:00

7d ago1:02:00

1:02:00

The Angiest of them all returns! She brings her brilliant story of grabbing up the NeverWalz domain names right out from there stupid noses. She also shares some harrowing personal stories that more than clearly define why this upcoming election is ever so crucial. AND! she picks some sweet jams to puncuate the message. Enjoy, and get out and vote …

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The Battle 4 Wisconsin 46:24

9d ago46:24

46:24

We are two months away from the November 5th election and campaigns are charging full speed ahead. Robert debriefs Tim Walz’s speech at LaborFest in Milwaukee this Monday and we discuss how Walz’s governing record in Minnesota can be a blueprint for Wisconsin Democrats, including a BadgerCare Public Option, paid family leave, a child tax credit, an…

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Better in a Union 54:18

21d ago54:18

54:18

Happy Labor Day Weekend. We discuss the significance of Labor Day, the surging support for unions, particularly among young people, and the critical need to restore democracy at work by passing the Protect the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. We encourage all our listeners to attend an organized labor event near you, including Democratic Vice President…

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State Legislative Wave? 58:58

30d ago58:58

58:58

Citizen Action unveils more state legislative candidate endorsements and welcomes two of the newly endorsed candidates to the show, State Representative Jodi Emerson, who is running for reelection in a new more competitive district in the Chippewa Valley and Karen Kirsch who is running in Assembly District 7, a suburban Milwaukee district. We encou…

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Ep 419 George Orange 1:02:02

25d ago1:02:02

1:02:02

Damn! Today's guest is a very dear friend, George Orange (Fuller). We've known one another for well over 30 years and I've never met another person quite like him. He's an actor, a performer, choreographer, Circus instructor and a fully-accredited graduate of clown school. Seriously. He's lived abroad for more than 20 years, so we snagged him on a …

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Ep 418 Terry Walsh Foothold Twin Cities 1:00:35

29d ago1:00:35

1:00:35

It's the return of MN Music stalwart, Terry Walsh! He's been playing music forever, but is likely most famously known as the main voice in St. Dominic's Trio and The Belfast Cowboys. He's also co-founder of an incredibly important Minnesota non-profit, Foothold Twin Cites. This Saturday at The Parkway in S Mpls, those world's collide at an incredib…

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Progressives win primary elections 55:21

1M ago55:21

55:21

We debrief big progressive wins in important and highly watched state legislative primary elections and with the overwhelming victory by Vote NO. We welcome Citizen Action endorsed candidates, Tara Johnson and Christian Phelps, who won important primary victories on Tuesday, to the show to discuss the significance of their primary wins and why they…

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417 Courtney Yasmineh 57:48

1M ago57:48

57:48

Yay! The wonderful Courtney Yasmineh is back! Not only is she consistently delightful, she also has a brand new full length record out. She's also leaving for her 16th European Tour in a week. Listen, learn, laugh and enjoy. Cheers, friends!By The Brian Oake Show

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Ep 416 Jake Rudh (Transmission Radio) 58:06

1M ago58:06

58:06

He's one of my very favorite musicheads. Jake Rudh swings by to talk all things Yacht Rock. This is a smooth, mellow audio journey. Enjoy.By The Brian Oake Show

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GOTV challenge 52:44

1M ago52:44

52:44

Before turning to the big political news, we challenge our listeners to get active talking to voters this weekend. This primary is critical to electing movement progressives to the state legislature and defeating the 2 damaging constitutional amendment questions on the primary ballot next Tuesday, August 13th. We have 6 phone banks the final 4 days…

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Ep 415 Taylor James Donskey 52:25

1M ago52:25

52:25

This time, local singer/songwriter Taylor James Donskey stops by to talk about his interesting musical path. Also, about the amazing work he does to support emerging local songwriters. He's great. I also cry talking about my dad. Enjoy!By The Brian Oake Show

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Shifting Battleground? 51:47

2M ago51:47

51:47

We discuss Donald Trump’s racist and false claim that Vice President Kamala Harris only recently identified as Black. Will the ex-president’s race-politics backfire or play to his advantage with his angry MAGA base? Why would the Trump campaign put him in front of a conference of Black journalists, who were bound to ask him insightful and challengi…

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Ep 415 KBEM's Sean McPherson (and bassist in Heiruspecs) 47:46

2M ago47:46

47:46

Brian's old pal Sean McPherson stopped by for a great conversation about his upcoming event with Heiruspecs and two other great bands on August 17th on the James J Hill property in Saint Paul. Enjoy!By The Brian Oake Show

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Ep 414 Juice and Z from Dr. Mambo's Combo! 1:00:52

2M ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Damn! It's Julius Collins and Brian Ziemniak (Juice and Z!) from the legendary Dr. Mambo's Combo. Still raging after decades, The Combo lands at The Hook & Ladder this Friday to pay tribute to Sly and The Family Stone and Rufus w/ Chaka Khan. These fellas have some genuinely incredible stories. I laughed the whole way through on this one. Enjoy!…

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Harris 2024: Total Reset? 48:27

2M ago48:27

48:27

In a sudden reset, President Biden steps aside and Vice President Kamala Harris immediately consolidates overwhelming support. We discuss the implications for Election 2024 and the possible policy agenda of the new Democratic standard bearer; including, medical debt, rent inflation caps, climate change, and the War in Gaza. Meanwhile, Benjamin Neta…

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Ep 413-The songs your favorite band never plays in concert 1:00:28

2M ago1:00:28

1:00:28

Just like the title says, we all have bands we've seen again and again. They do a great show, but that nagging question persists...WHERE'S MY FREAKING SONG??? and it never comes. Sean and I play some of ours and some of yours. Enjoy!By The Brian Oake Show

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Bringing a gun to a knife fight 56:38

2M ago56:38

56:38

Robert joins us while on vacation and tells us about his adventures hiking the Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin this week. We review the disastrous RNC in Milwaukee that has seen a Milwaukee man shot by out of state police who were outside of the RNC’s security perimeter. In addition, there is a brewing economic backlash as many area businesses say the e…

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Ep 412 Michael Anschel OA Design Build Architecture 59:52

2M ago59:52

59:52

Heeeeee's back! Michael Anschel of OA Design Build Architecture joins us to talk about the ridiculously amazing work his group has done on the legendary Pillsbury Castle, and their contributions to the upcoming Luxury Home Tour. Explore the possibilites, people. Enjoy!By The Brian Oake Show

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Ep 411 "Everything is going to be fine..." 47:29

2M ago47:29

47:29

Yeah, the world hasn't been great lately, but was it really ever? No worries here, though. Everything will be fine...By The Brian Oake Show

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Walkin’& Talkin 54:38

2M ago54:38

54:38

Citizen Action just launched our volunteer field campaign in support of our progressive candidates and “no votes” on damaging state constitutional amendments. We discuss the pivotal State Legislative primary races and the influence activists can have on electoral outcomes. Our week of calls demonstrated a real thirst among voters we talked to for p…

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409 Summer Vacation stories & Sex Tips from old exhausted People 47:33

2M ago47:33

47:33

We well summer vacation stories and per the new Brian Oake Show Group page, we give sex tips from old exhausted people (us). Enjoy!By The Brian Oake Show

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Ep 410 Dave Egemo Parkinson.org 52:27

2M ago52:27

52:27

Our old pal Dave Egemo joined us to help promote the Parkinson's Minnesota event at The Hook & Ladder-Under The Canopy Saturday July 13th. Get your tickets before they're gone! Can't go? Donate at Parkinson.org. Also, listen for Colleen's "sweet wagu" story. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inqui…

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Ep 410 David Egemo for Parkinsons Event at Hook & Ladder 52:25

2M ago52:25

52:25

Dave Egemo joins us to discuss The Flamin Oh's and Annie & The Bang Bang performing to raise money Saturday, July 13th at The Hook & Ladder Theater. Donate at Parkinson.org. Tickets for the show at Thehookmpls.com Support the Brian Oake Show at www.patreon.com/thebrianoakeshowBy The Brian Oake Show

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Judicial Coup 52:34

3M ago52:34

52:34

On this special 4th of July edition of Battleground Wisconsin, Robert Kraig has a bracing interview with former federal prosecutor Dennis Aftergut on the Supreme Court's judicial coup against American democracy. Aftergut, who has argued cases before the California and U.S. Supreme Court, digs into the shocking immunity decision, the gutting of fede…

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Ep 408 Holy Hannah! 53:27

3M ago53:27

53:27

Every once in a while someone pops into this studio and floors all of us! Holy Hannah! world premiers her new song Fickle Wind on the Brian Oake Show. It is stellar! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Ep 407 The End 1:01:35

3M ago1:01:35

1:01:35

When did you know it was time to leave? Were you gently nudged out the door or did you have to be dragged? On todays show we talk about knowing when to walk away and knowing when to run! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.…

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Hot Summer Primaries in the State Legislature 47:46

3M ago47:46

47:46

With the launch of the presidential debates this week, the fall election is in full gear nationally and in Wisconsin! We discuss Citizen Action’s newly announced state legislative candidate endorsements. We focus on some key Democratic Primary elections we think our listeners should know about and get involved in helping progressive Democrats win! …

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Ep 406 Ed Cohen SmartStartmn/thebrianoakeshow 1:07:51

3M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

Ed Cohen from SmartStartMN joins us for a great lineup of of summer bands he's seeing and other shenanigans! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy The Brian Oake Show

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Ep 405 Your Personal Theme Song 52:07

3M ago52:07

52:07

What's your walk up music? This week, we talk personal theme songs. Don't forget to check out our Patreon page for some excellent concert opportunities this summer! Cheers! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Educating Every Kid 48:57

3M ago48:57

48:57

Senator Chris Larson joins us to discuss the current financial reporting crisis at Milwaukee Public Schools and the direct link to nearly two decades of under-funding from the state and the lack of serious investment in democracy's most important priority, educating all of Wisconsin’s children. We discuss how the opponents of public education are c…

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