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S3 Ep 139Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 139

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Visit The Here's The Deal Podcast Website  Click Here For The Here's The Deal Podcast YouTube Channel We are joined again by Texas & Red Dirt Radio personality Kristen Rachelle, where we talk about concert production & the different jobs needed to pull off a live event.  We all 4 have worked gigs behind the scenes on an event day, in this episode we peel back the curtain & give you a glimpse of what its like production gigs. Jeff has once again found a gem, from Feb. 16th 1993, we discuss the legendary event that happened at the Yucatan Liquor Stand on Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City... Brad White, Max & crew brought the Hollywood Knockouts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 202549 min

S3 Ep 138Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story Episode 138

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We are back with a special birthday episode of The Here's The Deal Podcast, The Max Baker Jr. Story. We would like to wish our historian Jeff Brownen a very special birthday. We are joined by special guest Kristen Rachelle, a longtime texas country & red dirt radio personality, who also works behind the scenes in the world of production. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 202544 min

S3 Ep 137Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 137

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Memory Lane aka Show & Tell w/ Max Baker Jr.  Jeff Brownen has been hard at work, getting the Here's The Deal Vintage store, stocked & ready. He has been going through numerous storage units of Max's, gathering & sorting items to put for sale in the vintage store. During this time, he's found several show posters from when Max opened his first club, Mad Maxx's on North May Ave. in OKC. We discuss these legendary shows on this episode of The Here's The Deal Podcast! HeresTheDealOk.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 10, 202545 min

S3 Ep 136Heres The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 136

We begin this episode discussing the music history of concerts that have happened in the month of January, from years past. Max reminiscing about his first show at the Longbranch Saloon in Oklahoma City. We talk about the struggles Max had to go through in 2008 & 2009, dealing with his leg & all the surgeries. At this time Max had a few production crews working multiple events at the same time. Make sure you like & subscribe to the Here's The Deal Podcast YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@heresthedealokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 3, 202551 min

S3 Ep 135Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 135 - A Conversation Between Jake Daniels & Max Baker Jr, each discussing 5 records from their personal collection...

Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 135 - A Conversation Between Jake Daniels & Max Baker Jr, each discussing 5 records from their personal collection... This Conversation between Jake Daniels & Max Baker Jr. is taken from their episode of Turntable Touche that aired on Rock 100.5 The KATT in Oklahoma City on January 26th, 2025. Turntable Touche airs every Sunday morning & Jake plays all vinyl. He invited Max to pick out 5 songs from his personal record collection & bring them up to the radio station, play them, & talk about them on the show. This turned out to be an amazing discussion about music and how it brings people together.... and how it also drives people crazy, as they're on the quest for a rare pressing... Below are links to the 5 selections Max picked out...  The Four Horsemen - Rockin' Is Ma Business Texas Hippie Coalition - Pissed Off & Mad About it Charley Crockett - The Race Is On Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Something Big Ozzy Osbourne - I Don't Wanna Stop FIND ALL THINGS "HERE'S THE DEAL PODCAST" BY CLICKING HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 27, 202531 min

S3 Ep 134Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr Story - Episode 134

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WE ARE BACK!!!!!! "Here's The Deal" - Welcome To 2025!!!! Thank you to each & every one of you who have taken the time to listen to an episode, watch a facebook reel, or clip or episode on YouTube. In this episode we discuss what we have been up to through the holidays & an update on the soon to open, Here's The Deal Vintage Shop as well as the shows we've seen. Max also discusses getting to meet Ryan Bingham at the Choctaw Casino in Durant.  Like & Subscribe to the Here's The Deal Podcast Page on YouTube! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 21, 202544 min

S3 Ep 133Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Slipknot @ The Tower Theater

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January 11th, 2025 is the 20th Anniversary of this legendary day at the Tower. Since its the 25th Anniversary, we decided to re-release this episode. Enjoy! January 11th, 2000 is a very historic day in Oklahoma City concert history. Slipknot was scheduled to play the Tower Theater for the 3rd time. The first show, they didn't have enough room to play the show due to being the opener on a Coal Chamber & Machine Head Package Tour. Max & Jimmy Johnson from Element, scramble, put their heads together to figure out how to get Slipknot back to OKC to play a headlining date. They have an off day on a Monday 10 days later, resulting in Slipknot coming back to play for 400 or so people with Element & Lowlife opening the show. Max see's the popularity of the band growing & wants to bring them back through again & the January 11th, 2000 date was booked. Keep in mind, during this time, 23rd street OKC, was not the nice vibrant neighborhood that it is now! It was a dangerous place to be with vacant store fronts everywhere. We set down with Max Baker Jr. & Jeff Brownen to tell their accounts of what happned that day, where they were during the chaos, the discussions between the band management & the booking agent, & paying the band, all before Slipknot decided not to play. There were rumors for years about what happened that night, Hopefully this clears up some of the chaos & confusion & brings people back together!  Published & Aired Feb. 28th, 2000 on MTV News - "It was a bad gig, man. We learned out lesson," Corey Taylor (#8) continued. "We're never going to play there again. We're going to play a place that will hold everybody. And he will not be involved," percussionist Shawn Crahan (#6) added. https://www.mtv.com/news/k9uiqu/slipknot-has-its-say-on-oklahoma-city-concert-flap  Fast Forward 22 years later to 2022 & Max Baker Jr. was involved in a Slipknot show in Oklahoma, where his company The Baker Boys did production load in & load out.... and yes, Max was in the building, from start to finish! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 11, 202554 min

S3 Ep 132Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 132 - All About The Rolling Stones - Best Of

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In this episode, we wanted to feature the Here's The Deal Podcast Youtube Channel - Jeff Brownen has been editing stories down to shorter versions for you to enjoy as well as creating playlists on specific topics or bands. In this episode we will feature the stories recorded that he has edited for the Youtube Channel all about the Rolling Stones & Max's Adventures with this band. Like & Subscribe to the Here's The Deal Podcast Youtube Channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 23, 202452 min

S3 Ep 131Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 131

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Episode 131 we get an update from Max Baker Jr., on his health & his recent Hospital stay during Thanksgiving. This episode was recorded on December 8th, 2024, which is the anniversary of Dime's untimely passing and we talk about where we were when we found out he was gone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 9, 202440 min

S3 Ep 130Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - The History of The Diamond Ballroom Part 2 - Revisited

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Part 2 of the series regarding the beginings of the Diamond Ballroom w/ audio from Ralph Russell Sr. Many Thanks to Vernon Gowdy III for sending Jeff Brownen this audio! Find Vernon's books on the Diamond Ballroom by CLICKING HERE - http://www.diamondballroombook.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 6, 202436 min

S3 Ep 129Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 129 - The Diamond Ballroom Revistited Part 1

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The Diamond Ballroom Celebrates their 60th Anniversay this weekend. In this episode we talk about how it all began.... Originally, This was released almost a couple of years ago as Episode 69. Revisit some history again! The beginings of The Diamond Ballroom... Jeff Brownen was sent an audio recording of Ralph Russell Sr. discussing the beginings of the Diamond Ballroom from legendary concert photographer Vernon Gowdy III. Ralph talks about how the idea began, when they purchased the land, began construction, as well as the early days of the Diamond. Max Baker Jr., Jeff Brownen, Josh Lupton, & Jay Ramone listen to this audio, discuss it & tell stories about some of their experiences at the legendary Diamond Ballroom. If you haven't seen Vernon Gowdy III's books on the Diamond Ballroom, they're available on Amazon or Click Here to buy directly from Vernon's website. http://www.diamondballroombook.com/ - The enhanced E-book version has lots more audio to go along with the book!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 6, 202437 min

S3 Ep 128Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story w/ Special Guest: Brian Wheat of Violet Breed, Soul Motor, & Tesla...

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Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story w/ Special Guest: Brian Wheat of Violet Breed, Soul Motor, & Tesla... Recently Tesla wrapped up their 2024 Tour in Durant, Oklahoma at the Choctaw Casino & unexpectedly, Brian Wheat from the band, gave thanks & a shoutout to Max Baker Jr. from the stage. Max has been involved with bringing Tesla & their various other projects through Oklahoma for multiple decades. In this episode we will discuss the history between Max & Tesla, as well as discuss Brian's new project "Violet Breed". Check out their new single on streaming platforms now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 202437 min

S3 Ep 127Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 127

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We begin this episode with Jeff noticing Max is wearing a Def Leppard shirt that he's worn once before while recording episodes of the Here's The Deal Podcast & Max reveals his favorite Def Lep record! Max discusses 3 shows that he bought tickets for, that he couldn't attend, all of the shows were in Colorado, Charley Crockett & Junior Brown at Red Rocks, Ryan Bingham at Red Rocks, & a Rolling Stones show in Denver. Even though those shows were missed, Max & Jeff not only got to see ELO, but they got to experience it from a Suite at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. They got to enjoy an absolutely amazing show with a Popcorn Tower shared with the whole Suite! We pick up the legendary stories of Max Baker Jr. in 2008. At this point, Casino's in Oklahoma are starting to open their own venues & Max talks about doing shows in Norman. Then we move to a Tesla show at the Cain's Ballroom. We also discuss a show Max booked for a friends birthday party, as he brought LA Guns to Rok Bar in Bricktown. Thank You For Listening & Make Sure To Visit - HeresTheDealOk.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 11, 202456 min

S3 Ep 126Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 126

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In Episode 126, we are joined by some of The Fabulous Baker Boys, who build shows & work for Max's Company. They are also aspiring artists who made a song that was inspired by Max... Chris Murder ,Jewanne, Chicano Flow, & Jeserel are our guests on The Here's The Deal Podcast... In this episode we talk about how real work, inspires art as well as the hustle! Click Here to Check out the song "F The Haters" by Chris Murder, Jewanne, Chicano Flow, Lil CryBaby Sauce God & Yung DeezySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 4, 202451 min

S3 Ep 125Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 125 w/ Special Guest Chip Z'Nuff

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Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 125 w/ Special Guest Chip Z'Nuff... Recently Enuff Z'Nuff played Beam Live inside 50 Penn Place in Oklahoma City. We took the Here's The Deal Podcast crew on the road & invited a couple of friends to join us while we talk to Chip before his show at Beam Live. In this episode we are joined by Max Baker Jr., Brad White, Rob Miller & Chip Z'nuff. We will cover many topics on this episode, the history of Enuff Z'nuff playing in Oklahoma, Rocklahoma, playing shows w/ KISS & much more.... Enuff Z'nuff is always on tour, buy a ticket & go to the show! Its always a great time!!!!! A Big Thank You to everyone at Beam Live for letting us invade their space & record a podcast episode before the doors opened!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 28, 202433 min

S3 Ep 124Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 124

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We begin the episode with Max finishing up a long day of work on a Sunday... Jeff forces Max to stop working, long enough to record this episode of the podcast.... #TheShowMustGoOn - We discuss our love for the Elote Man... We tried to censor ourselves for Max's Mom!!!! We talk about a show in 2007 at the Ford Center... Ozzy, Rob Zombie & In This Moment & we discuss a Flaming Lips show at the Cox Convention Center for New Years Eve in OKC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 20, 202450 min

S3 Ep 123Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 123

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180,764 Tickets Sold!!!! This episode is all about Cross Canadian Ragweed... The band's final show was played October 24th, 2010 at Joe's on Weed Street in Chicago. They recently announced a reunion show with the line-up of Cross Canadian Ragweed, Turnpike Troubadours, Jason Boland & The Stragglers, Stoney LaRue, & The Great Divide... What was intended to be a one off Boys From Oklahoma show, ended up being a 4 night stand of sold out shows at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Ok. These 4 shows in April will be Legendary! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 14, 202441 min

S3 Ep 122Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 122

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Let the hilarity begin..... Jeff throws a monkey wrench in the start of the show & all of our stomachs still hurt from laughing at these real life stories. What would you do for a backstage pass??? After our laughter subsides, we talk about some of the other amazing shows that have happened this year at the Choctaw Casino.... Jane's Addiction on one night, All American Rejects, 5FDP, & More.... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 6, 202431 min

S3 Ep 121Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 121

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In this episode, we pick up where we left off with the Five Finger Death Punch / Marilyn Manson / Slaughter To Prevail show at the Choctaw Casino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 29, 202439 min

S3 Ep 120Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 120 - Part 1 about 5FDP & Manson live in Durant, OK..

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Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - YOUTUBE CHANNEL Click the link to follow the Here's The Deal Podcast on YouTube. Episode 120 is part 1 in the discussion about the Five Finger Death Punch, Marilyn Manson, & Slaughter To Prevail show at the Choctaw Casino in Durant, Ok. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 23, 202434 min

S3 Ep 119Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 119

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We recorded this episode before a very long weekend for The Fabulous Baker Boys, who had shows to work in Durant, as well as production tear downs in Arlington, Texas & the Oklahoma State Fair... Before Max arrived to record this episoe, Jeff & Jay decided we should do another show & tell episode. So they went through & picked random items of memorabilia to have Max tell the story of how he got it.... There were so many crazy coincidences recording this episode... One of which involves the Oklahoma Metal band "Oliver Magnum".... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 15, 202436 min

S3 Ep 118Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 118

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Episode 118 picks up in September 2007 where we discuss a David Allan Coe show at The Cain's Ballroom with Otis Watkins opening. After that we continue to talk about a country casino show w/ The Bellamy Brothers, We also discuss a Sum 41 show at The Diamond Ballroom that did less than 400 tickets sold. 2007 & 2008 were filled with lots of shows, including The Misfits at Cains & Diamond, The Cult, Modest Mouse, & more... We finish this episode talking about the massive Hannah Montanna show at the Ford Center w/ the Jonas Bros opening... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 9, 202433 min

S3 Ep 117Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 117

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We are extremely appreciative of everyone watching the episodes on the Here's The Deal Podcast Youtube Channel. We pick up the podcast in 2007 with an Aaron Lewis solo show, before he put out any country records. We also discuss one of Max's amazing paintings, the state of the music industry, & more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 1, 202451 min

S3 Ep 116Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 116

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Episode 116 begins with Max & company talking about travelling to the Historic Cain's Ballroom to go see Charley Crockett. Max tells a story about Max Sr. gathering up all of his friends & Max's little brothers, to find where teenage Max Jr. was hiding out.... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 28, 202454 min

S3 Ep 115Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 115

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We begin this episode discussing Max's "selective hearing".... Are Max & Jeff agreeing with each other or disagreeing?!?!? We're not sure whether or not they know either.... This episode is dedicated to all of The Fabulous Baker Boys & Fabulous Baker Women... Stagehands make it happen!!!! No Matter What!!!! Listen to the adventures of Max Baker Jr. on the Here's The Deal Podcast.. All Episodes of Here's The Deal Podcast Available Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 18, 202436 min

S3 Ep 114Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 114

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Despite Jay Ramones attempt at Humor, those artists are not AI, those are real fans of the Here's The Deal Podcast. In this episode we catch up with Max & Jeff and talk about the road trips they've taken in the past month. Since July 4th, Max & Jeff travelled to Missouri and watched The Rolling Stones, get lost on the way back & end up in Arkansas. While at the show, they met some crazy Argentinians who became instant friends with Max! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 12, 202436 min

S3 Ep 113Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr, Story - Episode 113 - July 4th Adventures Part 2

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HeresTheDealOk.com The July 4th adventures with Max Baker Jr, Continues!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 4, 202432 min

S3 Ep 112Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 112 - July 4th Extravaganza Part 1

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The Adventures begin with a Cannonball Run style week of Production Builds for Max, Jeff & the rest of the Fabulous Baker Boys Crew. Oklahoma to Texas to Oklahoma back to Texas, that many miles on the road with Max, there's bound to be some stories.... #Merica See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 28, 202434 min

S3 Ep 111Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 111 w/ Special Guest Brad White

We continue this conversation with Jeff Brownen, Max Baker Jr. & Special Guest Brad White in 2007 with a Kottonmouth Kings / Tech 9 show at the Cains Ballroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 21, 202444 min

S3 Ep 110Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 110 w/ Special Guest Brad White

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Episode 110 of The Here's The Deal Podcast, The Max Baker Jr. Story, we are joined by Special Guest: Brad White. We pick up this autobiographical life story of Max Baker Jr. in the year 2007 & discuss a Mayhem Festival at the Zoo Amp in OKC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 14, 202439 min

S3 Ep 109Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 109 - Part 2 w/ Special Guest: Brad White

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We pick up the discussion with Max Baker Jr., Jeff Brownen, Jay Ramone & Brad White about legendary shows at Rock City Cafe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 7, 202436 min

S3 Ep 108Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 108 w/ Brad White

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Happy Birthday Max Baker Jr.!!!!!!!! In Episode 108 we are joined by Brad White, Jeff Brownen, Jay Ramone, & Max Baker Jr. We pick up the story in 2007. Even though we don't make it very far in the story chronologically, be prepared to laugh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 30, 202434 min

S3 Ep 107Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. - Episode 107 - Special Guest - Aaron Korstjens from Horse Called War

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Episode 107 w/ Special Guest - Aaron Korstjens from HORSE CALLED WAR - (click here for their Offical website) Aaron helped jumpstart the overseas listenership for the Here's The Deal Podcast while working a civilian contract in Kuwait for several months. We began seeing more & more listeners from overseas once he began to spread the word. He's not only listened to every episode but he has also played in various bands throughout the years, and played numersous shows for Max. Thank you for joining us in this conversation about the Oklahoma music scene & numerous metal shows... https://heresthedealok.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 23, 202453 min

S3 Ep 106Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr Story - Episode 106

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The Rock N Roll Adventures with Max Baker Jr. continues.... Max & Jeff talk about the quest to find records that were released on Record Store Day in April of 2024. Max & Jeff have gone to several show & No matter what show it is or where they are, Max always meets strangers along the way, who want to know Max's story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 16, 202440 min

S3 Ep 105Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 105 - Season 3 Begins....

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Season 3.... Episode 105 Max Baker Jr., Jeff Brownen, & Jay Ramone discuss how Max has been doing since his knee replacement surgery. They also discuss..... yep.... you guessed it..... The Rolling Stones.... Max, Jeff & Dylan recently went to Houston to see The Rolling Stones.... Never Forget.... Music Heals.... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 10, 202452 min

S2 Ep 104Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 104 - Best of The Early Years...

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In Episode 104, we revisit the very begining.. For those of you, who are just joining us, we wanted to give you a brief glimpse of the early beginings for Max Baker Jr. We revisit Episode 1, as well as a couple of other episodes along the way. Make sure to subscribe to the Here's The Deal Podcast YouTube Channel. Find all the links at HeresTheDealok.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 3, 202451 min

S2 Ep 103Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 103 - Best of

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Episode 103 - We gladly introduce our youtube channel - HERE'S THE DEAL PODCAST YOUTUBE CHANNEL - CLICK HERE In this episode we revisit moments from Episode 29 (All About Slipknot) as well as clips from Episode 90 (All About Toby Keith). Both of these episodes are available for viewing on our YouTube Channel Now! The Full Video of our previously released episodes are now coming out, make sure to subscribe to the youtube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 27, 202446 min

S2 Ep 102Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 102 - "The Lost Episode" (2006)

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Our fact checker Jeff Brownen discovered a "Lost Episode" (as you're reading this, say it with 1950's fading echo, lost episode... lost episode... lost episode....)... This episode begins on March 17th, 2006 at the Cains Ballroom with Opeth & DevilDriver.... Followed by the Shirts For A Cure Tour w/ Thursday & Minus The Bear & The Number 12 Looks Like You at the Cains Ballroom! Nine Inch Nails at the Ford Center with Saul, Max reminisces about seeing NIN live at Kinetics in Bricktown on the Pretty Hate Machine Tour. Max once again did a two stage local metal show at the Cains that had Horse Called War on the bill. We also discuss the very first Bullet For My Valentine show in Oklahoma at Curly's with Forte, which was legendary... A brand new metal band, with young kids, with all the hype behind them on the same bill with Metal / Thrash legends Forte.... If you were asked to guess who would have the best grass, Willie, Merle, or Ray Price? Most would have no idea that it would be Ray Price.... If you know, you know! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 20, 202439 min

S2 Ep 101Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 101 - Part 2 w/ Special Guest: Mike Pierce

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We pick up in Episode 101 w/ Mike Pierce from Slingshot Management, & several other bands, where we discuss some of the pitfalls of the music industry. Many stories about the industry & the Oklahoma music scene continues with this episode of The Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 202442 min

S2 Ep 100Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 100 w/ Special Guest: Mike Pierce

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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WE MADE IT!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome to Episode 100 of The Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr Story - We are joined by Special Guest: Mike Pierce from the bands Metal Headz, Teazer, & many more..... This is part 1 of our conversation with Mike... Part 2 will come out next week! - HeresTheDealok.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 6, 202441 min

S2 Ep 99ROCKLAHOMA SERIES PART 5 - Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 99 w/ Eddie Trunk & Chip Z'Nuff about Rocklahoma...

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This is Part 5 of our series about Rocklahoma. The first part of the episode is with special guests: Brad White & Eddie Trunk, from the Blue Bus outside of the Diamond Ballroom where Eddie was the guest MC for Cinderella & LA Guns. Eddie, Brad, & Max discuss his initial thoughts about the festival to how its helped many of these 80's bands revive their careers. in the second half of the episode we discuss Rocklahoma with Chip Z'Nuff from Enuff Z'Nuff outside of Legend's in Chickasha, Oklahoma. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 28, 202426 min

S2 Ep 98ROCKLAHOMA SERIES PART 4 - Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 98

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Part 4 - We continue our series, all about Rocklahoma. We are joined by Brad White, Rob Miller, Deana Baker, Jeff Brownen, Jay Ramone, & Max Baker Jr. where we are discussing Rocklahoma 2007 & 2008. HeresTheDealok.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 20, 202436 min

S2 Ep 97ROCKLAHOMA SERIES PART 3 - Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 97

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Episode 97 is Part 3 in the Rocklahoma Series... We began this series with Episode 95 & Special Guest: Vernon L. Gowdy III to talk about his experiences at the original "Roklahoma", September of 1980.. Part 2 of this series is Episode 96 where we begin our conversation with Deana Baker, Rob Miller, Brad White, Jeff Brownen, Jay Ramone, & Max Baker Jr., all about Rocklahoma 2007 in Pryor, Oklahoma. We talk about the initial idea & pre-planning of the legendary event. In this episode, Part 3 of this series we will pick up the conversation with Max Baker Jr. calling Chip Z'Nuff with the idea, & emailing Eddie Trunk about potentially being the host & MC of Rocklahoma. Full Episodes of The Here's The Deal Podcast Available Now - https://heresthedealok.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 15, 202442 min

S2 Ep 96ROCKLAHOMA SERIES PART 2 - The Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - All About How Rocklahoma 2007 began... Episode 96

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Here's The Deal Podcast Rocklahoma Series - Part 2... Part 1 (episode 95) we were joined by legendary concert photographer Vernon L. Gowdy III to discuss the original "Roklahoma" in Norman, 1980. This is Part 2 in the Here's The Deal Podcast, Rocklahoma Series. In this episode we are joined by very special guests: Deana Baker, Rob Miller, & Brad White. Max, Deana, Rob & Brad were all there during the initial planning of Rocklahoma 2007, part of booking the lineup, promoting & marketing the event, as well as pulling it off... Max, Jeff, Jay, Deana, Rob & Brad will discuss the initial planning & everything leading up to the event! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 8, 202436 min

S2 Ep 95ROCKLAHOMA SERIES PART 1 - Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr Story - Episode 95 w/ Special Guest: Vernon L Gowdy III

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Before "Rocklahoma" in Pryor, Oklahoma existed, there was "Roklahoma" that happened in Norman, Oklahoma on September 6th, 1980 that featured: The Doobie Brothers, Van Halen, Pat Benatar, & Sammy Hagar. Ultimately, this show was responsible for the University of Oklahoma getting the surface on the football field changed to a new synthetic turf that was made famous during the Wishbone, Option offense days the Sooners played w/ Barry Switzer as Head Coach. We are joined by special guest concert photographer Vernon L. Gowdy III. Vernon was in attendance at the original "Roklahoma" & also shot the show. This is Oklahoma concert history, where the idea began! You can purchase Vernon's books from the links below! http://vernongowdy.com/ http://www.rocklahomabook.com/ http://diamondballroombook.com/ http://www.texxasjambook.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 1, 202433 min

S2 Ep 94Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 94 - All About Jerry Bockman

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Recently a retirement party was held for Jerry Bockman at The Tulsa Theater. Jerry has worked for Little Wing Productions & countless others for many years. Jerry was responsible for making many shows happen in Oklahoma. He is a living legend & someone we all looked up to in this business. There is a reason so many people were influenced by & only wanted to work with Jerry, because they knew the day was going to go smoothly & no problem would go unsolved. Max & Jeff spent many years working with Jerry, working production, While we were at Jerry's retirement party, Max & Jeff got to talk to Steve Ray from Pitbulls on Crack, Gary Thomas from GT Security, & the man himself, Jerry Bockman. We will also hear what Larry Schaeffer from Little Wing Productions had to say from the podium, as well as Gary Thomas & of course we had to record what Max Baker Jr. had to say. You can hear our thoughts on the evening & the interviews from that night. Also, a big thanks to Video Mike for capturing the interviews. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 23, 20241h 17m

S2 Ep 93Bustin' Loose... Max gets busted out of the Hospital 2024 Edition.. Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 93

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Bustin' Loose.... Max Baker Jr. gets busted out of the Hospital... Just in case you haven't been following along with the latest adventures in Max's life, he had a total knee replacement surgery... We recorded this episode roughly 3 hours after Max was released from the Hospital. Keep in Mind, this is only a couple of days post surgery & Max continued to work in the Hospital up until a couple of hours before surgery time! We are joined once again with Max's sister, Deana Baker, along with Jeff Brownen & Jay Ramone... Visit The Here's The Deal Podcast Website - https://heresthedealok.com/ Subscribe to The Here's The Deal YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@heresthedealok Watch This Episode on YouTube Now Here - CLICK HERE TO WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 17, 202449 min

S2 Ep 92Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 92

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Episode 92.... Max talks about a custom painting of Keith Richards that hangs in Max's house. Its been a waiting game for Max & getting a new knee... Max's surgery got put on hold momentarily so he decided to record another episode instead of impatiently waiting. We pick up the story discussing Max & Jeff's road songs. When you're a concert promoter, sometimes shows do well, sometimes they don't... We discuss a Hot Hot Heat show at the Diamond that wasn't attended that well, followed by a Shiny Toy Guns show the next night that was packed. We also discuss a Hank III show at the Cains Ballroom as well as our love for Hank III & his music! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 10, 202431 min

S2 Ep 91Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 91

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Max has a visitor from Texas who wants a medical card! On the last episode we ended discussing the make up Red Hot Chili Peppers make up show that had Mickey Avalon, rather than Gnarls Barkley. This is going to be hard to believe but we discuss a Mastodon & Priestess show at the Diamond Ballroom in 2007, roughly 300 people were in attendance.... Completely blows my mind!!!!!! We also discuss a show w/ The Who at the Ford Center! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 3, 202434 min

S2 Ep 90Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 90

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Cancer Sucks - www.cancersucks.com Toby Keith Foundation - https://www.tobykeithfoundation.org/ OK Kids Korral - https://www.tobykeithfoundation.org/ok-kids-korral Ally's House - https://allyshouse.org/ In this episode, we discuss the career of Toby Keith. The numerous Tornado relief events that Toby was a part of & ones where The Fabulous Baker Boys provided the labor. There isn't one person alive who hasn't been affected by Cancer. All the positivity to Toby's friends & family. He was a proud Oklahoman, who will be missed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 202450 min