
Here's the Deal
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S1 Ep 40Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 40
ERight off the bat, at the very begining of the Episode, Listen to Big Dad Ritch of the Texas Hippie Coalition do his impersonation of Max Baker Jr. & hear his take on "Here's The Deal"... We left off at Feb. 21st, 2003, a show with Malevolent Creation & Anal Blast at the Otherside in Tulsa. Max tells his adventures of distributing flyers for that show at Oral Roberts University... Who knew such judgement would be thrown at Max from the believers.... Henry Rollins comes to town doing a spoken word show. at the end of Feb. 2003 Max & Jeff discuss an ICP & 2 Live Crew show at the Diamond Ballroom. Throughout numerous episodes Max has discussed "issues... problems.... & show stoppers"... This ICP show had a show stopper situation that had to be corrected. When you rent venues to put on shows, occasionally you've got to fix those show stoppers to ensure the show happens.... THE SHOW MUST GO ON! Jeff & Max discuss the Mad Dogs & Englishmen reunited show April of 2003 with Joe Cocker & Leon Russell. We all agree, in one of the biggest rock n roll feud's of all time, we're all Team Leon! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 39Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 39
EIf you've ever wanted to know what it takes to put on a concert or event with a National touring artist, this is the episode for you. We will discuss putting on a show from the start to finish. Max revisits some Diana Ross shows he was a part of as well as the Tornado relief show at Owen Field w/ Toby Keith, Ronnie Dunn, Sammy Hagar, Garth Brooks, Willie Nelson & more.... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 38Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 38
EEpisode 38 begins with Max Baker Jr being influenced by The Blues Brothers.... Max Style.... Brad White & Max Baker Jr. come together with Tony Holden & Holden Productions putting on Boxing Matches at Native American Bingo Halls (Pre-Casino's in Oklahoma). Those fights & working with Holden Productions, lead to doing the labor for a Pam Tillis show at Creek Nation Casino, the future home of Riverspirit Casino in Tulsa. Max takes a fall from the stage, all the way to the ground. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 37Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 37 w/ Mike Cook
EThis Episode features, Special Guest & Lifelong friend, Mike Cook who has been featured on Monster Garage, America's Got Talent, MTV's Jackass Presents: Matt Hoffman's Tribute to Evel Knievel. Mike is a Rockabilly & Hot Rod enthusiast who's lived the life of a true rockstar. He & Max have travelled many miles together & caused lots of chaos in the wake. They talk about those crazy adventures & discuss some of their heroes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 36Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 36
EAt this point in 2002, Max was asked to go on tour with a Brazilian band named Udora, that had a record deal with Clive Davis's record label called J Records. Udora was one of the opening bands for Jerry Cantrell, Mad At Gravity, & a band called Comes With The Fall that featured future Alice In Chains vocalist William DuVall. As you can imagine, there are many hilarious stories that come along with Max being the driver & Tour Manager on an American Tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 35Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 35
EWe pick up in 2002 with a legendary show at The Otherside in Tulsa w/ Hatebreed, Six Feet Under, Shadows Fall & Death Threat. Absolutely incredible, sold out show in Tulsa w/ an even funnier story behind it as venue security uses Jay Ramone's head as a door opener as he gets hurled into the parking lot, rolling past Max Baker Jr. & Hatebreed's Tour Manager at the time, known as Sully The Bull. What more could more entertaining than seeing Jay Ramone getting tossed from a venue? The first time you see Hardcore Dancing comes pretty close. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 34Here's The Deal - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 34
EEpisode 34 is a special one to everyone involved in The Here's The Deal Podcast. This episode includes Max Baker Jr., Jeff Brownen, & Special Guests Kerry Staton, & THE BEST BASS GUITAR PLAYER IN THE WORLD... Mr. Rev Jones. These 4 individuals have been apart of, played, put on, or built more shows than the rest of the Oklahoma Population combined. When it comes to working behind the scenes in the Entertainment Business, these 4 Gentlemen have written the curiculum of what to do & what not to do! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 33Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 33
EIn episode 33 we start off discussing the new website, www.heresthedealok.com Here's The Deal Vintage & Memorabillia store coming soon! We discuss how crazy it is that we have listeners of this podcast in 42 different states & 12 different countries! We left off May 3rd, 2002 & we talk about the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion at the Diamond Ballroom! Gov't. Mule comes to the Bricktown Event Center where friend of the Here's The Deal Podcast, Dave Hoff got thrown out of the show.... I'm not sure how you get thrown out of a Gov't Mule show, but he did! Max talks about getting a wink & wave from Paul McCartney at Reunion Arena in Dallas, TX. We also try to manifest a show w/ Hank Williams 3rd & Pantera! Those of you who have been around Max for any length of time in the last few years, you know his love for Charley Crockett. At the end of episode 33 we discuss Max & Jeff getting to meet Charley Crockett at the Choctaw Casino in Durant, OK. #MaxBet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 32Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 32
EDuring 2001, Max began to branch out & do more shows in Tulsa, Oklahoma. One venue where many legendary Metal shows happened was at 69th & South Lewis in Tulsa, called The Otherside. We discuss talk about many Otherside shows like Hatebreed, Shadows Fall, Clutch, Murphys Law, Wasp, Lamb of God, Mushroomhead, Soil, Mudvayne, American Head Charge, as well as, The Rollins Band show where Jay Ramone meets Max for the first time! This was the Nu Metal era of Otherside shows. Any band in that genre played at the Otherside. We also discuss the September 11th, 2001 show that ended up cancelling & what concerts were like after that American tragedy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 31Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 31
EEpisode 31 begins in the year 2001. Max announces the launch of www.heresthedealok.com - we want you to send pictures of these shows as well as pictures of setlists, posters, flyers, etc.... We would like to share these Oklahoma Music Memories. January 5th 2001, David Alan Coe plays the Bricktown Brewery with over a thousand people in attendance. Lots of Nu Metal shows came through the area including,Fear Factory, Kittie, The Union Underground, Slaves on Dope... The end of this episode we discuss a Clutch, Vision of Disorder, Murphy's Law, & Tree See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 30Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 30
EThe Millenium / Y2K has come & gone.. The legendary Slipknot show happened January 11th, 2000. (episode 29 is all about that show). January 14th, 2000 The Misfits, Speed Dealer, & Element were scheduled to play at the Tower but due to the situation that arose at the Slipknot show, this one was moved to the Diamond Ballroom as well as the following Bo Diddley show. Next, the Insane Clown Posse comes back to OKC for a show scheduled at the Myriad side hall, all while a wedding, an FCA Conference, & an OKC Blazzers Hockey game were all happening at the same time. The second time was not the charm. An hour before the doors opening, ICP decides to cancel & their fans were none to pleased with this decision & proceeded to lose their minds. What happens when a 15 year old juggalo decides to attack an Oklahoma City Police Officer? Listen & find out... Motorhead, Nashville Pussy, & the Supersuckers come to the Diamond, playing a legendary show for less than 400 people. We talk about a Disturbed show at the Diamond Ballroom w/ Apartment 26 where less than 300 people were in attendance. The 1980's music scene is known for its debauchery, however, we discuss a band from Texas that was signed to Tommy Boy Records called Pimpadelic. Who is quite possibly the hardest partying band we've ever seen! The Rock & Roll Adventures of Max Baker Jr. Continues as we wrap up the year 2000 in this Episode! Max mistakenly recalled "Glassjaw" being the opener on the January 11th, 2000 Slipknot show... After some fact checking, the openers were Kittie & Will Haven. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 29Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Slipknot @ The Tower Theater Jan. 11th, 2000 - Revisited
EJanuary 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.

S1 Ep 28Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 28 - CHOICE MUSIC Special
EOne of Max's many musical adventures included owning a few record stores. Midnight Music came first with Max becoming a partner in an existing record store. In true Max fashion, tempers flared, ultimately causing Max to leave Midnight Music behind, eventually landing on a new spot off I-240 & Penn, South Okahoma City & Choice Music was born! There were a few versions of Choice Music, from the southside to the north. The last version, off of S. 59th, just west of I-35, ended up burning to the ground & once again, Max lost it all. Social Media didn't exist completely yet but online message board did & the rumors were flying about the reasons why Choice Music burned down. In this episode we clear up the rumors & hear the story from the man himself! He didn't come this far to lose! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 27Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 27
EIn Episode 27, Max's adventure begins with a ZZ Top / Skynyrd show, then we talk about some of the legendary shows at the State Fair Speedway. Now days, considered a one hit wonder, but back in 1999, Days of The New became a big deal really fast at a very young age. We talk about a couple of Days of The New / Travis Meeks shows as well as a historic Mr. Bungle show! Max tells the story about talking to David Lee Roth on the phone to buy CD Stock of the new DLR record for Choice Music, not realizing he was talking to Diamond Dave! Speaking of Choice Music, If you love Hanson, you should thank Max for carrying their independent release before blowing up for their success! If you hate Hanson, you should blame Max, its all his fault!!! Max talks about carrying their Cassette's & CD's before signing their Major Label record deal & singing acapella in Choice Music for him. Occasionally, Max will drop some gems, you just have to be there to pick up the knowlege. In this episode, he explains how Afroman gets his hustle on in certain states.... In short, Episode 27, we go from ZZ Top, to Hanson, to Afroman.... Here's The Deal! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 26Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 26
EWe left off at July 17th of 1999 with a Hank Williams Jr. show at the Zoo Amp. Collective Soul at the TnT Building. August 19th, 1999 with Testament at the Tower! We start the Slipknot discussion.... Most people don't realize the first time Slipknot was scheduled to play the Tower, wasn't the one that made national news & due to the cancellation & the angry fans causing a riot. This Slipknot show, they were supposed to open for Coal Chamber & Machine Head, there wasn't enough room on the stage once backlined, & they didn't have enough room to load their gear on stage. Most people don't realize, the first three shows Slipknot was booked to play in OKC were all at the Tower Theater, the 2nd one was the only one that actually happened. The 3rd one is the one didn't happen & the end result made MTV News. Max also brought the legends Manowar aka the loudest band on earth, to the Tower Theater with Forte opening! Steve Vai returns to OKC to play the Boar's Head, this time the bus remains intact. No need for Max to come rescue the band from sketchy motels & smoldering tour busses!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 25Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 25 - FATHERHOOD WITH MAX!
EInstead of "The Deal...", Here's Some Christmas Cheer for all to hear! There's nothing more special than bringing a family together for the Holidays!!! Episode 25 is a special one, as we bring in Max's sons' Austin & Dylan to discuss what it was like growing up with Max as their Father. Going to numerous Rolling Stones shows, all across the United States. Austin, Learning the blues from Bo Diddley. Then they discuss a typical Max Baker Jr. Family Vacation.... Riot Fest in Chicago!!!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 24Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 24
EWe begin this Episode, January 6th 1999 with a show at the Diamond Ballroom, followed by a Bo Diddley show at the Tower Theater! Bo Diddley buys Max's 3 year old son Austin a guitar & teaches him guitar lessons at Max's house. Florida Death Metal pioneers Malevolent Creation come to OKC & play the Tower Theater. The end of this Episode we discuss the Slayer, System of a Down, & Hed PE July 10th, 1999. This particular Slayer show was a good day, great show, but things turned bad at the end of the night! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 23Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 23
EWe pick up in 1998 & discuss the Horde Festival coming to Oklahoma City as well as Vans Warped Tour with bands like NOFX, No Use For A Name, Fu Manchu, Ozomatli, Reverend Horton Heat, & more. This was during the very beginnings of Vans Warped Tour. During this time Max owned Choice Music & was selling concert tickets & music directly to the fans through the music store. Cannibal Corpse in 2022 just played the Diamond Ballroom, Max recalls a Cannibal Corpse show in 1998 at the Will Rogers Theater & talks about the protests & harrasment from religious organizations in protest of some of the acts Max was bringing to Oklahoma City. Before Myles Kennedy joined Slash as his vocalist, he was in a band called the Mayfield Four & we discuss a show with them opening for Big Wreck at the Boars Head in 1998. Shout out to Fritz from The Boars Head. Max & Jeff both agree, doing a show on Sunday after Thanksgiving is almost certain to fail. We discuss a Cherry Poppin Daddies show that wasnt very well attended the Sunday after Thanksgiving in 1998. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 22Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 22
EOctober 28, 1997 - Max attended The Rolling Stones at Owen Field in Norman & watched the show from the 2nd Row! Dylan fell asleep, catches a pick from Keith Richards. Max discusses his youngest son Austin being put on stage with Aerosmith by Steven Tyler at the Starplex in Dallas, TX. November 26th, 1997, the night before Thanksgiving, Toadies, Nixons, & Baboon played the Diamond Ballroom. Max & Jeff discuss the successes that can be had doing shows the day before Thanksgiving when people travel back home. Creed came through OKC for the first time at the Boar's Head in French Market Mall for only $8. Thats the last time you could've seen them for only $8. We discuss a show in June of 1998 w/ Junkie XL, Pitchshifter, & Gravity Kills at the Will Rogers Theater. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 21Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 21 - Cain's Ballroom Special Episode
ESPECIAL EDITION/BONUS EPISODE - CAIN'S BALLROOM - www.cainsballroom.com In this episode, the Here's The Deal Podcast crew, Jay, Josh, Jeff & Max all travel to the historic Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa, Oklahoma and set up shop, backstage in the green room at this legendary venue. We all take turns talking about legendary shows we've seen in this venue. We are also joined by Big Dad Ritch of The Texas Hippie Coalition who was mere moments away from taking the stage, headlining the Annual Cancer Sucks Benefit Concert thats held at the Cains the day after Thanksgiving every year. www.cancersucks.com is an incredible, Tulsa based charity ran by Rick & Patti Horton. It is completely volunteer ran & every penny they raise is donated to help fund Cancer research projects or to Cancer facilities in the State of Oklahoma. Big Dad Ritch of THC shares his story of playing the Cains Ballroom for the very first time, opening for Cross Canadian Ragweed & smoking with Cody Canada underneath the stage. Max, Jeff & Jay talk about seeing Robert Plant as a spectator, watching the Kings of Leon at the Cains & tell their experience of that day from 3 different perspectives. We also talk about the numerous multiband local metal shows Max was apart of at the Cains, including one billed as "Emcee'd by The Midget & The Tall Guy" with Jay Ramone & the Tripod Man himself, Mini Mike Cook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 20Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 20
EIn this episode we start out in 96/97. We discuss shows with the United States of America as well as St. Patricks Day with Cake at the Diamond Ballroom. Max also pays tribute to his dear friend Stu Baby. We also discuss Suicidal Tendencies coming through Oklahoma and a Zoo Amp show w/ Gravity Kills, Sevendust, Sponge, Iggy Pop, The Nixons & more.... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 19Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 19
EIn Episode 19, we left off in August of 1996. We talk about a great Zoo Amp Season with Ted Nugent, REO Speedwagon, Styx, Def Leppard & several others. Max also takes another attempt at pronouncing "Longevity". Another legendary Metal show happened at the Diamond Ballroom with Sepultura & Biohazard. Max talks about seeing AC/DC with Bon Scott as well as Brian Johnson & recalls seeing Johnny Winter while on Qualudes. What could go wrong in that scenario? Stick around to the very end as we close with the legendary story of Max rescuing Steve Vai & his band from Sayre, Oklahoma after their tour bus burned down. Having a bad day? Lose everything to a fire? Have No Fear, Max is HERE!!!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 18Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 18
EIn this episode we pick up in 1996 & discuss several shows along the way including White Zombie & Pantera at the Kansas Colosseum. Jeff breaks out the production rider for this historic show & the details will blow your mind! We also talk about Ozzy's Retirement Sucks Tour as well as a Tripping Daisy show at the Diamond Ballroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 17Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 17
EEpisode 17 is Part 2 of the sessions with Max Baker Jr., Jeff Brownen, & Kerry Staton. In the beginning, Max enters an after hours party wearing a trench coat & meets Kerry in the closet and the rest is history.... There were many legendary concerts in Oklahoma where you could find Max, Jeff, & Kerry behind the scenes making it happen. We talk about OKC bands FX, X-tatic, Black Star, IBEX, Powerlord, & Forte. Kerry talks about his connection to Rev Jones & numerous shows that built the Oklahoma Metal Music Scene. Here's The Deal Podcast Bonus Story!!!!! - Stick around after this episode is over, we include the story about how Max Baker Jr. got hit by a Corvette & survived! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 16Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 16
EMax starts this episode with a message & tribute to his lifelong, Dear Friend & Here's The Deal Podcast fan, Stu Baby who recently passed away. Then we bring in guest Kerry Staton, along with Max & Jeff, they recall the legacy of the Midnight Dolls & the epic stories along the way! Kerry gets detained in La Grange, TX & Max catches a case in Ardmore, Oklahoma but it ends up getting dropped. His Attorney was Burt Reynolds.... no not that Burt Reynolds, a different one... (not kidding, you can't make this stuff up)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 15Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 15
EWe start Episode 15th in July of 1995 with a Widespread Panic show at the Bricktown Ampitheater. Find out how Max navigated the concert, bootleg recording scene and avoided the fuzz. Marilyn Manson comes through Oklahoma City for the first time, promoting Portrait of an American Family with Clutch as the opener, just 15 days after they played OKC previously. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 14Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 14
EWe return in Episode with Part 2 of our discussion with Max's lifelong friend, David Brown. The first show we discuss is Dream Theater at the Roxy in OKC for only $15. Danzig returns to OKC at the Roxy, Max's offer to Glen still stands, opening for Danzig was Type O Negative. Episode 14 reveals the end of doing shows at the Roxy, pivoting last minute & moving a Helmet show to the Kitchens Building, now known as the Centennial Building at the State Fair Grounds in Oklahoma City. We discuss legendary shows put on by various promoters including, DCF Concerts, Mindcandy Productions, & Little Wing Productions. Max also recalls taking Tom Petty & Mike Campbell record shopping at Choice Music in the middle of the night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 13Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 13
ELucky Number 13.... In this episode we bring in Max's lifelong friend & adventure partner David Brown who we reference in almost every episode up to this point. David has worked in the music industry since the early 1980's, Produced Oliver Magnum, Guns N Roses, Forte, Udora & many more. They discuss how they met, some of the legendary shows they've gone to as well as getting lost en route to an Iron Maiden Show & ended up in the wrong city. David managed a band from Brazil called Diesel who changed their name to Udora. They showcased for Clive Davis & J Records with whom they ended up signing a record deal. David calls Max to help them navigate the touring world in the United States which saw them go out on the road with Flaw, Otep, & a legendary tour with Jerry Cantrell which featured opening band "Comes With The Fall" who's lead singer William Duvall would end up fronting the reformed Alice In Chains years later. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 12Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 12
EFriday August 19th 1994 at The Roxy in OKC, Motley Crue returns, minus Vince during the John Corabi era. We also discuss a few alternative shows and Mind Candy Productions as well as Canada's own, The Tragically Hip playing Bricktown. Max pulls the curtains back to reveal how he got not 1, but 2 KISS Pinball machine glasses autographed by the Band. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 11Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 11
EIn episode 11 we pick up in 1994 at the newly named "Stage One" formerly known as Alcatraz. There were numerous Zoo Amp OKC shows during the summer of '94, one being Chris LeDoux, whom left a lifelong impact on Max Baker Jr. Max also gets confused on who sings the country song "Dumas Walker". We also discuss a few one hit wonder, alternative bands who toured through OKC as well as some with major label record deals who never found a hit. Max goes into detail about a couple of Bricktown OKC venues/clubs & discusses how dangerous bricktown was before it became a tourist destination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 10Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 10
EIn 1993/1994, major changes were happening in the music industry. Alternative Music had taken over the airwaves in popularity & 80's Hair Metal had fallen to the bottom & were struggling to find small clubs to play. Max discusses the Oklahoma City band Ugly Stick that had a big following in 1994. The first time Warrant came to OKC at Doc's, the show was a massive success & sold out in advance. In this episode we talk about Warrant's return to OKC playing club dates & Fritzy's in 1994. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 9Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 9
EIn Episode 9, we start off discussing several parallel's in shows that Max worked in 1992/1993 here in OKC & we fast forward to 2022 & Max is still helping with production with the same bands 30 years later! At the end of Episode we mention a Nixons show w/ Blind Melon at an old church that had been a venue & dance club. The show didn't happen & we discuss why it cancelled. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 8Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 8
EAt the end of 1992, Rock City Cafe was no more. Instead of getting out of the music business all together, they started doing shows at "Alcatraz" in South OKC. This club was decorated like a prison & held numerous legendary shows, like White Zombie & Monster Magnet, Dream Theater & more. Max recalls having an AA meeting with Aerosmith on their private plane at Will Rogers Airport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 7Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 7
EThis is part 3 in the series where we discuss the legendary OKC venue "Rock City Cafe". Max talks about shows with Danzig, Forte, Steelheart & many more. He also looks back on the closing of Rock City Cafe, November 1st, 1992.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 6Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 6
EWe pick back up in May of 1992 to discuss the short lived, legendary OKC venue "Rock City Cafe". White Zombie's first show in Oklahoma, Body Count, Rollins Band, Tool, & Kings X invade OKC for a series of shows. Find out what happens when venue staff catches people vandalizing patrons vehicles!!!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 5Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 5
EAfter the success of the Warrant show at Doc's, a slew of non-successful shows happened & Max ended up driving a tow truck just to pay the bills. Knockout Productions crew opened Rock City Cafe in South Oklahoma City. Listen to the early days of Guns N Roses partying in Dallas. We talk about the legendary Body Count show at Rock City Cafe as well as male strippers & the very first time the band Tool came to OKC opening for the Henry Rollins Band. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 4Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 4
EIn this episode Max discusses being sober & DJ'ng sober dance parties, & the begining of Knockout Productions. A glimpse into former Oklahoma City venues, Doc Severinsen's off of North Meridian & a sold out show with Warrant. We also discuss the venue Rome 90 in Norman, Oklahoma with LA Guns, The Black Crowes, & Flotsam & Jetsam and the challenges that come along with doing shows in that venue. In the concert business, not every show is a success. Sometimes you hit a homerun, & sometimes you lose it all. There were 2 Pantera shows in Oklahoma in 1990, one in OKC at The Diamond Ballroom & one in Tulsa at the Cains & we talk about them both. During this time period, Bricktown OKC was dark & dangerous at night and the canal didn't exist but a club called Kinetics did and held shows by NIN, Pantera, LA Guns, & more. Lots of legendary shows through the end of 1991. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 3Here’s The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 3
EIn this episode we realized we had missed several key moments from 1985 to 1987. We backtrack and discuss meeting Oliver Magnum from Enid, OK. Max's introduction to Metal Mike at Rainbow Records, & the legendary bus trip parties to Dallas to see concerts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 2Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr. Story - Episode 2
EAdventures with Max in 1984-1985. Taking photos as a rock journalist w/ JAM Magazine, going to shows, starting a production company, working with Oliver Magnum, & hitting a homerun booking Warrant in OKC. This is the Rock N Roll Adventure of Max Baker Jr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 1Heres The Deal Podcast - The Story of Max Baker Jr. - Episode 1
EMillions of miles travelled, hundreds of thousands of records & concert tickets sold. This is the autobiographical life story of Max Baker Jr. In this episode we start from the very beginning. Listen to the journey of Max as a teenager racing motorcross to throwing parties, to working as a runner for Motley Crue the first time they came through Oklahoma & stealing someones dog. "We Didn't Come This Far To Lose" - Max Baker See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.