The 405 Coffee Break with O.K. Solberg

Continuing on from yesterdays show. Johnny Cash did a concert in San Quentin and changed Merle's lifeClick here to view the episode transcript.

M.R. was a 21 year old young inmate at San Quentin, hear the rest of the story and learn whom grow up to have 38 #1 hits on the music charts.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNu_a8kEUPUClick here to view the episode transcript.

O.K. starts the week out with Baseball & a recent win for the Colorado Rockies team, how the game ended in a walk off home run & what that even means for those of us less knowledgeable in how the sport rules work.Click here to view the episode transcript.

Today another song to share with you. Similar theme to yesterdays episode, no place like home.This one was written and sung by Merle Haggardhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-ofzciulJUClick here to view the episode transcript.

An old saying goes. You don't know what you got till it's gone, Today O.K. reminds us, There's no place like home.Detroit City by Bobby Barehttps://youtu.be/kIY3yx9C19wClick here to view the episode transcript.

O.K. has turned over a new leaf. Going forward the 405 will be addressing its listeners forgotten need. Jigsaw puzzles. Following the national competitions, tricks and ways to finish quickest.Click here to view the episode transcript.

O.K has started a new list. The items can be fall down funny if you read the short one liners in a fashion that the writer did not intend. Click here to view the episode transcript.

Today O.K. combined a prayer for an new upcoming bull rider star, old with current events and baseball too.Click here to view the episode transcript.

Phillips County Fair and other current events today.Click here to view the episode transcript.

O.K. unpacks a comedy show titled I'm Sorry, I Haven't a Clue and a 2013 Canadian dark comedy movie titled No Clue.Click here to view the episode transcript.

The tragic story of Jani Lou Gibbs, an American serial killer from Cordell, Georgia.Click here to view the episode transcript.

Today's word: Irreparable, a tribute to Gary Salisbury, help us find his grave in Malta Cemetery & a prelude to tomorrows story. The attractive 35 year old housewife whom poisoned her son with rat poison.Click here to view the episode transcript.

O.K. covers some Christmas tragedies, we had back in 1967. Also he tracks down & confronts the local newspaper with some incorrect history they recently published on local history.{transcript | title: 'Click here to view the episode transcript.'}}

Rounding out the week on the topic of You might be older than you think, if you remember...Other than handwritten report cards and chalkboard erasers O.K. covers back when the Saturday matinee cost a dime. Right here in Malta, Gary was standing in line with his dime. as he waited, trying to keep his hands warm, fidgeting, he dropped the dime in the snow...listen to find out how the story ends.Click here to view the episode transcript.

Watching man land on the moon, live in 1969. Going from a 1970 Buick GS to a Chevy Monza & 15¢ to fill his tank was full service back then.Click here to view the episode transcript.

O.K. remembers the very first 45 record he ever purchased. It was Doctor. Hook singing Sylvia's mother.Dr Hook- Sylvias Mother with lyrics:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN_89-_K3f0Click here to view the episode transcript.

O.K. recalls his childhood story of first seeing a color TV.Click here to view the episode transcript.

With his own ears, O.K. heard a rough neck use the word icky *GASP*Remember when the milkman actually delivered to the door? Today O.K. does for us. Back then in Malta, glass jars were all the rage.Click here to view the episode transcript.

In this one, we travel with O.K. from icky to participatory through to a six pack of words made into a paragraph of fun.Click here to view the episode transcript.

O.K. fly's solo in today's show. Wow good episode, you gotta listen to it. I'd say he's in hot water, with too many words on this show. Only in good humor though. D.J.Click here to view the episode transcript.

More than 1 like or dislikes, music, farming, branding. O.K. is all over the place in this one.Click here to view the episode transcript.

Good uplifting music from every generation, today O.K. challenges us with 5 songs from different genre's that fit right in to our small town way of life.Perry Como - Don't Let the stars get in your eyes.https://youtu.be/TVm-_rc8B6g?si=3t8AyPzAtY5-bA31Dusty Springfield - Son of a Preacher Manhttps://youtu.be/oAZLgsDRUv4?si=mp6bjbBH1bG9tVX2Waylon Jennings - Only Daddy That'll Walk the Linehttps://youtu.be/CPv5NZR_Wtk?si=vbq6HgX0hX-unkgjCreedence Clearwater Revival - Sweet Hitch-Hikerhttps://youtu.be/rHHEUyWJXhM?si=YPWUe9DAZYl2uh-zOneRepublic - Love Runs Outhttps://youtu.be/0OWj0CiM8WU?si=uSn8Z4f-wLP4J4u5Click here to view the episode transcript.

Today we learn O.K.'s had help coming up with what to talk about. Learn how much in today's show. Theme NO and What...Click here to view the episode transcript.

Nice story to help us celebrate Independence Day, its titled More than FireworksClick here to view the episode transcript.

The Christmas miracle for the 4th Of July 2025. O.K. Reports on the massive fire that Malta residents, homes were spared from last night.Click here to view the episode transcript.

Did you realize yucky is a cousin to icky? In this episode O.K. explains...Click here to view the episode transcript.

O.K. makes a preemptive strike against the likely one liner response a cowboy would have. Click here to view the episode transcript.

Today a cowboy had his funeral. O.K. honors Jim Robinson with some words that sound almost musical. A wonderful tribute.Click here to view the episode transcript.

O.K is talking probabilities today, Bingo with 24 out of 75 numbers required to win at blackout, is his obsession.Join him for Bingo at Rivers Bend facility. 03:00PM nearly every Tuesday.No age or long term commitment required. Click here to view the episode transcript.

The Whole Kit and Caboodle show.Click here to view the episode transcript.

If your not sure about: subjective versus objective. You will be after this episode.Also today, on the game of Poker, for the beginner O.K. ranks winning hands, poorest to the highest.Episode ends with a prelude to, a soon to be aired episode, covering the whole Kit and Caboodle. Click here to view the episode transcript.

Movies classics from 1975, you got to love them. Lets start with JAWS...Click here to view the episode transcript.

And the password for today is... Was it preemptive, proactive, or redundant?Click here to view the episode transcript.

poem by Elizabeth AllenFrom an old Phillips County newspaper article...March 1961 opening the new Ben Franklin1964 O.K. starts school in Malta reminisce Some recent Small Town goodness with our mayor John Demarais about who lived where 60 years ago.Click here to view the episode transcript.

Today O.K. covers Small Town thinking, and a couple of songs come to mind.Hal Ketchum's, Small Town Saturday NightandJohn Cougar Mellencamp, titled simply "Small Town"Click here to view the episode transcript.

Birthdays and Baseball, thanks for the best wishes O.K.In this episode O.K. gives up what and how pitcher E.R.A. scores are calculated...Click here to view the episode transcript.

Riveting episode for those whom remember the music, about or mention Montana....enjoy!Click here to view the episode transcript.

OK loves the uncluttered mind...Click here to view the episode transcript.

Jimmy Murdock's birthday, U.S. Army's 250th birthday & its National Flag Day tomorrow, June 14th. Lots of things to celebrate, join O.K. on the journey.Click here to view the episode transcript.

Buying Liquor, at the Liquor store in 1975 came with some risks. O.K. fesses up 50 years later.Click here to view the episode transcript.

Two teachers that had been in Malta High School back in 1975, Mr Doug Sabo and Mr Terry Vanderpan showed up for OK's 50th year class reunion. Listen to the bottle in the closet that missus Bruckner found, while hanging up her coat.Click here to view the episode transcript.

O.K. remembers 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade & 5th grade stories. Thanks everyone for attending this years 50th Class Reunion!Click here to view the episode transcript.

Today O.K. looks at the song Living Next Door to Alice, by SmokieYoutube official video of the song:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6qnRS36EgE Click here to view the episode transcript.

Barthelmess Family history Special.Now fully transcribed & released for our 50th YEAR Malta Class of 1975 reunion.This audio release of a one week, 5 day combined set of The 405 program aired over KMMR FM radio, Malta MT March 23rd thru 27th, 2020. Good to see you Chris! Everyone Enjoy, :)D.J.Click here to view the episode transcript. This Links to Fort Keogh history https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=164231

In today's episode O.K. looks at Columbia House, in business from 1955 till '10 just ten years ago. 2015. Its success is an amazing story, and most of us growing up around here were a part of that story.Click here to view the episode transcript.

O.K. really does have a telephone booth in his front yard. It's to remind him of the days gone by. Click here to view the episode transcript.

OK gives up a taste of the grumpy old man, and reminds us of how quickly we forget. Like the children of Israel, wandering in the desert. They remembered the good food, but had forgotten they were slaves...Click here to view the episode transcript.

Today's episode has lines from 40 different songs. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to name the song and the artist that each line came from...Click here to view the episode transcript.

Recently, while visiting a museum, O.K. sees a real PBY, in this episode he reminisces about Captain Quint in the movie Jaws, and what seeing one of those planes meant to him, then an old soldier from WWII.Click here to view the episode transcript.

From How to Win Friends and Influence People:the chapter, Six Ways to Make People Like You...listen now.Click here to view the episode transcript.