Here's the Deal

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!!! 

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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. 

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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 

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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 Deezy

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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!! 

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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. 

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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! 

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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.... 

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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. 

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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. 

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