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The autobiographical, untold story of Max Baker Jr. The story of not giving up and always trying to overcome the odds. “I didn’t come this far to lose” - Max Baker Jr.

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

    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...

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

    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...

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

    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...

  4. Heres 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...

  5. 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...

    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…

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  6. Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr Story - Episode 134

    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...

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

    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…

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

    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…

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

    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...

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

    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...

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

    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...

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

    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...

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

    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…

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

    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...

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

    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...

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

    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…

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

    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...

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

    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...

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

    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.

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

    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...

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

    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…

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

    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...

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

    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, &...

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

    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...

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

    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…

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

    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...

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

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

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

    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...

  29. Here'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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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...

  34. Here's The Deal Podcast - The Max Baker Jr Story - Episode 106

    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…

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

    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.......

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

    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...

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

    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...

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

    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...

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

    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.…

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

    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…

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

    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…

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

    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.

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

    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…

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

    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…

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

    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...

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

    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…

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

    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…

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

    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…

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

    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…

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

    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...

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The autobiographical, untold story of Max Baker Jr. The story of not giving up and always trying to overcome the odds. “I didn’t come this far to lose” - Max Baker Jr.

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