The 405 Coffee Break with O.K. Solberg

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. C...

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-_K3f0 Click 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-bA31 Dusty Springfield - Son of a Preacher Man https://youtu.be/oAZLgsDRUv4?si=mp6bjbBH1bG9tVX2 Waylon Jennings - Only Daddy That'll Walk the Line http...

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 Fireworks Click 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 Allen From an old Phillips County newspaper article... March 1961 opening the new Ben Franklin 1964 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 Night and John 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.