Podcasts by I Only Listen to the Mountain Goats

203: Done Bleeding from 2019-04-18T04:00

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains mentions of addiction and self-harm.

On today’s episode, Joseph Fink and John Darnielle talk leaving, learning how to live, and Done Bleeding, from...

202: Sicilian Crest from 2019-04-11T05:07:01

For the first time ever, a single is being released simultaneously with an hour-long discussion of the making of the song. In our first full episode of the season, John and Joseph discuss Sicili...

201: Introduction from 2019-04-04T04:00

A collaboration between Night Vale Presents, the Mountain Goats, and Merge Records, I Only Listen to the Mountain Goats is a podcast about what it means to be an artist, what it means t...

Season 2 Trailer from 2019-03-28T04:00

A collaboration between Night Vale Presents, the Mountain Goats, and Merge Records, I Only Listen to the Mountain Goats is a podcast about what it means to be an artist, what it means t...

116: Steal Smoked Fish (Live) from 2018-10-08T13:28:32

Our next season won’t be out until sometime next spring, so to hold you over, here’s a recording of our first ever live show at Thalia Hall in Chicago, featuring special guest Danny Schmidt cove...

115: Listener Questions and Kate Leth from 2018-04-19T03:58:07

In this post-season bonus episode, John and Joseph answer some of your questions, chat with artist Kate Leth, and talk about what...

114: Absolute Lithops Effect from 2018-04-05T04:00

John and Joseph talk about the final song on All Hail West Texas, endings, and what happens after the ending has ended. Carrie Elkin joins to discuss bringing kids on tour and her cover of “Abso...

113: Source Decay from 2018-03-22T04:00

John and Joseph are back in the basement to talk about treasuring the unknown. Emil Amos (Holy Sons) joins to discuss the heyday of indie rock and his cover of “Source Decay.”

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112: Blues in Dallas from 2018-03-08T04:52:04

This week: Bible translations, conspiracy theories, and the power of silence. Robbie and Matte from Nana Grizol join to talk about their cover of “Blues in Dallas” and karaoke.

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111: Distant Stations from 2018-02-22T05:00

John and Joseph discuss radio signals in Texas, Chaucer, and the origin of the phrase “I only listen to the Mountain Goats.” Andrew Bird joins to talk about what drew him to “Distant Stations.”<...

110: Jeff Davis County Blues from 2018-02-08T05:00

“Jeff Davis County Blues” is a song with a particular meaning to Joseph's life. Julian Koster of The Music Tapes and The Orbiting Human Circus (of the Air) joins to share his dream-inspired cove...

109: The Mess Inside from 2018-01-26T21:54:42

John and Joseph discuss why simple songs have to be perfect and how our experience of a place will always be subjective. Amanda Palmer joins to talk about feeling compelled to finish books and r...

108: Riches and Wonders from 2018-01-11T05:00

John and Joseph are back at basement mattress headquarters to talk about their artistic influences and the meaning of home. Eliza Rickman and Jherek Bischoff join to talk about their cover of “R...

107: Pink and Blue from 2017-12-28T05:00

This week, John and Joseph look up some stuff on the Mountain Goats wiki and then ease into a discussion of “Pink and Blue.” Kristine Leschper from Mothers joins to talk about their approach to ...

106: Balance from 2017-12-14T05:00

John and Joseph discuss artistic restraints, Silver Age Latin, and why theaters should stop producing Shakespeare. Dessa joins to talk about and premiere her cover of “Balance.”

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105: Fault Lines from 2017-11-30T05:00

Craig Finn, lead singer of The Hold Steady and solo artist, joins to talk Catholicism, music stands, and KISS.

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104: Jenny from 2017-11-09T05:00

Erin McKeown, incredible songwriter and former tourmate to both John and Joseph, joins to talk technique, showtunes, and how songwriting is like baseball.

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103: Color in Your Cheeks from 2017-10-26T04:00

“Color in Your Cheeks” is a song about immigration, refugees, and welcoming—the simple act of saying “You are not from here, but we’re glad you’re here now.” It seemed like a good year to talk a...

102: Fall of the Star High School Running Back from 2017-10-12T04:00

Subjects covered: Choosing what music to put in your body, mandatory minimum sentences, and what the desert does to artists. Plus Kym Register of Loamlands joins to talk about the local Durham s...

101: The Best Ever Death Metal Band in Denton from 2017-09-28T04:00

John Darnielle and Joseph Fink discuss the role in their lives of art, faith, and satan with John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars and the upcoming Turtles All The Way Down Listen