I Only Listen to the Mountain Goats

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 covering “Steal Smoked Fish.” Special thanks to The Onion Comedy Festival for having us. Buy the full cover album from season one today. I Only Listen to the Mountain Goats t-shirts and tote bags – perfect for holiday giving. Learn more about John Darnielle’s two novels . Listen to more music by the Mountain Goats, including their latest album Goths , . Check out Joseph Fink’s other shows, , today. Credits: Joseph Fink (host), John Darnielle (host), Christy Gressman (producer), Grant Stewart (editor), Vincent Cacchione (mixer), Rob Wilson (logo). Produced by Night Vale Presents in collaboration with Merge Records and the Mountain Goats. http://ionlylistentothemountaingoats.com

In this post-season bonus episode, John and Joseph answer some of your questions, chat with artist , and talk about what the next season of I Only Listen to the Mountain Goats will look like. Buy the full cover album today. We’re doing our first live show in Chicago on May 30th! See John, Joseph, and special guest Danny Schmidt live at Thalia Hall. . I Only Listen to the Mountain Goats t-shirts and tote bags . Learn more about John Darnielle’s two novels . Listen to more music by the Mountain Goats, including their latest album Goths , . Check out Joseph Fink’s other shows, , today. Credits: Joseph Fink (host), John Darnielle (host), Christy Gressman (producer), Grant Stewart (editor), Vincent Cacchione (mixer), Rob Wilson (logo). Produced by Night Vale Presents in collaboration with Merge Records and the Mountain Goats. http://ionlylistentothemountaingoats.com

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 “Absolute Lithops Effect.” Buy Carrie Elkin’s cover of “Absolute Lithops Effect” on iTunes, , or wherever you buy digital music. It supports both the artist and the show! Buy the full cover album today. We’re doing our first live show in Chicago on May 30th! See John, Joseph, and special guest Danny Schmidt live at Thalia Hall. . I Only Listen to the Mountain Goats t-shirts and tote bags . Learn more about John Darnielle’s two novels . Listen to more music by the Mountain Goats, including their latest album Goths , . Check out Joseph Fink’s other shows, , today. Thanks to our sponsor Simple Contacts! Get $30 your first order by visiting or by entering code GOATS at checkout. Credits: Joseph Fink (host), John Darnielle (host), Christy Gressman (producer), Grant Stewart (editor), Vincent Cacchione (mixer), Rob Wilson (logo). Produced by Night Vale Presents in collaboration with Merge Records and the Mountain Goats. http://ionlylistentothemountaingoats.com

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.” Buy Holy Sons’ cover of “Source Decay” on , or wherever you buy digital music. It supports both the artist and the show! Buy the full cover album today. We’re doing our first live show in Chicago on May 30th! See John, Joseph, and a special guest live at Thalia Hall. . I Only Listen to the Mountain Goats t-shirts and tote bags . Learn more about John Darnielle’s two novels . Listen to more music by the Mountain Goats, including their latest album Goths , . Check out Joseph Fink’s other shows, , is out now. Credits: Joseph Fink (host), John Darnielle (host), Christy Gressman (producer), Grant Stewart (editor), Vincent Cacchione (mixer), Rob Wilson (logo). Produced by Night Vale Presents in collaboration with Merge Records and the Mountain Goats. http://ionlylistentothemountaingoats.com

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. Buy Nana Grizol’s cover of “Blues in Dallas” on , or wherever you buy digital music. It supports both the artist and the show! Buy the full cover album today. We’re doing our first live show in Chicago on May 30th! See John, Joseph, and a special guest live at Thalia Hall. . I Only Listen to the Mountain Goats t-shirts and tote bags . Learn more about John Darnielle’s two novels . Listen to more music by the Mountain Goats, including their latest album Goths , . Check out Joseph Fink’s other shows, , is out now. Credits: Joseph Fink (host), John Darnielle (host), Christy Gressman (producer), Grant Stewart (editor), Vincent Cacchione (mixer), Rob Wilson (logo). Produced by Night Vale Presents in collaboration with Merge Records and the Mountain Goats. http://ionlylistentothemountaingoats.com