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The Mountain Stage Podcast is the complete recording of the entire live show. It features songs that were cut from the radio broadcast, and it is the only place you can hear the full finale song. New episodes become available about 10 days after the premiere broadcast date. We have Spring and Fall seasons of new broadcasts, so if you heard a recent show but don’t see it at the top of the feed, just scroll back a few weeks or use the search function to find a specific artist.
Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
A warm archival set where live performances and remembrance share the same stage.
Mountain Stage's Five Faves 2005 edition closes out 2025 by looking back at Adam Harris's first year with the show, and it does so with bluegrass, jazz, blues, and gospel performances.
A warm live set that moves fast and keeps each performance distinct.
This Mountain Stage episode works best as a live-room snapshot. Guest host David Mayfield keeps the night moving with an easy touch, and Hannah Cohen, Boulevards, Lera Lynn, and OYO each come in with a different kind of presence.
Joe Wong interviews drummers and musicians about craft, history, and the working musician's life.
Lij Shaw interviews producers and engineers about mic technique, mixing, and studio business.
Ian Shepherd and working mastering engineers dig into Atmos, loudness wars, and vinyl cutting.
Co-hosts Ed Thorne and Paul Third dissect mixing, mastering, and studio gear with working engineers.
Mountain Stage executive producer Adam Harris hosts a special retrospective episode looking back at memorable performances from 2005, his first year with the show.
This episode of Mountain Stage features live performances and interviews with artists Amy Millan, Lera Lynn, Boulevards, Hannah Cohen, and OYO, hosted by David Mayfield from Marietta, Ohio.
A special host's choice episode of Mountain Stage featuring five favorite live performances from recent years.
A live radio concert podcast featuring performances by multiple artists, hosted by Kathy Matea.
A live concert recording from Mountain Stage featuring performances by Johnny Swim, The War and Treaty, and Lionel Cartwright.
A special edition of Mountain Stage revisiting five memorable live performances from indie roots rockers, folk pop artists, and singer-songwriters.
A live radio show featuring musical performances, including a special appearance by Tim O'Brien celebrating his 50th year in music.
A special edition of Mountain Stage featuring humorous songs and stories from the archive.