I Only Listen to the Mountain Goats

209: Anja Keister and Iris Explosion

Anja Keister and Iris Explosion, creators of burlesque shows based on both the Mountain Goats and Welcome to Night Vale, talk with Joseph and John about burlesque, art, and fandom.
I Only Strip to the Mountain Goats 2 — a drag, music, go-go, and burlesque show featuring Anja Keister — is this Saturday, July 6, 2019, at 7pm, at the Parkside Lounge (317 E. Houston St., Manhattan, NY 10002). For tickets: <a href="https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4264407" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4264407</a>. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights, John Darnielle’s chosen charity for the show.
The Mountain Goats’ new album, In League With Dragons, is out now on Merge Records. Get it at to <a href="https://www.mergerecords.com/in-league-with-dragons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mergerecords.com/in-league-with-dragons</a>. For more information, go to <a href="http://ionlylistentothemountaingoats.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ionlylistentothemountaingoats.com</a>.
From Night Vale Presents. Produced by Christy Gressman.

Welcome to Night Vale creator Joseph Fink and the Mountain Goats singer/songwriter John Darnielle discuss what it means to be an artist, a fan, and, as many people are, both at once. Season Two explores the process of writing, recording, and releasing the Mountain Goats’ latest album, In League With Dragons, giving you an unprecedented look at the creative process as it is happening.