Podcast

Conversations and samples of brand new and upcoming releases.

This week’s show takes a look at the new 4-disc set of Dylan covers that benefits Amnesty International.

The majority of this show celebrates the careers of the late greats Johnny Otis and Etta James.

A short show of new and semi-new originals, covers, and reissues.

Nothing but cover tunes from recently-released tribute albums.

Not a real shocker – today’s show is almost all about the New Year…plus a birthday tribute to The Goddess!

The perfect holiday soundtrack! A little bit of country, soul, blues, Americana and rock ‘n’ roll!

With the first real cold spell hitting the area it’s a perfect time for a set of “winter” songs.

The end of every year is a flurry of reissues, compilations, and cover versions, and some of these are highlighted in today’s show!

Three days past Thanksgiving, Scott finally gives thanks to all his listeners!

Today’s show definitely up to the “rural” title, as twangy classics old and new highlight the set.

Celebrating the 66th birthday of the “Godfather of Grunge” with 2 hours of covers.

No real theme today – just a short show of miscellaneous new and old tunes.

Some quieter Halloween tunes complete the trilogy of shows devoted to this special day!

Portions of Tom Waits’ brand new album, Bad As Me, are previewed, along with other obscurities and covers.

Inspired by the Martin Scorsese HBO documentary, here’s close to two hours of George Harrison covers and rarities.

Director Gorman Bechard and Reel Dakota Film Festival Programmer Julie Anderson Friesen discuss the upcoming Sioux Falls screening of Color Me Obsessed.

Inspired by the demonstrations in the Big Apple, tonight’s show is all songs either about New York City or by New York artists.

No theme today – just emptying my Rural Ledge folder!

I cleaned out my new release folder today, along with a mini-set of obscure Replacements covers.

Lots of pop sweetness from the 50′s to today are the main focus tonight.

Scott celebrates his big day with nothing but birthday-related tunes.

Nervebreakers guitarist Mike Haskins not only chats with Scott Hudson on this episode, but he also selected the playlist!

Lots of new releases and new finds this week!

Tonight’s episode celebrates the release of the West Memphis 3 and various birthdays, along with a tribute to the late great Jerry Leiber.

It’s a very special episode of Live Ledge as I’m joined by The Goddess and Ash Masters!

In anticipation of its August 30th release, we preview a couple of tracks from Tommy Stinson’s new album, One Man Mutiny, along with plenty of other goodies!

The third in a series of broadcasts showcasing artists I’ve neglected the last few years.

Continuing a lengthy series of shows, here’s some more great Americana-ish bands that I’ve neglected the past few years.

Ron and Fez regular guest Julie Santos, aka Brazilian Julie, is in charge of this week’s tunes.

Tech issues sorted out, tonight’s show consists almost entirely of tracks from the original punk rock explosion.

Nothing but songs about girls in response to last week’s Ledge hosted by The Goddess.

The Goddess makes a glorious return to The Ledge studios with a playlist that’s all about girls!

Corey Vilhauer returns to The Ledge studios with a playlist from a time when the word “emo” wasn’t a disparaging term.

Blog finds, b-sides, and other scarcities form the nucleus of tonight’s show.

It’s all dad-related music today…along with a special appearance by my son!

Patrick Mussell is in our thoughts during tonight’s Live Ledge.

New music keeps piling up, so here’s 90 minutes of some of the quieter tunes I’ve acquired in the past few weeks.

Summer’s here and the time is right for Rural Ledge-ucation’s collection of sun-themed tunes.

Legendary Vice Squad vocalist Beki Bondage is this week’s guest…and she chose the tunes!

We talk sports and music this week with Argus Leader sportswriter Matt Zimmer.

“Barefoot” Jim Connelly is this week’s guest – along with picking out the tunes we discuss his appearance in Color Me Obsessed and his new podcast, Medialoper Bebop.

Tonight’s show features lots of angry tunes thanks to the Blogger outage that deleted an important post.

The perfect soundtrack to Mother’s Day!

Start your day off right with some classic twang!

Scott Hudson shares some of his great obscure indie, punk, and garage finds he’s recently discovered on music blogs.

Home alone for the weekend, this week’s Live Ledge was recorded in two parts…and both without pants!

This week’s show is noisier than most, as we take a listen to the great music released yesterday on Record Store Day.

Poet (and former Tempest contributor) Matt Mauch is this week’s guest.