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Thanks to Henry the wonder son-in-law in New Zealand, the Mushroom FM stream is back now.
We'll be playing a selection of music until One Hit Wonders with Dan resumes normal service at the top of the hour.

As of the time of this posting, just after 7 AM Eastern on Tuesday, the Mushroom FM stream is down due to an issue with the Mushroom FM computer.
Unfortunately, the time difference between the US and New Zealand, where the stream is housed, means it may be some hours before we can get the issue addressed.
Apologies for the downtime and rest assured we'll have normal service restored as soon as possible.

It’s Jonathan Mosen, excitedly inviting you to join me for a Mosen Explosion done the way we used to do it, live, interactive and unpredictable. So hark! Hark I say! As we harken back to days of yore. And you might say, “days of my what”? To which I reply, “not your, mate! Yore!”

On Friday, February 27, 2026, popular music lost one of its most extraordinary figures. Neil Sedaka, Brooklyn-born piano prodigy, Brill Building architect, comeback king, and one of the most gifted melodists the American songbook has ever produced, died at age 86 in Los Angeles. This Monday on The Mosen Explosion, I am dedicating the full two hours to the man, the music, and the remarkable story behind both.

Get ready to explode into the new year. The Mosen Explosion is back for 2026, bringing you the perfect mix of great music and all the fun you've come to expect. The show airs at 9 AM Eastern and replays at 9 PM Eastern, Monday through Friday. We've got you covered with two hours of entertainment that'll make you go "hmmm," "huh," and sometimes even "dude!"
I’ll bring you musical Variety Like No Other, from classic hits to deep cuts.

It's Jonathan Mosen, here to say that Bonnie and I are very touched that so many Mushroom Fm listeners have asked us to bring our live new year show back.
For those who aren’t familiar, here is the story so far.
For many, many, many consecutive years, and in other years before that, which all amounts to a voluminous quantity of years, I have hosted a new year show on Internet radio. It started even before Mushroom FM, and long before Bonnie and I were together, but Bonnie and I have hosted the show together since 2013.

As the year draws to a close, it is time for one of the most poignant and powerful traditions in radio. Mark Stafford returns with his annual masterpiece, Rock and Roll Heaven, a heartfelt tribute to the legendary musicians and industry icons we lost over the past twelve months.
Produced with the meticulous care and deep musical knowledge that has made Mark Stafford a staple on stations like Radio Caroline and Big Hits Radio, Rock and Roll Heaven is a celebration of the legacies that shaped our lives.

Being on Mushroom FM around Christmas time is one of my favorite Mushroom FM things. It's my pleasure to be hosting a live show on our first US Christmas, as we hibernate on a cool winter's afternoon and catch up with Mushroom Fm listeners around the world.

Whether you're spending Christmas with a houseful of loved ones or enjoying a quieter celebration on your own, Mushroom FM has the perfect soundtrack for your holiday. We know that Christmas can be a time when some of our listeners find themselves alone. We'd be honored to keep you company with familiar voices and festive tunes. For those celebrating with family and friends, we'll provide the ideal musical backdrop to your festivities. Turn us up or keep us gently playing in the background as you create those special holiday memories.

45 years ago today, December 8, 1980, John Lennon died, the victim of an appalling assassination that shocked and stopped the world.

On the Mosen Explosion today at 9 AM and 9 PM US Eastern time, we remember John by taking a stroll through the Beatles' catalog, largely in chronological order. We'll hear John evolution as a songwriter and musician, and we choose to remember him by celebrating the incredible legacy he left behind.
I look forward to sharing this show of remembrance with you.