Episodes 1,357
Avg. Duration 56m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.3 (1,972)
Since Mar 2006
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Take two nationally respected rock critics, the latest music news, personal commentary, and exclusive interviews and performances, add a huge pile of records old and new, and the result is Sound Opinions, where people who love music can come together.

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LGBTQ Music 1969-2000 with Barry Walters

Jun 12, 2026 48m

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with music journalist and author Barry Walters about his new book Mighty Real: A History of LGBTQ Music 1969-2000. They discuss how gay artists, industry execs…

RIP Record Producer Jack Douglas

Jun 10, 2026 7m Bonus

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to American record producer Jack Douglas. Douglas earned the admiration of countless artists, perhaps none more than Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick, who called…

Sound Opinions LIVE (Courtney Barnett, Mudhoney and More) Plus Opinions on JPEGMAFIA

Jun 05, 2026 50m

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are digging into the Sound Opinions archives to share some rare tracks recorded in live sessions for past episodes. They'll share songs by Sleater Kinney,…

A Cult Artist with Seductive Charm

Jun 03, 2026 6m Bonus

In this bonus trip to the Desert Island Jukebox, Jim highlights a singer who spent years in the orbit of some of post-punk's most celebrated and notorious figures before stepping into the spotlight…

Gary Stewart: The Five Essential Songs, Plus Opinions on Jill Scott, Mandy, Indiana and Aldous Harding

May 29, 2026 49m

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by returning guest and favorite music writer Jimmy McDonough. Jimmy recently released a biography 40 years in the making, Gary Stewart: I Am…

Disengaging With Milwaukee’s Psychedelic Underground

May 27, 2026 6m Bonus

In this bonus Desert Island Jukebox episode, Greg shares a cult favorite from Milwaukee's psychedelic scene.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon:…

Willie Nelson: The Five Essential Albums & Opinions on Kacey Musgraves

May 22, 2026 50m

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dig into Willie Nelson’s vast catalog of 150+ albums. Along with author Geoffrey Himes, they highlight the “five essential” albums people should hear. They…

RIP Chip Taylor

May 20, 2026 7m Bonus

In this bonus Desert Island Jukebox, Jim pays tribute to legendary American songwriter Chip Taylor, whose pop and country songs were recorded by countless artists— including one of Jim’s favorites,…

The Violent Femmes' Debut Album

May 15, 2026 50m

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by author Nic Brown for a classic album dissection of the debut from The Violent Femmes. They delve into the unexpected staying power of songs…

A Song for Pirate Radio

May 13, 2026 7m Bonus

This week on the Desert Island Jukebox, Greg cues up a song inspired by outlaw airwaves. It’s a reminder of a time when discovering music still felt like stumbling onto a secret signal.Join our…

Breaking the Sophomore Slump

May 08, 2026 49m

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite artists who beat the dreaded sophomore, delivering follow-ups that proved their debuts were no fluke. The hosts will also hear…

The Least Bad Version of (Maybe) a Horrible Song

May 06, 2026 7m Bonus

In this bonus episode, Jim digs up a song that owes more to AM radio nostalgia than to being, well…good.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on…

Lou Reed

May 01, 2026 50m

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with biographer Will Hermes about his book on Lou Reed, as well as Lou’s music, persona, legacy and more.Join our Facebook…

No One Understood—Except One Radio DJ

Apr 29, 2026 5m Bonus

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a song that was championed early on by English radio DJ John Peel.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on…

Ratboys & Opinions on Friko

Apr 24, 2026 50m

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by Ratboys lead singer and songwriter Julia Steiner. The Chicago band's sixth album, "Singin' To An Empty Chair," is one of the most acclaimed…

A Song About Robert De Niro (Sort Of)

Apr 22, 2026 6m Bonus

In this bonus episode, Jim cues up a Desert Island Jukebox pick—and explains why it’s deeper than it first sounds.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on…

Rapper Billy Woods, Opinions on Robyn & Courtney Barnett

Apr 17, 2026 50m

The prolific and singular rapper Billy Woods has spent decades carving out his own lane in hip-hop. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot chat with Billy Woods about his career, discography,…

RIP James Gadson

Apr 15, 2026 6m Bonus

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to legendary drummer James Gadson who died on April 2, 2026 at age 86.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on…

A Journey Though Neil Young's Catalog

Apr 10, 2026 49m

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot will do an overview of Neil Young’s six decade-long career in just 12 songs.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on…

Three Voices, One Rockin’ Cover

Apr 08, 2026 6m Bonus

In this bonus episode, Jim highlights a cover that outshines the original, thanks to three legendary blues singers.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on…

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