Sound Opinions podcast

Sound Opinions

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.

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.

 

#1297

Fleetwood Mac's Rumours

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with journalist and author Alan Light about his book... more

14 Nov 2025

50 MINS

50:44

14 Nov 2025


#1296

An Anthem for Chicago's Fight

In this bonus DIJ, Jim picks a song from the ’80s that’s as relevant now as it was then. J... more

12 Nov 2025

07 MINS

07:03

12 Nov 2025


#1295

An Important Message From Jim and Greg

If you love this show and you're able to pitch in, now is the time to pledge your support.... more

10 Nov 2025

02 MINS

02:16

10 Nov 2025


#1294

The Cars are Underrated Plus Opinions on Sprints

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk about The Cars with Bill Janovitz, the author of a n... more

07 Nov 2025

50 MINS

50:45

07 Nov 2025


#1293

A Brilliant Soundtrack from One of This Year's Hit Films

In this bonus DIJ, Greg digs into the soundtrack from one of his recent film outings. The ... more

05 Nov 2025

07 MINS

07:56

05 Nov 2025


#1292

Songs About the Moon

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot follow up a recent episode paying tribute to the sun with... more

31 Oct 2025

45 MINS

45:45

31 Oct 2025


#1291

A Deep Cut Even for Krautrock Fans

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a krautrock band ... more

29 Oct 2025

05 MINS

05:54

29 Oct 2025


#1290

RIP D'Angelo

On October 14th, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist D'Angelo died at the age of ... more

24 Oct 2025

49 MINS

49:51

24 Oct 2025


#1289

RIP Chicago Artist Tony Fitzpatrick

Tony Fitzpatrick was a Chicago artist, poet, actor, and someone who embodied the spirit of... more

22 Oct 2025

08 MINS

08:31

22 Oct 2025


#1288

Rough Trade & Opinions on Geese

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Rough Trade collaborators Geoff Travis and Jean... more

17 Oct 2025

50 MINS

50:41

17 Oct 2025


#1287

A Real Groovy Track

In this bonus episode of Sound Opinions, Jim gets "reaal!" about his love of disco with th... more

15 Oct 2025

06 MINS

06:59

15 Oct 2025


#1286

Producer of "Planet Rock" Arthur Baker, Plus Opinions on Wednesday

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot chat with record producer and author Arthur Baker about h... more

10 Oct 2025

51 MINS

51:02

10 Oct 2025


#1285

RIP Sonny Curtis

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Sonny Curtis, the undersung artist who wrote t... more

08 Oct 2025

08 MINS

08:51

08 Oct 2025


#1284

The Greenwich Village Music Scene

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot speak with David Browne, author of the book Talkin’ Green... more

03 Oct 2025

50 MINS

50:38

03 Oct 2025


#1283

RIP Rick Davies of Supertramp

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Rick Davies, the legendary keyboardist and co-f... more

01 Oct 2025

07 MINS

07:51

01 Oct 2025


#1282

Buried Treasures: Fall Edition

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share a fresh batch of songs that deserve more attention-... more

26 Sep 2025

50 MINS

50:49

26 Sep 2025


#1281

RIP Jim Kimball

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to drummer Jim Kimball of Laughing Hyenas, Mule, ... more

24 Sep 2025

06 MINS

06:04

24 Sep 2025