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.

 

#1252

2025 Photography Prize Winners

In this bonus podcast, Jim and Greg speak with the winners of the second annual Sound Opin... more

14 hrs Ago

14 MINS

14:28

14 hrs Ago


#1251

RIP Sly Stone

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late Sly Stone. They review Sly Stone'... more

13 Jun 2025

50 MINS

50:56

13 Jun 2025


#1250

2025 Sound Opinions Writing Prize Winners

In this bonus podcast, Jim and Greg speak with the winners of the fourth annual Sound Opin... more

11 Jun 2025

08 MINS

08:30

11 Jun 2025


#1249

Regrettable Band Names

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with writer Kyle Ryan about his Substack, Band Name ... more

06 Jun 2025

50 MINS

50:44

06 Jun 2025


#1248

The Avante-Garde Legend of Bahia

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox—one that came back to... more

04 Jun 2025

06 MINS

06:28

04 Jun 2025


#1247

RIP Jill Sobule, Plus Opinions on tUnE-yArDs, Pelican & Shamir

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late singer-songwriter Jill Sobule. Th... more

30 May 2025

50 MINS

50:37

30 May 2025


#1246

The Ubu Ultimatum

Following our tributes to David Thomas and Peter Laughner of Pere Ubu, Jims rounds out the... more

28 May 2025

07 MINS

07:14

28 May 2025


#1245

Introducing: One By Willie

Each week, music writer John Spong talks to one notable Willie Nelson fan about one Willie... more

27 May 2025

52 MINS

52:20

27 May 2025


#1244

Tsunami & Opinions on Julien Baker and Torres

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot speak with Jenny Toomey and Kristin Thomson, founders of ... more

23 May 2025

50 MINS

50:20

23 May 2025


#1243

Greg's Hall of Fame

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a track by an artist who was long overdue for their rec... more

21 May 2025

09 MINS

09:11

21 May 2025


#1242

Busking & Opinions on Tunde Adebimpe

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Cary Baker about the musical tradition o... more

16 May 2025

51 MINS

51:00

16 May 2025


#1241

A Companion Tribute to Our David Thomas Farewell

Following our tribute to David Thomas, Jim reflects on another Pere Ubu and Rocket from th... more

14 May 2025

07 MINS

07:55

14 May 2025