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Sound Opinions

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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.

New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 44 min
Latest: 14 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026 · 44 minNew

Musical Comedy with Kyle Gordon

In this bonus episode, Andrew Gill sits down with musical comedian Kyle Gordon, whose songs lovingly parody entire musical genres–from Eurodance to country, pop-punk and beyond.

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Earlier episodes 29 most recent

E1089 · 9 Oct 2026 · 50 min
John Prine Revisited at 80
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot join with the Chicago music community to pay tribute to John Prine on what would have been his 80th birthday.
7 Oct 2026 · 9 min
RIP Cheetah Chrome
In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Cheetah Chrome, guitarist for Rocket from the Tombs and the Dead Boys, who recently died at age 71.
E1088 · 2 Oct 2026 · 50 min
Ranking Rock Bands' Best and Worst Songs with Bill Wyman
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome their old colleague and former Sound Opinions host Bill Wyman back to discuss his new book, Bill Wyman’s Rock & Roll Lists, in which he ranks every song by some of rock’s biggest artists.
30 Sep 2026 · 8 min
A Song So Great Even Muzak Couldn’t Ruin It
In this bonus episode, Greg spotlights a song he recently heard as Muzak and makes the case for the original and its grocery store counterpart.
E1087 · 25 Sep 2026 · 51 min
Phoebe Bridgers Plus Opinions on Westside Cowboy
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their 2018 interview and live performance with Phoebe, which includes never-before-aired content.
23 Sep 2026 · 12 min
A Tribute and an Apology to Vic Chesnutt
In this bonus episode, Jim remembers Vic Chesnutt’s music and an encounter he’s been thinking about ever since.Content advisory: This episode includes discussion of self-harm.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZoMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
E1086 · 18 Sep 2026 · 50 min
"Soul Man" and "Hold On, I'm Comin'" Songwriter David Porter, Plus Opinions on Alabama Shakes
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview legendary soul songwriter David Porter, about his memoir, Soul Man.
16 Sep 2026 · 7 min
Grocery Store Muzak Reminds Greg of a Great 1989 R&B Hit
In this bonus episode, Greg touts the merits of a British, late '80s hit he was reminded of when he heard the muzak version of it in the grocery store.
E1085 · 11 Sep 2026 · 48 min
Buried Treasures, RIP Dolly Parton
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share a fresh batch of songs that deserve more attention- what they call "buried treasures", and they also pay tribute to Dolly Parton.
9 Sep 2026 · 5 min
A Playful Post-Punk Romp
In this bonus episode, Jim spotlights what he claims is the second-best track ever to feature handclaps.
E1084 · 4 Sep 2026 · 50 min
Melissa Auf der Maur (Hole, The Smashing Pumpkins) & Opinions on Steve Lacy
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with musician and author Melissa Auf der Maur (Hole, The Smashing Pumpkins) about her new memoir and career.
2 Sep 2026 · 7 min
RIP William Orbit, the Producer Behind Ray of Light
In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to producer William Orbit and his work on Ray of Light, which Greg considers Madonna’s greatest album.
E1083 · 28 Aug 2026 · 49 min
Courtney Barnett, Opinions on Phoebe Bridgers & Twisted Teens
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their 2016 interview with Courtney Barnett and review new records from Phoebe Bridgers and Twisted Teens.
26 Aug 2026 · 6 min
RIP Jennifer Finch of L7
In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to L7 bassist Jennifer Finch, who died July 18, 2026, at age 59.
E1082 · 21 Aug 2026 · 50 min
Shoegaze Genre Dissection
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot highlight some of Shoegaze's pioneers along with more recent favorites.
19 Aug 2026 · 7 min
RIP The Lyres' Jeff Conolly
In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Jeff “Monoman” Conolly, the garage-rock pioneer and leader of Lyres, who died July 31, 2026, at the age of 69.
E1081 · 14 Aug 2026 · 50 min
Buddy Guy's 90th Birthday Celebration
To celebrate Buddy Guy's recent 90th birthday, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot re-air their 2007 with the blues legend.
12 Aug 2026 · 9 min
Another History Lesson from Professor DeRogatis
In this bonus episode, Jim shares a song that ties back to his childhood fascination with the Alamo.
E1080 · 7 Aug 2026 · 50 min
Heartland Rock with Erin Osmon, RIP Glen Hansard
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Erin Osmon about her new book on "heartland rock" and pay tribute to the late Glen Hansard.
5 Aug 2026 · 8 min
From Demo to Classic
In this bonus episode, Greg tells the story of a classic song that took the perfect voice to become a hit.
E1079 · 31 Jul 2026 · 50 min
Summer Review Roundup: Jack White, Olivia Rodrigo, Margo Price, Robyn Hitchcock & Swamp Dogg
Jim and Greg discuss new albums from Olivia Rodrigo, Jack White, Margo Price, Robyn Hitchcock, and Swamp Dogg.
30 Jul 2026 · 26 min
RIP Glen Hansard
Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová performance on Sound Opinions from 2008.
29 Jul 2026 · 6 min
RIP Steve Almaas of Beat Rodeo
In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to country-rock hero Steve Almaas of the Suicide Commandos and Beat Rodeo, who died on June 5, 2026, at the age of 69.
E1078 · 24 Jul 2026 · 49 min
Chinese Hip Hop
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Yi Ling Liu about Chinese hip hop and how the music breaks through the infamous "fire wall" to connect to listeners.
22 Jul 2026 · 7 min
RIP James Blood Ulmer
In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to jazz guitar innovator and Ornette Coleman disciple James Blood Ulmer, who died on June 3, 2026, at the age of 86.
E1077 · 17 Jul 2026 · 51 min
The Feelies' "The Good Earth"
In the second installment of a two-part Classic Album Dissection, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot take a deep dive into the band’s second album, The Good Earth.
15 Jul 2026 · 25 min
Lucy Dacus Goes Symphonic
Lucy Dacus joins co-senior producer Alex Claiborne ahead of her July 19 performance with the Chicago Philharmonic at Millennium Park to discuss Forever Is a Feeling, orchestral arrangements, her Chicago ties, and the future of Boygenius.
E1076 · 10 Jul 2026 · 51 min
The Feelies' "Crazy Rhythms"
In this first installment of a two-part Classic Album Dissection, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot take a deep dive into The Feelies influential debut album, Crazy Rhythms.
8 Jul 2026 · 7 min
Jim's Got the Hots
In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to one of his favorite drummers while shining a light on a lesser-known father-daughter musical duo.

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Publisher: Sound Opinions
Language: English
Category: Music
New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 44 min
Latest episode: 14 Oct 2026
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