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 birthda...
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20 of 1,392 episodesRIP 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 7...
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 Wy...
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 counterpa...
Phoebe Bridgers Plus Opinions on Westside Cowboy
In 2026, Phoebe Bridgers is one of the biggest artists in the world. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their 2018 intervie...
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 episo...
"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. He recounts his pivotal role...
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 gro...
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." They also pay...
A Playful Post-Punk Romp
In this bonus episode, Jim spotlights what he claims is the second-best track ever to feature handclaps. Join our Facebook Group: https://bi...
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. In 1994, Melissa was suddenly thrust into th...
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 alb...
Courtney Barnett, Opinions on Phoebe Bridgers & Twisted Teens
After Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett released her 2015 album Sometimes I Sit and Think and Sometimes I Just Sit, she quickly...
RIP Jennifer Finch of L7
In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to L7 bassist Jennifer Finch, a key figure in the ’90s alternative-rock scene, who died July 18, 202...
Shoegaze Genre Dissection
Hazy guitars, buried vocals and walls of distortion– the shoegaze sound may have peaked in the '90s, but it never really went away. This wee...
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...
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. They'll also give a...
Another History Lesson from Professor DeRogatis
In this bonus episode, Jim shares a song that ties back to his childhood fascination with the Alamo. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly...
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." She argues that artists like...
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. Join our Facebook Group: https://...