Sound Opinions Podcast

Sound Opinions

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.
No One Understood—Except One Radio DJ
In this bonus episode, Greg shares a song that was championed early on by English radio DJ John Peel.
Apr 29
5 min
Ratboys & Opinions on Friko
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by Ratboys lead singer and songwriter Julia Steiner and review the new album from Friko.
Apr 24
50 min
A Song About Robert De Niro (Sort Of)
In this bonus episode, Jim cues up a Desert Island Jukebox pick—and explains why it’s deeper than it first sounds.
Apr 22
6 min
Rapper Billy Woods, Opinions on Robyn & Courtney Barnett
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot chat with rapper Billy Woods about his career, discography, and the process driving his music.
Apr 17
50 min
RIP James Gadson
In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to legendary drummer James Gadson who died on April 2, 2026 at age 86.
Apr 15
6 min
A Journey Though Neil Young's Catalog
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot will do an overview of Neil Young’s six decade-long career in just 12 songs.
Apr 10
49 min
Three Voices, One Rockin’ Cover
In this bonus episode, Jim highlights a cover that outshines the original, thanks to three legendary blues singers.
Apr 8
6 min
Bloodshot Records with Co-Founder Rob Miller
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot discuss the history of Bloodshot Records with co-founder Rob Miller.
Apr 3
50 min
When a Legend Lost the Crowd
In this bonus episode, Greg highlights a record that was poorly received at the time but has since aged into greatness.
Apr 1
8 min
Springtime Buried Treasures
Every few weeks, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are bursting at the seams with new underground music to recommend—it's time for another round of Buried Treasures.
Mar 27
48 min
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