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Sound Opinions

The world’s only rock and roll talk show, hosted by Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot.

Supported by Goose Island Beer Company

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Team

  • Jim DeRogatis
    Host
  • Greg Kot
    Host
  • Brendan Banaszak
    Producer
  • Alex Claiborne
    Producer
  • Andrew Gill
    Producer

About

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 - the world’s only rock and roll talk show. Hosted by Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot.

Airs Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. on WBEZ and on more than 125 public radio stations nationwide.

Recent

  • The New Analog and the Latest from Neil Young

    Jim and Greg explore the value of analog listening in an increasingly digital world. They’ll also review new albums from Neil Young and the mysterious Sault.

    Listen — 55:44

  • Talking Heads Drummer Chris Frantz

    This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot chat with Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club drummer Chris Frantz about his new book, Remain In Love.

    Listen — 58:39

  • The Story of Chicago Soul

    From the late 1950s through the 1970s, the Chicago Soul musical movement was thriving and inspiring listeners with its diverse sounds. From Curtis Mayfield to Minnie Riperton, hosts Jim DeRogatis …

    Listen — 58:25

  • Songs About Help and the Rock Doctors

    In these confusing and anxious times, we could all use the occasional helping hand. This week, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite songs about helping. Then they help a listener find new …

    Listen — 57:57

  • Buried Treasures and Caroline Rose on Dave Brubeck

    It’s time for another edition of Buried Treasures, where Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis share some under-the-radar new music you need to hear. Plus Caroline Rose explains how Dave Brubeck inspired her …

    Listen — 57:42

  • Instant Commentary Songs

    Sometimes current events inspire urgent art. This week Jim and Greg share their favorite instant commentary tracks, songs that were published in a hurry in hopes of effecting change.

    Listen — 56:56

  • The Best Albums of 2020 So Far

    While the year is only half over, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot couldn’t wait until December to share their favorite albums. This week, Jim and Greg share their picks for the Best Albums of 2020 …

    Listen — 57:01