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.
Series Episodes
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.
5 mins
29 April Finished
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.
50 mins
24 April Finished
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.
6 mins
22 April Finished
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.
50 mins
17 April Finished
RIP James Gadson
In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to legendary drummer James Gadson who died on April 2, 2026 at age 86.
6 mins
15 April Finished
