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
RIP Mick Ralphs
Greg shares two songs by Bad Company and Mott the Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs, who died on June 23, 2025, at age 81.
6 mins
9 July Finished
Local H Plus Opinions on Stereolab and Mclusky
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Local H founder Scott Lucas about the band and their new documentary, plus, the hosts review new albums from Stereolab and Mclusky.
50 mins
4 July Finished
A Protest Song and Eulogy
In this bonus episode, Jim shares a song that confronts a historic tragedy and pays tribute, by name, to the 29 men who died.
5 mins
2 July Finished
2025 Side A: Best Albums So Far
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their best albums of 2025 so far, and they'll hear picks from the production staff.
50 mins
27 June Finished
2025 Songwriting Prize Winners
In this bonus podcast, Jim and Greg speak with the winners of the third annual Sound Opinions Songwriting Prize which is made possible thanks to the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation.
12 mins
25 June Finished
