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
Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview guitarist and songwriter Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
50 mins
4 April Finished
A Key Band of the '80s Indie Rock Scene
In this bonus episode, Greg shares a track by one of the great, underrated bands on the Simple Machines record label. Don't miss out on this forgotten classic!
6 mins
2 April Finished
Women in Ska & Opinions on Throwing Muses
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Heather Augustyn about her book on women in ska and they also review the new album by Throwing Muses.
50 mins
28 March Finished
RIP Brian James of the Damned
In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Brian James, English punk rock guitarist and founding member of the Damned. James died on March 6th, 2025 at the age of 70.
7 mins
26 March Finished
Music & Nostalgia Plus Opinions on Bartees Strange & Sasami
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot speak with author David Rowell about his new book about music and nostalgia, plus they review the new albums by Bartees Strange and Sasami.
50 mins
21 March Finished
