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
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
Brian Wilson & Pet Sounds
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late musical genius Brian Wilson, who died at age 82.
50 mins
20 June Finished
2025 Photography Prize Winners
In this bonus podcast, Jim and Greg speak with the winners of the second annual Sound Opinions Photo Prize which is made possible thanks to the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation.
14 mins
18 June Finished
RIP Sly Stone
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late Sly Stone with reviews of his documentary and memoir, a conversation with Family Stone members, and a look back at some of their favorite tracks.
50 mins
13 June Finished
