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 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
2025 Sound Opinions Writing Prize Winners
In this bonus podcast, Jim and Greg speak with the winners of the fourth annual Sound Opinions Writing Prize which is made possible thanks to the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation.
8 mins
11 June Finished
Regrettable Band Names
explicitHosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with writer Kyle Ryan about his Substack, Band Name Bureau and explore the overlap between good music and poorly named bands.
50 mins
6 June Finished
The Avante-Garde Legend of Bahia
In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox—one that came back to him after watching the Brazilian film "I'm Still Here".
6 mins
4 June Finished
RIP Jill Sobule, Plus Opinions on tUnE-yArDs, Pelican & Shamir
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late singer-songwriter Jill Sobule and review the new music from Shamir, Pelican and tUnE-yArDs.
50 mins
30 May Finished
