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
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
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
