Podcast Episodes

Steve Wynn of The Dream Syndicate & Reviews of Mdou Moctar & Finom

Episode 965

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by Steve Wynn of The Dream Syndicate for a deep dive into his early career. The hosts also review new albums by desert blues master Mdou Moctar and harmony…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

RIP Duane Eddy

In this bonus episode Greg adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of Duane Eddy, one of the godfathers of electric guitar, who died in April.

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Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Buried Treasures & RIP Steve Albini

Episode 964

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some new music that’s flying underneath the mainstream radar - buried treasures! They’ll also pay tribute to Steve Albini.

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Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Gender Exploration in Two Versions of the Same Song

In this bonus episode Jim adds two versions of the same song about encountering a trans person to the Desert Island Jukebox.

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RIP Steve Albini

In this bonus episode, Jim and Greg pay tribute to musician, recording engineer, writer and Chicago legend Steve Albini, who died May 7 at the age of 61. They're also joined by their production staff…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Mary Timony, Opinions on Boris & English Teacher

Episode 963

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are chatting with Mary Timony about her illustrious career and new solo album! Plus, they review albums from Boris and English Teacher.

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Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Cantaloupe Three Ways

In this bonus episode, Greg traces the evolution of one song that began with Herbie Hancock in 1964.

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Baby Songs, Opinions on Taylor Swift

Episode 962

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are sharing their favorite songs about babies! They’ll also hear selections from the production staff. Plus, they review the new record from Taylor Swift.

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Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

One of the Greatest Songs of All Time

In this bonus episode, Jim adds "one of the greatest songs of all time" to the Desert Island Jukebox. He was inspired by finally stumbling across "Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me" on Netflix.

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Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

College Radio, Opinions on Vampire Weekend & Alejandro Escovedo

Episode 961

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk all-things college radio with Dr. Katherine Rye Jewell, author of Live from the Underground: A History of College Radio. Jim and Greg also review the latest reco…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago