Podcast Episodes

John Prine's Debut Album Plus Listener Calls

Episode 941

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot do a classic album dissection of John Prine's debut album with author Erin Osmon. They also listen to feedback on recent episodes from listeners.

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Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

RIP Mars Williams

In this bonus episode Greg pays tribute to the saxophonist Mars Williams, who played with everyone from The Waitresses to Psychedelic Furs to Billy Idol to jazz greats in the AACM. Williams died Nove…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

The Legend and Legacy of Lou Reed

Episode 940

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with biographer Will Hermes about his recent book on Lou Reed, as well as Lou’s music, persona, legacy and more.

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Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

A One-Hit Wonder Girl Group

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song from a European girl group who barely had one hit in the height of Beatlemania.

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Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Sly & the Family Stone, Opinions on The Feelies & Robert Finley

Episode 939

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review Sly Stone's memoir and revisit an interview with Family Stone members Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson. They also review new albums from The Feelies and Robe…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Happy (Belated) Birthday to a Living Legend

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of a recent milestone birthday from a living legend. 

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Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Songs About Giving Thanks

Episode 938

With Thanksgiving upon us, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite songs about giving thanks. They also hear selections from the production staff.

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Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Bows, Polka Dots and Existential Dread

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a one-hit-wonder known for flamboyant fashion and their single that might be about nuclear armageddon.

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Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Vic Mensa, Women in Music Journalism with Althea Legaspi

Episode 937

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Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

"Why Don't You Ever Talk About...?"

In this bonus episode, Greg responds to a listener who asked why he never talks about a certain band. Greg says they made a good case.

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Published on 1 year, 7 months ago