Podcast Episodes

Introducing: One By Willie

Each week, music writer John Spong talks to one notable Willie Nelson fan about one Willie song that they love, leading to highly personal looks at the life, art, and legend of a genuine American fol…

Published on 1 month ago

Tsunami & Opinions on Julien Baker and Torres

Episode 1017

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot speak with Jenny Toomey and Kristin Thomson, founders of the '90s indie rock band Tsunami and key figures of the D.C. punk scene. The hosts also review the new collab…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Greg's Hall of Fame

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a track by an artist who was long overdue for their recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Busking & Opinions on Tunde Adebimpe

Episode 1016

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Cary Baker about the musical tradition of street performance, also known as busking. The hosts also review the solo album from TV On The Radio lead s…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

A Companion Tribute to Our David Thomas Farewell

Following our tribute to David Thomas, Jim reflects on another Pere Ubu and Rocket from the Tombs member lost too early, and pays tribute with a Desert Island Jukebox selection.

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Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pere Ubu, Rocket from the Tombs & the Music of David Thomas

Episode 1015

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late singer, songwriter and musician David Thomas. They do a deep dive on his career and life, discussing his music with Pere Ubu and Rocket from t…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Compilation for the Stoner Rock Crowd

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a track he discovered from the long-running Brown Acid stoner rock compilation series—a labor of love from Permanent Records and Riding Easy Records.

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Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Gold Rush of New Buried Treasures

Episode 1014

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share new music they're digging that flies under the mainstream radar, buried treasures! They also hear buried treasure picks from the production staff.

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Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

A Deep Cut Correction from Two Sharp Listeners

Thanks to a couple of listener, Jim realizes he credited the wrong orchestra on a recent show. But the mistake sparks a deeper appreciation for the band he mentioned by accident, and he adds one of t…

Published on 2 months ago

Emmylou Harris, Rosanne Cash & In-Law Country

Episode 1013

Musicians like Emmylou Harris, Rosanne Cash, Guy Clark and others changed the scope of country music forever. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Geoffrey Himes about the artists of the…

Published on 2 months ago