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A Criminally Underrated Songwriter
In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song by a criminally underrated songwriter's lesser-known band to the Desert Island Jukebox.
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Published on 2 years ago
Jason Isbell & Opinions on Protomartyr
Episode 916
On the occasion of his new documentary and album with the 400 Unit, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk to guitarist, singer and songwriter Jason Isbell. They discuss band dynamics, working with hi…
Published on 2 years ago
A Great Gig For An Accordionist
In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of a friend's daughter getting a great gig as an accordionist.
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Published on 2 years ago
Chuck Berry's Legacy & RIP Tina Turner
Episode 915
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome author RJ Smith back to the show to discuss his new book on Chuck Berry. The hosts also pay tribute to Tina Turner, who died May 24 at 83.
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Published on 2 years ago
2023 Sound Opinions Music Prize Winners
In this bonus podcast, we talk with the three winners of the first annual Sound Opinions Music Prize. These three Columbia College Chicago student musicians receive scholarship funds thanks to the Go…
Published on 2 years ago
Buried Treasures & RIP Andy Rourke (The Smiths)
Episode 914
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some new music that’s flying underneath the mainstream radar - buried treasures! They’ll also hear selections from their production staff and bid far…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
2023 Sound Opinions Writing Prize Winners
In this bonus podcast, we talk with the three winners of the second annual Sound Opinions Arts Criticism Prize. These three Columbia College Chicago students receive scholarship funds thanks to the G…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Shemekia Copeland Live, RIP Gordon Lightfoot, Opinions on billy woods & Kenny Segal
Episode 913
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot host blues singer Shemekia Copeland for a live performance and interview. She performs stripped down arrangements of songs from her Grammy-nominated 2022 album "Done …
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Tina Turner: RIP to an Icon
Jim and Greg discuss the legend Tina Turner after it was announced she died at age 83. They talk about her immense talent, relentless work ethic and resiliency that has inspired millions of listeners…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
RIP Frank Kozik
In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to the graphic artist Frank Kozik and his lesser-known role in the music industry.
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Published on 2 years, 1 month ago