Podcast Episodes

Kranky Records, Opinions on Iggy Pop & Ladytron

Episode 897

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore the history of the Chicago indie label Kranky Records, which has been home over the years to artists like Low, Deerhunter and Godspeed You! Black E…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

RIP Van Conner

In this bonus episode, Jim and Greg pay tribute to Van Conner of the Screaming Trees, who recently died at age 55.

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Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

Songs About Photography, Marty Perez & RIP David Crosby

Episode 896

Jim and Greg talk with longtime music photographer Marty Perez about his new career-spanning book, "Kill A Punk For Rock & Roll." They also share their favorite songs about photography and pay tribut…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

An Obscure British Band You've Probably Never Heard Of

In this bonus episode, Jim digs deep into the British music scene of the '60s to add an obscure song to the Desert Island Jukebox. 

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Dry Cleaning, Reviews of Margo Price and SZA, and RIP Jeff Beck

Episode 895

Post-punk tunes topped with dadaist deadpan lyrics are an unlikely formula for popularity in music, but that's the secret to Dry Cleaning's success. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with band me…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

A Great Girl Group Song from 2007

In this bonus episode, Jim shares a girl group song from 2007 that can stand alongside more famous tracks from the 1960s. 

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Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

Cameron Crowe on Almost Famous the Musical, His Movies & More

Episode 894

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot catch up with longtime friend, screenwriter and director Cameron Crowe. They discuss his films, most notably Almost Famous, which recently wrapped up a run on Broadwa…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

Two Late-Breaking 2022 Obituaries

In this bonus episode, we pay tribute to even more musicians who died at the end of 2022. 

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Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

The Best Songs of 2022, Obits & Greg's Annual Mixtape

Episode 893

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot look at the music of 2022 from the rearview mirror. Jim and the producers share some of their favorite singles of the year, review some missed obituaries a…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

Jim's Favorite Springsteen Songs

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that was written by Bruce Springsteen, doubling the total number of songs by the Boss that he likes. 

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Published on 2 years, 6 months ago