Podcast Episodes

When Synth-Pop Went Silly

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a song by an 80s synth-pop band that set themselves apart with their great sense of humor.

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Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Reviews of Lucy Dacus, Saba & No I.D., Mekons, etc. Plus RIP Clem Burke & Dave Allen

Episode 1012

As spring is springing, the volume of new albums coming out is hard to keep up with. This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dig out from “music mountain” by reviewing new albums from Lucy Dacus, …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

A Song that Stalked Jim Through the Algorithm

In this bonus episode, Jim attempts to redeem a song from German singer Nina Hagen's 1982 album NunSexMonkRock, which Rolling Stone famously dubbed the "most unlistenable" album ever made.

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Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

25th Anniversary of Common's Like Water for Chocolate

Episode 1011

This year marks the 25th anniversary of socially conscious rapper Common's pivotal album Like Water for Chocolate. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their classic album dissection of Like Wate…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

More Mike Campbell!

Jim and Greg continue their conversation with Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. They talk about performing in the Super Bowl Half Time show, working with Don Henley and Stevie Nicks a…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Episode 1010

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview guitarist and songwriter Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. They talk about his new autobiography, working with Bob Dylan and his …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

A Key Band of the '80s Indie Rock Scene

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a track by one of the great, underrated bands on the Simple Machines record label. Don't miss out on this forgotten classic!

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Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Women in Ska & Opinions on Throwing Muses

Episode 1009

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Heather Augustyn about her book "Rude Girls: Women in Two Tone Ska and One Step Beyond." The hosts also review the new album by Throwing Muses.

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Published on 3 months ago

RIP Brian James of the Damned

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Brian James, English punk rock guitarist and founding member of the Damned. James died on March 6th, 2025 at the age of 70.

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Published on 3 months ago

Music & Nostalgia Plus Opinions on Bartees Strange & Sasami

Episode 1008

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot speak with author David Rowell about his new book, The Endless Refrain: Memory, Nostalgia, and the Threat to New Music. The hosts also review the new albums by Bartee…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago