Podcast Episodes

Jimmy Jam on Working with Janet Jackson, Prince & More

Episode 883

Since the 1980s, producers and songwriters Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis have made huge hits with artists like Janet Jackson, Boyz II Men and Mariah Carey. But finally in 2021, the duo released their deb…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

Correcting the Record

In this bonus episode Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in response to a Patron's complaint about giving a legendary band short shrift. 

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Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

Pearl Jam's Long Road, Opinions on Björk & the Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Episode 882

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with music critic Steven Hyden about his new book on Pearl Jam. They recount the group’s quixotic attempt to fight Ticketmaster at the height of their fame and h…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

The Second Hardest Working Band in the Midwest

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that celebrates musicians with a work ethic strong enough to give a great performance no matter how big or small the gig.

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Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

John Carpenter & Spooky Movie Music

Episode 881

It’s that time of year again…spooky season! Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their conversation with horror writer, director and composer John Carpenter. Then, they share their favorite spook…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

A Tribute to Loretta Lynn

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to country great Loretta Lynn.

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Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

Kurt Vile Live at the Goose Island Brewhouse, Opinions on Amanda Shires & Nova Twins

Episode 880

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by singer-songwriter Kurt Vile and a roomful of fans for a live performance and interview at the Goose Island Brew House in Chicago. The hosts also review …

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

One of the Best Songs from the 2000s

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that he says, on certain days, would be in his top three songs released since 2000. 

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Buried Treasures!

Episode 879

As often as possible, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot love to share new, exciting, under-the-radar music. This week, they’ve got a brand new batch of buried treasures. They’ll also hear some selecti…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

A Tribute to Anton Fier

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to drummer Anton Fier by adding a song to the Desert Island Jukebox and sharing two life lessons he learned from interacting with Fier.

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Published on 2 years, 9 months ago