Podcast Episodes

Aimee Mann on the Five Albums That Shaped Her

Episode 863

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are big fans of Aimee Mann’s songwriting, so they’ve asked her to choose five albums that shaped her artistic outlook. She shares those albums and what they meant to …

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

A DIY Duo Brings The Dunedin Sound to the DIJ

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from the New Zealand band Tall Dwarfs. 

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Songs That Pose Questions, Plus Opinions on Kendrick Lamar & Florence + The Machine

Episode 862

From "Who Let The Dogs Out?" to "Where Have All The Flowers Gone?", all sorts of songs ask questions. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by production staff to share their favorite question …

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

From College Radio and Art Rock to Hootie and the Blowfish

In this bonus episode, Jim has an epic interview with his old friend Tim Sommer about his unbelievable life in the music industry. From his punk rock college radio days on WNYU to his art rock band H…

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

Exile on Main St. 50th Anniversary

Episode 861

For the 50th anniversary of Exile on Main St., hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot do a classic album dissection of the iconic Rolling Stones record. They tell the story of the album’s recording, analyz…

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

An Interview with Painter Steve Keene

In this bonus episode, Jim talks with visual artist Steve Keene about his new book "The Steve Keene Art Book" and the album covers he painted for Pavement, Apples In Stereo and Silver Jews.

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Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

Lenny Kaye of the Patti Smith Group, Opinions on Warpaint & Lucius

Episode 860

Lenny Kaye is a guitarist, producer, historian and writer best known for his work with Patti Smith. His newest book tells the story of ten moments that transformed rock and roll. He talks with hosts …

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

An Early Electronic Take on Pink Floyd

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in tribute to an electronic music pioneer who died in April. 

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Buried Treasures Extravaganza

Episode 859

It's time yet again for hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot to share some of their buried treasures - new music that's flying underneath the mainstream radar you HAVE to hear! Whether it comes from the …

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

The Best 2000s NYC Band

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from the early-aughts "Meet Me In The Bathroom" NYC scene. He says this band had the roughest start to their career, but wound up …

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago