Sound Opinions

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Sound Opinions is a national weekly music talk radio show and podcast out of Chicago. Hosted by two long-time music critics, the show’s objective is to entertain and educate music fans through discussions about different genres, all-time great albums and new music.


In addition to conversations about music history, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview artists and industry professionals as well as recommend recent under-the-radar music they call “Buried Treasures.”


Sound Opinions is an independent production, distributed nationally by PRX, the Public Radio Exchange.


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These are custom promos and fundraiser audio voiced by Sound Opinions hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot. To submit a request: http://tinyurl.com/SO-promo-request

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Weekly episodes of Sound Opinions.

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These generic promos can air anytime throughout the week or year and highlight different elements of Sound Opinions.

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Special fundraising episodes and segments for stations

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36 Pieces

One-hour specials from the weekly public radio program hosted by Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot. These are available free to all stations with current PRX memberships, even if they aren't signed up to get the show weekly. Learn how to get the show weekly at prx.org/soundopinions.

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These are 30 second promos for weekly episodes of Sound Opinions.


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Get out those sleigh bells…it’s time for the 2015 Sound Opinions Holiday Spectacular. As always, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by Chr...

  • Added: Dec 17, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
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With end of the year approaching, it’s time to celebrate all the great music we’ve had the pleasure to hear. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share...

  • Added: Dec 15, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
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In this FREE one-hour program, Sound Opinions hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by avid music collector Andy Cirzan for the annual Holida...

Bought by KDUR, KRPS, WDET Detroit Public Radio, KRPS, RadioFreePalmer and more


  • Added: Dec 10, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 25
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From his studio in Memphis, Sun Records founder Sam Phillips was the first to record Elvis Presley, Howlin’ Wolf, Jerry Lee Lewis, and more. Music...

  • Added: Dec 03, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
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The Moog synthesizer is every bit as important to rock history as the Fender Telecaster and the Gibson Les Paul. As the analog synth revival contin...

  • Added: Nov 25, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
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Sometimes we look forward to an artist’s new release with great expectations, only to be crushed by the result. In honor of Thanksgiving, we presen...

  • Added: Nov 19, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
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It's that most wonderful time of the year...the end! Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot look back at The Best Albums of 2015. What were some of the m...

Bought by Radio Catskill, KSRQ, KMUD, WBEZ, KHNS and more


  • Added: Nov 17, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 25
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Sound Opinions pays tribute to New Orleans pianist, producer and songwriter Allen Toussaint who died on November 10th, 2015. The music legend chatt...

  • Added: Nov 12, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
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Inspired by the artists of the 1950s, Low Cut Connie has dedicated itself to bringing the upright piano back to rock ‘n’ roll. The band (a favorite...

  • Added: Nov 05, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
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Custom promo for KKVM featuring Sound Opinions hosts Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis. One version has music, one version does not.

  • Added: Nov 05, 2015
  • Length: :54