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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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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These general evergreen promos can broadcast anytime. They highlight different elements of the show including listener interaction, Jim and Greg's ...

Bought by KAMU, Connecticut Public (WNPR), KGLT, WBHM, Boise State Public Radio and more


  • Added: Apr 03, 2013
  • Length: 02:57
  • Purchases: 17
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Sound Opinions celebrates baseball's Opening Day with musical Grand Slams: Four knockout albums in a row. Plus, they review the new record from New...

  • Added: Mar 28, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
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Jim and Greg share their favorite musical finds from the 2013 SXSW Music Conference in Austin, TX. Plus, Justin Timberlake is back with a "20/20 Ex...

  • Added: Mar 21, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
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Bowie is back! Jim and Greg review the new David Bowie album The Next Day, and speak with longtime Bowie producer Tony Visconti.

  • Added: Mar 12, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
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Singer-songwriter and alt-country pioneer Lucinda Williams is live in the Sound Opinions studio.

  • Added: Mar 07, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
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DJ Stefan Wermelin gives Jim and Greg an education in Swedish pop from ABBA to Robyn.

  • Added: Feb 28, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
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Jim and Greg play tracks they think deserve wider notice on the latest installment of Buried Treasures. Plus, the latest from Nick Cave.

  • Added: Feb 21, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
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Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff is live in the Sound Opinions studio. Plus, guitar great Richard Thompson goes "Electric."

  • Added: Feb 14, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
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This Valentine’s Day, Jim and Greg lend the recently-split a helping hand. They list rock 'n’ roll’s best songs to tell your sweetie “I Want You Ba...

  • Added: Feb 07, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
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Veteran power pop band The dB’s are live in the Sound Opinions studio. Plus a review of the new release from Solange and Greg's Desert Island Jukebox.

  • Added: Jan 31, 2013
  • Length: 59:00