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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601 Pieces

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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No heartfelt crooning or solemn ballads this week – Jim and Greg run down rock n’ roll’s best Satirical Songs.

  • Added: Jan 17, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
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Singer-songwriter Aimee Mann is live in the Sound Opinions studio. Later hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review the latest from pop phenon Bruno M...

  • Added: Jan 10, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
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Jim and Greg dissect the British genre known as “Shoegaze.” Later, they review the new album from Outkast rapper Big Boi.

  • Added: Jan 02, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
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Jim and Greg share their favorite tracks of the year on their annual mixtapes.

  • Added: Dec 26, 2012
  • Length: 59:00
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Jim and Greg explore the history of the supergroup. Plus, they review the new album from “Girl on Fire,” Alicia Keys.

  • Added: Dec 20, 2012
  • Length: 59:00
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This is an Evergreen episode of Sound Opinions that can air at any time during the year.

  • Added: Dec 19, 2012
  • Length: 59:00
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Our very own Kris Kringle, Andy Cirzan, joins us for a special soul music edition of our Sound Opinions Holiday Spectacular.

  • Added: Dec 14, 2012
  • 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 Prairie Public, WEMU, WVPE, WYAP, KUAF Public Radio and more


  • Added: Dec 06, 2012
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 41
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The big moment has arrived! Jim and Greg reveal the Best Albums of 2012 and hear some of your nominations.

  • Added: Dec 06, 2012
  • Length: 59:00
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Divine Fits – the duo of Spoon’s Britt Daniel and Handsome Furs’ Dan Boeckner – is live in the Sound Opinions studio.

  • Added: Nov 29, 2012
  • Length: 59:00