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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8 Pieces

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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4 Pieces

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

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4 Pieces

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.


Pieces

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Jim and Greg celebrate power pop innovators Big Star. Plus they review King Animal, the new record from grunge godfathers Soundgarden.

  • Added: Nov 21, 2012
  • Length: 59:00
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In this FREE, EVERGREEN one-hour program, Sound Opinions celebrates one of the most significant years in rock and roll history. 1977’s punk explosi...

Bought by WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., Prairie Public, WXPR, WDET Detroit Public Radio, WDET Detroit Public Radio and more


  • Added: Oct 12, 2012
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 25
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In this FREE, EVERGREEN one-hour program, Sound Opinions celebrates one of the most significant years in rock and roll. 1967 was the year that the ...

Bought by WRGY, WCQS, WVPE, KRCU Public Radio, KUAF Public Radio and more


  • Added: Apr 06, 2012
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 63
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The Rock Doctors Clinic is open for business. And this time Drs. Kot and DeRogatis have their first appointment with a Nobel Prize winner. They tal...

Bought by WXPN, KPVL, and Marfa Public Radio


  • Added: Nov 23, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
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Bob Ezrin, the "producer's producer" talks about working on classic albums by Pink Floyd, Alice Cooper, Kiss and Peter Gabriel. Plus Jim and Greg r...

Bought by WXPN, KPVL, and Marfa Public Radio


  • Added: Sep 30, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
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In this FREE, EVERGREEN one-hour program, Sound Opinions explores Bob Dylan's life and music.

Bought by WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., KRCB 104.9, KMUW, WXPR, KHNS and more


  • Added: Sep 21, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 79
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Legendary bassist Bootsy Collins talks to hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot about James Brown, George Clinton and the meaning of Funk. Later Jim and...

Bought by WXPN, KPVL, Marfa Public Radio, and KSRQ


  • Added: Sep 15, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
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Arcade Fire is in the studio to perform live and talk about their rise from small indie band to chart topping Grammy winners. Plus, hosts Jim DeRog...

Bought by WXPN, KPVL, and Marfa Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 16, 2011
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 3