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  Ranking Rock Bands' Best and Worst Songs with Bill Wyman 02.10.2026 50Min.

  Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome their old colleague and former Sound Opinions host Bill Wyman back to discuss his new book, Bill Wyman’s Rock & Roll Lists, in which he ranks every song by some of rock’s biggest artists.
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  A Song So Great Even Muzak Couldn’t Ruin It 30.09.2026 7Min.

  In this bonus episode, Greg spotlights a song he recently heard as Muzak and makes the case for the original and its grocery store counterpart.
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  Phoebe Bridgers Plus Opinions on Westside Cowboy 25.09.2026 50Min.

  This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their 2018 interview and live performance with Phoebe, which includes never-before-aired content.
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  A Tribute and an Apology to Vic Chesnutt 23.09.2026 11Min.

  In this bonus episode, Jim remembers Vic Chesnutt’s music and an encounter he’s been thinking about ever since.Content advisory: This episode includes discussion of self-harm.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZoMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  "Soul Man" and "Hold On, I'm Comin'" Songwriter David Porter, Plus Opinions on Alabama Shakes 18.09.2026 50Min.

  Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview legendary soul songwriter David Porter, about his memoir, Soul Man.
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  Grocery Store Muzak Reminds Greg of a Great 1989 R&B Hit 16.09.2026 7Min.

  In this bonus episode, Greg touts the merits of a British, late '80s hit he was reminded of when he heard the muzak version of it in the grocery store.
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  Buried Treasures, RIP Dolly Parton 11.09.2026 48Min.

  Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share a fresh batch of songs that deserve more attention- what they call "buried treasures", and they also pay tribute to Dolly Parton.
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  A Playful Post-Punk Romp 09.09.2026 5Min.

  In this bonus episode, Jim spotlights what he claims is the second-best track ever to feature handclaps.
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  Melissa Auf der Maur (Hole, The Smashing Pumpkins) & Opinions on Steve Lacy 04.09.2026 50Min.

  This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with musician and author Melissa Auf der Maur (Hole, The Smashing Pumpkins) about her new memoir and career.
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  RIP William Orbit, the Producer Behind Ray of Light 02.09.2026 7Min.

  In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to producer William Orbit and his work on Ray of Light, which Greg considers Madonna’s greatest album.
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  Courtney Barnett, Opinions on Phoebe Bridgers & Twisted Teens 28.08.2026 49Min.

  Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their 2016 interview with Courtney Barnett and review new records from Phoebe Bridgers and Twisted Teens.
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  RIP Jennifer Finch of L7 26.08.2026 6Min.

  In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to L7 bassist Jennifer Finch, who died July 18, 2026, at age 59.
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  Shoegaze Genre Dissection 21.08.2026 50Min.

  This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot highlight some of Shoegaze's pioneers along with more recent favorites.
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  RIP The Lyres' Jeff Conolly 19.08.2026 6Min.

  In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Jeff “Monoman” Conolly, the garage-rock pioneer and leader of Lyres, who died July 31, 2026, at the age of 69.
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  Buddy Guy's 90th Birthday Celebration 14.08.2026 50Min.

  To celebrate Buddy Guy's recent 90th birthday, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot re-air their 2007 with the blues legend.
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  Another History Lesson from Professor DeRogatis 12.08.2026 8Min.

  In this bonus episode, Jim shares a song that ties back to his childhood fascination with the Alamo.
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  Heartland Rock with Erin Osmon, RIP Glen Hansard 07.08.2026 50Min.

  This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Erin Osmon about her new book on "heartland rock" and pay tribute to the late Glen Hansard.
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  From Demo to Classic 05.08.2026 7Min.

  In this bonus episode, Greg tells the story of a classic song that took the perfect voice to become a hit.
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  Summer Review Roundup: Jack White, Olivia Rodrigo, Margo Price, Robyn Hitchcock & Swamp Dogg 31.07.2026 50Min.

  Jim and Greg discuss new albums from Olivia Rodrigo, Jack White, Margo Price, Robyn Hitchcock, and Swamp Dogg.
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  RIP Glen Hansard 30.07.2026 25Min.

  Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová performance on Sound Opinions from 2008.