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An Overlooked Band Finally Gets Its Due
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 • Duration 05:37
In this bonus episode, Jim shares a band you may know through covers of their songs, even if you’ve never heard the originals. A recent reissue from Third Man Records gives the band some overdue recognition.
Sound Opinions senior producer Alex Claiborne has a conversation with drag queen, DJ and singer-songwriter Trixie Mattel. They discuss the process of making her Halloween-inspired EP, 'Til Death Do Us Part. They also talk about Trixie's YouTube special, Trixie's Halloween Mattelathon, which expertly combines her comedic chops, musical acumen and love for the spooky season.
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot celebrate the spooky season with a contemporary Halloween playlist, from pop hits to underground gems. They also hear picks from the production staff and the Sound Opinions scholars.
Fall Review Roundup: Opinions on Neil Young, This is Lorelei, Michael Kiwanuka & More
Episode 1090
Friday, October 16, 2026 • Duration 50:23
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review some new albums from Michael Kiwanuka, Neil Young, Chaka Khan, The Tubs and This is Lorelei. They also bid farewell to Cheetah Chrome, guitarist for the Dead Boys and Rocket from the Tombs, and hear from some listeners.
This Is Lorelei, "Billy Came Back," The Singer In My Band, Matador, 2026
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "Second Song," Second Song, Reprise, 2026
Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "Casting Me Away From You," Second Song, Reprise, 2026
Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "I'll Love You Forever," Second Song, Reprise, 2026
Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "Day After Day," Second Song, Reprise, 2026
Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "Earth Girl," Second Song, Reprise, 2026
Chaka Khan, "Always Love the Challenge," Chakzilla, EarthSong and BMG, 2026
Musical Comedy with Kyle Gordon
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 • Duration 44:14
In this bonus episode, Andrew Gill sits down with musical comedian Kyle Gordon, whose songs lovingly parody entire musical genres–from Eurodance to country, pop-punk and beyond.
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot join with the Chicago music community to pay tribute to John Prine on what would have been his 80th birthday. They revisit an interview with the songwriter from 2018 and dissect his debut album with author Erin Osmon.
Ranking Rock Bands' Best and Worst Songs with Bill Wyman
Episode 1088
Friday, October 2, 2026 • Duration 50:26
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.
John Carpenter, "The Shape Stalks," Halloween (Original 1978 Motion Picture Soundtrack), Columbia, 1983
Bebe Barron and Louis Barron, "Forbidden Planet Soundtrack - a) Main Titles - Overture - b) Giant Footprints In The Sand," Forbidden Planet (Original MGM Soundtrack), Planet, 1976
Bernard Herrmann, Joel McNeely & Royal Scottish Orchestra, "Scotty Trails Madeline (Including: Madeline's First Appearance, Madeline's Car, The Flower Shop, The Alleyway, The Mission, Graveyard, and Tombstone)," Vertigo (Original Motion Picture Score), Varèse Sarabande, 1995
John Carpenter, "Dark Star," Anthology: Movie Themes 1974-1998, Rodeo Suplex, 2017
John Carpenter, "Halloween Theme - Main Title," Halloween (Original 1978 Motion Picture Soundtrack), Columbia, 1979
Alexander 23, "I Hate You So Much," I Hate You So Much (Single), Interscope, 2020
The Goldstars, "Let Your Freak Flag Fly (It's Halloween Night)," The Halloween Album, Mordorlorff, 2026
Princess Chelsea, "Cigarette Duet," Lil' Golden Book, Lil' Chef, 2011
Chuck Berry, "Johnny B. Goode," Johnny B. Goode, Pickwick, 1972
