Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk all-things college radio with Dr. Katherine Rye Jewell, author of Live from the Underground: A History of College Radio. Jim and Greg also review the latest records from Alejandro Escovedo and Vampire Weekend. Donate to Al Otro Lado Here: gum.fm/charity Volunteer with Al Otro Lado Here: alotrolado.org/volunteer…

In this bonus episode, we share producer Andrew Gill's side project, "Rock That Doesn't Roll." Their second season launches this week, so we're sharing an episode they did last season with David Bazan of Pedro The Lion. Rock That Doesn't Roll: https://pod.link/1703257857 Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter:…

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, the eclectic garage-rock duo who recently released their twelfth studio album. Jim and Greg also review new records from Shabaka and Hurray for the Riff Raff. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZv…

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from an artist was grouped in with neo-soul, but never really fit into that scene comfortably. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bi…

Host Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview producer and composer JLIN, a former steelworker from Gary, Indiana who features Björk, Phillip Glass and Kronos Quartet on her new album. The hosts also review "Cowboy Carter" by Beyoncé. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our news…

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a musician who joined Talking Heads for Stop Making Sense and made many great solo records himself. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal:…

While there have been no shortage of Led Zeppelin biographies over the years, Bob Spitz’s book is the most in-depth and expansive yet. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Bob Spitz about the myths, music and misdeeds of Led Zeppelin. They also review new records from Waxahatchee and SiR. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit…

In this bonus episode we pay tribute to the late leaders of World Party and The Raspberries. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sa…

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some new music that’s flying underneath the mainstream radar - buried treasures! They’ll also pay tribute to Karl Wallinger and Eric Carmen. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a do…

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of Bob Marley and Lee "Scratch" Perry's bass player, Aston "Family Man" Barrett. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.l…

Over the long tenure of Sound Opinions, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot mentioned Brian Eno countless times. They think it's time to tackle a classic album dissection of his 1974 record Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy.) They discuss Eno’s career before and since the album, as well as hear a bit of Eno himself from their 2011 interview with him.…

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a Brian Eno-affiliated song made of found sounds to the Desert Island Jukebox. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/…

This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter of The Roots about his memoir. The hosts also review the new album from Das Racist rapper Heems. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via …

In this bonus episode, Greg adds two versions of a surprising song to the Desert Island Jukebox. It was the first rock & roll song to chart in Japan and a later version involved members of The Clash. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG …

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot take the show out of the recording studio and into the karaoke bar as they share some of their favorite karaoke tracks. They’ll also hear selections from production staff and listeners. Plus, the hosts review new music from Grandaddy and bid farewell to the late rockabilly musician Dexter Romweber. Join o…

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that can make a solid claim to being from the first "heavy metal" band. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: say…

Host Jim DeRogatis talks with Chicago alt-rock legend, Louise Post, a guitarist, singer, and cofounder of the band Veruca Salt. The hosts also review new albums from post-punk Brits IDLES and guitar master Mary Timony. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: http…

In this bonus episode, we pay tribute to Damo Suzuki of Can, who died February 9 at age 74. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https:…

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late singer, songwriter and guitarist Wayne Kramer of the MC5. They’ll revisit their past interview with him and talk about his life, music and the power of collaboration. Plus, the hosts will review the new album from Brittany Howard. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Bec…

In this bonus episode we pay tribute to Mojo Nixon (Neill Kirby McMillan Jr.), a consummate showman with a love for the working class, who died February 7. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2Ry…

What role do drums play in Rock? Should that be keeping the beat or leading from the front? Who are some of the greatest drummers in rock music? The beat goes on as Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot focus on the contributions of drummers to rock music with drummer Joe Wong. Wong also hosts a podcast on drummers called The Trap Set. There's also an intervi…

In this bonus episode we pay tribute to Mary Weiss, the leader of the Shangri-Las, who died in January. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook G…

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are taking a sonic vacation from another dreary winter by sharing their favorite songs about getting away! They also hear selections from the production staff and they review the new record from Kali Uchis. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for…

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that a rock critic colleague just rediscovered on "a CD odyssey." Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.cha…

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some new music that’s flying underneath the mainstream radar - buried treasures! They’ll also pay tribute to Mary Weiss of The Shangri-Las. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a don…

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of jazz pianist Les McCann, who died in late December. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat…

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with artist, singer, songwriter and poet Jamila Woods about her third album, Water Made Us. They also review new music from André 3000 and MJ Lenderman. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRn…

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song featuring his teenage crush in a nepo baby band long before her acting career included WKRP In Cincinnati. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobil…

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share favorite songs that they loved as TV show theme songs. Plus the hosts review the new album from Peter Gabriel. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU…

In this bonus episode Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of Rounder Records, which is memorialized in a new book by David Menconi. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah …

In 1975, Bob Dylan released "Blood on the Tracks," an album about relationship conflict that has since become a benchmark in his illustrious discography. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot do a classic album dissection and talk to someone who played on the record and some music journalists about what makes it so iconic. Join our Facebook Group: https…

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox from a German band named for a disease with an exclamation mark after it. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: …

In this week's episode of the New Flesh Podcast, Ricky and Jon interview return guest Hannah Berrelli. Hannah is a Marxist and feminist - she’s the editor of On the Woman Question and the co-host of the REDFEM podcast alongside Dr. Jen Izaakason. A wide ranging discussion with topics including; the "slut-walk" phenomenon, the negotiation (or lack o…

In this week's episode of the New Flesh Podcast, Ricky and Jon interview Graham Linehan. Graham is a bona fide comedy legend and an activist for the rights of women and girls. He is the creator of Father Ted, Black Books and The IT Crowd. Graham has won more BAFTAs than you’ve had hot dinners! His recent book titled TOUGH CROWD is a memoir of his t…

Every year, host Greg Kot makes a mixtape of new songs to express his feelings about the past year. Greg shares a selection of that mix and the rest of the show staff look at other top singles of 2023. Plus, the hosts remember a few other musicians we lost in 2023. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://…

In this week's episode of the New Flesh Podcast, Ricky and Jon interview return guest Stella O'Malley. Stella is a psychotherapist, best-selling author, public speaker and a parent with many years’ experience working in counseling and psychotherapy. In 2021 she founded Genspect, an international group that advocates for a wider range of treatment o…

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a prescient song about AI from 1978 to the Desert Island Jukebox. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: …

In this week's episode of the New Flesh Podcast, Ricky and Jon interview John Goddard. John is a Fast Fiction writer & polemicist. His short stories are dystopian vignettes of not-so-distant futures where citizens are taxed at 80%, state-mandated euthanasia is the leading cause of death, and Digital Dollars are designed to enslave the populace. Joh…

Host Jim DeRogatis and producer Alex Claiborne talk with the indie rock supergroup, Boygenius. Group members Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker talk about making their first full-length album, "the record," amidst their very active solo careers. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot also share a few tracks from other favorite supergroups. Join…

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to John Hyatt of the post-punk band The Three Johns from Leeds, England. One of the other "Johns" was Jon Langford of The Mekons. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desk…

In this week's episode of the New Flesh Podcast, Ricky and Jon interview Misha Saul. Misha is an investor by day and an intrepid Substacker by night. On his Substack, Kvetch, he covers a broad array of topics - from history, culture and ruminations on movies, TV and the Talmud. Topics covered include; growing up in Adelaide, peak Eddie Murphy, why …

Our most mirthful musical meeting of each year- holiday music collector Andy Cirzan's spectacular yearly collection of strange tunes. This year the theme is song poems, which came from an odd corner of the music industry that hired studio musician to transform customers' poems into songs- for the right price. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly…

In this bonus episode, Jim highlights an album he came to late in the year that maybe would have made his top 10 list if he'd heard it earlier. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile:…

In this week's episode of the New Flesh Podcast, Ricky and Jon interview return guest Jonathan Clarke. Jonathan is a contributing editor of City Journal, he’s a critic and essayist. A lawyer by training and profession, Jonathan has spent more than twenty years working in the New York offices of two large firms. He divides his time between Brooklyn …

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their highly-anticipated “Best Albums” of 2023. Plus, they’ll also hear selections from production staff. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3…

In this bonus episode, we hear the song that set our crate-digging Kris Kringle, Andy Cirzan, on his epic quest to collect the strangest holiday music ever created. (Our Holiday Spectacular comes out on 12/22.) Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://b…

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot do a classic album dissection of John Prine's debut album with author Erin Osmon. They also listen to feedback on recent episodes from listeners. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via P…

In this bonus episode Greg pays tribute to the saxophonist Mars Williams, who played with everyone from The Waitresses to Psychedelic Furs to Billy Idol to jazz greats in the AACM. Williams died November 20 at age 68. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: ht…

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with biographer Will Hermes about his recent book on Lou Reed, as well as Lou’s music, persona, legacy and more. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bi…

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song from a European girl group who barely had one hit in the height of Beatlemania. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join…