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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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Featured Songs:

The Beatles, "Good Day Sunshine," Revolver, Parlophone, 1966

The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

The Eagles, "Lyin' Eyes," One of These Nights, Asylum, 1975

Pink Floyd, "Atom Heart Mother," Atom Heart Mother, Harvest, 1970

Led Zeppelin, "Ramble On," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969

Led Zeppelin, "Moby Dick," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969

The Eagles, "Hotel California," Hotel California, Asylum, 1976

The Eagles, "Frail Grasp on the Big Picture," Long Road out of Eden, Eagles, 2007

Nirvana, "Smells Like Teen Spirit," Nevermind, DGC and Sub Pop, 1991

Nirvana, "Something in the Way," Nevermind, DGC and Sub Pop, 1991

Bruce Springsteen, "Outlaw Pete," Working on a Dream, Columbia, 2009

Pink Floyd, "Mother," The Wall, Columbia, 1979

Bob Dylan, "Shelter from the Storm," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975

Bob Dylan, "Tangled Up in Blue," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975

John Prine, "Angel from Montgomery," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971

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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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In 2026, Phoebe Bridgers is one of the biggest artists in the world. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their 2018 interview and live performance with Phoebe, which includes never-before-aired content. They discuss her debut album, songwriting prowess and impact on music. They’ll also review the debut album from Westside Cowboy.

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Featured Songs:

Phoebe Bridgers, "Lost Boys," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026

The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Westside Cowboy, "Kick Stones (The Boys)," It Goes On, Island, 2026

Westside Cowboy, "Pin Up Boys," It Goes On, Island, 2026

Westside Cowboy, "Coyote," It Goes On, Island, 2026

Westside Cowboy, "Paperchains," It Goes On, Island, 2026

Westside Cowboy, "Worried Age," It Goes On, Island, 2026

Phoebe Bridgers, "Scott Street (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017

Phoebe Bridgers, "Funeral," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017

Phoebe Bridgers, "Chelsea," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017

Phoebe Bridgers, "Steamroller," Killer, Pax Americana, 2015

Phoebe Bridgers, "Killer (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017

Phoebe Bridgers, "Demi Moore," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017

Phoebe Bridgers, "Killer," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017

Phoebe Bridgers, "Smoke Signals (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017

Angelo Badalamenti, "Twin Peaks Theme (Instrumental)," Soundtrack from Twin Peaks, Warner Bros., 1990

Neil Young, "The Needle and the Damage Done," Harvest, Reprise, 1972

Radiohead, "Fake Plastic Trees," The Bends, EMI, 1995

Phoebe Bridgers, "You Missed My Heart," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017

Phoebe Bridgers, "Motion Sickness (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017

The Beatles, "A Day in the Life," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

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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.

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview legendary soul songwriter David Porter, about his memoir, Soul Man. He recounts his pivotal role in turning Stax Records in Memphis into one of the greatest record labels in American history. The hosts also review the new album from Alabama Shakes. 

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Featured Songs:

Sam & Dave, "I Thank You," I Thank You, Atlantic, 1968

The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Alabama Shakes, "Another Life," I Must Be Dreaming, Island, 2026

Alabama Shakes, "Waist Deep," I Must Be Dreaming, Island, 2026

Alabama Shakes, "Tea Time," I Must Be Dreaming, Island, 2026

Alabama Shakes, "Garden," I Must Be Dreaming, Island, 2026

Sam & Dave, "Soul Man," Soul Men, Stax, 1967

Johnnie Taylor, "I Had A Dream," Wanted: One Soul Singer, Stax, 1967

Clyde McPhatter, "A Lover's Question," (Single), Atlantic, 1958

Bing Crosby, "The Old Grey Mare," On The Sentimental Side, Collectors' Choice Music, 2010

Rufus Thomas, "Cause I Love You," Walking The Dog, Stax, 1963

Sam & Dave, "A Place Nobody Can Find," (Single), Stax, 1965

Sam & Dave, "You Don't Know Like I Know," (Single), Stax, 1966

The Soul Children, "Give 'Em Love," Soul Children, Stax, 1969

Albert King, "Personal Manager," Born Under A Bad Sign, Stax, 1967

Phoebe Bridgers, "Lost Boys," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026

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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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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share a fresh batch of songs that deserve more attention- what they call "buried treasures." They also pay tribute to Dolly Parton.

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Featured Songs:

Portraits of Tracy, "Caught In A Jam," Q: From Where Do Our Primal Instincts Originate? A: MTV!, self-released, 2026

The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Dolly Parton, "Jolene," Jolene, RCA Victor, 1974

Dolly Parton, "9 to 5," 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs, RCA Victor, 1980

Dolly Parton, "Down from Dover," The Fairest of Them All, RCA Victor, 1970

Dolly Parton, "Cash on the Barrelhead," The Grass Is Blue, Sugar Hill and Blue Eye, 1999

Debbie Reynolds and Carleton Carpenter, "Aba Daba Honeymoon," Aba Daba Honeymoon (Single), MGM, 1950

Ado, "Vivarium," Vivarium (Single), Capitol, 2026

Prisoner, "La femme qui s'était faite toute seule," Prisoner, Wicked Cool, 2026

Hemlocke Springs, "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Ankles," The Apple Tree Under The Sea, Good Luck Have Fun, 2025

Nia Archives, "Danger," Emotional Junglist, Hijinxx, 2026

Kelly Hogan, "The Song of the Great Licking," Congressman Davy: A Musical, Plenty Tuff, 2026

St. Divine, "Spit," The Devil You Know, Reel to Reel, 2026

Park Hills Circle, "The Way Up," All of a Sudden, Pravda, 2026

Absolute Grey, "More Walnuts," live at CBGB's 1985, Real Gone , 2026

The Odyssey Cult, "The Yeti's Eyes," Vol. 3, Silver Current, 2026

The Jaws of Brooklyn, "Lie to Me," Unstoppable, Weekend Furlough, 2026

David Porter, "Soul Man," The Classics, Made in Memphis, 2019

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In this bonus episode, Jim spotlights what he claims is the second-best track ever to feature handclaps.

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with musician and author Melissa Auf der Maur. In 1994, Melissa was suddenly thrust into the spotlight when she joined Hole as a bassist for the “Live Through This” world tour. They talk about Melissa’s memoir, Even the Good Girls Will Cry, and about Courtney Love, Billy Corgan and the power of music. Jim and Greg also review the new album from Steve Lacy.

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Featured Songs:

Melissa Auf der Maur, "Followed the Waves," Auf der Maur, Capitol, 2004

The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Steve Lacy, "is it cool? (feat. SZA)," Oh yeah?, RCA, 2026

Steve Lacy, "oh yeah?," Oh yeah?, RCA, 2026

Steve Lacy, "pure colour (feat. Erykah Badu)," Oh yeah?, RCA, 2026

Hole, "Reasons to Be Beautiful," Celebrity Skin, Geffen and DGC, 1998

Hole, "Miss World," Live Through This, DGC, 1994

Hole, "I Think That I Would Die," Live Through This, DGC, 1994

Hole, "Violet," Live Through This, DGC, 1994

Hole, "Celebrity Skin," Celebrity Skin, Geffen and DGC, 1998

Hole, "Malibu," Celebrity Skin, Geffen and DGC, 1998

Hole, "Awful," Celebrity Skin, Geffen and DGC, 1998

Hole, "Doll Parts," Live Through This, DGC, 1994

Portraits of Tracy, "Caught In A Jam," Q: From Where Do Our Primal Instincts Originate? A: MTV!, self-released, 2026

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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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