In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a 64 year-old, who is now being hailed as a folk hero. 

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The 64 Year-Old Folk Hero

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by Steve Wynn of The Dream Syndicate for a deep dive into his early career. The hosts also review new albums by desert blues master Mdou Moctar and harmony magicians Finom.

Steve Wynn of The Dream Syndicate & Reviews of Mdou Moctar & Finom

In this bonus episode Greg adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of Duane Eddy, one of the godfathers of electric guitar, who died in April.

RIP Duane Eddy

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some new music that’s flying underneath the mainstream radar, and they’ll also pay tribute to Steve Albini.

Buried Treasures & RIP Steve Albini

In this bonus episode Jim adds two versions of the same song about encountering a trans person to the Desert Island Jukebox.

Gender Exploration in Two Versions of the Same Song

In this bonus episode, Jim and Greg pay tribute to musician, recording engineer, writer and Chicago legend Steve Albini, who died May 7 at the age of 61. They're also joined by their production staff to discuss Albini's cultural legacy.

The 64 Year-Old Folk Hero

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