Sound Opinions is a music criticism podcast from WBEZ Chicago, hosted by rock critics Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot. It covers new releases, music news, interviews and record reviews. With 1,000 episodes and roughly two-day cadence, episodes run about 46 minutes. Estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Long-running Chicago music criticism show with 1,000 episodes and a loyal critic-driven audience
- Two veteran rock critics deliver album reviews, interviews and music news on a roughly two-day cadence.
- Public radio publisher WBEZ Chicago and a 4.3 Apple Podcasts average signal a trusted, established show.
- Episodes average about 46 minutes, giving room for host-read sponsor messages.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, album review roundup, bonus short segment
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 45 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- WBEZ Chicago
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the feed names WBEZ Chicago only as publisher and no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Feed is not flagged explicit (explicit=0); episode titles cover music, artist deaths and album reviews with no adult or political content flagged.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | art19.com/shows/sound-opinions |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id94793843 |
| RSS feed | feeds.feedburner.com/TheSoundOpinionsPodcast |
Benchmark score: 75 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Review Roundup: Opinions on Neil Young, This is Lorelei, Michael | 2026-10-16 | 50 min |
| Musical Comedy with Kyle Gordon | 2026-10-14 | 44 min |
| John Prine Revisited at 80 | 2026-10-09 | 50 min |
| RIP Cheetah Chrome | 2026-10-07 | 9 min |
| Ranking Rock Bands' Best and Worst Songs with Bill Wyman | 2026-10-02 | 50 min |
| A Song So Great Even Muzak Couldn’t Ruin It | 2026-09-30 | 8 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
Take two nationally respected rock critics, the latest music news, personal commentary, and exclusive interviews and performances, add a huge pile of records old and new, and the result is Sound Opinions, where people who love music can come together.
About Sound Opinions
Sound Opinions is a music criticism podcast produced by WBEZ Chicago and hosted by rock critics Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot, according to the show's RSS feed and Apple Podcasts listing. Each episode combines album reviews, interviews with artists, music news and record recommendations, with 1,000 episodes released on roughly a two-day cadence. Typical full episodes run about 46 minutes, with shorter bonus segments in between.
The show holds a 4.3 average rating from 1,973 Apple Podcasts ratings. Its audience is estimated from these ratings and the show's age rather than measured downloads, so it is likely to skew toward adult music enthusiasts in the United States. No sponsors are named in the feed; WBEZ Chicago appears as publisher.
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Brands in music streaming, live events, audio equipment and music merchandise are the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Sound Opinions can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Sound Opinions
How much does Sound Opinions charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Actual pricing should be confirmed with the show.
What is Sound Opinions about?
Sound Opinions is a music criticism podcast hosted by Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot. It covers album reviews, artist interviews, music news and record recommendations, produced by WBEZ Chicago.
How do I contact Sound Opinions about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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