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We talk with rapper Vic Mensa, whose sophomore album, Victor, just came out. We discuss his activism and entrepreneurial ventures as well as the life changes he made after a bad car accident. We kick things off by talking with Rolling Stone’s Althea Legaspi about her recent article on the challenges female music journalists face.Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TFeatured Songs:Vic Mensa, "Blue Eyes," Victor, Roc Nation, 2023The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Vic Mensa, "Victor," Victor, Roc Nation, 2023Vic Mensa, "Southside Story (feat. Common)," Victor, Roc Nation, 2023Vic Mensa, "Eastside Girl (Feat. Ty Dolla $ign)," Victor, Roc Nation, 2023Intruders, "Be Thankful For What You Got," Energy of Love, TSOP, Philadelphia International, 1974See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg responds to a listener who asked why he never talks about a certain band. Greg says they made a good case.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From his musical innovation to whimsical creativity, Biz Markie altered the future of hip hop forever. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with filmmaker Sacha Jenkins about his documentary, All Up In the Biz. The hosts also review new releases from Cleo Sol, boy genius and Cherry Glazerr.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Biz Markie, "Just a Friend," The Biz Never Sleeps, Cold Chillin', 1989The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Cleo Sol, "In Your Own Home," Gold, Forever Loving Originals, 2023Cleo Sol, "There Will Be No Crying," Gold, Forever Loving Originals, 2023Cleo Sol, "Please Don't End It All," Gold, Forever Loving Originals, 2023Cleo Sol, "Lost Angel," Gold, Forever Loving Originals, 2023boygenius, "Black Hole," the rest, Interscope, 2023boygenius, "Powers," the rest, Interscope, 2023boygenius, "Afraid of Heights," the rest, Interscope, 2023Cherry Glazerr, "Bad Habit," I Don't Want You Anymore, Secretly Canadian, 2023Cherry Glazerr, "Soft Like a Flower," I Don't Want You Anymore, Secretly Canadian, 2023Cherry Glazerr, "Eat You Like a Pill," I Don't Want You Anymore, Secretly Canadian, 2023Cherry Glazerr, "I Don't Want You Anymore," I Don't Want You Anymore, Secretly Canadian, 2023Biz Markie, "Nobody Beats the Biz," Goin' Off, Cold Chillin', 1988Biz Markie, "Alone Again," I Need a Haircut, Cold Chillin', 1991Muddy Waters, "She's Alright," Electric Mud, Cadet/Chess, 1968Vic Mensa, "Blue Eyes," Victor, Roc Nation, 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that he heard recently on The Fall of The House of Usher on Netflix. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every Halloween, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot like to celebrate with music. And this year they focused on monsters. From vampires to werewolves to Jim's favorite, zombies, here are a selection of tunes for your next monster bash.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Roky Erickson, "Two Headed Dog (Red Temple Prayer)," The Evil One, Restless, 1987The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Bobby (Boris) Pickett And The Crypt-Kickers, "Monster Mash," Monster Mash (Single), Garpax, 1962New York Dolls, "Frankenstein," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973The Cramps, "Human Fly," Human Fly (Single), Vengence, 1978The Fall-Outs, "Zombie," Sleep, Super Electro Sound, 1994The Decemberists, "Shankill Butchers," The Crane Wife, Capitol, 2006Warren Zevon, "Werewolves Of London," "The Color Of Money" - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, MCA, 1986Roky Erickson, "I Walked With A Zombie," The Evil One, Restless, 1987TV On The Radio, "Wolf Like Me," Return to Cookie Mountain, Touch and Go, 2006Concrete Blonde, "Bloodletting (The Vampire Song)," Bloodletting, I.R.S., 1990OutKast, "Dracula's Wedding (feat. Kelis)," Speakerboxxx / The Love Below, Arista, 2003American Werewolves, "Teenage Ghouls Out For Blood," We Won't Stay Dead, Self-Released, 2003Oingo Boingo, "Dead Man's Party," Dead Man's Party, MCA, 1985Blue Oyster Cult, "Godzilla," Spectres, Columbia, 1987Donovan, "Season Of The Witch," Sunshine Superman, Epic, 1966Shygirl, "SIREN," Alias, Because, 2020Mastodon, "Creature Lives," The Hunter, Reprise, 2011Florence and the Machine, "Howl," Lungs, Island, 2009Kanye West, "Monster (feat. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj and Bon Iver)," My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Roc‐A‐Fella, 2010Alice In Chains, "Man In The Box," Facelift, Columbia, 1990Dr. Octagon, "Halfsharkalligatorhalfman," Dr. Octagon, Bulk, 1996Dave Edmunds , "The Creature from the Black Lagoon," Repeat When Necessary, Swan Song, 1979The Misfits, "Die Monster Die," Famous Monsters, Roadrunner, 1999Biz Markie, "Just a Friend," The Biz Never Sleeps, Cold Chillin', 1989See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode Greg pays tribute to Rudolph Isley, a founding member of The Isley Brothers who died October 11 at age 84.Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with the leader of the band Wednesday about the group’s country shoegaze sound and their latest album Rat Saw God. Plus, they review the new album from Irish country artist CMAT and hear opinions from some of their listeners.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Wednesday, "Chosen to Deserve," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967CMAT, "California," Crazymad, For Me, AWAL, 2023CMAT, "Where Are Your Kids Tonight_ (feat. John Grant)," Crazymad, For Me, AWAL, 2023CMAT, "Such A Miranda," Crazymad, For Me, AWAL, 2023CMAT, "Can't Make Up My Mind," Crazymad, For Me, AWAL, 2023Wednesday, "Got Shocked," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023Wednesday, "Bull Believer," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023Wednesday, "Bath County," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023Wednesday, "Quarry," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023Geese, "Cowboy Nudes," 3D Country, Partisan/Play It Again Sam, 2023Jess Williamson, "Hunter," Time Ain't Accidental, Mexican Summer, 2023Brontez Purnell, "Blues of Every Night," No Jack Swing, Dark Entries/Papi Juice, 2023Melody Angel, "Blues In My Hands," Indie Blues Girl, One Melody Publishing BMI, 2023Lady Gaga, "Monster," The Fame Monster, Interscope, 2009See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim and Greg pay tribute to the lead singer of The Effigies, John Kezdy. Kezdy died on August 26 after a bike accident earlier that week. He was 64 years old.Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There are plenty of songs about the promise, mystery and darkness of the night. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite songs about night. They also review new releases from The Handsome Family and Lydia Loveless.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Kid Cudi, "Day 'n' Nite (Nightmare)," Man on the Moon: The End of the Day, Dream On, GOOD, Universal Motown, 2009The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Handsome Family, "The King of Everthing," Hollow, Loose Music, 2023The Handsome Family, "Skunks," Hollow, Loose Music, 2023The Handsome Family, "Mothballs," Hollow, Loose Music, 2023The Handsome Family, "Good Night," Hollow, Loose Music, 2023Lydia Loveless, "Sex and Money," Nothing's Gonna Stand In My Way Again, Bloodshot, 2023Lydia Loveless, "Toothache," Nothing's Gonna Stand In My Way Again, Bloodshot, 2023Lydia Loveless, "French Restaurant," Nothing's Gonna Stand In My Way Again, Bloodshot, 2023Lydia Loveless, "Summerlong," Nothing's Gonna Stand In My Way Again, Bloodshot, 2023DJ Shadow, "Midnight In a Perfect World," Endtroducing....., Mo' Wax, 1996Ray Charles, "(Night Time Is) The Right Time," (Night Time Is) The Right Time (Single), Atlantic, 1958The Weeknd, "Wicked Games," House of Balloons, Universal Republic, 2011Patti Smith Group, "Because the Night," Easter, Arista, 1978Harry Styles, "Late Night Talking," Harry's House, Columbia, 2022Lucy Dacus, "Night Shift," Historian, Matador, 2018R.E.M., "Nightswimming," Automatic For The People, Warner Bros., 1992Tesla Boy, "Spirit of the Night," The Tesla Boy - EP, Mullet, 2009Paul Simon, "Late In the Evening," One-Trick Pony, Warner Bros., 1980The Police, "Bring On the Night," Reggatta de Blanc, A&M, 1979Bauhaus, "Dark Entries," In the Flat Field, 4AD, 1980Phil Collins, "In the Air Tonight," Face Value, Atlantic, 1981Françoise Hardy, "La nuit est sur la ville," Mon amie la rose, Disques Vogue, 1964Wednesday, "Chosen to Deserve," Rat Saw God, Dead Oceans, 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that he was reminded of by the novel, "The Two Lives of Sara" by Catherine Adel West.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.