Best Steven McGee Podcasts (2024)

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A Sweet Song with a Sour Meaning 5:06

8h ago5:06

5:06

Jim shares a Swedish dance pop gem for the one-hit wonder fans. -- 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://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Priv…

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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League 54:35

1h ago54:35

54:35

In this episode of the Soul of the Gamer podcast, hosts Scott and Steven discuss their recent gaming experiences, including a review of the game 'Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.' They delve into the game's development challenges, management issues, and the toxic work environment that plagued its creation. The conversation highlights the str…

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World Tour: South Africa 51:22

4d ago51:22

51:22

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their tour of South African music with journalist and author Lior Phillips. 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:…

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RIP Quincy Jones (feat. Sound Ops Interview w/ Quincy) 18:11

1d ago18:11

18:11

Jim and Greg pay tribute to the late legend, Quincy Jones, who died November 3 at age 91. They revisit their interview with him and Greg plays a deep cut track that Quincy arranged featuring a baseball icon. -- Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.…

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Gravity Rush 37:38

8d ago37:38

37:38

In this episode of the Soul Of A Gamer Podcast, Scott and Steven dive into the world of game development, focusing on the action-adventure game Gravity Rush. They discuss the game's origins, character design, and the unique challenges faced during its development, particularly in coding and gameplay mechanics. The conversation also touches on cultu…

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R.E.M.'s Music & Legacy 50:58

6d ago50:58

50:58

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot discuss the music, history and legacy of R.E.M. with biographer Peter Ames Carlin. 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: …

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RIP Phil Lesh of The Grateful Dead 8:04

8d ago8:04

8:04

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the desert island jukebox in honor of Phil Lesh, one of the founding members of The Grateful Dead who died on October 25th of this year. -- 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 v…

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Immortality 49:51

10d ago49:51

49:51

In this episode of the Soul of a Gamer podcast, hosts Scott and Steven delve into the unique indie game 'Immortality,' exploring its gameplay mechanics, narrative depth, and the intricate production process behind it. They discuss the challenges faced during filming, the importance of intimacy coordination, and the safety measures implemented in li…

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Umphrey's McGee Live & Opinions on Alan Sparhawk 50:58

14d ago50:58

50:58

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome progressive rock band Umphrey's McGee for a live session recorded at the Goose Island Salt Shed Pub. They also review the new album from Alan Sparhawk of Low. Watch Videos of the performance on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz9W8F2PZCOqkMoAYVpAt5lKP0TZ536JI Listen to …

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A Shout-Out to Arts Teachers 10:01

21d ago10:01

10:01

Greg shares a song that has resonated with him since his seventh grade arts teacher first introduced 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: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebo…

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Doom (2016) 50:39

17d ago50:39

50:39

This week Scott and Steven take on the demons of hell and tell you all about it!

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Spooky Halloween: Songs About Witches and Ghosts 49:47

28d ago49:47

49:47

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot celebrate the spooky season by revisiting their favorite songs about witches and ghosts. 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 …

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Redd Kross, the Bonus Content! Linda Blair, The Beatles & More 16:27

1M ago16:27

16:27

Enjoy this bonus episode of additional content from our interview with Jeff and Steven McDonald of Redd Kross. They discuss orchestrating a future collaboration with Linda Blair, their Beatles desert island jukebox picks and their least favorite Beatles songs. --- Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https:…

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Until Dawn 54:53

25d ago54:53

54:53

This week, Scott and Steven play the horror game Until Dawn. The game is filled with amazing actors and great jump scares as well as a great coming of age story!

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45 Years of Redd Kross with Jeff & Steven McDonald 50:31

1M ago50:31

50:31

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Jeff and Steven McDonald of Redd Kross about the band's 45 year history, new documentary, book and latest album. 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…

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A Well Kept Secret in Soundtracks 7:56

1M ago7:56

7:56

Jim shines a light on a little known r&b and jazz singer, Gloria Lynne, whose 1966 b-side "Speaking of Happiness" has been used in several films and tv shows over the past decades. --- 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 Vo…

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Bonus Episode 1 Our Favorite Horror Games 31:50

1M ago31:50

31:50

This week we have been curtailed by hackers!! Instead we have recorded our favorite horror games in order to have games for you guys to try while you wait for our real episode!!

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Drive-By Truckers' Southern Rock Opera with Patterson Hood 50:56

1M ago50:56

50:56

The Drive-By Truckers are celebrating the twenty-third anniversary of their double album, "Southern Rock Opera." Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot join Patterson Hood of the Truckers for a classic album dissection of their magnum opus. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our …

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RIP Kris Kristofferson 10:17

1M ago10:17

10:17

Greg pays tribute to the late Kris Kristofferson, who had an impactful, long career as a songwriter, performer and activist. --- 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/sou…

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The Typing of the Dead : Overkill 35:10

1M ago35:10

35:10

This week Scott and Steven become keyboard warriors with this game that should be used in schools to teach typing!

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The Greenwich Village Music Scene of the '60s 51:04

2M ago51:04

51:04

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot speak with David Browne, author of the new book Talkin' Greenwich Village: The Heady Rise and Slow Fall of America’s Bohemian Music Capital. 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…

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Bidding Farewell to an Important Chicago Blues Artist & Songwriter 8:52

2M ago8:52

8:52

Greg Kot pays tribute to the late Nick Gravenites, who wrote impactful songs for the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Janis Joplin and more. He was 85. --- 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…

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Pokemon Colosseum 47:30

2M ago47:30

47:30

This week, Scott and Steven play a Pokemon game that has really been lost in the mix. Probably one of the lesser known games today. Listen as they try and become Pokemon masters in the darkest of all Pokemon worlds!

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Brand New Buried Treasures 51:02

2M ago51:02

51:02

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share new music they’re digging that flies under the mainstream radar, buried treasures! They also hear selections from their production staff. Come to our live event in Chicago with Fruit Bats! Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newslet…

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RIP Sérgio Mendes 7:15

2M ago7:15

7:15

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of Sérgio Mendes, the bossa nova legend who died in September. --- 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…

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Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance 56:59

2M ago56:59

56:59

This week Scott and Steven played a metal gear game, no not one of the good ones!

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J Dilla's Legacy with Author Dan Charnas, Opinions on Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds & Hinds 50:25

2M ago50:25

50:25

The music world lost legendary hip hop producer and artist J Dilla far too soon, and for many people, he's still relatively unknown. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Dan Charnas about his book on J Dilla's rhythmic innovation, artistry and close relationships with Common, Questlove, D'Angelo and more. Plus, the hosts review new alb…

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A Tribute to a Great Seattle Music Journalist 6:52

2M ago6:52

6:52

Greg shares Charles Cross' favorite under-appreciated punk rock record in tribute of the late Seattle music journalist. -- 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 …

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Uncharted: Drake's Fortune 1:06:14

2M ago1:06:14

1:06:14

This week Steven and Scott play the "Instant Classic" of Uncharted: Drakes Fortune. Listen as they tell the story of how this "everyman" holds up to other games!

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MC5: America's Most Revolutionary Rock Band 50:35

2M ago50:35

50:35

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are discussing the new book MC5: An Oral History of Rock's Most Revolutionary Band. The hosts are joined by the book's authors, Jaan Uhelszki and Brad Tolinski. 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/3eE…

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Unearthing an English Punk Earworm of a Song 8:15

2M ago8:15

8:15

Jim brings back a catchy song by an English punk band of the '70s and '80s. 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://bit.ly/3sivr9T…

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Killer Frequency 49:13

2M ago49:13

49:13

This week Scott and Steven take on the pseudo-horror gam, Killer Frequency. Listen to hear about the making of a game that was inspired by a 72 hour game jam.

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Guest Desert Island Jukebox 49:26

3M ago49:26

49:26

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot take another trip to the Desert Island Jukebox. They hear from past guests like Mary J. Blige, The Melvins, Lucy Dacus and more about the songs they can't live without. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bi…

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A Match Made on Greg's Bookshelf 11:31

3M ago11:31

11:31

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a performance by two musicians he's written books about 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…

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Night Trap 50:35

3M ago50:35

50:35

This week Scott and Steven jump into the polarizing game of night trap. Here about the game mechanics and the history that included a trial that made the game rating system we all hate today.

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Review Roundup: X, Post Malone, JPEGMAFIA, Sturgill Simpson, Beabadoobee & Meshell Ndegeocello 50:32

3M ago50:32

50:32

As summer winds down the volume of new albums coming out is hard to keep up with. This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dig out from music mountain by reviewing new albums from X, Post Malone, Beabadoobee, Sturgill Simpson, JPEGMAFIA and Meshell Ndegeocello. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bi…

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A Pioneering New Zealand Punk Band with a Female Lead Singer 5:54

3M ago5:54

5:54

This week, Jim pays tribute to the late Clare Elliot of the Suburban Reptiles, one of the first two punk bands out of New Zealand. 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/s…

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Sam and Max: Hit The Road 36:32

3M ago36:32

36:32

This week, we take a look at a game that came out in the early 90s.

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New Zealand World Tour & RIP Martin Phillipps of The Chills 48:57

3M ago48:57

48:57

The Sound Opinions World Tour rolls along, making its next stop in beautiful New Zealand. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot take a virtual trip to the other side of the world to explore the best of kiwi music, focusing on the influential jangly pop movement known as the Dunedin Sound. Plus they bid farewell to a giant of the New Zealand music scene,…

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A Rare Five-Mic Review from The Source 8:29

3M ago8:29

8:29

In this bonus episode Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that he was reminded of after reviewing the new album by Common and Pete Rock. 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 Mobi…

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Senua's Saga: Hellblade II 35:08

3M ago35:08

35:08

This week Steven and Scott play and tell you the story of Hellblade 2

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The Best Songs of 1984, Plus Opinions on Redd Kross 51:11

3M ago51:11

51:11

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot look back 40 years into the past and revisit some of their favorite songs of 1984. The hosts also review the new album from Redd Kross. 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: htt…

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The Best Part of the Olympics 7:44

3M ago7:44

7:44

In this bonus episode Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that he heard during the 2024 Summer Olympics in France. 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…

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Baldur's Gate 3 51:52

3M ago51:52

51:52

This week, Scott and Steven tell everyone how Baldur's Gate 3 was made!

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Lou Reed's Entire Discography and Reviews of Common and Jack White 51:11

4M ago51:11

51:11

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot have talked about Lou Reed many times before on Sound Opinions, but often the discussion gets focused on the man's life instead of his music. This week they talk with author Jim Higgins about his new book that reviews every album Reed released in his lifetime. The hosts also review new albums from Common and Jack Wh…

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RIP John Mayall 8:57

4M ago8:57

8:57

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to John Mayall, one of the most influential British blues guitarists who never gets the accolades of many of his friends and collaborators. Mayall died in July at the age of 90. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: h…

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Super Mario Bros. 44:23

4M ago44:23

44:23

Welcome to the new and improved Soul of a Gamer Podcast. We are back with a new atmosphere for our episodes and of course we had to start with one of the most famous games of all time!

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The Chicago Blues: Buddy Guy & Alligator Records 49:47

4M ago49:47

49:47

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore the history and legacy of the 50+ year-old Chicago blues label, Alligator Records, with its founder Bruce Iglauer. They'll talk to him about his new book Bitten By the Blues: The Alligator Records Story and discuss some of the landmark artists who came through, from Koko Taylor to Albert Collins. …

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An Early Reality TV Star Turned Punk Rocker 7:41

4M ago7:41

7:41

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a star of one of the first reality shows, "An American Family," who turned punk rocker and became part of the CBGB's scene. His story is told in Emily Nussbaum's book "Cue the Sun! The Invention of Reality TV." Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our…

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Buried Treasures 50:55

4M ago50:55

50:55

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some new music that’s flying underneath the mainstream radar - buried treasures! They’ll also hear selections from their 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 dona…

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