In this bonus podcast, we talk with the three winners of the second annual Sound Opinions Arts Criticism Prize. These three Columbia College Chicago students receive scholarship funds thanks to the Goldschmidt Foundation. Read the winning essays: 

Will Lovell

Avery Heringa

Hannah Flores

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In this bonus podcast, we talk with the three winners of the second annual Sound Opinions Arts Criticism Prize. These three Columbia College Chicago students receive scholarship funds thanks to the Goldschmidt Foundation. Read the winning essays: 
<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/fdbsrvqjcf2ln8b/Will%20Lovell%20-%20Review%204.pdf?dl=0">Will Lovell</a> 
<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/rf597k5gfst85lv/Avery%20Review%208%20Edited%20by%20Izzie%20R-1.pdf?dl=0">Avery Heringa</a> 
<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/sd29qw2rzo9jgym/Hannah%20Review.pdf?dl=0">Hannah Flores</a> 
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In this bonus episode, Greg offers a starting point into Sun Ra's daunting discography. 

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In this bonus episode, Greg offers a starting point into Sun Ra's daunting discography. 
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A Pathway to Sun Ra

Brian Koppelman makes his living as the showrunner, co-creator and writer for the Showtime series Billions. Jim and Greg revisit their conversation with Koppelman about how he innovatively uses music in the critically acclaimed show. They'll also review new albums from Mitski, Low Cut Connie and Jaimie Branch.

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Featured Songs:

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Mitski, "Bug Like An Angel," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023
Mitski, "Buffalo Replaced," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023
Mitski, "I Love Me After You," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023
Mitski, "The Deal," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023
Low Cut Connie, "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023
Low Cut Connie, "Art Dealers," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023
Low Cut Connie, "King of the Jews," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023
Low Cut Connie, "The Party's Over," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023
Low Cut Connie, "Sleaze Me On," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023
Mitski, "I'm Your Man," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023
Jaimie Branch, "Baba Louie," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023
Jaimie Branch, "Burning Grey," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023
Jaimie Branch, "Take Over the World," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023
Jaimie Branch, "The Mountain (feat. Jason Ajemian)," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023
Tracy Chapman, "Talkin' Bout a Revolution," Tracy Chapman, Elektra, 1988
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Even the Losers," Damn the Torpedoes, MCA, 1979
Mink DeVille, "Spanish Stroll," Cabretta, Capitol, 1977
Garrett T. Capps, "Born in San Antone," Y Los Lonely Hipsters, Suburban Haste, 2016
Bob Dylan, "Visions of Johanna," Blonde on Blonde, Columbia, 1966
Mott the Hoople, "I Wish I Was Your Mother," Mott, Columbia, 1973
Johnny Cash, "Solitary Man," American III: Solitary Man, American Recordings, 2000
Andrew Bird, "Oh No," Noble Beast, Fat Possum, 2009
Echo & the Bunnymen, "The Killing Moon," Ocean Rain, Sire, 1984
Sammy Davis Jr., "Mr. Bojangles," Mr. Bojangles (Single), MGM, 1972
The Dictators, "The Next Big Thing," Go Girl Crazy!, Epic, 1975
Eskmo, "Billions Title & Recap," Billions Original Series Soundtrack, Milan, 2017
Mary Ocher, "Is Life Possible? (feat. Les Trucs)," Is Life Possible? (feat. Les Trucs) (Single), Copyright Control, 2023

Brian Koppelman makes his living as the showrunner, co-creator and writer for the Showtime series Billions. Jim and Greg revisit their conversation with Koppelman about how he innovatively uses music in the critically acclaimed show. They'll also review new albums from Mitski, Low Cut Connie and Jaimie Branch.
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Featured Songs:
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Mitski, "Bug Like An Angel," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023 Mitski, "Buffalo Replaced," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023 Mitski, "I Love Me After You," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023 Mitski, "The Deal," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023 Low Cut Connie, "Tell Me Something I Don't Know," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023 Low Cut Connie, "Art Dealers," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023 Low Cut Connie, "King of the Jews," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023 Low Cut Connie, "The Party's Over," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023 Low Cut Connie, "Sleaze Me On," Art Dealers, Contender, 2023 Mitski, "I'm Your Man," The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, Dead Oceans, 2023 Jaimie Branch, "Baba Louie," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023 Jaimie Branch, "Burning Grey," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023 Jaimie Branch, "Take Over the World," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023 Jaimie Branch, "The Mountain (feat. Jason Ajemian)," Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)), International Anthem, 2023 Tracy Chapman, "Talkin' Bout a Revolution," Tracy Chapman, Elektra, 1988 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Even the Losers," Damn the Torpedoes, MCA, 1979 Mink DeVille, "Spanish Stroll," Cabretta, Capitol, 1977 Garrett T. Capps, "Born in San Antone," Y Los Lonely Hipsters, Suburban Haste, 2016 Bob Dylan, "Visions of Johanna," Blonde on Blonde, Columbia, 1966 Mott the Hoople, "I Wish I Was Your Mother," Mott, Columbia, 1973 Johnny Cash, "Solitary Man," American III: Solitary Man, American Recordings, 2000 Andrew Bird, "Oh No," Noble Beast, Fat Possum, 2009 Echo &amp; the Bunnymen, "The Killing Moon," Ocean Rain, Sire, 1984 Sammy Davis Jr., "Mr. Bojangles," Mr. Bojangles (Single), MGM, 1972 The Dictators, "The Next Big Thing," Go Girl Crazy!, Epic, 1975 Eskmo, "Billions Title &amp; Recap," Billions Original Series Soundtrack, Milan, 2017 Mary Ocher, "Is Life Possible? (feat. Les Trucs)," Is Life Possible? (feat. Les Trucs) (Single), Copyright Control, 2023

Billions' Brian Koppelman, Opinions on Mitski, Low Cut Connie & Jaimie Branch

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to recently deceased Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell by adding a new song to the Desert Island Jukebox.

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In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to recently deceased Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell by adding a new song to the Desert Island Jukebox.
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