Hang Fire: A Rolling Stones Podcast

With a brand-new Rolling Stones album just around the corner, I thought this would be the perfect time to look back at one of my favorite topics: the band's late-era material. In this episode, I'm counting down my Top 5 favorite Rolling Stones songs from the latter part of their career. What are YOUR favorite late-era Stones songs? Let me know in the comments! #RollingStones #ForeignTongue...

Dirty Work Turns 40! Forty years after its release, Dirty Work remains one of the most debated albums in The Rolling Stones' catalog. Burdened by stories of band tensions, troubled sessions, and a reputation that has followed it for decades, does the music itself deserve the criticism? Join Scott and me as we revisit Dirty Work with fresh ears, set aside the mythology, and take a track-by-trac...

The Stones just announced a new album that will be out on July 10th. FOREIGN TONGUES will have 14 tracks, with producer Andrew Watt returning to co-produce the album with The Glimmer Twins. Here's the full rundown on the album!

Right in time for its 40th Anniversary, join me as I rank the songs on Dirty Work! In this episode, I rank every track on Dirty Work (1986), one of the most polarizing albums in The Rolling Stones’ catalog. Recorded during a tense period for the band, the album blends hard-edged rock, glossy ’80s production, and flashes of classic Stones attitude—often in uneven ways. Is Dirty Work as flawed as it...

How do you describe an entire Rolling Stones studio album in just one word? In this series, we go chronologically through every Rolling Stones studio album — from the debut release to Hackney Diamonds — and respond to each record with a single word or short phrase. A different way to look at one of the greatest catalogs in rock history. Today we welcome Scott Galupo from his long-running series Ri...

Finally! The man...the legend! You've probably watched his videos over the years on YouTube, learned something from his incredible breakdown of Stones guitar works--here he is--Jeremy Bares sits with me for a great chat on his love for the Rolling Stones and his lifelong mission to show us every lick and riff the Stones have ever played so you can play them too!

Join me as we chat with the one and only Sugar Blue about his amazing career working with nearly everyone you can think of...Dylan, Muddy, Willie Dixon and of course The Rolling Stones' on their classic album Some Girls. So many great stories from this legend!

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Allison Bumsted for an insightful conversation that dives into the forces that shaped modern music fandom. Together, we trace how The Rolling Stones built their “dangerous” personas, how fan culture evolved from pin-up magazines to cultural commentary, and why young audiences remain such powerful drivers of music identity. Whether you're a music historian,...

Join author Chris Epting as we explore iconic Rolling Stones landmarks from around the country—concert venues, album cover spots, and music video locations—bringing rock history to life for fans everywhere.

A great chat with Scott Galupo as we take a deep dive into Emotional Rescue —just in time for its 45th anniversary. We explore the album’s place in the Stones’ late-70s/early-80s evolution, unpack the disco-fueled title track, revisit overlooked gems like “Down in the Hole” and “All About You,” and reflect on how the record fits between Some Girls and Tattoo You . Hit play and join us for a fun, o...

I'm very happy to chat with author and founding member of the great band Buffalo Tom, Bill Janovitz. A fantastic musician and writer, he's written probably my favorite Stones biography: Rocks Off 50 Tracks That Tell The Story of The Rolling Stones. This is a great book that should be in every Stones fan's library.. Enjoy the chat!

Join me as I welcome back the great Anthony DeCurtis on Hang Fire!  Anthony is back to talk about various topics including what he thought of Hackney Diamonds and the greatness of the Stones' early Brian Jones era.  Rounding out those discussions are incredible stories and insights on interviewing Mick Jagger among other things.   Originally recorded in March of this year,  we make a few reference...

And now…Part 2 of my Inside Look into Voodoo Lounge! How does the rest of the album fair compared to the first half? Even more chances are taken in the second half but does it all come together? Many fans say the album is too long and should have been cut down to normal length yet no 2 fans can agree on what songs to cut! For now, come on in–your table is ready at the Voodoo Lounge.

Scott Galupo joins me a for a fun chat on one of our favorite Stones albums. It's about time we focused on these later albums more and here we are with a great one: Voodoo Lounge! The album turns 30 this year so it's a great time to revisit this one.

Right in time to celebrate the album's 30th anniversary let's take a trip to 1994 and take another look at Voodoo Lounge. With so many classic albums under their belt, it's understandable that a few could slip through the cracks. Voodoo Lounge is one of them. Super varied and very experimental in its own way, this album packs quite a punch. Join me as we rediscover this early 90's classic!

Legendary musician and producer, Ollie E. Brown joins Justin on a trip on his beginnings in Detroit, working with Stevie Wonder and touring with the Rolling Stones. A conversation that can't be missed!

My review after attending the Glendale and Las Vegas shows on the new Hackney Diamonds Tour. Just how good were the Stones this time around? My full report right here! Thanks to ijwthstd for the live recording samples. Be sure to check out the Hang Fire YouTube channel for much more content!

Take a trip with me back to that unforgettable night of my very first Rolling Stones concert on March 26, 1999. It's a date I'll never forget -- I bet you still remember yours! Do you remember your first? Maybe it's something like mine was. Enjoy this little trip down memory lane when I saw the Greatest Rock and Roll Band for the very first time. The first of many!

Bill German launched "Beggars Banquet" in 1978, a fanzine dedicated to the Stones. Within a few years, it evolved into the Stones' official fan club newsletter, connecting with fans worldwide. Next thing you know, Bill's sipping orange juice at Mick Jagger's, partying with Keith, and sharing bananas at Ronnie Wood's. Explore his incredible journey in the must-read book, &...

In this episode I'm joined by Scott Galupo, host of Keith Richards Riff Cousins and Ian McPherson, creator of the Stones website, timeisonourside.com. The conversation focuses on pushing back on the narrative that the Rolling Stones identity is best represented by their four 'classic' albums- Beggars Banquet, Let It Bleed, Sticky Fingers, and Exile on Main Street. Join us as we dive in...

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the album Undercover , join your host Justin and his guest Scott Galupo as we go under the hood of this forgotten classic! This album has been dismissed--or shall we say--- misunderstood by both fans and critics alike over the years and the time has come up re-evaluate this album with some fresh ears! Was this the Stones' most forward thinking album? Why di...

What a thrill to speak to Anthony DeCurtis! Join me on this wonderful chat with a fellow Stones fan on interviewing the Stones and what we can expect in this "new Stones era" at the heels of the new Stones album Hackney Diamonds!

Following our look at the enigma that is Mick Jagger in Episode 1, we now turn to the Riffmaster himself, Keith Richards! From the blues, to Chuck Berry to early jazz--Keith is a man that contains multitudes. Join me as we explore the wonderful world of Keith Richards on this new episode of Hang Fire: A Rolling Stones Podcast!

On his 80th birthday, let's take a closer look at the many faces of Mick Jagger. The man of mystery has held the position of lead singer for The Rolling Stones for over sixty years and during his tenure has donned many characters that have made fans wonder "who is the real Mick Jagger?" On our opening episode, we take a tour of Mick Jagger's musical playground to reveal the many...

Debuts July 26! Hi I'm Justin Sosa and welcome to the Hang Fire, a podcast for Stones fans. Come on in and let's talk about our favorite band! Join me here for interviews, deep dives, album reviews and just about anything to do with the Rolling Stones. Hope you'll join me--hang fire!