Hang Fire: A Rolling Stones Podcast

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 references to early 2024.  Hope you enjoy!

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, "Under Their Thumb: How a Nice Boy from Brooklyn Got Mixed Up with the Rolling Stones (and Lived to Tell About It)." Essential for any Stones fan, and Bill's chat on this episode adds an extra layer of fun—tune in and enjoy!

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 into the perception of the Stones' sound, their evolution, diversity in their music style, and their significant contribution beyond these four classic albums!

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 did not perform as well as older albums? Grab your pastel colored tights and leg warmers as we turn back the dial to 1983 to rediscover Undercover! You can find Scott's videos on YouTube under his full name or by searching for "Keith Richards Riff Cousins."

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!

A quick update on the Stones' new album and why I haven't put a new episode up! The announcement of the Stones' new album has completely flipped everything upside down on my side. I've been reporting on all the updates for the new album on the Hang Fire Podcast YouTube Channel which has made it tricky to get updates here more consistently. I'm working to fix that but just wanted to let you know where things were at. My sincere apologies for the delay. We will get back on track! Episode 2, a profile on Keith Richards, will be up very soon!

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 characters he's created over the years. Come along--this will be fun.

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!