Hang Fire: A Rolling Stones Podcast

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 its reputation suggests, or does it hide more value beneath the surface?

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 Riff Cousins on YouTube and also Robert Reid, host of Robert's Record Corner also on YouTube. Two awesome Stones fans for our first in this new series---enjoy!

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, a Stones fan, or someone who loves unpacking the myths that shaped youth culture, this conversation offers fresh perspective — and plenty to think about long after listening.