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Inside the biggest stories in music, hosted by Rolling Stone senior writer Brian Hiatt. Featuring interviews with top artists, expert insight on new releases and breaking news from the Rolling Stone staff, and much more.
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Oct 23, 2017 • 45min
Kurt, Janis, Amy: The Stories Behind the Photos
Three legendary photographers – Baron Wolman, Mark Seliger and Max Vadukul – join Rolling Stone's creative director, Jodi Peckman, and host Brian Hiatt to share tales of creating some of the magazine's most famous images, from a drugged-out Amy Winehouse to a playfully rebellious Kurt Cobain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 16, 2017 • 39min
Inside Springsteen on Broadway
Breaking down the hottest show on Broadway with host Brian Hiatt and Andy Greene, who also explore Springsteen's extensive history as an solo acoustic performer and storyteller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 10, 2017 • 46min
Tom Petty: His Life and Music
The late star speaks in unheard interview recordings – plus, Mike Campbell recalls the early days of the Heartbreakers and biographer Warren Zanes joins host Brian Hiatt and Andy Greene to recall his time with Petty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 3, 2017 • 44min
The Secret Lives of Lou Reed
Before Lou Reed changed rock history, he had to invent himself. Anthony DeCurtis, author of "Lou Reed: A Life," joins host Brian Hiatt to discuss the life, music and decadent times of one of rock's most essential artists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 25, 2017 • 45min
The Case For Taylor Swift – And Every One of Her Songs, Ranked
Music journalists Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos join host Brian Hiatt to discuss the evolution of Taylor Swift as an artist, her ability to turn personal experiences into art, and the criticism she faces. They also delve into the ranking list of her songs by Rob Sheffield, exploring specific songs such as 'Welcome to New York' and 'All Too Well', highlighting their significance and showcasing Taylor's talent.
Sep 18, 2017 • 43min
Prophets of Rage: RATM + Public Enemy + Cypress Hill
The supergroup explains to host Brian Hiatt how Rage Against the Machine merged with Public Enemy (Chuck D and DJ Lord) and Cypress Hill (B-Real) – and became a real band along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 11, 2017 • 39min
The Genius of Steely Dan's Walter Becker
Inside the complex life and brilliant music of the co-mastermind of one of rock's greatest and most singular bands. Longtime Steely Dan collaborator Eliot Scheiner calls in to discuss his time with Becker (and reveal the secret origin of "Haitian Divorce"); Hank Shteamer, David Browne and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt to break down Becker's story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 5, 2017 • 45min
Alice Cooper: The Rolling Stone Interview
In a deep, hilarious, career-spanning conversation with host Brian Hiatt, Cooper talks about breaking up his original band, touring with Johnny Depp, his friendship with Glen Campbell, and much more – plus, he reviews the new Taylor Swift single. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 28, 2017 • 51min
Sammy Hagar's Life Lessons
The singer shares 69 years worth of rock n' roll wisdom with Andy Greene – plus his thoughts on a reunion with Van Halen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 21, 2017 • 36min
The National Break Down Their Great New Album
The National's Matt Berninger and Bryan Devendorf join host Brian Hiatt to go deep on the making of their new album, Sleep Well Beast. They explain how weed, Donald Trump, Karl Rove inspired some of the songs, and why "rock n' roll in general is on its way out." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
