Rush Rash with Chaz N Schatz

Chaz and Schatz spin another track off Al's Victor record...

The first show back. The wheel gives us “Bravado.” Of course it does.This week on Rush Rash, Chaz and Schatz return from Rush Quest 2026 with concert shirts, scrambled memories, and absolutely no intention of getting over any of it. MSG. Toronto. Three shows. And Chaz finally retiring the words “I’ve never seen Rush.”Joining the boys is Eric Hynes of Rush 101, reporting from somewhere on the streets of Philadelphia—where an innocent interview becomes a nighttime expedition in search of Rush’s trucks, the perfect shot, and eventually, hopefully, a cheesesteak.Eric takes us from a paper route and the big blue owl on Fly by Night to a life spent chasing the music and capturing the people who love it. There’s his grandmother knitting at Rush shows, Alex’s increasingly lethal guitar-pick accuracy, Geddy’s space bass, and the fans whose once-in-a-lifetime moments make all those miles worthwhile.Then Chain Lightning turns Rush 101 into an actual school. Who’s running the place? Who’s blowing up the science lab? And what happens when somebody buys the channel for $47 billion?But the wheel has something else in mind.THIS WEEK'S SONGBravado.The Roll the Bones classic brings the room—and one wandering correspondent—back to Neil. The tribute on the screen. Alex standing in the spotlight. The words that became a way of navigating life. Chaz, Schatz, and Eric talk risk, consequences, friendship, and what it means to find yourselves together again, hearing music you thought you’d never hear this way again.Somewhere between the bullshit and the goosebumps, even Eric goes quiet.Plus Schatz’s Scratch List, a little NASCAR announcer magic, and Corey Morrissette bringing the Boneless roll call.One cut at a time. A whole lot of life in between.Follow Eric at Rush 101, scratch your live Rush itch with Schatz’s Scratch List, and find your next obsession at the Boneless Podcasting Network.

We welcome Loren Gold into the RushRash911 wheel by listening to someone off The Official Booger Mixtape...yep, looks like he fits right in...

In another absolutely unnecessary but deeply essential installment of Rush Rash, Chaz and Schatz discover what happens when your scheduled guest fails to materialize...and all that implies. It's a shorter episode!Spend an hour and they've covered reunion tours, social media hysteria, Geddy Lee's birthday, Solar Federation, RushFest Canada, RushFest Scotland, RushCon, Yeti mugs that definitely should've had Rush logos on them, the possibility of a United Nations of Rush podcasts, and whether inviting Geddy to your birthday dinner technically counts if his people never call you back.THIS WEEK'S SONGRed Lenses from Grace Under Pressure—one of Rush's quirkiest, most divisive deep cuts. That opens the door to Peter Henderson's lone turn in the producer's chair, Terry Brown's celebrated remix, the sonic identity of Grace Under Pressure, and whether one of Rush's strangest songs deserves more love than history has given it.There are birthday plans.There are podcast conspiracies.There is at least one joke that should probably qualify as a Canadian dad joke.No bones. Just Rush.

In another absolutely unnecessary but deeply essential installment of Rush Rash, Chaz and Schatz return to the Boneless airwaves to tackle the latest chapter in Rush's ongoing tour saga. What begins as concern over Geddy Lee's bout with bronchitis quickly snowballs into discussions of border crossings, maple syrup smuggling operations (allegedly), canceled shows, the realities of life on the road, and why rock stars probably catch germs the same way kindergarten parents do.Along the way:Geddy's bronchitis forces the postponement of the Fort Worth shows, leaving fans—and ticket holders from around the world—wondering what comes next. (SPOILER: They just played their rescheduled shows!)The guys relive the infamous Mexico border delay and imagine what customs officials really thought was hidden inside those Rush road cases.Schatz finally dives into Ghost Rider, opening the door to a thoughtful conversation about Neil Peart's relationship with fans and why his books reveal more about the man than any meet-and-greet ever could.Chaz reflects on playing live after a mid-week gig, comparing life as a weekend warrior to the relentless grind of touring.The hosts debate whether performing is supposed to be fun... or simply the price professionals pay to deliver excellence every night.And yes... someone inevitably suggests that maple syrup might actually be contraband.Somewhere between discussing Neil's incredible dedication to his craft and wondering whether Dirk should be wearing a mask at meet-and-greets, the guys find themselves appreciating something Rush fans have always known: greatness isn't always glamorous, but professionalism never goes out of style.There are opinions. There are laughs. There is at least one completely unnecessary conversation about Canadian contraband.No bones. Just Rush.

The wheel gives us an epic 17 minute prog rock masterwork by Porcupine Tree. You'll know him when you hear him...