Rush Rash with Chaz N Schatz

In another absolutely unnecessary but deeply essential installment of Rush Rash, Chaz and Shatz return to the Boneless airwaves for what begins as a routine wheel spin and quickly devolves into a gloriously ramshackle prog symposium involving airport sightings, tribute band diplomacy, chorus pedals, drum violence, and the mysterious cosmic intelligence known only as… The Wheel.Along the way:Chaz encounters Peyton Manning in the Denver airport… is he going to see Rush this fall in Denver??.Alex Lifeson’s new Analog Kid Double Chorus Pedal sends everyone spiraling into gear lust and riff worship.Getty Lee receives a gorgeous new custom Rickenbacker bass because apparently the universe still rewards cool people.The guys long for RUSHFest Scotland - this Weekend in Glasgow!And somehow, against all odds, the conversation keeps steering back toward Rush. Mostly.Then comes the spin.With only 67 songs left on the wheel, The Wheel delivers a sign: “Finding My Way.” The first track from the first Rush album. The very same song performed at the Junos. Coincidence? Statistical anomaly? Ancient Canadian prophecy? The hosts investigate with the scientific rigor of two men operating on coffee, enthusiasm, and questionable sleep schedules.From there, the episode turns unexpectedly heartfelt as the guys revisit the raw power of early Rush — John Rutsey’s explosive drumming, Alex’s wonderfully awkward opening riff, Getty sounding like a young man trying to punch through the ceiling of the universe, and the sheer joy of hearing a band discovering itself in real time.There are also sponsors. There is also shouting.No bones. Just Rush.

This week, Chaz and Schatz crack open the cosmic portal to Cygnus X-1 and welcome none other than John Patuto, the mastermind behind the legendary Rush fan hub Cygnus-X1.net—a site that’s been keeping Rush fandom alive longer than most of us have kept a pair of concert tees without holes.From humble beginnings in the dial-up bulletin board days (kids, ask your parents) to running a 45,000-member online community, John shares how a personal passion project turned into one of the most trusted and enduring Rush resources on the planet.The guys dig into:What it’s like moderating a massive fan community… and when you finally have to say “okay, everybody outta the pool”His thoughts on the polarizing Terry Brown remix of Grace Under PressureThe evolution of Rush fandom from underground to online chaosThings get real as John opens up about shutting down his Facebook group temporarily after fan backlash surrounding Rush’s return and the JUNOS Awards performance—proving that even in a fandom built on intellect and musicianship, things can get… spicy.It’s a deep dive into what it means to live Rush—not just listen to it.So grab your headphones, keep it civil, and remember:Whether you’re Team Original Mix or Team Remix… don’t be the guy flipping the table in the comments section.

This week, the Rush Rash train pulls into a very specific station: the official 420 Council Session. And wouldn’t you know it — after spinning the wheel for what feels like decades, we’ve finally landed on “A Passage to Bangkok” from 2112.Joining the council in the club car:Malcolm McKinnon – High Times legend, strain sommelier, and walking encyclopedia of global cannabis loreDaniel Bukszpan – Rush historian, author, and certified mapmaker of the band’s musical universeWhat goes down in this smoke-filled session:The real origin story of 420 (yes, the Waldos make an appearance)A lyrical world tour: Colombia, Jamaica, Morocco, Thailand… and what was actually being passed aroundThe myth, magic, and mild danger of strains like Acapulco Gold, Afghani, and Thai stickWhy recording music while high might turn into “take 50”Rush’s unexpected connection to global cannabis cultureAnd a hidden moment in the track that will make you never hear it the same way again 👀Council Topics Include:Hash vs flower debates that get… philosophicalOld-school vs dispensary-era weed cultureStories from the High Times vault that may or may not be safe for air travelWhy Rush fans in South America are basically a soccer riot (but joyful)THIS WEEKS SONG “A Passage to Bangkok” – a riff-driven, tongue-in-cheek travelogue that somehow became a cornerstone of 420 culture worldwide.

Chaz N Schatz spin the title track from Geddy's 2000 solo record My Favorite Headache.

Grace Under Pressure…Under a Microscope. This week, Chaz and Schatz throw the format out the window like a busted cassette deck and go full album-mode on Grace Under Pressure—but not just any version. Oh no. We’re diving headfirst into the 2026 Super Deluxe Edition featuring the long-awaited Terry Brown mix…and folks, things get spicy.Schatz rolls in looking like he lost a fight with a pollen storm, but don’t worry—our clinicians have prescribed a heavy dose of sonic therapy. Instead of spinning the wheel, the boys go track-by-track comparing the original mix vs. the remaster vs. Terry Brown’s fresh take… and let’s just say: one of these things is not like the others.From the opening blast of “Distant Early Warning” to the brooding thunder of “Between the Wheels,” Chaz and Schatz hear things they’ve NEVER heard before—buried guitars, resurrected drums, and (yikes!) effin keyboards that finally step out of the fog too. Is this the mix that finally gives Neil Peart his full chest-thumping glory back? Did Geddy Lee’s keys get unfairly accused all these years? And did Alex Lifeson just sneak back into the spotlight like a six-string ninja?Also discussed:Why the original mix now sounds like “AM radio Rush Lite”The great ‘80s production arms race (looking at you, Yes and Genesis)Electronic drums vs. acoustic punch (and where things got… weird)Whether Terry Brown just gave this album its “balls back” (their words, not ours… okay, also ours)By the end, one thing is clear: this isn’t just a remix—it’s a revelation.Bottom line: If you thought you knew Grace Under Pressure, think again.Play along at home: Queue up your versions and A/B this beast with us… just be prepared to question everything you thought you heard before!

Chaz N Schatz spin - surprise! - another track by Envy Of None - a groovy number called Under The Sea.

This week on Rush Rash, Chaz and Schatz welcome Jillian Maryonovich of RushCon back into the co-host chair—fresh off a surreal, boots-on-the-ground experience at the JUNOS where Rush did the unthinkable: they got back on stage as Rush with some Noobs.Jillian walks us through the emotional rollercoaster:From spotting the gear…To locking eyes with fellow Rush-shirt-wearing lifers…To realizing this is actually happening when Geddy walks out.We break down the performance of “Finding My Way”—a bold, risky, slightly bananas choice—and debate:Was it genius symbolism, inspired management, or both?Did Geddy prove he’s still got it… or is the voice the elephant in the room?How did the new lineup chemistry land?And why were there teenagers at the JUNOS who had NO IDEA who Rush is?! (Psst...the JUNOS are in Canada - for you non-Canadians)Plus:The 70/30 fan reaction divide on the comebackThe pressure on the “new era” membersAlex Lifeson still being an absolute wizard with hands that should legally require WD-40And the emotional weight of moving forward without NeilJillian also opens up about the deeper struggle: loving this band so much… but not being sure she’s ready for what they are now.Oh—and yes: there’s a straw-less beverage incident that may be the true emotional climax of the episode.THIS WEEK'S SONGA surprise pull from the wheel—and an instant favorite. Jillian calls it a “top five… it’s a keeper,” while the crew dives into the legacy of the track, its place in the catalog, and the unique role of guest vocals from Aimee Mann.The conversation also veers into modern-day “what ifs” around the current lineup.Indeed, even in someone like our intrepid co-host, the RushRash does not stand still, it just keeps on spreading...so come along and give us an itchy scratchy, hmm?

We get a track off 2025's Stygyn Waves by Envy of None. That voice...

This week on Rush Rash, Chaz and Schatz celebrate 50 years of 2112 with a very special guest—YouTube sensation and all-around Rush whisperer Mike Massé—who drops in (freshly fumigated from the Haggis Shack) to talk about his gorgeous new cover of “Tears.”The guys dig into Mike’s creative process, from Mellotron patch-hunting to channeling Geddy’s extra-vibrato-when-you-feel-fancy technique, and why sometimes the internet is both your best friend and a chaotic dumpster fire of “release date truth.” (April 1st? March? WHO KNOWS—ROLL THE BONES.)We also:Spin Mike’s stunning rendition of Tears in honor of 2112’s 50thDebate the actual release date like proper Rush nerdsTake a wild detour into Beatles territory with Mike’s Rubber Soul tribute bandBreak down the Rush reunion performance (yes, THAT one)React in real-time like well behaved Cygnus-X1.Net Facebookers (we get into THAT too)Plus:RushCon plansTouring chaos across the US, Europe, and beyondAnd the eternal question: Can you actually have too much Rush? (Spoiler: no, don’t be ridiculous.)It’s just the right amount of unhinged—exactly how The Professor would want it.THIS WEEK'S SONGEffin A, it's Cygnus X-1 Book Two: Hemispheres. Need we say more? The wheel has spoken - Cygnus X1.Net Facebookers - GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHER. - NEP