Ep. 76: Vicki Flier Hudson of The Spirit of Rush and Author of a New Book of Poetry Dedicated to Neil Peart

Ep. 180: Geddy Lee’s ”My Effin’ Life”: Slow down! We didn't talk with Geddy, but we did the next best thing: we read his best-selling memoir, "My Effin' Life." This week, we take a deep dive into the book and discuss the life and times of the one and only Geddy Lee! by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

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Ep. 179: Terry Brown: This week's guest needs no introduction: Terry Brown. Terry joined the Rush camp with the band’s debut, brought in to mix the final cut. He then co-produced with the band every release through Signals--one of the greatest album runs in rock history. ... by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

64 min listen

Ep. 178: Leoni Jane Kennedy, ”New World Woman” Covers Album: This week we welcome back singer/songwriter Leoni Jane Kennedy. Since she last joined us back on episode 163, Leoni has been busy recording a collection of acoustic Rush covers, "New World Woman." The album is chock full of Leoni's imaginative takes ... by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

59 min listen

Ep. 176: Paul Wells, Professor of Jazz Drums at The Juilliard School: Paul Wells is a Professor of Jazz Drums at The Juilliard School in New York City and possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of Neil Peart's kits. He joins us this week to talk about Rush--obviously--and his efforts to restore Neil's original Rush kit, t... by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

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Ep. 176: Danny Peart: Danny Peart is a poet and the brother of Neil Peart, and he joins us this week to give his unique perspective on his famous sibling. He talks about his life with Neil, his poetry, and what it was like performing at the long-postponed Night for Neil b... by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

67 min listen

Ep. 175: The Point of the Journey: All things must end, and this podcast is no exception. After much thought and discussion, we've decided to make this our final episode. Listen along as we go through some of our more memorable episodes, praise everyone who came on the show, and thank... by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

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Ep. 174: R40 Live: This week, were tackling Rush's final concert tour, R40. One of the most ambitious tour concepts, R40 saw the band presenting a career-spanning setlist in reverse chronological order. It was a gift to every fan who saw the tour and has listened to th... by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

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Ep. 173: Listener Questions (And Our Answers): This week, we're deviating from our normal format and answering questions sent in by our listeners. Some are about thee podcast 8n general, some are about us, and some are actually related to Rush! I hope it's as interesting to listen to as it was to... by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

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Ep. 172: Clockwork Angels Tour: This week on the podcast we're discussing the Clockwork Angels Tour live set realized in 2013. The setlist leans heavily on songs from Clockwork Angels and the 1980s--18 of the 27 songs are from either the band's last album or from 1982 to 1987. It's... by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

62 min listen

Ep. 171: The Matt O’Ree Band: Join us this week as members of The Matt O'Ree Band--singer/guitarist Matt O'Ree, vocalist Erin, drummer John Hummel, and our resident bassist Lex Lehman--talk about their raucous cover of Rush's "Making Memories" and their new album, Hand In Glove! ... by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

65 min listen

Ep. 170: Nancy Peart Burkholder: Nancy Peart Burkholder--Neil's younger sister--joins us this week to talk about her older brother, her first Rush concert, and the upcoming Peart Family Memorial Golf Tournament. by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

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Ep. 169: Bob ”Starman” King: Bob King is literally one of the most recognizable figures in the Rush world. Not only was he the model for the world-famous Starman logo from 2112, he also posed as the man in the bowler hat on Hemispheres and one of the movers on Moving Pictures, a... by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

37 min listen

Ep. 168: Music Journalist Paul Beaulieu: Music journalist Paul Beaulieu has been covering the Canadian music scene for years and is a die-hard Rush fan. This week, we talk with Paul about his favorite band, his immersion in their world, and how he always seems to end up at the right place a... by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

52 min listen

Ep. 167: Top 5 Rush Album Covers With Artist Steve Otis: Steve Otis is an comic artist, illustrator, and sculptor--and a huge Rush fan. So it was a dream come true when his comment on a post by author Kevin J. Anderson turned into a job illustrating Drumbeats, Anderson's first collaboration with Neil Peart, an... by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

56 min listen

Ep. 166: A Night For Neil Memorial Celebration: On October 22, we attended the Night For Neil Memorial Celebration in beautiful St. Catharines, ON. We met with friends both old and new and rocked out to Rush in memory of our favorite drummer--and in this episode, we tell you all about it! by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

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Ep. 165: The Time Machine Tour Live: In 2010, between the Snakes & Arrows and Clockwork Angels tours, Rush hit the road to play Moving Pictures in its entirety. The Time Machine tour hit 11 countries over the course of a year and was the resulting live album was the only one to be recorded ... by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

58 min listen

Ep. 164: Rush Origin Stories, Pt. 3: We're back with another episode that wants to know how you got into Rush, and how did you become a fan? It's more stories from three fans just like you whose musical lives were completely changed when they first heard Rush! by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

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Ep. 163: Leoni Jane Kennedy: Leoni Jane Kennedy's acoustic version of Kid Gloves--included on Songs for Neil, Vol.3--is an ambitious take on the fan-favorite song, and she nails every second of it. We talk to Jane about her love of Rush, being awarded the Freddie Mercury Scholarshi... by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

53 min listen

Ep. 162: Liza McLellan of the Devah Quartet: Liza McLellan is the founder and cellist is the string ensemble the Devah Quartet. She's also the quartet's writer and arranger, who, among many musical achievements, arranged the group's cover of 2112. This week, she joins us to talk about the beginning... by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

45 min listen

Ep. 161: Lance Kasten of Overtime Angels Talk About the A Night For Neil Concert: As vice president of the Overtime Angels, Lance Kasten is no stranger to organizing charity events, but the upcoming A Night For Neil concert is something else entirely. This week, Lance joins us to talk about his charity work with Overtime Angels, organ... by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

40 min listen

Ep. 160: Bradley J. Birzer, Author of Neil Peart: Cultural Repercussions: This week we welcome Bradley J. Birzer, Professor of History at Hillsdale College, Michigan, and author of Neil Peart: Cultural Repercussions. In the recently revised edition of Cultural Repercussions, Brad examines the life and career of Neil through th... by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

53 min listen

Ep. 159: Steve Brown, Songs for Neil, Vol. 3: One of our favorite guests, Steve Brown of RushFest Scotland, returns to talk about his latest for-charity tribute album, Songs for Neil, Vol. 3. It's another crop of excellent covers by some of the best artists around. You can order Songs for Neil from ... by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

51 min listen

Ep. 158: Filmmaker Ari Gold: In 2008, filmmaker Ari Gold released Adventures of Power, an inspirational story about a young man who finds his calling as an air drummer. The dramatic comedy has since become a cult classic and features the music of Rush and a cameo by Neil Peart. Ari ... by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

52 min listen

Ep. 157: Rush Pilgrimage With Vicki Flier Hudson: Rush superfan and lead singer of the tribute band The Spirit of Rush, Vicki Flier Hudson, recently went to Toronto and Willowdale to visit every band-related sight she could see. Call it a Rush Pilgrimage! Join us this week to hear all about it! by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

49 min listen

Ep. 156: Rush Covers, Pt. 4: It's been awhile since we've showcased covers of Rush songs, so we decided it's about time we shared some of our recent favorites. And if you have a favorite Rush cover that we haven't featured yet--which means you'll have to listen to Rush Covers parts... by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

50 min listen

Ep. 155: R30: This week, we tackle the R30: 30th Anniversary World Tour live set. Also serving as the tour in support of the covers EP Feedback, R30 finds the band in fine form as they take the stage with the the R30 Overture, a blistering sample of six early songs. J... by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

56 min listen

Ep. 154: Top 5 Rush Lyrics: This week, philosopher Liz Swan returns to discuss our favorite Rush lyrics. You might remember Liz from episode 33, when we talked to her about a piece she wrote for Psychology Today about Neil Peart and how his words shaped her life. She was the first ... by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

51 min listen

Ep. 153: My Favorite Rush Song With Composer Iain Carnegie: This week, composer and educator Iain Carnegie joins us to talk about his favorite Rush song, Chain Lightning. Iain dissects Chain Lightning in a manner befitting his teaching position at the Royal College of Music in London--which is to say you'll learn... by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

46 min listen

Ep. 152: Bill Wallace of the Sunlight On Chrome Initiative: This week we speak with Bill Wallace, who founded the Sunlight On Chrome Initiative to raise money for the American Brain Tumor Association. Bill talks about how Neil Peart inspired his love of motorcycling, the beginnings of his fundraising efforts, and... by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

39 min listen

Ep. 151: Randy Jackson of Zebra: Randy Jackson is the vocalist, guitarist, and main songwriter for the band Zebra. He joins us this week to talk about the beginnings of Zebra, Alex Lifeson's guitar playing, and what it takes to be in a band for decades. by Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast

48 min listen

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