Rushcast

Jeff Hobrath joins the show again along with the only Rush dude younger than Jay, Nick Lulich. They talk about Mike Tomlin, Ben Roethlisberger, and the Caress of Steelers. Maybe not...none of you are Broncos fans right?

Jay chats with Jeff Hobrath about Rush's second album. Enjoy!

2016 Album Series kicks off today. We start where it all began, with Donna, Johnny Rutts, and those two other guys. Jay does his best to put the spotlight on the high points of the record. 

Jay finally watched R40 live and he discusses the high points on this episode. Also, Dad-Mantis brings a conspiracy theory forward that might have some life to it.

2016 Album Series starts next week!

Jay explains how the fabricated news about Neil was easy to see through from the beginning and why it's easier for this to happen to Rush than a younger band. 

2016 Album Series first thing this January! 

Jay talks about good songs to introduce a new fan to rush with. He also reads a funny story from a listener's email and gives his best pitch for why you need to check out Periphery. (Racecar) (Icarus Lives) (on iTunes) (and Spotify) (and jeez even youtube)

Dad episode number 2 is here, as Jay's father joins the show to discuss Rush things. Listeners sent in their Rush trilogies and Jay discusses superconductor and a NEW new version of Mission. Enjoy!

If you are an expert on one album, email rushcast2112@gmail.com and tell us why you should represent that album on the 2016 Album Series!

Jay talks with Rushcast donor Jim Losby about giving Dog Years more credit, trilogies, and other Rush stuff. Enjoy!

What are some trilogies you can think of?

Time Trilogy: I Think I'm Going Bald/Time Stand Still/Dog Years

Red Trilogy: Red Barchetta/Red Sector A/Red Tide

etc

Ron Reed joins the show to discuss Neil's drumming and his gear. Ron lists his top 10 drum moments from Rush's catalog. Enjoy the show!

We have a good show for you this week, packed with lots of good stuff. The best Rush pet names, Rush themed foods, songs to represent missing albums on R40, a version of Mission you may not have heard before, and Alec tells us what it was like to be at maybe the last Rush concert ever. 

What one (1) song from the each album not represented on the R40 tour would you want to hear in the setlist?

Test For Echo

Presto

Hold Your Fire

Power Windows

We have a good show for you this week, packed with lots of good stuff. The best Rush pet names, Rush themed foods, songs to represent missing albums on R40, a version of Mission you may not have heard before, and Alec tells us what it was like to be at maybe the last Rush concert ever. 

What one (1) song from the each album not represented on the R40 tour would you want to hear in the setlist?

Test For Echo

Presto

Hold Your Fire

Power Windows

In this episode, Jay asks what Rush-themed pet names you have for your animals. He also introduces Rushcast's Album Series which will start with the first episode of 2016. Each episode will be devoted to one album, starting with the first and working towards the last. If you are an expert on an album and would like to schedule to be on its respective episode, email Jay at rushcast2112@gmail.com

This week Jay talks with Andy Richards, who recorded the majority of the synth parts on Power Windows and Hold Your Fire! We hope you enjoy the interview! 

Jay also discusses vocal harmonies, cool riffs, and Grace Under Pressure's placement in the discography. 

What one Rush song would you play for Rush in 1974 to show them what direction their music will take in the future? 

Jay discusses listener entries for vault songs they most want to hear live and shows you what you're missing in High Water. Several listeners said they want to hear about fans' favorite album artwork for this week's digital discussion. Paul Bonolo joins the show to talk about his relationship with Rush.

What are you top 10 (in order) album artwork covers?

An interview with Jacob Moon, and Jay chats with John Grieco. 

What 2 songs that have never been played live do you most want to hear?