Rush Rash with Chaz N Schatz

Chaz Charles & Alan "Schatz" Schatzberg
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A weekly listen through all 166 original studio tracks in the band R U S H's catalog, one track at a time. Chaz Charles and Alan "Schatz" Schatzberg take listeners through each track with their unique blend of uninformed opinion, musicianship and misguided attempts at humor along the way. Listeners are invited to fact check and play along at home, because who doesn't like getting fact checked on R U S H?! Hot Damn, Eh!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3D AGO

    Episode 83. Dog Years

    Episode 83 — Jacob Moon: Subdivisions on the Rooftop, Stories from Massey HallChaz & Schatz sit down with the pride of Hamilton, Ontario — singer-songwriter and looping wizard Jacob Moon. Known for his jaw-dropping rooftop performance of Subdivisions and his unforgettable rendition of Red Sector A at RUSHFest Canada 2025, Jacob shares the inside stories of how Rush’s music shaped his career and how his versions ended up moving Rush themselves. In this episode: 🎶 Jacob’s first Rush encounter in a shag-carpeted basement and why A Farewell to Kings lit the fire 🎸 How his 2008 rooftop Subdivisions cover blew up on YouTube — and got the thumbs-up from Geddy, Alex, and Neil 🥁 Playing Subdivisions at the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame — and what Neil Peart told him about the song’s “singer-songwriter” roots 🎤 The behind-the-scenes of Red Sector A at Massey Hall with Adi, Nina, and a violin that survived Dachau 🍁 Why Rush’s fan community is unlike any other — and how Jacob’s one-man-band looping has become a spiritual, communal act 👉 THIS WEEK’S SONG The Wheel spins up Dog Years — a playful, offbeat anthem that reminds us how quickly time races by. SCHATZ'S SCRATCH LIST - RUSH TRIBUTE BANDS Scratch your itch to hear RUSH music played live by going to check out any of these great RUSH Tribute Bands - these bands are keeping the community and the music alive - the most current, curated, and rockin' list of RUSH Tribute Bands in the world! Yeah! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here: ⁠Schatz's Scratch List⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠(And say it 5 times fast!) GO BONELESS Certified boneless in the state of Ohio by the Boneless Podcasting Network. Go Boneless. Boneless Makes a Better Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 45m

  2. SEP 16

    Episode 82. Workin' Them Angels

    EPISODE 82 — Aaron Byrd: Signals, Scotch & Slipknot’s Butcher at RushFest From Kansas City Signals in ’82 to the inner circle table at RUSHFest Canada 2025, Aaron Byrd has lived a Rush fan’s dream journey. Raised on stoner brothers’ vinyl, baptized by Hemispheres, and blown away by Neil’s fortress of drums at his very first Rush show, Aaron carried that passion through 16 Rush concerts, friendships, and eventually straight into the heart of the Rush family at Massey Hall. But Aaron’s story doesn’t stop with the music—he’s also a professional butcher from Des Moines with a surprising client: Slipknot’s Corey Taylor. Yep, this week we’re slicing through prog and pork chops as Aaron shares: 🥩 His Rush origin story and why Signals and Clockwork Angels both left a permanent mark. 🥩 The legendary “Professor” whisky auction at RUSHFest—and how a bidding war turned into a charity win (and a signed bottle heading his way). 🥩 What it means to be welcomed instantly into the Rush community, including heartfelt moments with Nancy Peart and Jonathan Dinklage. 🥩 Life as Corey Taylor’s hometown butcher, and why locally raised “happy hogs” matter as much as a perfect guitar solo. 🥩 The infamous night Alex Lifeson spotted him yawning in the front row—and flipped him off. THIS WEEK'S SONG The Wheel gives us Workin’ Them Angels from Snakes & Arrows—a perfect soundtrack for Aaron’s story of miles traveled, risks taken, and the community of fans and friends that make the journey worthwhile. SCHATZ'S SCRATCH LIST - RUSH TRIBUTE BANDS Scratch your itch to hear RUSH music played live by going to check out any of these great RUSH Tribute Bands - these bands are keeping the community and the music alive - the most current, curated, and rockin' list of RUSH Tribute Bands in the world! Yeah! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here: ⁠Schatz's Scratch List⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠(And say it 5 times fast!) GO BONELESS Certified boneless in the state of Ohio by the Boneless Podcasting Network. Go Boneless. Boneless Makes a Better Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 57m
  3. Episode 81. Making Memories

    SEP 9

    Episode 81. Making Memories

    Fresh off RUSHFest Canada, the phone hasn’t stopped ringing—and today it’s ringing for David Barrett. One of Canada’s premier progressive rock guitarists, David’s career threads directly through the Rush universe: mentored by Alex Lifeson, produced by Terry Brown, countless sessions with Rich Chycki, and collaborations with everyone from Platinum Blonde to Jacob Moon to Crown Lands and more. Join Chaz N Schatz as we pull David out of the Haggis Shack and dive deep into:His first time falling for Rush back in the ‘70s, and why A Farewell to Kings changed everything.Playing 2112 at Massey Hall on Alex’s own guitars (!).Hanging at the Lifeson family “Pink Palace” and jamming in Al’s basement.Studio lessons from Terry Brown, Rich Chycki, and Alan Parsons.His decades of guitar work: from sitar versions of “Tears,” to prog-epics with Crown Lands, to acoustic shows mixing Chet Atkins, John Williams, and Rush.Stories of friendship, mentorship, and the sometimes-brutal honesty of Big Al’s feedback. It’s equal parts backstage pass, guitar masterclass, and hang with a guy who’s been in the thick of Toronto’s prog scene for decades. THIS WEEK’S SONG The Wheel spins us into Making Memories from 1975's Fly By Night. A perfect fit for this episode, looking back at the connections, riffs, and friendships that have made David Barrett’s journey unforgettable. SCHATZ'S SCRATCH LIST - RUSH TRIBUTE BANDS Scratch your itch to hear RUSH music played live by going to check out any of these great RUSH Tribute Bands - these bands are keeping the community and the music alive - the most current, curated, and rockin' list of RUSH Tribute Bands in the world! Yeah! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here: ⁠Schatz's Scratch List⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠(And say it 5 times fast!) GO BONELESS Certified boneless in the state of Ohio by the Boneless Podcasting Network. Go Boneless. Boneless Makes a Better Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 5m
  4. RushRash911 Episode 34. Shut Up Shuttin Up

    SEP 6

    RushRash911 Episode 34. Shut Up Shuttin Up

    I tougt I taw a puddy cat - or was it the infused seltzer? We spin Shut Up Shuttin Up off 1996's Victor, by Lerxst. If you haven't heard Al play lead in a while, check this one out - and bring some wine! SCHATZ'S SCRATCH LIST - RUSH TRIBUTE BANDS Scratch your itch to hear RUSH music played live by going to check out any of these great RUSH Tribute Bands - these bands are keeping the community and the music alive - the most current, curated, and rockin' list of RUSH Tribute Bands in the world! Yeah! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here: Schatz's Scratch List ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(And say it 5 times fast!) ABOUT THE SHOW The show...it's a quick fix to help soothe your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RushRash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - your itch to hear Rush music - get a dose of new tunes by Ged and Al with your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RushRash ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clinicians, Chaz N Schatz. A random choice wheel of Alex's post-Rush sthuph, with Geddy's solo record thrown in for good measure. We hoist a shot in memory of The Professor, and proceed to listen to whatever we spin. The Scratch List - go see these bands and scratch that itch to hear Rush music live! Rush news, general nonsensical disorderly conduct, lack of regard for correctness or truth, and reckless endangerment of your whole-brain. This is one of two podcasts dedicated to increasing opioid release in your anterior insula, your anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), and your posterior cingulate cortex (PCC), in addition to the basal ganglia and the thalamus...and all that implies.   Blah, blah...RushRash.  SCHATZ'S SCRATCH LIST - RUSH TRIBUTE BANDS Scratch your itch to hear RUSH music played live by going to check out any of these great RUSH Tribute Bands - these bands are keeping the community and the music alive - the most current, curated, and rockin' list of RUSH Tribute Bands in the world! Yeah! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here: ⁠Schatz's Scratch List⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠(And say it 5 times fast!) GO BONELESS Certified boneless in the state of Ohio by the Boneless Podcasting Network. Go Boneless. Boneless Makes a Better Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min

  5. SEP 3

    Songs For Neil Vol. 6 Special Episode

    This week we’ve got a special edition straight from the Haggis Shack—no wheel spins, no usual Monday routine. We’re joined by Steve “Broonzy” Brown of RUSHFest Scotland to celebrate the release of Songs for Neil, Volume 6. Together we walk through standout tracks, from Nina DiGregorio and Brody Dolyniuk’s fiery take on “Limelight,” to Jonathan Dinklage’s heart-stopping rendition of “The Garden,” to new contributions from bands across the globe. Along the way, we dive into Hugh Syme’s stunning artwork, the legacy of Rushfest Scotland and Rushfest Canada, and how nearly $300,000 has been raised for charity in Neil’s honor. Plus, The Rash makes its world premiere with “I Think I’m Going Bald.” Yeah, you heard that right. It’s an album drop party, a tribute, and a full-on celebration of Rush, their community, and the music that never stops inspiring. COME TO THE ONLINE ALBUM LISTENING PARTY 9/9: Join us at 7 pm UK time / 2 PM EST to celebrate the official release - and Paul Beaulieau's brithday! SCHATZ'S SCRATCH LIST - RUSH TRIBUTE BANDS Scratch your itch to hear RUSH music played live by going to check out any of these great RUSH Tribute Bands - these bands are keeping the community and the music alive - the most current, curated, and rockin' list of RUSH Tribute Bands in the world! Yeah! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here: Schatz's Scratch List ⁠⁠⁠⁠(And say it 5 times fast!) ABOUT THE SHOWRush news, general nonsensical disorderly conduct, lack of regard for correctness or truth, and reckless endangerment of your whole-brain. This is one of two podcasts dedicated to increasing opioid release in your anterior insula, your anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), and your posterior cingulate cortex (PCC), in addition to the basal ganglia and the thalamus...and all that implies. Blah, blah...RushRash. SCHATZ'S SCRATCH LIST - RUSH TRIBUTE BANDS Scratch your itch to hear RUSH music played live by going to check out any of these great RUSH Tribute Bands - these bands are keeping the community and the music alive - the most current, curated, and rockin' list of RUSH Tribute Bands in the world! Yeah! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here: ⁠Schatz's Scratch List⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠(And say it 5 times fast!) GO BONELESS Certified boneless in the state of Ohio by the Boneless Podcasting Network. Go Boneless. Boneless Makes a Better Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 18m
  6. RushRash911 Episode 33. At The End

    AUG 28

    RushRash911 Episode 33. At The End

    It’s Lerxst Day! Alex Lifeson turns 72, and what better way to mark the occasion than to let him completely hijack our wheel with the addition of all 11 glorious, weird, and wonderful tracks from 1996’s Victor. Because of course he wasn’t content to just chase tones and deliver bizarre spoken-words in live settings (and under bags) in Rush — he had to release an album that’s part prog fever dream, part jazz club, part stand-up routine, and somehow all Alex. Bubbles is a HUGE fan of this record, we think... And as fate, or the Wheel would have it, we land on “At The End” — the brooding “death song.” Perfect for his birthday, right? Somewhere, Lerxst is raising a glass, laughing his head off, and probably playing Strip and Go Naked just to mess with us. So here’s to you, Alex Zivojinovich..er, Lifeson. Happy 72nd, Lerxst! (Assuming Schatz got the math right…) SCHATZ'S SCRATCH LIST - RUSH TRIBUTE BANDS Scratch your itch to hear RUSH music played live by going to check out any of these great RUSH Tribute Bands - these bands are keeping the community and the music alive - the most current, curated, and rockin' list of RUSH Tribute Bands in the world! Yeah! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here: Schatz's Scratch List ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(And say it 5 times fast!) ABOUT THE SHOW The show...it's a quick fix to help soothe your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RushRash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - your itch to hear Rush music - get a dose of new tunes by Ged and Al with your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RushRash ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clinicians, Chaz N Schatz. A random choice wheel of Alex's post-Rush sthuph, with Geddy's solo record thrown in for good measure. We hoist a shot in memory of The Professor, and proceed to listen to whatever we spin. The Scratch List - go see these bands and scratch that itch to hear Rush music live! Rush news, general nonsensical disorderly conduct, lack of regard for correctness or truth, and reckless endangerment of your whole-brain. This is one of two podcasts dedicated to increasing opioid release in your anterior insula, your anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), and your posterior cingulate cortex (PCC), in addition to the basal ganglia and the thalamus...and all that implies.   Blah, blah...RushRash.  SCHATZ'S SCRATCH LIST - RUSH TRIBUTE BANDS Scratch your itch to hear RUSH music played live by going to check out any of these great RUSH Tribute Bands - these bands are keeping the community and the music alive - the most current, curated, and rockin' list of RUSH Tribute Bands in the world! Yeah! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here: ⁠Schatz's Scratch List⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠(And say it 5 times fast!) GO BONELESS Certified boneless in the state of Ohio by the Boneless Podcasting Network. Go Boneless. Boneless Makes a Better Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min

  7. AUG 26

    Episode 79. Chain Lightning

    RUSHFest Canada - Massey Hall - Toronto - August 1 & 2, 2025: Our epic three-hour+ RUSHFest Canada Wrap-Up episode with Moving Pictures Scotland - Steve Brown, Jamie Dunleavey, Eoin De Paor, and event producer and owner of all the instruments Mr. Paul Beaulieu. We go deep with exclusive behind the scenes audio live from the stage on the day of the event. From pre-event jitters to post-show elation, join the Chaz N Schatz for a unique look behind “all-the-world’s-stage” as we take you with us backstage with VIP access to all the excitement. You’ll hear: Soundchecking from the stage & setting up all the gear Adi Berk’s arrangement of Red Sector A featuring Adi, Jacob Moon, and Nina DiGregorio Terry Brown and Kevin J. Anderson topping one another with their personal stories What taking a knee in front of 300 people sounds like Chaz, Schatz & Paul ripping it up on In The Mood Pamala Summers’ Roll The Bones Rap Johnathan Dinklage and his new arrangement of Different Strings All the behind the scenes scoop to make you never want to produce an event like this yourself Some good ‘ol fashioned bonus material for those that endure 3 hours  of this podcast! Wait for it…wait for it...you won't be disappointed! THIS WEEK'S SONG The wheel gives us one we haven’t heard in a while - Chain Lightning - from 1989’s Presto. Respond - Vibrate - Feed back - Resonate - the song that inspired our Chain Lightning RushieGame! And for that know about this wheel - this is a fitting song from The Wheel direct to Paul, with love and The MaCallan. Paul - you really pulled a rabbit out of your hat with RUSHFest Canada! SCHATZ'S SCRATCH LIST - RUSH TRIBUTE BANDS Scratch your itch to hear RUSH music played live by going to check out any of these great RUSH Tribute Bands - these bands are keeping the community and the music alive - the most current, curated, and rockin' list of RUSH Tribute Bands in the world! Yeah! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here: Schatz's Scratch List ⁠⁠⁠⁠(And say it 5 times fast!) ABOUT THE SHOW Rush news, general nonsensical disorderly conduct, lack of regard for correctness or truth, and reckless endangerment of your whole-brain. This is one of two podcasts dedicated to increasing opioid release in your anterior insula, your anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), and your posterior cingulate cortex (PCC), in addition to the basal ganglia and the thalamus...and all that implies.   Blah, blah...RushRash.  SCHATZ'S SCRATCH LIST - RUSH TRIBUTE BANDS Scratch your itch to hear RUSH music played live by going to check out any of these great RUSH Tribute Bands - these bands are keeping the community and the music alive - the most current, curated, and rockin' list of RUSH Tribute Bands in the world! Yeah! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here: ⁠Schatz's Scratch List⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠(And say it 5 times fast!) GO BONELESS Certified boneless in the state of Ohio by the Boneless Podcasting Network. Go Boneless. Boneless Makes a Better Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    3h 17m
  8. RushRash911 Episode 32. Working At Perfekt

    AUG 21

    RushRash911 Episode 32. Working At Perfekt

    Working At Perfekt off Geddy Lee's 2000 solo release My Effin Headache...or My Favorite Headache if you're so inclined. This is a found, lost and recovered episode, dropped out of sequence. You want to hear our big RUSHFest recap episode AFTER this. So if you haven't heard THAT yet, listen on! If you HAVE heard it, listen anyway, as this is a song you probably haven't heard in a while if you're telling the truth. SCHATZ'S SCRATCH LIST - RUSH TRIBUTE BANDS Scratch your itch to hear RUSH music played live by going to check out any of these great RUSH Tribute Bands - these bands are keeping the community and the music alive - the most current, curated, and rockin' list of RUSH Tribute Bands in the world! Yeah! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here: Schatz's Scratch List ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(And say it 5 times fast!) ABOUT THE SHOW The show...it's a quick fix to help soothe your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RushRash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - your itch to hear Rush music - get a dose of new tunes by Ged and Al with your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RushRash ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clinicians, Chaz N Schatz. A random choice wheel of Alex's post-Rush sthuph, with Geddy's solo record thrown in for good measure. We hoist a shot in memory of The Professor, and proceed to listen to whatever we spin. The Scratch List - go see these bands and scratch that itch to hear Rush music live! Rush news, general nonsensical disorderly conduct, lack of regard for correctness or truth, and reckless endangerment of your whole-brain. This is one of two podcasts dedicated to increasing opioid release in your anterior insula, your anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), and your posterior cingulate cortex (PCC), in addition to the basal ganglia and the thalamus...and all that implies.   Blah, blah...RushRash.  SCHATZ'S SCRATCH LIST - RUSH TRIBUTE BANDS Scratch your itch to hear RUSH music played live by going to check out any of these great RUSH Tribute Bands - these bands are keeping the community and the music alive - the most current, curated, and rockin' list of RUSH Tribute Bands in the world! Yeah! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here: ⁠Schatz's Scratch List⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠(And say it 5 times fast!) GO BONELESS Certified boneless in the state of Ohio by the Boneless Podcasting Network. Go Boneless. Boneless Makes a Better Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min
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A weekly listen through all 166 original studio tracks in the band R U S H's catalog, one track at a time. Chaz Charles and Alan "Schatz" Schatzberg take listeners through each track with their unique blend of uninformed opinion, musicianship and misguided attempts at humor along the way. Listeners are invited to fact check and play along at home, because who doesn't like getting fact checked on R U S H?! Hot Damn, Eh!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Chaz Charles & Alan "Schatz" Schatzberg
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    118
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Chaz Charles and Alan Schatzberg | Boneless Podcasting Network
  • Show Website
    Rush Rash with Chaz N Schatz

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