Two Guys Talking Rush
83 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Amid generations of die hard fans what hasn’t already been discussed about RUSH? Even so, their indelible imprint binds us, propelling further discourse about our geek-rock idols. With every album and supporting tour, there was always hope of another glimpse of their exemplary musicianship. This is no longer. In scope Two Guys Talking Rush keeps the conversation and spirit alive about the technical, and philosophical mastery of a Canadian band that meant so much to so many.
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EPISODE SEVENTY FOUR: Two Guys Talking Rush/Different Stages w Robert Scovill
December 21, 2022 17:19 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBEpisode 74: Different Stages w Robert Scovill Hello, RUSH fans! It has been too long… We are glad to be back with this lost episode for you which we recorded back in the spring. However, it is most fitting that it arrives on the eve of the winter solstice, as for me RUSH has always been a winter band. Different Stages… Our guest Robert Scovill, is a multi-award-winning concert sound engineer and Senior Live Sound Specialist at Avid Technologies. He has worked with countless artists su...
EPISODE SEVENTY THREE: Two Guys Talking Rush/Dave Glover
June 20, 2022 01:27 - 1 hour - 76.7 MB2GTR Episode 73 SUBDIVISIONS! Thanks for tuning in cool kids! In true 2GTR form, we dig deep into each program to give you the best in RUSH news and commentary. And this episode shall not disappoint… This week Kane breaks down one of the bands most iconic videos…SUBDIVISIONS…with none other than the lead character played by Dave Glover, a L'Amoreaux HS student at the time. I don’t want to give too much away, so kick back, take a drive, or beat on that treadmill and listen to another in...
EPISODE SEVENTY TWO: Two Guys Talking Rush/Angie Scarpa of Black Sabbitch
May 26, 2022 14:06 - 1 hour - 67 MBHello, RUSH fans! It has been a while...sorry about that. I promise we will make it up to you... Back in February John & Dan Interviewed Angie Scarpa drummer for the incredible all-female Black Sabbath tribute band –Black Sabbitch! Angie says, “I'm a freak for Sabbath — a complete and utter lunatic about Black Sabbath.” But she is also a freak for RUSH! Hear her tell us why...on 2GTR! Enjoy the episode...there will be more! Much Love, JK & DB
EPISODE SEVENTY ONE: Two Guys Talking Rush/Brandon Teows of Drumeo
February 01, 2022 16:40 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBHey 2GTR listeners! Happy New Year and welcome to Episode 71! On this show both John and Dan chat with Brandon Teows of Drumeo where he explains his drum playing approach to every single rush song ever made! Neil would be so impressed! Brandon is an author, educator, and performer based out of Vancouver, Canada. He is the author of The Drummer's Toolbox and the co-author of The Best Beginner Drum Book (find both books on Drumeo and Amazon). Thanks Brandon! And thank you for listening to...
RUSH & RELIGION RECAP w Tom Beaudoin and Donna Halper Pt.2
December 27, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBHappy New Year Folks! It is a time to reflect as the year comes to a close. And as Dan and I look back on our accomplishments we pull those who are near and dear to us closer to our hearts. Ok...cut the cr*p... We are taking a break plain and simple. This episode is our favorite, and worthy of a recap. We will see you next year with some killer new episodes! Love yah! John & Dan Rush Rules!
RUSH & RELIGION RECAP w Tom Beaudoin and Donna Halper Pt.1
December 20, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBHappy New Year Folks! It is a time to reflect as the year comes to a close. And as Dan and I look back on our accomplishments we pull those who are near and dear to us closer to our hearts. Ok...cut the cr*p... We are taking a break plain and simple. This episode is our favorite, and worthy of a recap. We will see you next year with some killer new episodes! Love yah! John & Dan Rush Rules!
EPISODE SEVENTY: Two Guys Talking Rush/Rush Haters
December 14, 2021 03:08 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBBAH HUMBUG! Yes, you read the title right -Rush Haters! And yes, Dan and I went there. Folks...lets face it...It is no secret that Rush are an acquired taste. And in this episode we learn from our distinguished panelists why. It's cool, more Rush for me... thats how I look at it. Tune and listen to Paul Green (founder of School of Rock) Leslie Ylinen (writer, journalist) and David Setgenian (just doesn't like Rush) discuss their aversions toward Rush. This was a tough one...but we all ...
EPISODE SIXTY NINE: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.2 w Chris Stankee
December 06, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBYO! This week John & Dan continue their chat with John Kane’s old friend (30 + years) Chris Stankee. If you are a Rush fan, then you may have learned about Chris over time while reading Rush news. Just to refresh… Mr. Stankee is global director of artist relations for Sabian cymbals and a very close friend to Neil. It was such a pleasure catching up with Chris, learning more about his life’s journey, Sabian, and what Rush means to him. Like all of us Chris is a true fan. Thank you Chr...
EPISODE SIXTY EIGHT: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.1 w Chris Stankee
November 30, 2021 03:45 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBHi-yah friends! It is gettin’ cold where I am! How about you? Let’s talk about the weather… shall we? Nah. This week John & Dan chat with John Kane’s old friend (30 + years) Chris Stankee. If you are a Rush fan, then you may have learned about Chris over time while reading Rush news. Just to refresh… Mr. Stankee is global director of artist relations for Sabian cymbals and a very close friend to Neil. It was such a pleasure catching up with Chris, learning more about his life’s jou...
EPISODE SIXTY SEVEN: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.3 w Zbigniew Rybczyński
November 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBContinued... In 2013, writer Adrian Begrand (Popmatters) listed the Rush song "Time Stand Still" at #8 on his "10 Songs That Will Make You Love Rush", calling it "Rush’s best pop moment." And I would have to agree… It is truly one of their best. However, according to many fans the accompanying video might also be one of Rush’s worse visual moments. Regardless on your take of what the infamous TSS video is really getting at…after you listen to this episode of Two Guys Talking Rush you may d...
EPISODE SIXTY SIX: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.2 w Zbigniew Rybczyński
November 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBContinued... In 2013, writer Adrian Begrand (Popmatters) listed the Rush song "Time Stand Still" at #8 on his "10 Songs That Will Make You Love Rush", calling it "Rush’s best pop moment." And I would have to agree… It is truly one of their best. However, according to many fans the accompanying video might also be one of Rush’s worse visual moments. Regardless on your take of what the infamous TSS video is really getting at…after you listen to this episode of Two Guys Talking Rush you may d...
EPISODE SIXTY FIVE: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.1 w Zbigniew Rybczyński
November 09, 2021 04:50 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBHellooo! In 2013, writer Adrian Begrand (Popmatters) listed the Rush song "Time Stand Still" at #8 on his "10 Songs That Will Make You Love Rush", calling it "Rush’s best pop moment." And I would have to agree… It is truly one of their best. However, according to many fans the accompanying video might also be one of Rush’s worse visual moments. Regardless on your take of what the infamous TSS video is really getting at…after you listen to this episode of Two Guys Talking Rush you may disco...
EPISODE SIXTY FOUR: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.2 Behind the Lighted Stage w David Davidian
November 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBEpisode 64 Happy Halloween! This week John & Dan continue their conversation with Rush video director David Davidian! In 2013 David won “Video Director of the Year” for his work on Rush's Clockwork Angels Tour video at the Parnelli Awards in Las Vegas. The Parnelli Awards is the premier awards show for the live event industry. David is also a Boston guy and we get to learn about his roots and legacy during the developing music industry leading up to his important work with Rush. Thank y...
EPISODE SIXTY THREE: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.1 Behind the Lighted Stage w David Davidian
October 26, 2021 00:13 - 1 hour - 60 MBEpisode 63 Hey Rush fans! Happy almost Halloween! This week John & Dan chat with Rush video director David Davidian! In 2013 David won “Video Director of the Year” for his work on Rush's Clockwork Angels Tour video at the Parnelli Awards in Las Vegas. The Parnelli Awards is the premier awards show for the live event industry. David is also a Boston guy, and we get to learn about his roots and legacy during the developing music industry leading up to his important work with Rush. Thank ...
EPISODE SIXTY TWO: Two Guys Talking Rush/ w Tre Narcisse
October 18, 2021 03:12 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBHello Rush fans! How’s the weather? This week John and Dan talk to YouTube reaction channel star––Tre Narcisse––from the Fish Out of Water Series. We were so glad to talk with Tre and learn more about what he does and especially his thoughts on our favorite band RUSH! So kick back, and listen in to THE best damn podcast in the entire solar federation––2GTR! …and…well…if you don’t…then SHAME on you! We love you anyway… John & Dan RUSH RULES! FISH OUT OF WATER https://www.youtube.com/cha...
EPISODE SIXTY ONE: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.2 w Tim DeLaughter
October 10, 2021 16:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBContinued... This week John & Dan continue their conversation with Tim DeLaughter lead singer of the The Polyphonic Spree. The Spree is a choral symphonic pop rock band from Dallas, Texas that was formed by the former Tripping Daisies front-man (DeLaughter) back in 2000. The band has released six studio albums, along with several live albums and soundtracks over the past two decades. Back in April the Spree released their first covers album via Good Records. The album, titled Afflatus, in...
EPISODE SIXTY: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.1 w Tim DeLaughter
October 04, 2021 01:19 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBHeya Rush fans! What’s up? Welcome to Episode 60 of 2GTR! This week John & Dan do a little chit chattin’ about the boys. We also welcome special guest Tim DeLaughter…you might have heard him before? Tim is the lead singer of the The Polyphonic Spree. The Spree is a choral symphonic pop rock band from Dallas, Texas that was formed by the former Tripping Daisies front-man (DeLaughter) back in 2000. The band has released six studio albums, along with several live albums and soundtracks ov...
EPISODE FIFTY NINE: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.2 w YYNOT & Steve Brown
September 26, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBEpisode 59 Continued... Hello Rush fans! Welcome to the 2GTR podcast! After a long summer break we are back! Miss us? We missed you!! Happy fall! This episode we talk to the incredible YYNOT about their new album and forthcoming tour. We also have a chat with Steve Brown of Rush Fest Scotland. We have an incredible fall/winter season lined up for you so stay tuned! And remember folks…RUSH RULES! Love, John & Dan Please support the 2GTR podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.co...
EPISODE FIFTY EIGHT: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.1 w YYNOT & Steve Brown
September 20, 2021 00:25 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBEpisode 58 Hello Rush fans! Welcome to the 2GTR podcast! After a long summer break we are back! Miss us? We missed you!! Happy fall! This episode we talk to the incredible YYNOT about their new album and forthcoming tour. We also have a chat with Steve Brown of Rush Fest Scotland. We have an incredible fall/winter season lined up for you so stay tuned! And remember folks…RUSH RULES! Love, John & Dan
EPISODE FIFTY SEVEN: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.2 w Andre' Cholmondeley
September 12, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBHello Rush fans! Welcome to Episodes 56/57 of the 2GTR Podcast! Dan and I will be back very soon…don’t you worry. We miss you too! Thank you again to music video pioneer Tony Van Den Ende our guest on the previous episode. What a legend! This week is a very special episode with a very special guest… Andre´ Cholmondeley If you remember Andre’ interviewed Alex Lifeson last Spring for Make Weird Music. Here is that interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrOdzTH1qWQ&feature=emb_imp...
EPISODE FIFTY SIX: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.1 w Andre' Cholmondeley
September 05, 2021 02:01 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBHello Rush fans! Welcome to Episodes 56/57 of the 2GTR Podcast! Dan and I will be back very soon…don’t you worry. We miss you too! Thank you again to music video pioneer Tony Van Den Ende our guest on the previous episode. What a legend! This week is a very special episode with a very special guest… Andre´ Cholmondeley If you remember Andre’ interviewed Alex Lifeson last Spring for Make Weird Music. Here is that interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrOdzTH1qWQ&feature=emb_imp...
EPISODE FIFTY FIVE: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.2 w Tony Van Den Ende
August 29, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBContinued... Hey Rush fans! Thanks for coming back! Both Dan and I are still on a Summer break, but that doesn’t mean jack. In fact, this weeks episodes (54/55) will rock the house! We are positive you will walk away learning something new about our favorite band ––RUSH. This week we chat in detail with pioneer video director Tony Van Den Ende. Just check out his IMDB page and you will see a laundry list of classic MTV era music videos…including “Under Lock and Key” one of my favorit...
EPISODE FIFTY FOUR: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.1 w Tony Van Den Ende
August 22, 2021 20:34 - 1 hour - 63 MBHey Rush fans! Thanks for coming back! Both Dan and I are still on a Summer break, but that doesn’t mean jack. In fact, this weeks episodes (54/55) will rock the house! We are positive you will walk away learning something new about our favorite band ––RUSH. This week we chat in detail with pioneer video director Tony Van Den Ende. Just check out his IMDB page and you will see a laundry list of classic MTV era music videos…including “Under Lock and Key” one of my favorite tracks off of...
EPISODE FIFTY THREE: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.2 Super Fan Spotlight
August 15, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBContinued... Dan and I are taking a bit of a break until September...families, work, foot massages, rehab. However, we still have new episodes... sans out ridiculous banter...which is why you tune in. I know, I know...you will miss us dearly...but we will be back! So kick back and enjoy episodes 52 and 53 where we speak to Rush super fans Dave Shingleton (UK), Reid Smith (US) and Paul Beaulieu (CA). Remember folks...RUSH RULES! Love, John & Dan Please support the 2GTR podcast on Pa...
EPISODE FIFTY TWO: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.1 Super Fan Spotlight
August 09, 2021 00:13 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBHey Rush fans! How’s it going? Enjoying your summer? Dan and I are taking a bit of a break until September...families, work, foot massages, rehab. However, we still have new episodes... sans out ridiculous banter...which is why you tune in. I know, I know...you will miss us dearly...but we will be back! So kick back and enjoy episodes 52 and 53 where we speak to Rush super fans Dave Shingleton (UK), Reid Smith (US) and Paul Beaulieu (CA). Remember folks...RUSH RULES! Love, John & D...
EPISODE FIFTY ONE: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.3 w Bruce Gowers
August 01, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBContinued... Hello Rush fans! Welcome to Episode 51 of the 2GTR podcast…the best of the best for all things RUSH! Guess what? Its our one-year anniversary and we got something really special lined up for you! It’s also the 40th anniversary of Moving Pictures this year and we wanted to celebrate both occasions somehow… so this is what we came up with. This week John wraps up his conversation with pioneer television/video director/producer Bruce Gowers…ever hear of him? Probably not…yet,...
EPISODE FIFTY: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.2 w Bruce Gowers
July 25, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBContinued... Hello Rush fans! Welcome to Episode 50 of the 2GTR podcast…the best of the best for all things RUSH! Guess what? Its our one-year anniversary and we got something really special lined up for you! It’s also the 40th anniversary of Moving Pictures this year and we wanted to celebrate both occasions somehow… so this is what we came up with. This week John continues his conversation with pioneer television/video director/producer Bruce Gowers…ever hear of him? Probably not…yet...
EPISODE FORTY NINE: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.1 w Bruce Gowers
July 18, 2021 18:31 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBHello Rush fans! Welcome to Episode 49 of the 2GTR podcast…the best of the best for all things RUSH! Guess what? Its our one-year anniversary and we got something really special lined up for you! It’s also the 40th anniversary of Moving Pictures this year and we wanted to celebrate both occasions somehow… so this is what we came up with. This week John talks to pioneer television/video director/producer Bruce Gowers…ever hear of him? Probably not…yet I bet you have seen his work. Best ...
EPISODE FORTY EIGHT: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.2 w David Bottrill
July 09, 2021 16:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBContinued... Well Hello Again! This week John continues his chat with legendary Canadian record producer David Bottrill! Among many successful albums he has worked on…David is responsible for Rush's remix of 2002's Vapor Trails! “With three Grammy Awards and the success of millions of copies sold worldwide, David has produced and mixed platinum and gold career-defining albums that have established paradigms and redefined genres.” You can learn more about David’s incredible work at: htt...
EPISODE FORTY SEVEN: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.1 w David Bottrill
July 02, 2021 15:28 - 1 hour - 67 MBHello RUSH fans! The fun never stops here at 2GTR even when its hotter than a Vapor Trail! On that note… This week John and Dan chat with legendary Canadian record producer David Bottrill! Among many successful albums he has worked on…David is responsible for Rush's remix of 2002's Vapor Trails! “With three Grammy Awards and the success of millions of copies sold worldwide, David has produced and mixed platinum and gold career-defining albums that have established paradigms and redefin...
EPISODE FORTY SIX: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.2 w Mike Dixon and Mark Cunningham
June 25, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBHi! Welcome to episode 46 of the Two Guys Talking Rush Podcast! This week on 2GTR John and Dan continue their conversations with the “Mighty” Mike Dixon who was one of the “movers” on RUSH’s 1981 multi-platinum album, Moving Pictures! And also… “Shaker” Mark Cunningham organizer of “Prog for Peart.” An event to be held on August 13-14 (The Northcourt in Abingdon, Oxfordshire UK) featuring 16 prog bands celebrating the life of Neil Peart raising funds for Glioblastoma Multiforme research....
EPISODE FORTY FIVE: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.1 w Mike Dixon and Mark Cunningham
June 17, 2021 22:58 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBHello Rush family! Episode 45! Whoa! We are kicking a** and taking names! This week on 2GTR John and Dan talk to a couple of movers and shakers. Literally... (A term commonly used to describe powerful and worldly individuals and groups and those who make great accomplishments.) On this episode we speak with The “Mighty” Mike Dixon who was one of the “movers” on RUSH’s 1981 multi-platinum album, Moving Pictures! And also… “Shaker” Mark Cunningham organizer of “Prog for Peart.” An ev...
EPISODE FORTY FOUR: Two Guys Talking Rush/ w Leslie Ylinen
June 14, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBWell Helloooo! Happy summer! Masks off, boom-boxes out. This week on 2GTR John and Dan tackle big topics, while massaging each others egos. No seriously…who hasn’t been ––Rush Shamed––at least once in their life? I have…and at 50 years old I am still poked fun at for digging the best damn band in the universe. It all comes down to science folks …natural science…and it makes perfect sense to me why I love Rush so much…in fact its “quite logical captain.” But not everyone does, and we ...
EPISODE FORTY THREE: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.2 The Women of Rush
June 05, 2021 00:35 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBContinued... Yo! For many years Rush was considered to have a predominately male fan base. Over the last decade or so the bands audience has broadened, reaching mainstream pop culture status. This is our second panel in the––Women of Rush–– series (the first was Episode Four). Listen in as we break the myth that the music and fandom of Rush excludes women. This week John and Dan continue their conversation with a wonderfully diverse group of professional women who happen to love Rush mor...
EPISODE FORTY TWO: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.1 The Women of Rush
May 29, 2021 00:51 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBHello Rush fans! For many years Rush was considered to have a predominately male fan base. Over the last decade or so the bands audience has broadened, reaching mainstream pop culture status. This is our second panel in the––Women of Rush–– series (the first was Episode Four). Listen in as we break the myth that the music and fandom of Rush excludes women. This week John and Dan talk to a wonderfully diverse group of professional women who happen to love Rush more than you! We were honor...
EPISODE FORTY ONE: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.2 w Martin Popoff
May 23, 2021 22:01 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBVoilà! Like that, we are back for another engaging episode of your friendly neighborhood podcast! The hugely successful TWO GUYS TALKING RUSH!! (no applause please, ok go ahead). This week John and Dan continue their discussion with the highly prolific music writer/scholar Martin Popoff! This is Martin’s third time on 2GTR and we love him for it! We have so much fun when he is on! On this show we talk about his latest book Driven: Rush in the '90s and 'In the End' - the third and final ...
EPISODE FORTY: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.1 w Martin Popoff
May 16, 2021 02:52 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBEpisode 40 Oooooh yeah! Welcome back kids! It’s another engaging episode of your friendly neighborhood podcast…the hugely successful TWO GUYS TALKING RUSH!! (no applause please). Listen, if I don’t toot my own horn…who will? This week John and Dan chit chat with the highly prolific music writer/scholar Martin Popoff! This is Martin’s third time on 2GTR and we love him for it! We have so much fun when he is on! On this show we talk about his latest book Driven: Rush in the '90s and 'I...
EPISODE FORTY: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt. 1 w Martin Popoff
May 16, 2021 02:52 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBEpisode 40 Oooooh yeah! Welcome back kids! It’s another engaging episode of your friendly neighborhood podcast…the hugely successful TWO GUYS TALKING RUSH!! (no applause please). Listen, if I don’t toot my own horn…who will? This week John and Dan chit chat with the highly prolific music writer/scholar Martin Popoff! This is Martin’s third time on 2GTR and we love him for it! We have so much fun when he is on! On this show we talk about his latest book Driven: Rush in the '90s and 'I...
EPISODE THIRTY NINE: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Super Fan Spotlight w Phil Simon
May 09, 2021 23:51 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBEpisode 39 Hello again! Spring has sprung on the 2GTR podcast…and as each show blossoms we often celebrate what has kept the cast so fertile––the FANS! (cue Stravinsky’s: The Rite of Spring) Ok enough with the tacky metaphor… Yikes… so bad! Onward... On this weeks Super Fan Spotlight Episode we chat with Phil Simon! Simon is an award-winning author, public speaker, professor of technology and analytics at ASU, and - most importantly – a HUGE Rush fan. Back in 2014 he interviewed Neil ...
EPISODE THIRTY EIGHT: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.2 w Rush Tribute Project
May 02, 2021 12:42 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBEpisode 38 Spring is in the air! And this mask is keeping my allergies under control... This week John and Dan continue with their interview with the Rush Tribute project! They also play live on the show and it's spectacular! RTP is an homage to one of the most enduring and influential bands in rock music. Combining skilled musicianship with exciting performances, RTP brings the magic of Rush’s famous live concerts to clubs and festivals. Covering all forty-plus years of Rush’s amazing ca...
EPISODE THIRTY Eight: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.2 w Rush Tribute Project
May 02, 2021 12:42 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBEpisode 38 Spring is in the air! And this mask is keeping my allergies under control... This week John and Dan continue with their interview with the Rush Tribute project! They also play live on the show and it's spectacular! RTP is an homage to one of the most enduring and influential bands in rock music. Combining skilled musicianship with exciting performances, RTP brings the magic of Rush’s famous live concerts to clubs and festivals. Covering all forty-plus years of Rush’s amazing ca...
EPISODE THIRTY SEVEN: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.1 w Rush Tribute Project
April 25, 2021 21:25 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBEpisode 37 Hello friends near and far! Boy do we have a show in store for you! This week John and Dan interview Bill Heck, Sean Jones, and Thomas Slawnik of the Rush Tribute project all the way from Wisconsin! They also play live on the show and it's spectacular! RTP is an homage to one of the most enduring and influential bands in rock music. Combining skilled musicianship with exciting performances, RTP brings the magic of Rush’s famous live concerts to clubs and festivals. Covering all...
EPISODE THIRTY SIX: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.2 w Ralph Chapman
April 18, 2021 23:48 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBEpisode 36 Continued... This week John and Dan continue to DIG DEEP into the 2010 Rush doc: Beyond the Lighted Stage with the films story consultant ––Ralph Chapman! A little bit about Ralph… Ralph Chapman was a producer and writer, known for The Jane Show (2004), Metal Evolution (2011) and ZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band from Texas (2019). In the past he has been a story editor/project producer/development producer (documentary and scripted). And yes... a story consultant for the Rush Docu...
EPISODE THIRTY FIVE: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.1 w Ralph Chapman
April 11, 2021 21:35 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBHello again Rush fans! Welcome to Episode 35 of the worlds greatest Rush podcast––– Two Guys Talking Rush! This week John and Dan repeatedly clench their sweaty foreheads, toiling over something clever to say. And we came up big! Let us entertain you… On 2GTR we love a good documentary, especially about Rush. Join us as we DIG DEEP into the 2010 Rush doc: Beyond the Lighted Stage with the films story consultant ––Ralph Chapman! A little bit about Ralph… Ralph Chapman was a producer and ...
EPISODE THIRTY FOUR: Two Guys Talking Rush/ w Alexander Hellene
April 04, 2021 13:49 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBEpisode 34 Presto! Another episode! Well, it is Easter... and remember those big blow up rabbits? …sorry it’s the best I can do. This week on the 2GTR podcast Handsome Johnny and Delightful Dan make seductive eye contact and telepathically converse about Rush…for like twenty seconds. It doesn’t last long. Please join us as we yet again scour the planet for new and fresh Rush content. This week we chat with special guest –– (author) Alexander Hellene–– and learn more about his book D...
EPISODE THIRTY THREE: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Ed Stenger
March 28, 2021 21:23 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBHello Rush fans! What’s going on? This week on 2GTR John and Dan talk this and that about new fashion trends…oh… and…yes–– Rush! Please join us as we dig deep with special guest Ed Stenger. A Cleveland, OH web developer who used his love for Rush and created the worlds greatest website/blog…Rushisaband.com!! Thank you Ed! What would all us Rush fans do without you! Endlessly Rocking! Be safe. John & Dan Please support our podcast on Patreon if you can: www.patreon.com/twoguystalkin...
EPISODE THIRTY TWO: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt. 2 Tom Beaudoin and Donna Halper
March 22, 2021 02:16 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBHello folks! This week John and Dan continue their conversation on ––Rush and Religion––with the assistance of two well known scholars…Tom Beaudoin and Donna Halper. Friend of the show, Tom Beaudoin earned his Master of Theological Studies from Harvard University School of Divinity in 1996 and has a Ph.D. in Religion and Education at Boston College…he also a massive Rush fan! Donna Halper needs no introduction on our show… Donna is a Boston-based historian and radio consultant. Beginning...
EPISODE THIRTY ONE: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.1 Tom Beaudoin and Donna Halper
March 14, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 76 MBWell Hello! Did you think we forgot about you? Absolutely not! Strap yourself in for another deep dive episode of the Two Guys Talking Rush Podcast! Where Handsome Johnny and Delightful Dan serve up another heaping helping of all things RUSH! This week’s topic ––Rush and Religion–– But don’t be afraid. We discuss this sensitive topic respectfully and with the assistance of two well known scholars…Tom Beaudoin and Donna Halper. Friend of the show, Tom Beaudoin earned his Master of Theolo...
EPISODE THIRTY: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.2 Richard Chycki
March 07, 2021 00:48 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBEpisode 30 Continued... What's up folks! Yes, it is the continuation of another killer episode of Two Guys Talking Rush where Handsome Johnny and Delightful Dan learn more about the legacy of multi-platinum mixing engineer Richard Chycki! From his extraordinary work with Dream Theater and Aerosmith, then onto his 26 Gold and Platinum records with Rush! It is no secret that Richard Chycki is an indisputable veteran of the rock scene. Word on the street is that Chycki used over 40 mics on...
EPISODE TWENTY NINE: Two Guys Talking Rush/ Pt.1 Richard Chycki
February 28, 2021 01:05 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBEpisode 29 Yes folks, its another killer episode of the Two Guys Talking Rush Podcast! Another occasion where Handsome Johnny and Delightful Dan get down and dirty about all things RUSH! This week’s guest is the legendary multi-platinum mixing engineer Richard Chycki! From his extraordinary work with Dream Theater and Aerosmith, then onto his 26 Gold and Platinum records with Rush! It is no secret that Richard Chycki is an indisputable veteran of the rock scene. Word on the street is that...