Podcasts about Neil Peart

We return, once again, to the world of Rush and their first album with "new" drummer, Neil Peart. We take a nice, long look at their 1975 album, 'Fly By Night'. Do you really want to see what we look like while we record? Check out select episodes on our YouTube, you weirdo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8oo8oZkSLUqOuiiw8hD7Q⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you like what you hear (and see) and want to support the podcast, you can become a Patreon supporter for as little as $1/month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/audiojudo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also buy some swag with our logo on it: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/user/audio-judo-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ As always, let us know what you think by emailing info(at)audiojudo(dot)com. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: https://www.audiojudo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get in touch on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/audiojudo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: @audiojudo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @audio_jud⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠o⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network. If you like our show check out other music related podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pantheonpodcasts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We return, once again, to the world of Rush and their first album with "new" drummer, Neil Peart. We take a nice, long look at their 1975 album, 'Fly By Night'. Do you really want to see what we look like while we record? Check out select episodes on our YouTube, you weirdo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8oo8oZkSLUqOuiiw8hD7Q⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you like what you hear (and see) and want to support the podcast, you can become a Patreon supporter for as little as $1/month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/audiojudo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also buy some swag with our logo on it: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/user/audio-judo-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ As always, let us know what you think by emailing info(at)audiojudo(dot)com. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: https://www.audiojudo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get in touch on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/audiojudo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: @audiojudo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @audio_jud⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠o⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network. If you like our show check out other music related podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pantheonpodcasts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can you be more relaxed about your writing process? What are some specific ways to take the pressure off your art and help you enjoy the creative journey? With Joanna Penn and Mark Leslie Lefebvre. In the intro, Spotify 2025 audiobook trends; Audible + BookTok; NonFiction Authors Guide to SubStack; OpenAI and Disney agreement on Sora; India AI licensing; Business for Authors January webinars; Mark and Jo over the years Mark Leslie LeFebvre is the author of horror and paranormal fiction, as well as nonfiction books for authors. He's also an editor, professional speaker, and the Director of Business Development at Draft2Digital. Joanna Penn writes non-fiction for authors and is an award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thrillers, dark fantasy, and memoir as J.F. Penn. She's also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker. Mark and Jo co-wrote The Relaxed Author in 2021. You can listen to us talk about the process here. You can listen above or on your favorite podcast app or read the notes and links below. Here are the highlights, and the full transcript is below. Show Notes Why the ‘relaxed' author Write what you love Write at your own pace Write in a series (if you want to) Schedule time to fill the creative well and for rest and relaxation Improve your writing process — but only if it fits with your lifestyle You can find The Relaxed Author: Take the Pressure Off Your Art and Enjoy the Creative Journey on CreativePennBooks.com as well as on your favorite online store or audiobook platform, or order in your library or bookstore. You can find Mark Leslie Lefebvre and his books and podcast at Stark Reflections.ca Why the ‘relaxed' author? Joanna: The definition of relaxed is “free from tension and anxiety,” from the Latin laxus, meaning loose, and to be honest, I am not a relaxed or laid-back person in the broader sense. Back in my teens, my nickname at school was Highly Stressed. I'm a Type A personality, driven by deadlines and achieving goals. I love to work and I burned out multiple times in my previous career as an IT consultant. If we go away on a trip, I pack the schedule with back-to-back cultural things like museums and art galleries to help my book research. Or we go on adventure holidays with a clear goal, like cycling down the South-West coast of India. I can't even go for a long walk without training for another ultra-marathon! So I am not a relaxed person — but I am a relaxed author. If I wanted to spend most of my time doing something that made me miserable, I would go back to my old day job in consulting. I was paid well and worked fewer hours overall. But I measure my life by what I create, and if I am not working on a creative project, I am not able to truly relax in my downtime. There are always more things I want to learn and write about, always more stories to be told and knowledge to share. I don't want to kill my writing life by over-stressing or burning out as an author. I write what I love and follow my Muse into projects that feel right. I know how to publish and market books well enough to reach readers and make some money. I have many different income streams through my books, podcast and website. Of course, I still have my creative and business challenges as well as mindset issues, just like any writer. That never goes away. But after a decade as a full-time author entrepreneur, I have a mature creative business and I've relaxed into the way I do things. I love to write, but I also want a full and happy, healthy life. I'm still learning and improving as the industry shifts — and I change, too. I still have ambitious creative and financial goals, but I am going about them in a more relaxed way and in this book, I'll share some of my experiences and tips in the hope that you can discover your relaxed path, too. Mark: One of the most fundamental things you can do in your writing life is look at how you want to spend your time. I think back to the concept of: ‘You're often a reflection of the people you spend the most time with.' Therefore, typically, your best friend, or perhaps your partner, is often a person you love spending time with. Because there's something inherently special about spending time with this person who resonates in a meaningful way, and you feel more yourself because you're with them. In many ways, writing, or the path that you are on as a writer, is almost like being on a journey with an invisible partner. You are you. But you are also the writer you. And there's the two of you traveling down the road of life together. And so that same question arises. What kind of writer-self do you want to spend all your time with? Do you want to spend all your time with a partner that is constantly stressed out or constantly trying to reach deadlines based on somebody else's prescription of what success is? Or would you rather spend time with a partner who pauses to take a contemplative look at your own life, your own comfort, your own passion and the things that you are willing to commit to? Someone who allows that all to happen in a way that feels natural and comfortable to you. I'm a fan of the latter, of course, because then you can focus on the things you're passionate about and the things you're hopeful about rather than the things you're fearful about and those that bring anxiety and stress into your life. To me, that's part of being a relaxed author. That underlying acceptance before you start to plan things out. If the writing life is a marathon, not a sprint, then pacing, not rushing, may be the key. We have both seen burnout in the author community. People who have pushed themselves too hard and just couldn't keep up with the impossible pace they set for themselves. At times, indie authors would wear that stress, that anxiety, that rush to produce more and more, as a badge of honor. It's fine to be proud of the hard work that you do. It's fine to be proud of pushing yourself to always do better, and be better. But when you push too far — beyond your limits — you can ultimately do yourself more harm than good. Everyone has their own unique pace—something that they are comfortable with—and one key is to experiment until you find that pace, and you can settle in for the long run. There's no looking over your shoulder at the other writers. There's no panicking about the ones outpacing you. You're in this with yourself. And, of course, with those readers who are anticipating those clearly communicated milestones of your releases. I think that what we both want for authors is to see them reaching those milestones at their own paces, in their own comfort, delighting in the fact their readers are there cheering them on. Because we'll be silently cheering them along as well, knowing that they've set a pace, making relaxed author lifestyle choices, that will benefit them in the long run. “I'm glad you're writing this book. I know I'm not the only author who wants peace, moments of joy, and to enjoy the journey. Indie publishing is a luxury that I remember not having, I don't want to lose my sense of gratitude.” —Anonymous author from our survey Write what you love Joanna: The pandemic has taught us that life really is short. Memento mori — remember, you will die. What is the point of spending precious time writing books you don't want to write? If we only have a limited amount of time and only have a limited number of books that we can write in a lifetime, then we need to choose to write the books that we love. If I wanted a job doing something I don't enjoy, then I would have remained in my stressful old career as an IT consultant — when I certainly wasn't relaxed! Taking that further, if you try to write things you don't love, then you're going to have to read what you don't love as well, which will take more time. I love writing thrillers because that's what I love to read. Back when I was miserable in my day job, I would go to the bookstore at lunchtime and buy thrillers. I would read them on the train to and from work and during the lunch break. Anything for a few minutes of escape. That's the same feeling I try to give my readers now. I know the genre inside and out. If I had to write something else, I would have to read and learn that other genre and spend time doing things I don't love. In fact, I don't even know how you can read things you don't enjoy. I only give books a few pages and if they don't resonate, I stop reading. Life really is too short. You also need to run your own race and travel your own journey. If you try to write in a genre you are not immersed in, you will always be looking sideways at what other authors are doing, and that can cause comparisonitis — when you compare yourself to others, most often in an unfavorable way. Definitely not relaxing! Writing something you love has many intrinsic rewards other than sales. Writing is a career for many of us, but it's a passion first, and you don't want to feel like you've wasted your time on words you don't care about. “Write what you know” is terrible advice for a long-term career as at some point, you will run out of what you know. It should be “write what you want to learn about.” When I want to learn about a topic, I write a book on it because that feeds my curiosity and I love book research, it's how I enjoy spending my time, especially when I travel, which is also part of how I relax. If you write what you love and make it part of your lifestyle, you will be a far more relaxed author. Mark: It's common that writers are drawn into storytelling from some combination of passion, curiosity, and unrelenting interest. We probably read or saw something that inspired us, and we wanted to express those ideas or the resulting perspectives that percolated in our hearts and minds. Or we read something and thought, “Wow, I could do this; but I would have come at it differently or I would approach the situation or subject matter with my own flair.” So, we get into writing with passion and desire for storytelling. And then sometimes along the way, we recognize the critical value of having to become an entrepreneur, to understand the business of writing and publishing. And part of understanding that aspect of being an author is writing to market, and understanding shifts and trends in the industry, and adjusting to those ebbs and flows of the tide. But sometimes, we lose sight of the passion that drew us to writing in the first place. And so, writing the things that you love can be a beacon to keep you on course. I love the concept of “Do something that you love, and you'll never work a day in your life.” And that's true in some regard because I've always felt that way for almost my entire adult life. I've been very lucky. But at the same time, I work extremely hard at what I love. Some days are harder than others, and some things are really difficult, frustrating and challenging; but at the end of the day, I have the feeling of satisfaction that I spent my time doing something I believe in. I've been a bookseller my entire life even though I don't sell books in brick-and-mortar bookstores anymore—that act of physically putting books in people's hands. But to this day, what I do is virtually putting books in people's hands, both as an author and as an industry representative who is passionate about the book business. I was drawn to that world via my passion for writing. And that's what continues to compel me forward. I tried to leave the corporate world to write full time in 2018 but realized there was an intrinsic satisfaction to working in that realm, to embracing and sharing my insights and knowledge from that arena to help other writers. And I couldn't give that up. For me, the whole core, the whole essence of why I get up in the morning has to do with storytelling, creative inspiration, and wanting to inspire and inform other people to be the best that they can be in the business of writing and publishing. And that's what keeps me going when the days are hard. Passion as the inspiration to keep going There are always going to be days that aren't easy. There will be unexpected barriers that hit you as a writer. You'll face that mid-novel slump or realize that you have to scrap an entire scene or even plotline, and feel like going back and re-starting is just too much. You might find the research required to be overwhelming or too difficult. There'll be days when the words don't flow, or the inspiration that initially struck you seems to have abandoned you for greener pastures. Whatever it is, some unexpected frustration can create what can appear to be an insurmountable block. And, when that happens, if it's a project you don't love, you're more likely to let those barriers get in your way and stop you. But if it's a project that you're passionate about, and you're writing what you love, that alone can be what greases the wheels and helps reduce that friction to keep you going. At the end of the day, writing what you love can be a honing, grounding, and centering beacon that allows you to want to wake up in the morning and enjoy the process as much as possible even when the hard work comes along. “For me, relaxation comes from writing what I know and love and trusting the emergent process. As a discovery writer, I experience great joy when the story, characters and dialogue simply emerge in their own time and their own way. It feels wonderful.” — Valerie Andrews “Writing makes me a relaxed author. Just getting lost in a story of my own creation, discovering new places and learning what makes my characters tick is the best way I know of relaxing. Even the tricky parts, when I have no idea where I am going next, have a special kind of charm.” – Imogen Clark Write at your own pace Mark: Writing at your own pace will help you be a more relaxed author because you're not stressing out by trying to keep up with someone else. Of course, we all struggle with comparing ourselves to others. Take a quick look around and you can always find someone who has written more books than you. Nora Roberts, traditionally published author, writes a book a month. Lindsey Buroker, fantasy indie author, writes a book a month of over 100,000 words. If you compare yourself to someone else and you try to write at their pace, that is not going to be your relaxed schedule. On the other hand, if you compare yourself to Donna Tartt, who writes one book every decade, you might feel like some speed-demon crushing that word count and mastering rapid release. Looking at what others are doing could result in you thinking you're really slow or you could think that you're super-fast. What does that kind of comparison actually get you? I remember going to see a talk by Canadian literary author Farley Mowat when I was a young budding writer. I'll never forget one thing he said from that stage: “Any book that takes you less than four years to write is not a real book.” Young teenage Mark was devastated, hurt and disappointed to hear him say that because my favorite author at the time, Piers Anthony, was writing and publishing two to three novels a year. I loved his stuff, and his fantasy and science fiction had been an important inspiration in my writing at that time. (The personal notes I add to the end of my stories and novels came from enjoying his so much). That focus on there being only a single way, a single pace to write, ended up preventing me from enjoying the books I had already been loving because I was doing that comparisonitis Joanna talks about, but as a reader. I took someone else's perspective too much to heart and I let that ruin a good thing that had brought me personal joy and pleasure. It works the same way as a writer. Because we have likely developed a pattern, or a way that works for us that is our own. We all have a pace that we comfortably walk; a way we prefer to drive. A pattern or style of how and when and what we prefer to eat. We all have our own unique comfort food. There are these patterns that we're comfortable with, and potentially because they are natural to us. If you try to force yourself to write at a pace that's not natural to you, things can go south in your writing and your mental health. And I'm not suggesting any particular pace, except for the one that's most natural and comfortable to you. If writing fast is something that you're passionate about, and you're good at it, and it's something you naturally do, why would you stop yourself from doing that? Just like if you're a slow writer and you're trying to write fast: why are you doing that to yourself? There's a common pop song line used by numerous bands over the years that exhorts you to “shake what you got.” I like to think the same thing applies here. And do it with pride and conviction. Because what you got is unique and awesome. Own it, and shake it with pride. You have a way you write and a word count per writing session that works for you. And along with that, you likely know what time you can assign to writing because of other commitments like family time, leisure time, and work (assuming you're not a full-time writer). Simple math can provide you with a way to determine how long it will take to get your first draft written. So, your path and plans are clear. And you simply take the approach that aligns with your writer DNA. Understanding what that pace is for you helps alleviate an incredible amount of stress that you do not need to thrust upon yourself. Because if you're not going to be able to enjoy it while you're doing it, what's the point? Your pace might change project to project While your pace can change over time, your pace can also change project to project. And sometimes the time actually spent writing can be a smaller portion of the larger work involved. I was on a panel at a conference once and someone asked me how long it took to write my non-fiction book of ghost stories, Haunted Hamilton. “About four days,” I responded. And while that's true — I crafted the first draft over four long and exhausting days writing as much as sixteen hours each day — the reality was I had been doing research for months. But the pen didn't actually hit the paper until just a few days before my deadline to turn the book over to my editor. That was for a non-fiction book; but I've found I do similar things with fiction. I noodle over concepts and ideas for months before I actually commit words to the page. The reason this comes to mind is that I think it's important to recognize the way that I write is I first spend a lot of time in my head to understand and chew on things. And then by the time it comes to actually getting the words onto the paper, I've already done much of the pre-writing mentally. It's sometimes not fair when you're comparing yourself to someone else to look at how long they physically spend in front of a keyboard hammering on that word count, because they might have spent a significantly longer amount of a longer time either outlining or conceptualizing the story in their mind or in their heart before they sat down to write. So that's part of the pace, too. Because sometimes, if we only look at the time spent at the ‘writer's desk,' we fool ourselves when we think that we're a slow writer or a fast writer. Joanna: Your pace will change over your career My first novel took 14 months and now I can write a first draft in about six weeks because I have more experience. It's also more relaxing for me to write a book now than it was in the beginning, because I didn't know what I was doing back then. Your pace will change per project I have a non-fiction work in progress, my Shadow Book (working title), which I have started several times. I have about 30,000 words but as I write this, I have backed away from it because I'm (still) not ready. There's a lot more research and thinking I need to do. Similarly, some people take years writing a memoir or a book with such emotional or personal depth that it needs more to bring it to life. Your pace will also shift depending on where you are in the arc of life Perhaps you have young kids right now, or you have a health issue, or you're caring for someone who is ill. Perhaps you have a demanding day job so you have less time to write. Perhaps you really need extended time away from writing, or just a holiday. Or maybe there's a global pandemic and frankly, you're too stressed to write! The key to pacing in a book is variability — and that's true of life, too. Write at the pace that works for you and don't be afraid to change it as you need to over time. “I think the biggest thing for me is reminding myself that I'm in this to write. Sometimes I can get caught up in all the moving pieces of editing and publishing and marketing, but the longer I go without writing, or only writing because I have to get the next thing done instead of for enjoyment, the more stressed and anxious I become. But if I make time to fit in what I truly love, which is the process of writing without putting pressure on myself to meet a deadline, or to be perfect, or to meet somebody else's expectations — that's when I become truly relaxed.” – Ariele Sieling Write in a series (if you want to) Joanna: I have some stand-alone books but most of them are in series, both for non-fiction and for my fiction as J.F. Penn. It's how I like to read and write. As we draft this book, I'm also writing book 12 in my ARKANE series, Tomb of Relics. It's relaxing because I know my characters, I know my world; I know the structure of how an ARKANE story goes. I know what to put in it to please my readers. I have already done the work to set up the series world and the main characters and now all I need is a plot and an antagonist. It's also quicker to write and edit because I've done it before. Of course, you need to put in the work initially so the series comes together, but once you've set that all up, each subsequent book is easier. You can also be more relaxed because you already have an audience who will (hopefully) buy the book because they bought the others. You will know approximately how many sales you'll get on launch and there will be people ready to review. Writing in a non-fiction series is also a really good idea because you know your audience and you can offer them more books, products and services that will help them within a niche. While they might not be sequential, they should be around the same topic, for example, this is part of my Books for Authors series. Financially, it makes sense to have a series as you will earn more revenue per customer as they will (hopefully) buy more than one book. It's also easier and more relaxing to market as you can set one book to free or a limited time discount and drive sales through to other books in the series. Essentially, writing a book in a series makes it easier to fulfill both creative and financial goals. However, if you love to read and write stand-alone books, and some genres suit stand-alones better than series anyway, then, of course, go with what works for you! Mark: I like to equate this to no matter where you travel in the world, if you find a McDonald's you pretty much know what's on the menu and you know what to expect. When you write in a series, it's like returning to hang out with old friends. You know their backstory; you know their history so you can easily fall into a new conversation about something and not have to get caught up on understanding what you have in common. So that's an enormous benefit of relaxing into something like, “Oh, I'm sitting down over coffee, chatting with some old friends. They're telling me a new story about something that happened to them. I know who they are, I know what they're made out of.” And this new plot, this new situation, they may have new goals, they may have new ways they're going to grow as characters, but they're still the same people that we know and love. And that's a huge benefit that I only discovered recently because I'm only right now working on book four in my Canadian Werewolf series. Prior to that, I had three different novels that were all the first book in a series with no book two. And it was stressful for me. Writing anything seemed to take forever. I was causing myself anxiety by jumping around and writing new works as opposed to realizing I could go visit a locale I'm familiar and comfortable with. And I can see new things in the same locale just like sometimes you can see new things and people you know and love already, especially when you introduce something new into the world and you see how they react to it. For me, there's nothing more wonderful than that sort of homecoming. It's like a nostalgic feeling when you do that. I've seen a repeated pattern where writers spend years writing their first book. I started A Canadian Werewolf in New York in 2006 and I did not publish it until ten years later, after finishing it in 2015. (FYI, that wasn't my first novel. I had written three and published one of them prior to that). That first novel can take so long because you're learning. You're learning about your characters, about the craft, about the practice of writing, about the processes that you're testing along the way. And if you are working on your first book and it's taking longer than planned, please don't beat yourself up for that. It's a process. Sometimes that process takes more time. I sometimes wonder if this is related to our perception of time as we age. When you're 10 years old, a day compared to your lifetime is a significant amount of time, and thinking about a year later is considering a time that is one-tenth of your life. When you have a few more decades or more under your belt, that year is a smaller part of the whole. If you're 30, a year is only one-thirtieth of your life. A much smaller piece. Just having written more books, particularly in a series, removes the pressure of that one book to represent all of you as a writer. I had initial anxiety at writing the second book in my Canadian Werewolf series. Book two was more terrifying in some ways than book one because finally, after all this time, I had something good that I didn't want to ruin. Should I leave well enough alone? But I was asked to write a short story to a theme in an anthology, and using my main character from that first novel allowed me to discover I could have fun spending more time with these characters and this world. And I also realized that people wanted to read more about these characters. I didn't just want to write about them, but other people wanted to read about them too. And that makes the process so much easier to keep going with them. So one of the other benefits that helps to relax me as a writer working on a series is I have a better understanding of who my audience is, and who my readers are, and who will want this, and who will appreciate it. So I know what worked, I know what resonated with them, and I know I can give them that next thing. I have discovered that writing in a series is a far more relaxed way of understanding your target audience better. Because it's not just a single shot in the dark, it's a consistent on-going stream. Let me reflect on a bit of a caveat, because I'm not suggesting sticking to only a single series or universe. As writers, we have plenty of ideas and inspirations, and it's okay to embrace some of the other ones that come to us. When I think about the Canadian rock trio, Rush, a band that produced 19 studio albums and toured for 40 years, I acknowledge a very consistent band over the decades. And yet, they weren't the same band that they were when they started playing together, even though it was the same three guys since Neil Peart joined Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson. They changed what they wrote about, what they sang about, themes, styles, approaches to making music, all of this. They adapted and changed their style at least a dozen times over the course of their career. No album was exactly like the previous album, and they experimented, and they tried things. But there was a consistency of the audience that went along with them. And as writers, we can potentially have that same thing where we know there are going to be people who will follow us. Think about Stephen King, a writer who has been writing in many different subjects and genres. And yet there's a core group of people who will enjoy everything he writes, and he has that Constant Reader he always keeps in mind. And so, when we write in a series, we're thinking about that constant reader in a more relaxed way because that constant reader, like our characters, like our worlds, like our universes, is like we're just returning to a comfortable, cozy spot where we're just going to hang out with some good friends for a bit. Or, as the contemplative Rush song Time Stand Still expresses, the simple comfort and desire of spending some quality time having a drink with a friend. Schedule time to fill the creative well and for rest and relaxation Mark: What we do as writers is quite cerebral, so we need to give ourselves mental breaks in the same way we need to sleep regularly. Our bodies require sleep. And it's not just physical rest for our bodies to regenerate, it's for our minds to regenerate. We need that to stay sane, to stay alive, to stay healthy. The reality for us as creatives is that we're writing all the time, whether or not we're in front of a keyboard or have a pen in our hand. We're always writing, continually sucking the marrow from the things that are happening around us, even when we're not consciously aware of it. And sometimes when we are more consciously aware of it, that awareness can feel forced. It can feel stressful. When you give yourself the time to just let go, to just relax, wonderful things can happen. And they can come naturally, never feeling that urgent sense of pressure. Downtime, for me, is making space for those magic moments to happen. I was recently listening to Episode 556 of The Creative Penn podcast where Joanna talked about the serendipity of those moments when you're traveling and you're going to a museum and you see something. And you're not consciously there to research for a book, but you see something that just makes a connection for you. And you would not have had that for your writing had you not given yourself the time to just be doing and enjoying something else. And so, whenever I need to resolve an issue or a problem in a project I'm writing, which can cause stress, I will do other things. I will go for a run or walk the dogs, wash the dishes or clean the house. Or I'll put on some music and sing and dance like nobody is watching or listening—and thank goodness for that, because that might cause them needless anxiety. The key is, I will do something different that allows my mind to just let go. And somewhere in the subconscious, usually the answer comes to me. Those non-cerebral activities can be very restorative. Yesterday, my partner Liz and I met her daughter at the park. And while we quietly waited, the two of us wordlessly enjoyed the sights and sounds of people walking by, the river in the background, the wind blowing through the leaves in the trees above us. That moment wasn't a purposeful, “Hey, we're going to chill and relax.” But we found about five minutes of restorative calm in the day. A brief, but powerful ‘Ah' moment. And when I got back to writing this morning, I drew upon some of the imagery from those few minutes. I didn't realize at the time I was experiencing the moment yesterday that I was going to incorporate some of that imagery in today's writing session. And that's the serendipity that just flows very naturally in those scheduled and even unscheduled moments of relaxation. Joanna: I separate this into two aspects because I'm good at one and terrible at the other! I schedule time to fill the creative well as often as possible. This is something that Julia Cameron advises in The Artist's Way, and I find it an essential part of my creative practice. Essentially, you can't create from an empty mind. You have to actively seek out ways to spark ideas. International travel is a huge part of my fiction inspiration, in particular. This has been impossible during the pandemic and has definitely impacted my writing. I also go to exhibitions and art galleries, as well as read books, watch films and documentaries. If I don't fill my creative well, then I feel empty, like I will never have another idea, that perhaps my writing life is over. Some people call that writer's block but I know that feeling now. It just means I haven't filled my creative well and I need to schedule time to do that so I can create again. Consume and produce. That's the balance you need in order to keep the creative well filled and the words flowing. In terms of scheduling time to relax instead of doing book research, I find this difficult because I love to work. My husband says that I'm like a little sports car that goes really, really fast and doesn't stop until it hits a wall. I operate at a high productivity level and then I crash! But the restrictions of the pandemic have helped me learn more about relaxation, after much initial frustration. I have walked in nature and lain in the garden in the hammock and recently, we went to the seaside for the first time in 18 months. I lay on the stones and watched the waves. I was the most relaxed I've been in a long time. I didn't look at my phone. I wasn't listening to a podcast or an audiobook. We weren't talking. We were just being there in nature and relaxing. Authors are always thinking and feeling because everything feeds our work somehow. But we have to have both aspects — active time to fill the creative well and passive time to rest and relax. “I go for lots of walks and hikes in the woods. These help me work out the kinks in my plots, and also to feel more relaxed! (Exercise is an added benefit!)” –T.W. Piperbrook Improve your writing process — but only if it fits with your lifestyle Joanna: A lot of stress can occur in writing if we try to change or improve our process too far beyond our natural way of doing things. For example, trying to be a detailed plotter with a spreadsheet when you're really a discovery writer, or trying to dictate 5,000 words per hour when you find it easier to hand write slowly into a journal. Productivity tips from other writers can really help you tweak your personal process, but only if they work for you — and I say this as someone who has a book on Productivity for Authors! Of course, it's a good idea to improve things, but once you try something, analyze whether it works for you — either with data or just how you feel. If it works, great. Adopt it into your process. If it doesn't work, then discard it. For example, I wrote my first novel in Microsoft Word. When I discovered Scrivener, I changed my process and never looked back because it made my life so much easier. I don't write in order and Scrivener made it easier to move things around. I also discovered that it was easier for me to get into my first draft writing and creating when I was away from the desk I use for business, podcasting, and marketing tasks. I started to write in a local cafe and later on in a co-working space. During the pandemic lockdown, I used specific playlists to create a form of separation as I couldn't physically go somewhere else. Editing is an important part of the writing process but you have to find what works for you, which will also change over time. Some are authors are more relaxed with a messy first draft, then rounds of rewrites while working with multiple editors. Others do one careful draft and then use a proofreader to check the finished book. There are as many ways to write as there are writers. A relaxed author chooses the process that works in the most effective way for them and makes the book the best it can be. Mark: When it comes to process, there are times when you're doing something that feels natural, versus times when you're learning a new skill. Consciously and purposefully learning new skills can be stressful; particularly because it's something we often put so much emphasis or importance upon. But when you adapt on-going learning as a normal part of your life, a natural part of who and what you are, that stress can flow away. I'm always about learning new skills; but over time I've learned how to absorb learning into my everyday processes. I'm a pantser, or discovery writer, or whatever term we can apply that makes us feel better about it. And every time I've tried to stringently outline a book, it has been a stressful experience and I've not been satisfied with the process or the result. Perhaps I satisfied the part of me that thought I wanted to be more like other writers, but I didn't satisfy the creative person in me. I was denying that flow that has worked for me. I did, of course, naturally introduce a few new learnings into my attempts to outline; so I stuck with those elements that worked, and abandoned the elements that weren't working, or were causing me stress. The thought of self-improvement often comes with images of blood, sweat, and tears. It doesn't have to. You don't have to bleed to do this; it can be something that you do at your own pace. You can do it in a way that you're comfortable with so it's causing you no stress, but allowing you to learn and grow and improve. And if it doesn't work but you force yourself to keep doing it because a famous writer or a six-figure author said, “this is the way to do it,” you create pressure. And when you don't do it that way, you can think of yourself as a failure as opposed to thinking of it as, “No, this is just the way that I do things.” When you accept how you do things, if they result in effectively getting things done and feeling good about it at the same time, you have less resistance, you have less friction, you have less tension. Constantly learning, adapting, and evolving is good. But forcing ourselves to try to be or do something that we are not or that doesn't work for us, that causes needless anxiety. “I think a large part of it comes down to reminding myself WHY I write. This can mean looking back at positive reviews, so I can see how much joy others get from my writing, or even just writing something brand new for the sake of exploring an idea. Writing something just for me, rather than for an audience, reminds me how much I enjoy writing, which helps me to unwind a bit and approach my projects with more playfulness.” – Icy Sedgwick You can find The Relaxed Author: Take the Pressure Off Your Art and Enjoy the Creative Journey on CreativePennBooks.com as well as on your favorite online store or audiobook platform, or order in your library or bookstore. The post The Relaxed Author Writing Tips With Joanna Penn and Mark Leslie Lefebvre first appeared on The Creative Penn.

On this episode of Rush Rash, Chaz and Schatz fly without a guest and let the show breathe—riffing, reacting, and rolling wherever the Rush news cycle takes them.From absurd culinary detours (yes, haggis somehow enters the chat) to the very real shock of Rush suddenly being back in motion, the guys unpack the whirlwind of tour announcements, ticket madness, fan events, and the strange emotional hangover that comes with seeing a “retired” band re-enter the world at full force They dig into:The surreal reality of Rush returning as a live, touring entityFan events colliding across Toronto, New York, and beyondThe economics, logistics, and psychology of being a lifelong Rush fan right nowCharity efforts honoring Neil Peart, including Lakeside Park and cancer researchSponsor shout-outs rooted in community, not commerceTHIS WEEK'S SONG“Open Secrets” from Hold Your Fire—with thoughtful discussion on lyrics, production, era, and where the song ultimately lives: limelight, shadows, or somewhere in between.SCHATZ'S SCRATCH LIST - RUSH TRIBUTE BANDSScratch 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 BONELESSCertified 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.

Are you ready for Geddy, Alex, and Anika? With all due respect for the Legendary [the Legendariest!] Neil Peart, your musical masters of music are stoked like chain lighting for the return of Rush! Join us as we discuss why we're excited for the Rush tour and honor Neil Peart's enduring legacy.Rush into this 295!** Please support us on the Beer Thursday Patreon page! **Your help lets us keep bringing you fun and interesting content..At the $10 level, the next 17 Great Human Beings will get access to the Beer Thursday Facebook group.~~~~~~~~~~~~~We love hearing from you, and you'll enjoy Jay's Brilliant beertography on Instagram at beerthursdayshow! Your feedback is important to us. Join the conversation and help our community grow. You make Beer Thursday special!Never miss a round [aka, an episode]!  Help us grow by subscribing and leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app. Your feedback helps us get better and lets more fans find the show!~~~~~~~~~~~~~Here's what our house elf, Artie—not Archie—has to say about this episode:Rushing Back: The Ultimate Guide to Rush's New Tour Hey Beer Heart! Get ready to rock—Rush is going on tour next year, and your hosts are excited! In this episode, we talk about Rush's big return, including the surprising choice of Anika Nilles as the new drummer after Neil Peart. We cover the tour's stops in seven cities, a possible 35-song setlist, and maybe even new band members. There's also a fun toast to Neil Peart's memory, plus talk about which songs we want to hear and whether Geddy and Alex might show off some dance moves on stage.Whether you're a Rush 1.0, 2.0, or hoping for 3.0 fan, you won't want to miss this episode of Beer Thursday!

Chaz and Schatz are cracking the Haggis Shack doors for our annual deep dive into Bubba Bash, the celebration that honors Neil Peart with musicianship, camaraderie, and the kind of backstage family energy that only Neil's personal friends can generate. This isn't a memorial; it's a living, breathing night of joy, excellence, and community. Michael Mosbach, Neil's close friend of 25 years, joins us. Michael is the guy who helped Neil keep a normal, peaceful life by managing privacy, safety, and everything in between. Not a bodyguard—don't even start. He's a threat-management and privacy-protection pro who made sure Neil could live without a spotlight in his face. He arrives not as a celebrity guest, but as part of the Bubba Bash family, bringing clarity, humor, and stories grounded in friendship, not mythology.Tim Starace, bassist for YYNOT and co-architect of the Bash, takes us behind the scenes on how this whole thing came to life—from one frantic phone call to a full-blown annual tradition that sells out even in Pennsylvania snowstorms. Tim breaks down the passion, the planning, the near-misses, the late-night texts, the chaos, and the joy behind making Bubba Bash happen.Cathy Rankin, the metal mistress herself and the host of Bubba Bash, talks about stepping into the whirlwind that first year, balancing the emotional weight of the event with the electric energy of the musicians and fans, and how the backstage vibe evolved into a genuine family reunion—complete with nerves, laughter, and maybe a few tears during “Losing It.”Together, this power trio walks us through:• How Bubba Bash began—and why it exploded• The outrageous level of musicianship (and the zero rehearsals)• The guest artists flying in on their own dime• The mission: raising funds for glioblastoma researchAt the heart of it is the purpose: honoring Neil through action, generosity, connection, and community. Just people coming together to celebrate someone they loved by doing something good.This episode is Bubba Bash as told by the people who build it, live it, and feel it every year. This is the conversation Rush fans rarely get to hear.GET INVOLVED!4th Annual Bubba Bash, celebrating Neil PeartJanuary 10, 2026 • Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PAAnchored by YYNOT:Tim Starace, Billy Alexander, Mike Hetzel, Adi ArgelaziGuest Artists:Jonny Dinklage • Jason Bittner • Ed Toth • Joe Bergamini • John WesleyTyler Warren • kOko pOwell • Alex Figueroa • Rodney McGMike Orlando • Fer Velasco • Greg Russell • Jack Gibson • Tyme RogersHosted by:Cathy Rankin, the metal mistress herselfDONATE & GET TICKETSDonate directly to Cedars-Sinai in memory of Neil:https://support.cedars-sinai.edu/fundraiser/5043373Grab tickets before it sells out (it always does and we got ours):https://www.axs.com/events/1160303/bubba-bash-ticketsSCHATZ'S SCRATCH LIST - RUSH TRIBUTE BANDSScratch 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 BONELESSCertified 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.

This week, Chaz and Schatz welcome a true RushRash first — a father-and-son Rush podcaster duo right out of the Haggis Shack: Trent and Trion Fancher, the minds behind The Digital Man and His Analog Kid podcast.From womb-level Rush exposure to diaper-drumming, from attic-found Neil promo pics to a Rush-themed studio complete with the sacred pinball machine, the Fanchers take us through a lifetime of prog devotion. Trent shares stories from touring with Wayne Brady, playing Massey Hall, and assembling his own Neil Peart-inspired fortress of chimes and cowbells. Trion talks bass wizardry, Midwest emo, band life in Birmingham, and discovering the full Rush discography the right way — chronologically and obsessively.We dive deep into:

Comme promis il y a quelques semaines après avoir constaté qu'un monument du rock progressif américain n'était pas assez souvent programmé ici, on se régale d'un extrait du tout nouvel album de STYX, "Circling From Above" sorti cet été. Bien qu'il s'agisse du 18ème album de ce groupe de Chicago, vétéran du genre outre-atlantique malgré quelques scissions dans les années 80 et 90, force est de constater que l'inspiration et la qualité de production reste d'un haut niveau !  Toujours sur le sol américain, plus contemporain et empruntant une voix plus psychédélique avec des influences jazz latino : THE POINT.  Originaire du Texas (Austin), fallait tomber dessus, ce qui m'est arrivé (sans me faire de mal au contraire !!) grâce à notre Caroline Crozat nationale que les fans de Ange connaissent bien puis qu'elle y était chanteuse dans la 1ère décennie de ce siècle, merci Caro pour cette pépite ! A découvrir, leur nouvel album "Maldito Animal" !            Encore l'Amérique, ils revendiquant l'influence des plus grands artistes du genre des 70's, veuillez jeter une oreille attentive à "MYTH OF LOGIC" élevés aux sons de ELP, Genesis, Yes, Saga ou encore Rush. Sorti la semaine dernière, leur 4ème album ""The Memory Of After" est basé sur un concept fort bien développé dont je vous invite à prendre connaissance sur leur site ou page BANDCAMP afin de mieux vous imprégner de cette belle histoire mais un peu longue à résumer ici... Ça tombe bien, deux groupes d'influences de nos amis américains sont également de la partie dans cette émission ! D'abord leurs voisins canadiens de RUSH avec un extrait de l'excellent "Hemispheres" paru en 1978. Rush qui avait mis fin à ses activités il y a 10 ans suite à l'état de santé de son batteur et auteur Neil Peart qui décédera malheureusement peu de temps après. S'agissant d'une rare formation à trois n'ayant pas été modifiée depuis 1974, s'étant particulièrement montrée soudée tout au long de sa belle carrière et sans l'apport des textes de Neil, il n'était pas raisonnable de penser à une éventuelle reprise d'activité. Or, les deux survivants de la bande Geddy Lee et Alex Lifeson ont décidé de partir en tournée pour rendre hommage à leur pote. Une percussionniste allemande (Anika Nilles) a donc été recrutée et le tio s'apprête à donner une série de concert en Amérique du Nord, au plus grand bonheur des fans du groupe auquel la plateforme ARTE a mis en ligne un excellent et émouvant documentaire à ne pas rater !  L'autre groupe diffusé ayant inspiré nos jeunes américains : GENESIS. Extrait dans cet émission de l'album "We Can't Dance", ultime enregistrement studio avec Phil Collins paru en 1991. Je sais que ce groupe a toujours divisé les fans, certains ne jurant que par la période Peter Gabriel. Pour votre serviteur, c'est surtout après le départ de Steve Hackett que la musique est devenue globalement moins intéressante malgré quelques pépites en cherchant bien dans les productions des 80"s. Mais je considère (sans aucunement vouloir le comparer à la période des 70's) que cet album était d'un niveau supérieur à ceux de la précédente décennie, jouissant d'une excellente production et regorgeant de véritables perles. A redécouvrir peut-être ? ... Pour les purs et durs de la période Gabriel, l'actu du groupe c'est bien sur la réédition avec un nouveau mastering de "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway" !  Puisque nous sommes sur les terres d'Albion, profitons en pour faire un petit pas de côté sur la piste (cela dit bien large !) du rock progressif avec FLEETWOOD MAC  (alors encore anglais) et un extrait de "Bare Trees". Faut dire qu'à l'époque le genre inspirait beaucoup de musiciens à l'instar de Danny Kirwan qui signe l'extrait instrumental diffusé dans ce numéro pour son ultime collaboration avec le groupe avant que ses excès de consommation d'alcool ne le rende erratique et irascible avec ses camarades... En revanche, s'il fallait vraiment des étiquettes, pas de discussion sur leur appartenance au genre qui nous réunit chaque jeudi : GENTLE GIANT ! Retour ici sur cet album concept autour d'une interview fictive qui se voulait sarcastique vis à vis des médias et de l'industrie musicale de l'époque, le fabuleux "In'terview" paru en 1976. TALE CUE est le groupe italien de l'étape avec un album tardif car si la formation remonte aux années 80 (à Milan pour être précis), elle n'aura pas donné suite à son premier projet avant aujourd'hui...Si on peut le regretter en constatant la qualité, le sens de la mélodie de cette nouvelle galette "Eclipse Of The Midnight Sun",  croisons les doigts pour que cette fois Tale Cue soit sur les rails et à défaut d'être sur la RAÏ , il sera avec bonheur sur SUN ! (voir aussi la bio du groupe sur le site du spécialiste Louis De Ny )  Cinq années de sont écoulées depuis la dernière production de Mariusz Duda alias LUNATIC SOUL mais le bassiste/chanteur de Riverside est bien excusé car il nous livre un excellent double album ("The World Under Unsen" ), le constat du temps de retrouvé pour l'inspiration et une production soignée ! La preuve en extrait dans cet épisode !  Rares sont les numéros d'Amarok sans la french touch ! Deux générations se côtoient dans ce numéro, d'abord (priorité aux aînés ! ) JEAN-LUC PONTY, le violoncelliste normand élevé au jazz puis s'orientant vers la fusion à force de fréquenter des individus comme Franck Zappa ! Retour sur son album "Civilized Evil" en 1980, une galette sans doute plus vendue à l'international qu'ici même, à (re) découvrir absolument ! Et puis le prog contemporain représenté par EDENYA dont je ne sais plus comment vous dire du bien, notamment de cet excellent nouvel opus "The Secret Destination You Are Looking For" à écouter comme on ferait un voyage au travers de différents courants du genre  :  rock, folk, ambiants...Le tout servi par la voix de la nouvelle recrue Ingrid  : écoutez voir !  Thierry Joigny Chaque jeudi, à 20h Suivez Amarok sur Facebook également sur Instagram    

In this engaging conversation, Howard Ungerleider, a legendary figure in live production, shares his journey from a young tour manager to the man behind the lights for Rush. He discusses the evolution of lighting design, the impact of technology, and the influence of EDM on the industry. Howard reflects on his experiences touring with Rush, the importance of creativity in lighting, and the dynamics of the music industry. His insights provide a unique perspective on the legacy of Rush and the future of live production. In this engaging conversation, Howard Ungerleider shares insights into the evolution of Rush, the challenges of tour management, and the advancements in lighting and sound technology. He reflects on the legacy of Neil Peart and discusses the excitement surrounding the upcoming Rush tour, including the introduction of a new drummer and the dynamics of ticket pricing in the current market. Howard emphasizes the strong bond within the band and the anticipation of a new era for Rush.This Episode is brought to you by Elation and Main Light

Did you know that the original name of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” was “Starlight” or “Dark Side Of The Moon” by Pink Floyd was going to be called “Eclipse”. Christopher and Tom start the show with a chat about the original titles of great albums – from the very good… to the very dumb. With the recent announcement of the new Rush tour with a new drummer, we thought we’d present a really great collection of clips from the Famous Lost Words archives. They are mostly with Geddy Lee and Neil Peart in the early ‘80s talking about the first nine Rush albums. Plus, we have a bonus clip of Christopher in conversation with Geddy in 1987 – today’s show is a must for any Rush fan. And we’ll close out the show with a tribute to KISS lead guitarist Ace Frehley. After Ace’s passing, Tom reached out to Brent Jensen of the podcast No Sleep Til Sudbury, who was as much of an Ace Frehley fan as Tom is. We’ll talk about Ace’s enormous influence on other rock stars and fans – and we’ll listen to three clips of Ace from the archives. This segment was a real labour of love for Brent and Tom – a couple of devoted KISS fans going way back.

This week on Epic Realms, bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson joins Nick for a wide-ranging and inspiring conversation. Known for his work on Dune, Star Wars, The X-Files, and DC Comics, Kevin shares stories from his incredible career and his creative process—from his early writing days in Wisconsin to collaborating with legends like Frank Herbert's son Brian Herbert and Rush drummer Neil Peart. They discuss Kevin's latest releases, including Nether Station, a chilling blend of science fiction and cosmic horror from the Weird Tales line, and the newly remastered Terra Incognita fantasy trilogy—complete with its companion rock albums from Roswell 6. Kevin opens up about balancing passion projects, running his publishing imprint WordFire Press, and teaching the next generation of writers. If you love sci-fi, fantasy, or behind-the-scenes stories from one of the most prolific authors in the genre, this episode is not to be missed. Listen now and explore more at EpicRealmsMedia.com Follow Kevin J. Anderson: WordFire.com | Patreon.com/KevinJAnderson

A flashback conversation with Geddy Lee of Rush with Pierre Robert on December 18th, 2000. This was Geddy's first visit to the WMMR studios where he was celebrating his first solo record My Favorite Headache. Along with the record, the pair (in front of a live studio audience) discussed how Rush albums are like time capsules, how Philly concerts are special, and the influence of Soundgarden on this record.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Chaz and Schatz welcome Greg Russell—drummer, designer, and longtime friend of Neil Peart—back into the Haggis Shack for a deep-dive episode that's equal parts tribute, therapy session, and celebration of all things Rush. With the band's reunion and the addition of a new drummer making headlines, Greg shares his unique perspective as both a torchbearer in the tribute scene as drummer in Natural Science, and someone who rode thousands of miles with Neil himself.The conversation rockets from the emotional impact of Rush's return (and what it means to the community) to Greg's stories of life on the road with Neil, the art of playing Rush's music, and the challenges and joys of keeping the spirit alive in tribute bands. Chaz and Schatz dig into the fan experience, ticket drama, and the bittersweet excitement of seeing Rush 3.0 take shape. Greg opens up about Neil's legacy, his playful side, and the importance of honoring the music while embracing change.

Twitter: @podgaverockInsta: @podgaverockSpecial Guest Host: Andy RyanRush “Limelight” from the 1981 album "Moving Pictures" released on Mercury. Written by Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart and produced by Rush and Terry Brown.Personel:Geddy Lee - bass, vocals, synthesizersAlex Lifeson - electric and acoustic guitarsNeil Peart - drums, percussionTerry Brown - uncredited backing vocalCover:Performed by Josh BondIntro Music:"Shithouse" 2010 release from "A Collection of Songs for the Kings". Writer Josh Bond. Produced by Frank Charlton.

Long time listeners know that Rush is one of The Wolf's top 3 favorite bands of all time. The Wolf & Action Jackson camped out to see Rush on the Roll The Bones Tour and The Wolf has seen them 12x live. After reviews of Fly By Night and Caress of Steel at 50 plus an interview with longtime collaborator Hugh Syme on the 250th and a First Concert Memories show on the mini-tour between Permanent Waves and Moving Pictures, we figured we were done with Rush episodes in 2025. Then the biggest bomb since the Oasis reunion dropped.....Geddy and Alex are going to tour!!! This announcement, of course, sparked huge excitement in the world of Rush and caused the faithful to ask many questions, none more pertinent (or is it Peartinent?) than who would be playing drums. After the death of drummer/lyricist Neil Peart in 2020, Rush fans knew the band they loved was done as The Professor was irreplaceable. But to do tribute to him and to celebrate the amazing music they all made together, someone would have to step up. Turns out that brave, talented soul is Anika Nilles - yes, a woman who is a very accomplished drummer and one The Wolf saw play with Jeff Beck in London not long before his death (see episode 90). She definitely has some chops and apparently won't be the only musician joining Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson on stage. Quick note: we recorded this hot take shortly after the announcement of the tour. Between recording and publishing, the band announced additional dates due to overwhelming demand. Also, the tickets went on sale after we recorded so you have to stick around until the end to see which city your heroes might be going to and if they were shutout the way they were for the Oasis reunion tour. But either way you can hear the excitement in our voices about one of our very favorites playing live one more time... Check out our new website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ugly American Werewolf in London Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LInkTree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pantheonpodcasts.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eddie Trunk welcomes guitar legends John 5 and Richie Kotzen to discuss their joint tour. The conversation covers John's residency with Mötley Crüe in Las Vegas, Richie's DIY home generator project, and their mutual admiration as musicians. The guitarists share fascinating stories from their careers, including Richie's near-miss with Ozzy Osbourne, John's memorable experience playing with Les Paul, and how they both discovered their passion for guitar. After that, Eddie speaks to Nancy Peart Burkholder, sister of late Rush drummer Neil Peart, who shares her family's support for Rush's unexpected tour announcement featuring a new female drummer. Nancy discusses the 'Legacy in Bronze' initiative to create two stunning sculptures honoring Neil at the real-life Lakeside Park that inspired his lyrics. Nancy also talks about her family's fundraising efforts, including their coffee business, and how Rush fans can contribute to making the memorial a reality. Catch Eddie Trunk every M-F from 3:00-5:00pm ET on Trunk Nation on SiriusXM Faction Talk Channel 103.And don't forget to follow Eddie on X and Instagram!Follow the link to get your free 3-month trial of SiriusXM: http://siriusxm.com/eddietrunk Find all episodes of Trunk Nation: https://siriusxm.com/trunknation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rush have recently announced they'll be touring once again, and this week the boys listened to one of their most iconic albums, 2112 from 1976!

Long time listeners know that Rush is one of The Wolf's top 3 favorite bands of all time. The Wolf & Action Jackson camped out to see Rush on the Roll The Bones Tour and The Wolf has seen them 12x live. After reviews of Fly By Night and Caress of Steel at 50 plus an interview with longtime collaborator Hugh Syme on the 250th and a First Concert Memories show on the mini-tour between Permanent Waves and Moving Pictures, we figured we were done with Rush episodes in 2025. Then the biggest bomb since the Oasis reunion dropped.....Geddy and Alex are going to tour!!! This announcement, of course, sparked huge excitement in the world of Rush and caused the faithful to ask many questions, none more pertinent (or is it Peartinent?) than who would be playing drums. After the death of drummer/lyricist Neil Peart in 2020, Rush fans knew the band they loved was done as The Professor was irreplaceable. But to do tribute to him and to celebrate the amazing music they all made together, someone would have to step up. Turns out that brave, talented soul is Anika Nilles - yes, a woman who is a very accomplished drummer and one The Wolf saw play with Jeff Beck in London not long before his death (see episode 90). She definitely has some chops and apparently won't be the only musician joining Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson on stage. Quick note: we recorded this hot take shortly after the announcement of the tour. Between recording and publishing, the band announced additional dates due to overwhelming demand. Also, the tickets went on sale after we recorded so you have to stick around until the end to see which city your heroes might be going to and if they were shutout the way they were for the Oasis reunion tour. But either way you can hear the excitement in our voices about one of our very favorites playing live one more time... Check out our new website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ugly American Werewolf in London Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LInkTree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush surprised everyone and announced their 2026 celebrating 50 years of Rush's music, Anika Nilles was named to join them behind the drumkit. This led to lots of Rush fans immediately wondering, who is Anika Nilles? Find out about the powerhouse drummer who landed the gig of a lifetime in this bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast with Janda Lane.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Twitter: @podgaverockInsta: @podgaverockSpecial Guest Host: Andy RyanRush “Limelight” from the 1981 album "Moving Pictures" released on Mercury. Written by Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart and produced by Rush and Terry Brown.Personel:Geddy Lee - bass, vocals, synthesizersAlex Lifeson - electric and acoustic guitarsNeil Peart - drums, percussionTerry Brown - uncredited backing vocalCover:Performed by Josh BondIntro Music:"Shithouse" 2010 release from "A Collection of Songs for the Kings". Writer Josh Bond. Produced by Frank Charlton.Other Artists Mentioned:Taylor SwiftSlow HorsesAC/DC “Highway to Hell”David Bowie “The Jean Genie”Black Sabbath “Iron Man”Blue Oyster Cult “Don't Fear the Reaper”GenesisLed Zeppelin “When the Levee Breaks”James Jacuzzi and the Downtown BohemiansStevie StarlightRush “Permanent Waves”Rush “Spirit of the Radio”Rush “Tom Sawyer”The Rolling Stones “Start Me Up”Led Zeppelin “Good Times, Bad Times”PhishLynyrd Skynyrd “Sweet Home Alabama”CreamJack BruceJoe WalshKeith MoonJimmy PageDream TheaterEmerson, Lake, and PalmerThe Who “Substitute”Jimi Hendrix Experience “Axis: Bold As Love”Rush “Signals”HelmetPavementAlan HoldsworthEddie Van HalenJefferson Starship “We Built This City”Red Hot Chili PeppersRage Against the MachineAudioslaveChris CornellTom MorelloRush “Working Man”The HuntThe Tragically HipThe Ninja Sex Party

On the heels of the new Netflix documentary, Prime Time Jukebox Episode 172 focuses on Lilith Fair. Dave and Coop will take a look at the documentary, and discuss the history and music of this musical festival that started in the 1990s. Plus we got music news, cigar news, our NFL Corner, and the Developing Palates Review of the Week. As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 172 Playlist References Lilith Fair – Building a Mystery Doco: An Idea that Changed Music History 2025 Battle of the Bands What's Going on with Dolly Parton's Health? Everything the Singer Has Said About the 'Rumors' Super Bowl Halftime Show | NFL.com Taylor Swifts' The Life of a Showgirl: A Strong Beginning of a New Era in Her Own Voice The Yardbirds Co-Founder Chris Dreja Dies at 79 | Pitchfork Moody Blues Bassist-Singer John Lodge Dies at 82 Rush announces first reunion tour since Neil Peart's death -- and introduce new drummer California UTL Update Joya de Nicaragua to Take U.S. Distribution Independent Team Cigar Review: Perdomo Legacy Shade Grown Epicure - Developing Palates - Cigar, Beer and Spirit Reviews and Ratings Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind (Official Music Video) [45th Anniversary]

On the heels of the new Netflix documentary, Prime Time Jukebox Episode 172 focuses on Lilith Fair. Dave and Coop will take a look at the documentary, and discuss the history and music of this musical festival that started in the 1990s. Plus we got music news, cigar news, our NFL Corner, and the Developing Palates Review of the Week. As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 172 Playlist References Lilith Fair – Building a Mystery Doco: An Idea that Changed Music History 2025 Battle of the Bands What's Going on with Dolly Parton's Health? Everything the Singer Has Said About the 'Rumors' Super Bowl Halftime Show | NFL.com Taylor Swifts' The Life of a Showgirl: A Strong Beginning of a New Era in Her Own Voice The Yardbirds Co-Founder Chris Dreja Dies at 79 | Pitchfork Moody Blues Bassist-Singer John Lodge Dies at 82 Rush announces first reunion tour since Neil Peart's death -- and introduce new drummer California UTL Update Joya de Nicaragua to Take U.S. Distribution Independent Team Cigar Review: Perdomo Legacy Shade Grown Epicure - Developing Palates - Cigar, Beer and Spirit Reviews and Ratings Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind (Official Music Video) [45th Anniversary]

The Podcast That Rocked for 10/8/25. Rush announcing a reunion tour (first since Neil Peart passing), MCR and BMTH as festival headliners, more.Pre-Order the H1E Earbuds at Heavys.com Discussion Topics:Return of RushMCR and BMTH to headlineTrivium and Alex Bent part waysHayley Williams calls out racist trashKorn...(only getting 60 sec)Sick New World confirmed by SerjUpcoming albums/songs/more SONG OF THE WEEK: Frayle "Boo" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVAkrvi4RW8ALBUM VS ALBUM: Type O Negative Bloody Kisses VS October Rust https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugkx82kQSmxakQx-0qFBDKieLEr8xAM9MkGb “RUSH are returning to the stage for a 2026 North American tour, marking their first shows since 2015's “R40 Tour,” as well as their first concerts since the passing of beloved drummer Neil Peart in January 2020. The legendary Canadian prog-rock act's founding members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will be joined by German drummer Anika Nilles, who first caught attention on YouTube in the early 2010s and has since toured with Jeff Beck and released albums as a solo act with her backing band Nevell. The tour, dubbed “Fifty Something,” will hit seven markets in North America, including multiple dates in select cities. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band's outing kicks off with four shows in Los Angeles on June 7th, 9th, 11th, and 13th and wraps up September 17th and 19th in Cleveland, hitting Mexico City; Fort Worth, Texas; Chicago; New York City; and RUSH's hometown of Toronto along the way. Update: “Due to incredible demand,” RUSH have added extra shows in Los Angeles, Fort Worth, Chicago, New York, Toronto, and Cleveland.” (Consequence)The Return of RUSH | The Podcast That Rocked

In a move the music world did not see coming, Canadian music legends RUSH are touring again! German-born musician Anika Nilles will be honoring the late Neil Peart, drumming alongside Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson. Jack schools Mike on Nilles' background, Rush's touring plans, and Peart's lyrical contributions to the band. Also discussed in this episode of Hardly Focused: Jack and Becky attend a taping of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and almost blow Conan O'Brien's cover! The former host of The Apprentice posts a bizarre, AI-generated music video to the tune of "Don't Fear the Reaper." As expected, while its soundtrack is phenomenal, Tron: Ares is a middling film at best. FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two years ago, Rush frontman and bassist Geddy Lee joined Tom Power to talk about his memoir, “My Effin' Life.” He discussed his experience as the son of Holocaust survivors, dropping out of high school, and what he remembers about the late Neil Peart's audition to be the band's drummer.Fill out our listener survey here. We appreciate your input!

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com Replay of Episode 87 with my old friend, Matt Sorum. Matt's best known as a member of Guns N' Roses, replacing original drummer Steve Adler in 1990. But Matt's had an incredible career outside of Guns N Roses, including The Cult, Velvet Revolver, Kings Of Chaos, Billy Gibbons, Hollywood Vampires and numerous other projects. He's also a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.  Some great stories in this episode, including Matt's audition for David Lee Roth in 1985, joining Guns N' Roses, the Burning For Buddy tribute to Buddy Rich, produced by Neil Peart, Matt's autobiography, “Double Talkin' Jive” and much more. So come along for the ride! Thanks for watching, thanks for listening, and I'll see you on the other side.   Order Matt's book: https://www.amazon.com/Double-Talkin-Jive-Stories-Revolver/dp/1644282216Please subscribe, give it like and leave me a comment. Thanks for watching, thanks for listening and I'll see you on the other side.Live From My Drum Room Merch available! Visit: https://livefrommydrumroom.com/ Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed on any shows! Please subscribe!https://livefrommydrumroom.comwww.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

SPONSOR: Share the Arrows - a live event with Blaze Media’s own Allie Beth Stuckey in Allen, Texas on October, 11th. It’s not just an event—it’s a powerful, faith-filled experience where women come together to be encouraged, equipped, and reminded of their purpose as wives, moms, and daughters of God. This year’s lineup is fantastic: Jinger Duggar Vuolo, Alisa Childers, Shawna Holman, Taylor Dukes, Katy Faust, and worship by the amazing Francesca Battistelli. It’s going to be a powerful weekend your wife won't want to miss. Tickets will go fast, so don’t wait, go to https://www.ShareTheArrows.com to grab your tickets now. TODAY: Rush announces a reunion tour coming in 2026, and the band's replacement for legendary drummer Neil Peart may surprise you. ESPN claims Paul Finebaum was not removed from the network after Finebaum told Clay Travis he was saddened by Charlie Kirk's murder and was considering running for Senate. We dig into the facts. Country music star Zach Bryan releases what seems to be an anti-ICE song. And we have some visitors to the studio today, and you won't believe what they brought us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SPONSOR: Share the Arrows - a live event with Blaze Media’s own Allie Beth Stuckey in Allen, Texas on October, 11th. It’s not just an event—it’s a powerful, faith-filled experience where women come together to be encouraged, equipped, and reminded of their purpose as wives, moms, and daughters of God. This year’s lineup is fantastic: Jinger Duggar Vuolo, Alisa Childers, Shawna Holman, Taylor Dukes, Katy Faust, and worship by the amazing Francesca Battistelli. It’s going to be a powerful weekend your wife won't want to miss. Tickets will go fast, so don’t wait, go to https://www.ShareTheArrows.com to grab your tickets now. TODAY: Rush announces a reunion tour coming in 2026, and the band's replacement for legendary drummer Neil Peart may surprise you. ESPN claims Paul Finebaum was not removed from the network after Finebaum told Clay Travis he was saddened by Charlie Kirk's murder and was considering running for Senate. We dig into the facts. Country music star Zach Bryan releases what seems to be an anti-ICE song. And we have some visitors to the studio today, and you won't believe what they brought us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 7, 2025Have you had your dose of The Daily MoJo today? Download the APP HERE"Ep 100725: Is Everything AI? | The Daily MoJo"The content highlights the entertainment value of 'CHiPs' and character dynamics, particularly the friendship between Larry Wilcox and Eric Estrada. It discusses the ongoing government shutdown, healthcare reforms, and the national debt, emphasizing public engagement. Concerns about AI's manipulation potential and the band's future after Neil Peart's passing are addressed. Ethical implications of cloning and the role of AI in media production are explored, questioning the future of human creativity.Phil Bell's Morning Update - Can Chicago Depend On The Cops Anymore?: HERE Dan Andros - host of The QuickStart Podcast and Managing Editor at CBN.com - Pontificates on the possibility of the existence of a human clone. FaithwireCBN NewsYouTubeOur affiliate partners:Be prepared! Not scared. Need some Ivermection? Some Hydroxychloroquine? Don't have a doctor who fancies your crazy ideas? We have good news - Dr. Stella Immanuel has teamed up with The Daily MoJo to keep you healthy and happy all year long! Not only can she provide you with those necessary prophylactics, but StellasMoJo.com has plenty of other things to keep you and your body in tip-top shape. Use Promo Code: DailyMoJo to save $$Take care of your body - it's the only one you'll get and it's your temple! We've partnered with Sugar Creek Goods to help you care for yourself in an all-natural way. And in this case, "all natural" doesn't mean it doesn't work! Save 15% on your order with promo code "DailyMojo" at SmellMyMoJo.comCBD is almost everywhere you look these days, so the answer isn't so much where can you get it, it's more about - where can you get the CBD products that actually work!? Certainly, NOT at the gas station! Patriots Relief says it all in the name, and you can save an incredible 40% with the promo code "DailyMojo" at GetMoJoCBD.com!Romika Designs is an awesome American small business that specializes in creating laser-engraved gifts and awards for you, your family, and your employees. Want something special for someone special? Find exactly what you want at MoJoLaserPros.com  There have been a lot of imitators, but there's only OG – American Pride Roasters Coffee. It was first and remains the best roaster of fine coffee beans from around the world. You like coffee? You'll love American Pride – from the heart of the heartland – Des Moines, Iowa. AmericanPrideRoasters.com   Find great deals on American-made products at MoJoMyPillow.com. Mike Lindell – a true patriot in our eyes – puts his money where his mouth (and products) is/are. Find tremendous deals at MoJoMyPillow.com – Promo Code: MoJo50  Life gets messy – sometimes really messy. Be ready for the next mess with survival food and tools from My Patriot Supply. A 25 year shelf life and fantastic variety are just the beginning of the long list of reasons to get your emergency rations at PrepareWithMoJo50.comStay ConnectedWATCH The Daily Mojo LIVE 7-9a CT: www.TheDailyMojo.com Rumble: HEREOr just LISTEN:The Daily MoJo ChannelBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-daily-mojo-with-brad-staggs--3085897/support.

On this wild episode, we kick things off with HUGE news — Rush is officially returning to the stage!

RUSH is going back on tour with a new drummer in 2026! Geddy and Alex talk about the decision to tour again after the death of Neil Peart in 2020

Chaz and Schatz go live to tape and gather the first gathering of The Contagion Collective to process the biggest moment in Rush fandom since R40 — Geddy and Alex's surprise announcement that Rush is returning to the stage.Yep. You read that right. Rush. Is. Back.With special guests Tim Starace (YYNOT), Eric Wirsing (Solar Federation), Mary Jo Plews (RushCon), Andy Faulkner (Author, Finding My Way), Martin “Tigre” Urionaguena (Dorothy from Argentina), Steve "Knee" Brown (Moving Pictures UK), and Paul Beaulieu (RushFest Canada), this impromptu global episode captures the shock, joy, disbelief, and tears that rippled through the fanbase the moment the news dropped.The gang breaks down the official statement, the new lineup (yes — a female powerhouse drummer, Anika Nilles!), and what it means for the community, the legacy, and the spirit of Neil Peart.In This Episode:

“Wait… Rush is touring without Neil Peart? How is that even possible?”That's the question that kicks off a wildly entertaining and surprisingly emotional segment of The Ben and Skin Show, as hosts Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray dive into the massive news shaking the rock world: Rush is back on tour, and Fort Worth is one of only seven cities on the list.Krystina drops the bombshell and leads the crew through the details — including how fans can win tickets before they go on sale. But the real intrigue? The band's decision to move forward without their iconic drummer, Neil Peart, who passed away in 2020. Enter Anika Nilles, a German drum phenom with serious chops and a résumé that includes touring with Jeff Beck. But can she live up to the legend?

Five Finger Death Punch’s Chris Kael sat down with Chasta and Baby Huey at Aftershock Festival to talk about juggling life on the road, stand-up comedy, and what’s next for the band. From his hilarious podcast Beardo and Weirdo with Craig Gass to teasing a new cover song and upcoming tour dates, Chris opens up about music, family, and finding balance in the chaos of rock & roll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dream Theater’s Mike Portnoy joins Chasta and Baby Huey from Aftershock to talk about coming home to Dream Theater, his bond with Neil Peart, drinking Jäger with Jimmy Page, and how his son is carrying on the drumming legacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports another band is getting back together.

Dream Theater’s Mike Portnoy joins Chasta and Baby Huey from Aftershock to talk about coming home to Dream Theater, his bond with Neil Peart, drinking Jäger with Jimmy Page, and how his son is carrying on the drumming legacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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:

In late 1975, Rush were feeling confident. Their previous album Fly By Night had taken a step forward from their eponymous debut and new drummer Neil Peart had not only set a new standard for drumming but was ready to become the band's lyricist thanks to his voracious appetite for reading. Thanks to Neil, the lyrics could become more introspective while also walking into a fantastic fantasy world of conquering heroes and their journies. But not everything they did was relatable for the average teenage rock fan. Bastille Day, a triumphant rocker that opens the album, harkens back to the French Revolution. I Think I'm Going Bald was a bit of an inside joke but was truly a song about growing up and growing older. While the nostalgic Lakeside Park recalled times from Neil's youth, it was a mellow tune about innocence vs. experience. However the epic Necromancer, a nod to Neil's JRR Tolkien worship, and The Fountain of Lamneth were 12 and 20 minute suites of music more suited to the likes of 70s Yes or Genesis than the Led Zeppelin's of the world who Rush seemed to be more like on their first two outings. While these long, proggy songs are to be admired for their musicianship and the boys maturity at around 22 years old to be able to write and play mature stories, it falls short of what they would achieve on their next record, 2112. Sales, radio play and concert turnouts were so bad that the record company demanded the next album feature more radio friendly material or they'd be dropped. While Rush stuck to their guns and made 2112 their own way, which led them to their greatest success to that point and put them on their own path, Caress of Steel is a bit of an outlier beloved by very few in the #RushFamily. As it turns 50, we finally give it our track x track review. Check out our new website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ugly American Werewolf in London Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LInkTree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pantheonpodcasts.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the September 12 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the Monkees debut as does Ed Sheeran & Justin Timberlake, Johnny Cash passes away, & some MTV awards are given out. Also, it's Barry White's & Neil Peart's birthdays.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

Feast your ears on his melodious 285th round as we give some underrated songwriters the pecan pie of just desserts.Please support us on the Beer Thursday Patreon page! Your support helps us continue to bring you entertaining and thought-provoking content.At the $10 level, the next 18 Great Human Beings will gain access to the Beer Thursday Facebook group.We'd love to hear what you think about underrated songwriters and Jay's brilliant beertography! Share your thoughts and see Jay's brilliant beertography at beerthursdayshow on Instagram! Your feedback is always appreciated and helps us improve. Your comment might even inspire a future episode!Never miss a round [aka, an episode]! Please help us reach more listeners by subscribing and leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcasting app. Your feedback helps us improve and boosts our visibility and credibility in the podcasting world! PlA-star review can help other music and songwriting enthusiasts discover our podcast.Here's what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round: Underrated Rockstars: Unsung Songwriting HeroesGet ready for another captivating installment of Beer Thursday! This week, join Jay and Shayne as they embark on an unforgettable musical journey, diving deep into the world of underrated songwriters whose lyrical brilliance often goes unnoticed. From the lyrical magic of Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon to the surprising poetic knacks of Rick Springfield and Neil Peart of Rush, this round is packed with insights that will transform how you view your favorite artists. But that's not all! Expect plenty of laughs as the guys share hilarious stories and intriguing trivia — did you know Elvis Presley had a quirky way of handling songwriting credits? Tune in for a delightful blend of sharp commentary and side-splitting banter that's guaranteed to leave you thirsting for more. Grab your drink, settle in, and celebrate the unsung songwriting heroes together!

In late 1975, Rush were feeling confident. Their previous album Fly By Night had taken a step forward from their eponymous debut and new drummer Neil Peart had not only set a new standard for drumming but was ready to become the band's lyricist thanks to his voracious appetite for reading. Thanks to Neil, the lyrics could become more introspective while also walking into a fantastic fantasy world of conquering heroes and their journies. But not everything they did was relatable for the average teenage rock fan. Bastille Day, a triumphant rocker that opens the album, harkens back to the French Revolution. I Think I'm Going Bald was a bit of an inside joke but was truly a song about growing up and growing older. While the nostalgic Lakeside Park recalled times from Neil's youth, it was a mellow tune about innocence vs. experience. However the epic Necromancer, a nod to Neil's JRR Tolkien worship, and The Fountain of Lamneth were 12 and 20 minute suites of music more suited to the likes of 70s Yes or Genesis than the Led Zeppelin's of the world who Rush seemed to be more like on their first two outings. While these long, proggy songs are to be admired for their musicianship and the boys maturity at around 22 years old to be able to write and play mature stories, it falls short of what they would achieve on their next record, 2112. Sales, radio play and concert turnouts were so bad that the record company demanded the next album feature more radio friendly material or they'd be dropped. While Rush stuck to their guns and made 2112 their own way, which led them to their greatest success to that point and put them on their own path, Caress of Steel is a bit of an outlier beloved by very few in the #RushFamily. As it turns 50, we finally give it our track x track review. Check out our new website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ugly American Werewolf in London Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LInkTree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We at The Wolf are excited to present our 250th episode of UAWIL and want to take a moment to thank all our loyal listeners & social media followers. Building this show and the community of fellow rock fans has been such a fun and sometimes magical adventure around the world these past 5 years. We want to express our sincere thanks for coming on the journey with us. Also, we like to do big guests on our 50th shows - Ryan Condal EP of House of the Dragon Ep 50, Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets live (after welcoming Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt on earlier to promote the show) Ep 100, Steve Kilbey of The Church Ep 150 and Steve Howe of Yes Ep 200. And we are proud to welcome one of rock music's most celebrated and contracted cover artists, Hugh Syme. Hugh is best known for his work with Rush over 50 years as their first collaboration, Caress of Steel, is 50 this year. We learned from Hugh first hand how his original piece of art was given the sepia tone at print which we all know and the songs which inspired the front and back covers. We hear about working with Neil Peart, Bob Ezrin, David Coverdale, Jimmy Page and the many models he immortalized with iconic album covers. Hugh is also an accomplished musician in his own right and talks about recording with Rush, working with former guest of UAWIL Jim McCarty of The Yardbirds and jamming with Aerosmith. We found Hugh to be soft spoken yet wryly funny as he related tales of living in London as a teenager, working as a musician in Toronto, and the 80s and 90s living in LA when it was the heart of the music business. And for you Rush fans, listen until the end as he announces he just submitted his artwork for an upcoming Rush anniversary reissue of one of our favorite 1980's Rush records. We had a delightful conversation with Hugh and we hope you enjoy it. Thanks again for all the support these 250 episodes - it means the world to us. Can we make it to 1,000??? Time will tell but if you keep listening and telling us what you want to hear about, we'll keep making them. Thank you all!! Check out our new website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ugly American Werewolf in London Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LInkTree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pantheonpodcasts.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We at The Wolf are excited to present our 250th episode of UAWIL and want to take a moment to thank all our loyal listeners & social media followers. Building this show and the community of fellow rock fans has been such a fun and sometimes magical adventure around the world these past 5 years. We want to express our sincere thanks for coming on the journey with us. Also, we like to do big guests on our 50th shows - Ryan Condal EP of House of the Dragon Ep 50, Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets live (after welcoming Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt on earlier to promote the show) Ep 100, Steve Kilbey of The Church Ep 150 and Steve Howe of Yes Ep 200. And we are proud to welcome one of rock music's most celebrated and contracted cover artists, Hugh Syme. Hugh is best known for his work with Rush over 50 years as their first collaboration, Caress of Steel, is 50 this year. We learned from Hugh first hand how his original piece of art was given the sepia tone at print which we all know and the songs which inspired the front and back covers. We hear about working with Neil Peart, Bob Ezrin, David Coverdale, Jimmy Page and the many models he immortalized with iconic album covers. Hugh is also an accomplished musician in his own right and talks about recording with Rush, working with former guest of UAWIL Jim McCarty of The Yardbirds and jamming with Aerosmith. We found Hugh to be soft spoken yet wryly funny as he related tales of living in London as a teenager, working as a musician in Toronto, and the 80s and 90s living in LA when it was the heart of the music business. And for you Rush fans, listen until the end as he announces he just submitted his artwork for an upcoming Rush anniversary reissue of one of our favorite 1980's Rush records. We had a delightful conversation with Hugh and we hope you enjoy it. Thanks again for all the support these 250 episodes - it means the world to us. Can we make it to 1,000??? Time will tell but if you keep listening and telling us what you want to hear about, we'll keep making them. Thank you all!! Check out our new website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ugly American Werewolf in London Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LInkTree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

dl, Evil, Rachel In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into the legacy of Rush, particularly focusing on their iconic album 'Moving Pictures'. They explore personal connections to the band's music, the complexity of their sound, and the cultural significance of songs like 'Tom Sawyer'. The discussion highlights the unique dynamics within the band and how their Canadian identity influences their artistry. Through anecdotes and analysis, the hosts celebrate Rush's impact on rock music and their enduring appeal across generations. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into the iconic album 'Moving Pictures' by Rush, exploring its cultural impact, musical complexity, and the legacy of Neil Peart. They discuss the album's standout tracks, the significance of its artwork, and the evolution of heavy metal music. The conversation also touches on personal connections to the music, the band's unique status in rock history, and the influence of Rush on future generations of musicians. Through humor and insightful commentary, the hosts celebrate the enduring appeal of Rush and their contributions to the music world.

Send us a textWe are big Rush fans on this podcast. And so are many of our listeners. When we asked what our next Rush review should be, this was the winner. Eric, Tim, and Dayton discuss Counterparts from the power trio Rush.https://www.youtube.com/@EJBGuitarhttps://www.youtube.com/@EricJasonBrockPhotographyhttps://www.youtube.com/@timbmusicianTwitter @dockingbay77podFacebook @dockingbay77podcastdockingbay77podcast@gmail.compatreon.com/dockingbay77podcasthttps://discord.gg/T8Nt3YB7 https://www.youtube.com/@DockingBay77podcast

This is day 16 of the Dog Days of Podcasting.   On this episode , Steven Cohen calls in with a memory […] The post Dead Rockstars – Neil Peart first appeared on The Rock and Roll Geek Show.

It's another two-for-one on Talkin' Rock! Up first, drumming legend, Mike Portnoy. He and Dream Theater are about to kick off their fall tour, with a stop at the Fox Theater on September 21st. We discussed his love for the Beatles, his relationship with Neil Peart, and the multiple bands he is a part of. He shared his thoughts on the passing of Ozzy and the only time he ever met the legend. Great to interview Mike for the first time after I'd met him a few times before. Next, it's Alice Cooper band bassist, Dennis Dunaway. The Revenge of Alice Cooper is out now. He told me they had a lot of material to choose from. So much they could've recorded many more albums. He shared some Detroit stories, a stage prop that didn't work as planned, and much more. Thanks for listening!

Welcome Keyser, West Virginia native Donnie Marple! Donnie is best known as the full-time drummer for American country music singer and songwriter Lee Brice. He's also the 2007 Champion of the storied Guitar Center Drum-Off.Starting from his early love for drumming inspired by his musical family and church, Donnie describes his rise through the competitive ranks, from local area competitions to competing nationally in the Guitar Center Drum-Off and eventually performing a solo at the prestigious Buddy Rich Memorial Concert - where he would share the stage with legends like Neil Peart and Chad Smith. Donnie discusses the evolution of his career with Lee Brice, his continual efforts to improve, and his experience balancing fatherhood with a demanding touring schedule. He also reflects on his passion for golf and reading, and offers insights into overcoming overthinking and focusing on mental health. The episode wraps as Donnie emphasizes the importance of humility, gratitude, and balancing professional success with personal fulfillment. We hope you enjoy!Chapters:0:00 Intro2:08 Welcome, Donnie! 3:42 Lee Brice Audition 18:50 Mental Health and Overcoming Challenges 28:53 Golf and Drumming: Finding Balance 31:55 Learning from Other Drummers 37:14 Drum Box (Sponsor) 37:57 Early Beginnings 43:36 Guitar Center Drum-Off 57:19 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor) 58:38 Buddy Rich Memorial Concert 1:07:10 Reflecting & Inspiring the Next Generation 1:10:35 Drum Supply (Sponsor) 1:18:08 Gear Talk and Endorsements 1:24:31 Sonique Drums (Sponsor) 1:28:43 Balancing Family and Career 1:30:50 OutroThank you to our Episode Sponsors:Drum Boxhttps://drumbox.spaceDrum Supplyhttps://www.drumsupply.comLow Boy Beatershttps://lowboybeaters.comGroove MPLhttps://www.groovempl.comSonique Drumshttps://soniquedrums.comConnect with Donnie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnie_marpleYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/donniemarpleWebsite: https://donniemarple.comMusic Featured in this Episode:"Soul" - Lee Brice"Rumor" - Lee BriceSupport the showConnect with us:WebsiteInstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebookRecorded at Garden Groove Recording Space, Nashville, TNPodcast Artwork: GENUINE CREATIVE ART ⓒ 2025 Nashville Drummers Podcast, LLC

In this episode, I sit down with the organizers of Rushfest, the ultimate international celebration of Rush — one of the most iconic progressive rock bands of all time.We talk about: