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The Rush Discush
by The Rush Discush
Married Rush fans Juliann and Adam Balley discuss the songs of the band Rush, pairing them up and battling out which ones they would keep if they had to pick. The songs are grouped into multiple categories including hits, less favored tracks, philosophic tracks, and more!
Episodes
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Ep. 55 - Neil Peart: No One's Disciple + Finishing the Leftovers
Today we dive in and discuss the fantastic new documentary paying tribute to Neil. Then we finish out the Leftovers bracket and decide which song comes out on top! Songs from this bracket: Hand Over Fist Carnies Cut to the Chase Peaceable Kingdom Digital Man Vapor Trail Grand Designs Ceiling...
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Ep. 54 - Circumstances vs. The Big Money
We get right into it and pick apart both of these classics and dig into what makes them both so great. This was one of the toughest decisions we had to make so far, but the discussion was a ton of fun. ______ Enjoying this Rush podcast? Give us a review and a rating, and share us with someone who...
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Ep. 53 - Grand Designs vs. Ceiling Unlimited
It's yet another 80s classic against a track from Vapor Trails! Will synthy goodness beat out the hard rock jam sesh? Will the drowning man's straw overcome the spacious views? Will you be able to tell when we had to edit out our child interrupting our recording because they had a bad dream? Will...
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Ep. 52 - Digital Man vs. Vapor Trail
In this episode, we dig deep into what makes Digital Man and Vapor Trail unique and impressive. Geddy's bass in Digital Man. The lyrics of Vapor Trail. It sparked some really insightful conversation. Listen to hear what song wins the debate! ______ Enjoying this Rush podcast? Give us a review and…
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Ep. 51 - Cut to the Chase vs. Peaceable Kingdom
Cut to the Chase vs Peaceable Kingdom… who will be the winner? We really dig deep into the lyrics of both of these songs, as well as some pinnacle musical moments we enjoy from both. This ended up being a fantastic discussion! What song did we choose? Listen to find out. ______ Enjoying this Rush...
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Ep. 50 - Hand Over Fist vs. Carnies
We're back with a BRAND NEW BRACKET! The "Leftovers" bracket -- AKA the songs that didn't quite fit in the other brackets/categories. Today we have HAND OVER FIST vs CARNIES. Which one do you choose? ___ Enjoying this Rush podcast? Give us a review and a rating! ️️️️️ Follow us on Instagram,...
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Ep. 49 - Rush Concerts: Recap & Reflections
Join us as we share about our experience seeing Rush live at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX! We go over our impressions of the setlists, the performances, and the visuals.
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Ep. 48 - Life Update and The Odd Ducks Bracket
After a 3 year hiatus, The Rush Discush podcast is BACK! In this episode, we give a life update of why we've been gone, what we've been up to, and what to expect moving forward. Then, we finally wrap up the Odd Ducks bracket, where we've left you hanging for the past 3 years and finally pick the...
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Ep. 47 - Cinderella Man vs. Totem
We talk about one of Geddy's lyrical endeavors based on a movie with Cinderella Man, and a smorgasbord of religions represented in Totem.
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Ep. 46 - Match the Music to the Lyrics
Today's challenge comes in Adam's brother Edward attempting to match the music of Rush songs he has never heard before to the correct lyrics and vice-versa. Play along and see how well you do! Follow Edward on his songwriting journey here: Instagram, TikTok
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Ep. 45 - Kid Gloves vs. How It Is
One of Alex's best solos against the heavy crunch of the only Rush album to be remixed. Take this deep dive into juxtaposition, mixing, and more! Sponsor - Cinderella Man - New musical, check to see if it will be coming to your town.
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Ep. 44 - Guess the Rush Song From the Poorly Played Bass Line
Today is just as it seems - Juliann (and you) will try to guess what Rush song Adam is playing poorly on the bass. No this isn't Adam trying to downplay his bass playing to subvert expectations - he really did play them poorly. Good luck!
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Ep. 43 - Vital Signs vs. Bravest Face
Today we dive into the oddities of Rush doing Reggae and Geddy singing all over the place. Find out if Moving Pictures reigns supreme or if Snakes & Arrows takes a victory. UPDATED Due to technical diffculties when first uploaded, we neglected to include our sponsor's message. To all the real…
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Ep. 42 - Guess the Rush Song From the Drums
Today's game is simple - just guess the song from the drum groove or fill. Find out if we guess the iconic fills and grooves or if we are just big losers! We are joined by our good friend Jim Benner from Rushfans and who has joined us in the past to break down some drum stuff.
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Ep. 41 - The Twilight Zone vs. You Bet Your Life
Today we talk Twilight Zone, TV, and Traumatization - the widely known three "T"s (I'm pretty sure) Check out the goofy videos Adam brought up here: Coats, Ice and Snowball Fights and Days of Our Ice Today's sponsor - Vital Sines - check out their upcoming album Evelate From the Norm.
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Ep. 40 - Guess the Rush Song From the A.I. Generated Art
Just a quick message to all our faithful listeners - Thank you! Today's episode doesn't work well for audio only so if you'd like to watch on YouTube you can do that here: https://youtu.be/MpKlnmARw14 You can listen to the audio here or not. There's one mistake in the audio if you want to try to...
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Ep 39. Best I Can vs. Between Sun and Moon
We dive right in and battle out these two odd ducks. Will classic rock beat out country? Will R.E.M. beat out AC/DC? Will you skip our sponser's ad that is placed toward the end of the episode? All this and maybe the meaning of life, probably, on today's episode! Sponser: The Odds Get Even -...
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Ep. 38 - Lemonade From the North - Ft. The Every Rush Song Podcast
Welcome to a new bracket! We were happy to be guests on the Every Rush Song Podcast with Shayne, Jay, and Tim. Shayne hosts this episode and we all share how we got into Rush, introduce the new bracket and then have a "pre-season" choice between The Twilight Zone and Vital Signs. Check out Every...
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Ep. 37 - The Reflective Bracket
Here we are, finally finishing this bracket after a year of turbulence. It's short and sweet today - we have done all the reflecting during the previous episodes of this bracket and get straight to it deciding which song will top the list of the reflective song bracket! Thank you to all who have...
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Ep. 36 - Middletown Dreams vs. Mission
In this last pairing of the bracket, we hear reflections from Rob Buchta and Vicki Hudson about these spectacular tracks, we talk about the album that helped inspire Middletown Dreams, and discuss the musical group that we belong to that we feel encapsulates the message of Mission. Check out...
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Ep. 35 - Second Nature vs. The Way the Wind Blows
Today we discuss our special connection with Second Nature, Adam rants about war, and we decide which of these awesome songs sticks around for the next round. Check out our old gym pitch video here: Gym Pitch Check out Juliann's business website here: motherhoodbarbell.com And follow her at...
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Ep. 34 - Open Secrets vs. Bravado
Jim Benner and Dennis Strenk kick off this episode sharing their reflections, then we examine the impact these songs have had on our lives.
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Ep. 33 - Lakeside Park vs. Heresy
Get ready for some reflection about some uncomfortable subjects while also remembering the things that make life worth living. An odd pairing that illustrates the diversity of songwriting from the band. Check out Forty Autumns by Nina Willner -...
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Ep. 32 - Ghost of a Chance vs. Faithless
Omar Alvarado of the YouTube channel "All About Rush" starts off today's episode reflecting on Ghost of a Chance, and then we dive into some deep waters discussing faith, spirituality, and how these songs serve as an important reminder to take an active role in your personal belief set. Check out...
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Ep. 31 - Rush in a Relationship: Lauren and Daniel
Lauren and Daniel from Scotland are back for a full episode discussion of how Rush has been a part of their relationship and what it has meant for them. Hear how a concert changed their trajectory, how a wedding band had to learn Rush for them, and how Daniel had an interaction with Neil! Check…
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Ep. 30 - Everyday Glory vs. Resist
Today we bring on Lauren and Daniel from Scotland to share their insights on Resist. Then we press on to a deep dive on the thoughtful nature of these beautiful songs. Check out our website at rushdiscush.com!
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Ep. 28 - The Measure of a Life: Reflections with Donna Halper
Come on a journey with Donna as she shares her experiences with the band - from playing "Working Man" in Cleveland for the first time, to a lifelong friendship - and how the work and moral ethic of the band has helped influence the world for good.
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Ep. 29 - Stoicism, Philosophy, and Rush with Brad Birzer
Brad Birzer joins us to discuss Stoicism, western civilization, philosophy, and how it all relates to Rush. We explore the relevance of the lyrics and philosophy, discuss religion, and reflect on the impact these lyrics have had in our personal lives. Check out Brad's Liberty Classroom courses...
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Ep. 27 - In The End vs. Mystic Rhythms
We have returned! After a long hiatus we begin this reflective journey by battling out two closing tracks from two wildly different albums and discussing the unique aspects of both that keep us coming back. Tears Are Not Enough - go to 2:00 for the lead in to Geddy's part.
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Ep. 26 - The Instrumental Bracket
Join us as we reflect on this bracket and determine the one instrumental track that we would keep out of the remaining 4 tracks. We also announce the next bracket to come. Listen to the songs in this bracket here: Spotify Apple Music
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Ep. 25 - La Villa Strangiato vs. The Main Monkey Business - Part 2
Here it is - the final decision between these instrumentals! Building off of last episode's discussion, Juliann and Adam dive deeper into their personal feelings about these two great showcases of the band's virtuosity!
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Ep. 24 - La Villa Strangiato vs. The Main Monkey Business - Part 1
Doug, Vicki, Dennis, and Jim are all back as Juliann and Adam prep for their next battle episode. Dive deep into the complexity of these two powerhouse instrumentals with the help of these wonderful musical guests! Link to La Villa Strangiato movement listing:...
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Ep. 23 - The Composing of Rush
Today, Adam interviews Dr. Doug Helvering - a composer and professor - and has him break down some of these composing terms that get tossed around. We also dive into some different compositional elements that Rush used in their songs. Yet another great interview that will deepen your appreciation...
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Ep. 22 - YYZ vs. Leave That Thing Alone
Strap in folks, this one is a doozy. We brought Adam and Jimmy back to give their input from a bass perspective, and Steve breaks down some sweet drum stuff for them as well. Check out the full interview with Steve: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Ur_mbPHg8
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Ep. 21 - The Drums of Rush
Steve from JunkdrummerTV on YouTube and Jim Benner of Rush Fans join me in discussing drums in general and then Neil's contributions to the drumming world and his playing in Rush. Check out Steve's channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI62VHcIOQ1Q2F71JBnvulg Follow Jim on IG:...
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Ep. 20 - Where's My Thing? vs. Malignant Narcissism
More bass discussion today as we dive deep into these tracks with Jimmy and Adam! Then we try to unravel this decision and find that it is more difficult than we expected. Which instrumental will proceed to the next phase? Find out on today's Rush Discush!
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Ep. 19 - The Bass of Rush
We had a great discush with Adam Jones and Jimmy Lykens - two great bassists and great people - in preparation for some more deep dives into the instrumentals of Rush. Be prepared to have your knowledge of the bass increased and your appreciation for Geddy deepened! Check out Jimmy on tour with...
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Ep. 18 - Limbo vs. Hope
Our first battle episode back and it feels great! And horrible! It's always a tough time picking between these songs we love, but it's especially tough now that we've brought back Vicki and Dennis to point out more cool stuff we didn't notice about the guitar of these songs. As always, we highly...
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Ep. 17 - The Guitar of Rush
Welcome to our first episode of the new bracket! We are doing two episodes a week this bracket so buckle in as we discuss the guitar in general, Alex Lifeson as a player, and some great moments in Rush's catalog! Check out Vicki in The Spirit of Rush: Tickets to Jan. 28 show in Atlanta The Spirit...
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Ep. 16 - Announcements
We're back! Almost... We are just about ready to move forward with our next bracket but are still finishing up some things. Find out what's going on and how you can help! If you want a taste of what's to come, check out this video: Junkdrummer TV on YouTube Email us at [email protected] with...
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Ep. 15 - The Least Popular Bracket
Listen as we finish out this bracket to determine the one song from this bracket of 18 that we would keep over the rest! Stay tuned at the end to hear an announcement of the future of the podcast and other goings on! Check out all 18 songs from the bracket on Spotify and/or Apple Music! Feel free...
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Ep. 14 - Tai Shan vs. The Speed Of Love
The last pairing of this bracket brought about an interesting discussion on the band's impact and this great Rush community.
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Ep. 13 - Time and Motion vs. Virtuality
Two more oft reviled tracks from an oft reviled album. Hear why we think they deserve some closer attention, and which we would pick!
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Ep. 12 - Lock and Key vs. High Water
Today we take a dive into the waters of Hold Your Fire and unlock the primal instincts discussed in these two underappreciated tracks.
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Ep. 11 - Anagram vs. Neurotica
Sorry for the late release! This week we discuss a couple of odd ball songs that we feel should get some more love. Link to the article Adam references: Rush: an epic interview with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson
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Ep. 10 - The Big Wheel vs. Good News First
Discover how both these songs trigger nostalgia in us, hear musings on life, and find out which song comes out on top in today's episode! *Correction* - Juliann became a Rush fan in 2018, not 2019. Watch the deep dive into Counterparts here: Rush Deep Dive: Counterparts
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Ep. 09 - Double Agent vs. Spindrift
A short, incisive battle between two grindingly awesome songs that get set aside too often. Who will win this week?
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Ep. 08 - Superconductor vs. Wish Them Well
Today we wax philosophical and dig deep into these two often snubbed gems. Link to liner notes for Wish Them Well: https://www.cygnus-x1.net
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Ep. 07 - I Think I'm Going Bald vs. Red Lenses
Week #2 of the Least Popular Bracket is comparing two wildly different eras of Rush at their goofiest! Listen for a couple announcements and a bonus choice between two songs. Watch Adam's appearance on The Rush Roundtable here: Rush Roundtable Ep. #88: This or That (Keep or Discard)?
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Ep. 06 - Face Up vs. Dog Years
It's an exciting, deep dive of a discussion this week as we kick off a new bracket of least popular songs! Find out if either of these tracks deserve a second chance!
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Married Rush fans Juliann and Adam Balley discuss the songs of the band Rush, pairing them up and battling out which ones they would keep if they had to pick. The songs are grouped into multiple categories including hits, less favored tracks, philosophic tracks, and more!
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