The Permanent Waves Podcast

Today on the Permanent Waves Podcast we have a very special minisode. Apologies to Mr. Peart, but we deliver the bad news first. But stick it out for the second half of the show because we are joined by podcast hall of famer Matt Poarch who has an exciting new Rush project to share with us. 

Today on the Permanent Waves Podcast Rey and Ben are joined by NBA reporter and Rush fan Sean Highkin to talk about basketball, Modern Drummers, journalistic integrity, basketball, the 90s, basketball, Beevis and Butthead, and - of course - the greatest rock band in the history of the world: RUSH!

Today on the Permanent Waves Podcast Rey and Ben are joined not only by friend of the podcast, Karina Maloney, but also by professional musician Joe Fadem, who plays drums for prog rock group Thank You Scientist!

Today on the Permanent Waves Podcast Rey and Ben are joined by female Rush fan and our new hero, Shana Koutecky! 

Today on the Permanent Waves Podcast Rey and Ben are joined by accomplished drummer and DIY hero Richard Baxter! Richard is the man behind the effort to rebuild the famed and abandoned Le Studio, where Rush recorded multiple albums, including Moving Pictures! 

Today on the Permanent Waves Podcast Rey and Ben are joined by Baltimore Colts fan Stephanie Mossman! Stephanie joins us to talk about inventory management, tales from space, washing hands, and - of course - the greatest rock band of all time: Rush.

Today on the Permanent Waves Podcast the boys are joined by their tiniest, northernmost fan yet!

Today on the Permanent Waves Podcast Rey and Ben are joined by "the new guy" for podcast hall of famers Blah! Zach Sacco is an accomplished and educated drummer from the Great White North(east). He joins us today to talk about hitting stuff with sticks, higher education, petty high school rivalries, the genius of Neil Peart, and - of course - the greatest rock band in the history of the world: Rush

Today on the show Rey and Ben are joined by Rush fan and professional life saver, Heather McGoldrick!

Today on the show Rey and Ben welcome back podcast hall of famer Sam Turner. 

Today on the show the boys wrap up some voicemails from our Farewell to a King tribute. Thanks to everyone who called in and shared in our grief. We are proud of the way the Rush community has come together during this painful chapter in our lives. Also, we are re-releasing our most downloaded episode of the year as a way of introducing our new listeners to the normal format of the show, and also to prepare you for a monster announcement from our friends at Overtime Angels.

On Friday January 10th, 2020 the world learned that Neil Peart, the greatest drummer of all time, had died from brain cancer. This has been the darkest hour for the Rush community. We wanted to use our platform to offer a place of comfort during this time, so we invited Rush fans from around the world to call in and share their thoughts on Neil.  We love you all. And we all love you, Neil. We hope you know that wherever you are. 

There isn't much to say. Or at least, we don't have the words, but we are going to try tomorrow. We will record an episode tomorrow and we want your help.  Please give us a call and leave a voicemail telling us what you're feeling. We are going to play every single voicemail and mourn together.  Clock's ticking. Don't wait. Call now. 

It's a truly historic day in Permanent Waves Land!  Last week the Permanent Waves Podcast joined a Caravan of Rush fans from San Antonio up to Austin, Texas for a Geddy Lee book signing event. Long time Permanent Waves superfan, former guest, and all around gal pal Karina Maloney joins us today to digest the experience. 

Today on the Permanent Waves Podcast we welcome yet another female Rush fan to the show. (We see you, ladies!) Laura Ann Valle is a Rush fan and freedom advocate from San Antonio, Texas who met Rey years ago when he was a candidate for city council. On this episode we talk about local government, real life libertarians, young love, social trauma, and — of course — the greatest rock band in the history of the world: Rush.