In this energetic episode of RushRash, Chaz n Schatz venture into the passionate world of drumming with Patrick W. Becker, a drummer and Independent Certified Optavia Coach with a with a profound connection to Rush. Patrick, born in Pennsylvania, moved to Arizona, shares his King Tut-like journey from discovering Rush in eighth grade through to his deep, endearing admiration for The Professor, Neil Peart. The guys delve into Patrick's experiences with drumming, including his challenges and achievements, and how Rush's music, particularly from the album Hold Your Fire, has been a significant influence in his life.

Patrick has a good time layin humorous anecdotes and Kufi-covered insights into his life, including his work in health coaching, where he draws parallels between the discipline of drumming and encouraging healthy habits. The spirit of Rush carries through to his day job! The discussion also touches on the broader impacts of Rush's music, including their lyrics' deep emotional and intellectual resonance with him and other fans. It gets pretty deep and meaningful, you might need to *prepare* yourhead of time...

According to Ai...Chaz n Schatz playfully navigate through the episode with their trademark humor and enthusiasm for Rush, engaging Patrick in discussions that range from serious musical analysis to lighthearted banter. The episode is a testament to the enduring influence of Rush's music and the profound connections it fosters among fans. So we got that goin' for us...

This episode is a big like and thumb's up to Rush, drumming, the pursuit of passion, and the power of social media to connect, wrapped up in the camaraderie and wit that you savvy RushRash listeners have come to expect. And we spin a track off of Patrick's favorite Rush album, straight from his Zoom background, we get Mission off 1987's Hold Your Fire. It's a must-listen for true Rush fans, drummers, and anyone who appreciates the blend of music, laughter, and life's journeys - in a tasty burrito. It's a whole enchilada kinda episode, all about how we're connecting with others and keeping the beating heart of our community alive! Pull our fingers...

We do the usual dive into the news, and yet a-fekin'-gain forget to namedrop our bitchin’ sponsor ⁠Danforth and Pape⁠. You simply must check out the Rush inspired T-Shirts at their facebook page – Danforth & Pape.

And don’t forget to scratch that itch live by going to see any of these Grade-A Rush lovin’ bands:

Schatz’s Scratch List:

UK

Scotland

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Moving Pictures Scotland⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leoni Jane Kennedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠RushFest Scotland⁠

North America

USA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YYNOT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Second Contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Solar Federation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Accidental Breakdown⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rush Archives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mood Lifters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Lotus Land⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Dumb Love⁠

⁠Vapor Trail⁠

Canada

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠New World Men⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2112⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

South America

Brazil

⁠RushFest Brazil⁠

Rush news, general nonsensical disorderly conduct, lack of regard for correctness or truth, and reckless endangerment of your whole-brain. This is the only podcast dedicated to increasing opioid release in your anterior insula, your anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), and your posterior cingulate cortex (PCC), in addition to the basal ganglia and the thalamus...and all that that implies.  

Some thick North Jersey accents and they give you some royalty-free sound effects and movie clips too - what more do you need to indulge your urge to scratch?!  Join us - you know where to scratch - blah, blah...RushRash.