The Permanent Waves Podcast

We're back!!! Rey and Ben are back to discuss the return of Rush! Please go say hi to us on Instagram: @Permanentwavespodcast Ben doesn't do social media, but please go say hi to Rey everywhere: @ReyGuevara Most of our episodes are clean, but there is one F-bomb you should look out for if you're listening with little ones! Tell us your plans for the tour!

Today on the Permanent Waves Podcast the boys are joined by none other than Brandon Dyke!  Brandon has been one of our most requested guests over the years. This one has been a long time coming.  Today on the show we discuss Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, smashed pumpkins, Michael Jordan, GEEEEEAAAR, and (of course) the greatest band in the history of the world: Rush! Follow Brandon online: Link Tree: ht...

Today on the Permanent Waves Podcast we talk to Mike Rosenthal from Overtime Angels! Overtime Angels is a charity run by and funded by Rush fans. (Check out episode 31 with Jim Brunke for more on Overtime Angels)  This week Overtime Angels opens their holiday auction. Mike joins us to talk about the campaign, air guitar champions, old and new sleepaway camps, fried chicken escapades, and (of cours...

Today on the Permanent Waves Podcast we talk to Richard Houghton, the author of the new book Rush: The Day I Was There. Richard is a rock music fan in the UK who writes books about fan experiences in rock and roll history. His latest book, which was released last week, tells the stories of over 400 Rush fans from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.  We talk about the Beatles, rock h...

Today on the Permanent Waves Podcast we talk to Ramona Vogue! Ramona is a professional dancer, musician, and podcaster. She also just so happens to be the niece of Neil Peart. The Permanent Waves Podcast is a family tradition this week!  Join us as we talk about competitive dance, horror movies, generic princess parties, youthful country phases, and — of course — the greatest rock band in the hist...

Today on the Permanent Waves Podcast we are joined by *Deep Breath* Nancy Peart Burkholder, baby sister of Neil Peart. We talk about... do you really need to know what we talk about? We're talking to a Peart!  Words fail us as we attempt to describe how great of an honor it was for us to speak with Nancy. We can't wait for you to hear this episode.  Support Nancy's work here: Bidding Owl Auction T...

Today on the Permanent Waves Podcast Ben and Rey are joined by podcast hall of famer Karina Maloney and guest of honor Gavin Wallace-Ailsworth! Gavin is the drummer for fancy prog rock band, Bent Knee ! On today's episode we talk about Buc-ee's, ungrateful scientists, Howard Stern, the final frontier, and - of course - the greatest rock band in the history of the world: RUSH! Follow Gavin online: ...

Today on the Permanent Waves Podcast we talk to civil servant and Rush fan, Hunter Potts! Hunter is a long time Permanent Waves fan. In this episode we talk about gators, fanboys, flea markets, folk music, and - of course - the greatest rock band in the history of the world: Rush! Download and subscribe to the show wherever you listen to fine podcasts. Check out Hunter's work here: hunterwpotts.co...

Crossover episode!  Today on the Permanent Waves Podcast Rey and Ben are joined by fellow podcasters Sadie Carpenter and Gavri'el HaCohen from the Leaving Eden podcast. Leaving Eden is a show about Sadie's experiences growing up in a cult!  Today we talk about cults (but fun), fast cars, freewill, fossils, and - of course - the greatest band in the history of the world: RUSH.  Follow Sadie and Gav...

Today on the Permanent Waves Podcast, WE'RE BACK! It's been a long three months and we have missed you all. We are happy to report that new interviews are on their way soon. For today. Rey and Ben celebrate two years of podcasting and look back on some greatest hits from our second year of podcasting.  We're a little rusty, but man are we excited to be back in your ears. Subscribe wherever fine po...

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.  Submit your story at PermanentWavesPodcast.com/Stories If you want to read some examples, check out Rey's s...

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, Beavis and Butt-Head, and - of course - the greatest rock band in the history of the world: RUSH!  Sean has been on our wish list for months, so we cover a lot of ground on this one.  There's lots o...

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 ! We talk about science, jazz music (jazz is weird), the power of farts, and - of course - the greatest rock band in the history of the world: Rush. Ben and Rey were first exposed to Thank...

Today on the Permanent Waves Podcast Rey and Ben are joined by female Rush fan and our new hero, Shana Koutecky!  Shana has been a loyal listener and this episode has been a long time coming. It's been a long time since we had a good crying episode, so here you go! Today we talk about vengeful birds, girls in velvet, recovery, closure, and - of course - the greatest rock band in the history of the...

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!  Richard joins us from Morin Heights, Quebec to discuss emus, crazy drummers in Ottawa , Le Studio, and - of course - the greatest rock band...

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. Follow the show: Facebook and Instagram - @PermanentWavesPodcast Twitter - @PwavesPod Follow Rey and Ben online: @ReyGuevara @TollScott PermanentWaves...

Today on the Permanent Waves Podcast the boys are joined by their tiniest, northernmost fan yet! Kristine Secret joins us from the Great White North to talk about Texas history, Classic Rock history lessons, slappin' da bass, and - of course - the greatest rock band in the history of the world: Rush. Download and subscribe to the show wherever you listen to fine podcasts. If you're feeling really...

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: Rus...

Today on the show Rey and Ben are joined by Rush fan and professional life saver, Heather McGoldrick! Astute listeners of the Permanent Waves Podcast will remember Heather from our A Farewell to a King episode last month. Today Heather joins us to decompress a little from our collective loss of Neil Peart, to discuss "New Rush" like Hold Your Fire, healing on the traveling road, and, of course, th...

Today on the show Rey and Ben welcome back podcast hall of famer Sam Turner.  Sam was the very first guest on The Permanent Waves Podcast (Episode 3) and his episode has been a long time favorite of ours. Today Sam returns to discuss his top five Rush albums, Batman, sad dancing, and, of course, the greatest rock band in the history of the world: Rush Follow the show online: Twitter - @PwavesPod F...

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...

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.  There are no words to express how we feel. If there...

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.  Thanks to everyone who reached out to the show with support and encouragement...

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 his...