Episodes: 9
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 4.4/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: USA
Publicly listed emails
peter@pantheonpodcasts.com
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Jeff Miers - Buffalo music journalist and co-host focused on music criticism, artist history, and Rush’s recordings and performances.
Ray Wawrzyniak - Rush historian and co-host providing specialized knowledge of the band’s albums, musicianship, mythology, and legacy.
Liz Janik - Cfny’s History, Rush-related Memories, And Neil Peart’s Connection To A CFNY Broadcast Of Genesis’s Watcher Of The Skies.
Scot Turner - Cfny’s History, Rush-related Memories, And The Station’s Influence On The Spirit Of Radio.
Ivar Hamilton - Cfny’s History, Rush-related Memories, And The Station’s Influence On The Spirit Of Radio.
Steve Himel - The Origins Of Henderson’s Partnership With Rush, The Rush Beer Line, And The Annual Rush Day Event.
Top Ten Rush Alex Lifeson Guitar Solos! | Why Rush Matters
October 01, 2026
Hey there, Rush freaks! Jeff & Ray must confess that their heads are spinning, what with all this Rush-related activity happening! Ray has been out on the road acting as docent for the Rush Xanadu Lounge VIP Experience, and Jeff is still reeling from the Cleveland shows. The arrival of the highly anticipated (and simply stunning) Scot McFadyen & Sam Dunn documentary Neil Peart: No One’s Disciple demanded their attention as well, and they’ll surely be doing a deep-dive on that poignant doc soo...
The Summer of Rush! | Why Rush Matters
September 03, 2026
If you told Jeff and Ray a year ago that the biggest tour of summer 2026 would feature a reborn Rush, they might’ve wondered what parallel reality you’d taken up residence in. Sure, wishful thinking has its place, and who are we if we live without belief in a dream? But back then, the cold reality smacked of finality. The beautiful dream was over. And yet, here we are, nearing the end of a summer season we never thought we’d be gifted. The band firmly exists in the here and now, the reviews...
Emotional Feedback on a Timeless Wavelength | Why Rush Matters
August 20, 2026
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again - What a time to be a Rush fan! While Geddy, Alex, Anika and Loren - as well as thousands of grateful fans - recover from an epic 4-night run in Toronto, Jeff and Ray present their recent conversation with legendary CFNY DJs Ivar Hamilton, Scot Turner and Liz Janik, who were in town to promote their new documentary on the history of that fabled station, which will open in Buffalo this fall. As any self-respecting Rush-head knows, the band wrot...
Why Rush Matters is hosted by Jeff Miers and Ray Wawrzyniak. Its publicly listed email is peter@pantheonpodcasts.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed email for Why Rush Matters: peter@pantheonpodcasts.com.
Podseeker estimates Why Rush Matters reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Why Rush Matters typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Professional expertise or a distinctive first-hand connection to Rush, rock music, music broadcasting, music history, or Rush-related commercial and cultural projects. Common among recent guests: Direct involvement in Rush-related projects or events; Established professional experience in music broadcasting, journalism, history, or music-related business; Specialized first-hand stories about Rush and its musical or cultural impact. Recent guests include Liz Janik, Scot Turner, and Ivar Hamilton.
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