Podwork Angels: A Special Return Engagement with Author Daniel Bukszpan!

About this episode

In this special episode, hosts Justin Mancini and Noah Franc interview author Daniel Bukszpan about his book on Rush and discuss the band's impact on rock music.

It’s Podwork Angels: The Rush Hour , a podcast dedicated to the Canadian rock band Rush! Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by fellow Cinema Joes podcast host Noah Franc of FrancNoir as they delve into the discography of Canada’s favorite sons, from 1974 to 2012. In this special bonus episode of the long-dormant podcast, Justin and Noah sit down with prolific author and rock/metal connoisseur Daniel Bukszpan to discuss his recent book, Rush & 2112 . They talk about the band’s breakthrough album, common misconceptions about its making, and of course, why Rush have cemented their place in the pantheon of rock gods. Don't forget to check out Daniel’s book here !

People in this episode

Guest: Daniel Bukszpan

Topics covered

• Rush
• rock music
• Canadian rock
• music history

Keywords

• 2112
• rock gods
• music misconceptions

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Rush & 2112

Books & works: Podwork Angels: A Special Return Engagement, Podwork Angels: The Rush Hour, Rush & 2112

Places: Canada

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