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October 28, 2022 30 mins

Just in time for Halloween, we tackle a profound and classic song by the band Rush, “Witch Hunt.”

  • Why is Tim so creepy?
  • What's The Fear Trilogy about?
  • Is it a scary song?
  • Rush, Canada, and witch puns from Tim and Shayne
  • Where's the Witch?
  • Is it even about witches?
  • What Fear?
  • How to listen to "Witch Hunt"
  • "Witch Hunt" was intended to be a production piece
  • Neil's percussion in this song
  • Why does Shayne think "Witch Hunt" should be the last song on Moving Pictures?
  • What is "Lemonade from the north?"
  • Lyrics that stand out to us
  • What if James Earl Jones narrated the song?
  • Who is Neil talking about?
  • How does the song apply today?
  • The music of the song
  • Geddy Lee's bass sound
  • Geddy and Alex at the Taylor Hawkin's tribute concert

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