Look for any podcast host, guest or anyone
Showing episodes and shows of

Tom Nixon

Shows

Out of the MainOut of the MainS6.E9: You Don’t Know Rick SpringfieldHow well do you really know Rick Springfield? What about Tim Pierce, Mike Baird, Jerry Hey, Richard Page and Tommy Funderburk? There’s a lot to like and a lot that gets unfairly dismissed about the man with more than 20 charting hit singles to his name. If all you think of when you hear “Rick Springfield” is “Jessie’s Girl,” allow Tom and John to open your eyes and ears to the depths beneath the surface…Listen and Subscribe:⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠.Referenced and Rel...2025-05-0849 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS6.E8: Turning the PagesTom and John take a tour through the long and storied careers of Richard Page and Steve George. Beginning with their early careers as session vocalists, through the three-record run Pages had, all the way through the game-changing band that was Mr. Mister. Quite the evolution for two of music’s hardest-working but underrated geniuses.N.B.: The Inside Musicast interview with Richard Page, Steve George, and John Lang.Listen and Subscribe:⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠.Referenced and Related:⁠⁠Playlist of songs f...2025-04-2451 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS6.E6: The End of the Road to the Vinyl FourKevin Sucher, founder and vocalist with yacht rock tribute band The Docksiders, joins Out of the Main to help John and Tom finish off the madness that was their March 2025 tournament of champions: The Vinyl Four!What was the biggest, baddest, most important album from (roughly) 1975 to 1985 in (mostly) the genres we cover on the podcast? Tune in to hear our picks, and leave your disputes and corrections in the comments on Facebook or X!Listen and Subscribe:⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠.2025-03-2754 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS6.E4: It’s March! Time for Some Madness!The Road to the Vinyl Four continues in earnest. This March, we’ll finally settle the score: What is the “biggest” album of our era? This week’s guest judge: Tom Bieniewicz, lead singer of August Red.Let’s do this!Listen and Subscribe:⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠.Referenced and Related: ⁠⁠Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main⁠⁠ ⁠John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro/outro: Stock Music “We’re Here” compose...2025-03-1344 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS6.E1: Reaction to Rick Beato Reaction VideoIs yacht rock “bullshlt?” Well, we don’t think so…but it appears that Rick Beato may. In his recent reaction video that dropped during our inter-season break, he voiced his opinion on the Yacht Rock Dockumentary and the “genre” more generally. Did he get it right? Or do John and Tom — Heavens to Murgatroyd! — disagree with their podcasting idol? “We’d love to hear your thoughts. Leave us a comment, and don’t forget to subscribe!” Listen and Subscribe: ⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠. ...2025-02-0642 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E46: Christmas with Chris ChristianIn our final episode of Season 5 — and just in time for the Christmas season — Chris Christian returns to the podcast to walk John and Tom through the genesis (🛎️), history and timeline of Christian Contemporary Music, or CCM. One of the most interesting musical icons we’ve ever had the pleasure and privilege to interview, Chris is a treasure trove of information, fun facts and backstories.  And DON’T MISS: Our first interview with Chris from Season 3! Get the Chris Christian goods at Boone’s Overstock. PLUS, want som...2024-12-2351 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E44: Yacht Dock, with Garret PriceYou’ve heard the music, you’ve seen the movie, now hear the stories behind the story! Garret Price, Director of HBO’s “Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary,” joins Tom and John to provide all of the background, origin stories, and behind-the-scenes intel that went into the making of a spectacular docKumentary about the music this podcast was founded to explore! Listen and Subscribe: ⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠. Referenced and Related: ⁠⁠Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main⁠⁠ ⁠John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠...2024-12-1255 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E43: Album Focus: SportsTom and John take a break from the sophistication — or DO they?! — to do an album focus episode on Huey Lewis and the News’ Sports album. A Bob Clearmountain joint, there just might be more to this album than you’ve given it credit for. Only one way to find out! Check out: A deep dive into the collaborative networks of Yacht Rock, the nerdy abstract Tom references in Found at Sea. Listen and Subscribe: ⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠. Referenced...2024-12-0545 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E42: On the Road (Again) to the Vinyl FourJohn and Tom are on the road (again) to The Vinyl Four, marching toward madness that will conclude next season. Follow along (and yell at your podcast player) as they go through the third of four first-round brackets to find the most important/consequential/impactful/enduring record of our time! Listen and Subscribe: ⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠. Referenced and Related: ⁠⁠Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main⁠⁠ ⁠John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro/outro: Stock Music “We’re Here” co...2024-11-2130 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E41: The Manhattan Transfer, with Listener Jonathan$upporter Jonathan returns to Out of the Main to walk John and Tom through the history, music and talent that was The Manhattan Transfer. Are they a Buried Treasure of the yacht rock era? With roots in 1930s jazz and influence that continues to this day, let’s pay tribute to one of the truly under-appreciated artists of our time. And if you’re like Tom, and you never quite “got it,” consider this your reason to reconsider. Listen and Subscribe: ⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠. Refere...2024-11-1445 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E37: Off Your RadarThis week John and Tom devote an entire episode to music, artists, albums or songs that may be off your radar…but shouldn’t be. What did we find? Tune in to find out! What about you: What would you like to share that might be “off our radar?” Listen and Subscribe: ⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠. References and Related: ⁠⁠Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main⁠⁠ ⁠John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro/out...2024-10-1745 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E35: Forward Momentum, with Mike O’CullAuthor of a relished tweet, lifelong musician, and accomplished music blogger/journalist Mike O’Cull joins Tom and John to expand and expound upon a brief “manifesto” we read in a prior episode: the notion of “forward momentum” throughout the history of music. Does there still remain forward momentum when it comes to artistry in music? Or did we get stuck in a rut around the turn of millennium? When did this momentum start, and can it be regenerated? Listen and Subscribe: ⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice...2024-10-0348 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E34: Album Side: Boston’s Third Stage, Side 1Once again, John and Tom go searching for the perfect album side. Will Boston’s Third Stage, Side 1, pass muster? Leave us your comments and observations on Facebook! PLUS: What would you say is the perfect album SIDE…just a side; not the whole album. In fact, perhaps (like those we’ve taken on so far) the other side is decidedly NOT perfect, which makes your pick all the more spot-on for “perfect album side!” Listen and Subscribe: ⁠Find the podcast platform of your choi...2024-09-2643 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E33: Continuing Down the Road to the Vinyl FourThe tournament continues. John and Tom return to the hi-fi highways on their way toward the Road to the Vinyl Four. Join us for a tournament featuring 64 of the best and most important albums from 1975 to 1985 (roughly), to be concluded in March 2025. Did they get it right? Were there any upsets and Cinderella stories? You be the judge. Next time, we’re inviting guests to take it from here… Listen and Subscribe: ⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠. References and Related...2024-09-1940 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E32: Preeminent FrontsWho are the best front men and women of our time? No, not today…not of all time…but of “our” time. Think mid-70s to mid-80s. No solo acts allowed. Stay within the genres we cover. John and Tom each choose their top 10. Now let’s hear yours! Listen and Subscribe: ⁠⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠⁠. References and Related: ⁠⁠⁠Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro/outro: Sto...2024-09-1239 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E31: Dane Donohue Record Release PartyOn the heels of the release of his first new album in 46 years, Dane Donohue returns to the podcast to celebrate and discuss the release of “L.A. Rainbow.” Tune in to hear all about his production collaboration with none other than John Nixon himself. A story that began in 1978 finally gets its encore. Don’t miss our prior interviews with Dane to hear all about the entire story: The first interview Dane Donohue, Side 1 Dane Donohue, Side 2 Listen and Subscribe: ⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice h...2024-09-0559 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E30: Album Focus: TotoAt long last and by persistent listener request, John and Tom run down the debut Toto album (aka “Toto I” to some) and bask in the genius that started it all. Tune in for John and Tom’s analysis of the first in the legendary group’s deep catalogue, and follow along the track-by-track dissection and discussion. As always, leave us your own thoughts on this record on Facebook when/where we post the episode announcement!  Interested in "Forward Momentum? in music? Follow Mike O'Cull on X (Twitter). Listen and Subsc...2024-08-2950 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E27: “I Write the Songs,” with Kenny NolanSongwriter Kenny Nolan, the man behind the pen for so many hit songs from the 1970s to today, joins Tom and John to discuss the art and history of songwriting, starting with “My Eyes Adored You,” which Frankie Valli took to number one. Hear how “Lady Marmalade” was born, learn what came of his lyric “Blue Eyes in Georgia,” and maybe even offer a “Penny for Your Thoughts,” among much. much more! Listen and Subscribe: ⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠. References and Related: ⁠⁠Playlist of songs featur...2024-08-0835 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E26: Christopher Cross in Atmos Spatial, with J ClarkCourtesy of our friends at Seeker Music, John and Tom got a sneak preview of the August 1 release of the original Christopher Cross album, remixed in Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio. The guys are joined by engineer, mixer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist J Clark of Infrasonic Sound, who walks us through the process, techniques and intended outcomes of remixing a timeless masterpiece for modern audial technology. Celebrating the 45th anniversary of Christopher Cross’s critically acclaimed eponymous debut album, Seeker Music has actually released two new versions of the album on streaming: this Dolby Atmos Spatial Au...2024-08-0144 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E25: Heading Out on the Road to the Vinyl FourThe tournament begins! John and Tom take to the hi-fi highways on their way toward the Road to the Vinyl Four. Join us for a tournament featuring 64 of the best and most important albums from 1975 to 1985 (roughly), to be concluded in March 2025. John and Tom kick it off by tackling the first-round matchups in one of the regions, to be determined at random.  Did they get it right? Were there any upsets and Cinderella stories? You be the judge. Next time, we’re inviting guests to take it from here… Lis...2024-07-2541 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E23.b: The First 10 Videos on MTV, Part 2Picking up where we left off last week, counting up from six to ten... John and Tom recount the first 10 videos ever played on MTV, providing our recollections, reactions, and a bit o’ analysis, as we try to remember these classics…and to see which have stood the test of time! Click here for the YouTube playlist, “Yacht Rock Music Videos” to chuckle and cringe along! You surely remember by now the first video ever to air on MTV; but do you remember the second t...2024-07-1832 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E23.a: The First 10 Videos on MTVWhere were you on August 1, 1981? Were you watching the launch of MTV? John and Tom recount the first 10 videos ever played on MTV, providing our recollections, reactions, and a bit o’ analysis, as we try to remember these classics…and to see which have stood the test of time! You surely remember by now the first video ever to air on MTV; but do you remember the second through tenth? Tune in to take a journey back in time with us! 2024-07-1140 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E22: The End of the World As We Knew ItThis week, the boys take on AI and ponder the effect it will have on the music business. While artificial intelligence is not entirely new to the recording process, what is happening today just might expedite what began around the turn of the millennium: the slow death march of the record business toward obsolescence. Does AI have some redeeming qualities? Should we embrace this modern march toward progress as we did in the 1980s? Are John and Tom just two old guys shaking their fists at the clouds? Tune in to find out! Listen...2024-07-0341 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E21: Let’s Make a Summer Playlist!Tom and John make a playlist for their summer listening pleasure (and yours). BUT, this is not just a pick your favorite summer jams and construct the ultimate playlist. Instead, Tom and John each present the other with head-to-head matchups, and only one song survives. In a variation of “Death Is Not an Option,” there are some real heartbreakers in these matchups, and we are forced to choose the impossible. Who makes the cut? Tune in to find out! When you’re done, you can spin the soul survivors here: “Out of the Main Summer S...2024-06-2742 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E19: The Road to the Vinyl FourTom and John kick off a multi-episode tournament that will conclude in March 2025: The Vinyl Four! We have created a bracket of 64 albums that represent, in our view, the most influential albums, not of ALL time, but of OUR time: essentially 1975 to 1985, sticking mostly within AOR pop rock. Throughout this season and the beginning of next, we’ll invite guest judges on to help us arrive at the biggest album of the era, as selected by lovers of music from the 70s and 80s. Who will emerge as The Vinyl Four? Follow the vinyl-brick ro...2024-06-1346 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E18: Out of the Main Comes Alive at BudokanJust in time for outdoor live concert season, Tom surprised John with a fun question to ponder: What songs are more famous for their live versions than the original studio version? Listen and Subscribe: ⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠. References and Related: ⁠⁠Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main⁠⁠ ⁠John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro/outro: Stock Music “We’re Here” composed by John H. Nixon (BMI) Find and Follow: The Mainland: ⁠OutoftheMain.com⁠ Facebook...2024-06-0640 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E17: Back to Bass Licks, with Lars-Erik DahleKnown to modern yacht rockers as Ole Borud’s bass player, Lars-Erik Dahle joins the podcast to walk listeners through some of the most iconic bass lines in yacht rock and beyond. Lars-Erik brings his axe with him to demonstrate live what some of these licks are and who his favorite bassists are. After spending three weeks focusing on the drums, Tom is more than happy to turn our attention to the rhythm section’s “better half.” Check out Lars-Erik’s playlist of YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNo97qwyDm9hpWhzrMeqM...2024-05-3054 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E16: In Session, with Tris ImbodenHe's back! In what has become an annual tradition, the great session drummer Tris Imboden returns to the podcast, this time to walk Tom and John through a behind-the-scenes look at a typical session from the golden era. From before you even get the call, all the way through to collecting the Grammy, what goes into cutting the tracks that live on in memoriam forever? Tune in this week to hear the general story, as well as specific memories Tris shares that may shed some new light on old classics we've known our entire lives! 2024-05-2359 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E15: Out of the GatePicking up where they left off last week, John and Tom continue their microanalysis of the snare drum sound, specifically the advent, evolution and ultimate weaponization of the “gated” snare. What is gated reverb? How was it invented/discovered? Where did it all go so tragically wrong? Is it actually an art form to be embrace? All of that and more, as Out of the Main goes Out of the Gate! Listen and Subscribe: ⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠. Referenc...2024-05-1639 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E14: Caught in the SnareMaybe it could be argued that we scrutinize some things TOO closely, but there is a strong case to be made that the sound of the snare drum in a mix is “the” defining characteristic of the overall song, in many ways.  To explore and demonstrate that theory in action, John and Tom take listeners on an expedition through time — from the proto-yacht era of the early 70s to the more synthetic sounds of the mid-80s — to see how technology, playing styles and music production in general evolve over the decades, with special emphasis...2024-05-0939 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E13: Buried Treasures, Album EditionTom and John each choose an album they feel deserves wider recognition, and run down why these treasures should be unburied and more widely celebrated. Any album at all — as long as it has ties in topically to the era we love. Though chosen completely at random, you won’t believe the crossovers between Tom’s treasure and John’s jewel!  Listen and Subscribe: ⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠. References and Related: ⁠⁠Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main⁠⁠ ⁠John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playli...2024-05-0243 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E10: Prince, 1979-1989Tom and John, still residing in the Minneapolis area, take an expedition through the Prince album archives, from 1979’s “Prince” to 1989’s “Batman.” Follow along and score along, as they allot points to each album (out of a total of 100) to determine which of the 10 albums in this remarkable run gets the highest score in aggregate...and which gets the lowest.  Has there ever been a more impressive 10-album run?  Is there a more accomplished artist in the history of modern music than Prince Rogers Nelson? Tom's Sp...2024-04-1152 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E9: The Minneapolis SoundUnmoored from the harbors of Marina del Rey, the yacht gets trailered to The Land of a Thousand Lakes this week, where John and Tom go exploring for the history, sonic markers and artists that made up “The Minneapolis Sound” of the late 70s and 1980s. What made this sound great? Let’s dive in! Want to do a freshwater deep dive yourself? We’ve got you covered: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/20pYqecUQxYaj7caDGbwSu?si=8Ih9bQnyR-iFivVsFx5kdA&pi=u-Yg-SzeiNSe-4 Listen and Subscribe: ⁠Find the podcast platform of your choic...2024-04-0442 minBullhorns and BullseyesBullhorns and BullseyesEpisode 18: Understanding Behaviors of the Target CustomerCurtis Hays and Tom Nixon interview Terry Bean about the concept of behavior and its various applications to marketing and messaging. Terry explains how he follows a behavior assessment based on the four elements: air, earth, fire, and water, demonstrating how understanding these elements can help marketers tailor their messaging to different personality types. We also explore how behavior analysis can be used in workplace management and communication.  Takeaways: Understanding behavior can help marketers tailor messaging to different and distinct personality types. The four elements (air, earth, fire, and water) can be used a...2024-04-0235 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E6: The Toto Invitational TournamentIt's March! You know what that means around these parts. Time for a tournament of madness! This year, it's not the NIT (Nyacht Invitational Tournament) but the Toto Invitational Tournament Spectacular! John and Tom set the table this week...deciding the play-in games and talking through some tough breaks on Selection Sunday. Next week, we kick off a two-part Toto tourney. Follow along to see which Toto classic emerges as the most representative of the genius that was and is Toto. Listen and Subscribe: Find the podcast...2024-03-1438 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E5: Surprise! Surprise!Tom is going in blind this week, as John pops him with a surprise topic. Totally unprepared and unrehearsed, the crew goes exploring through the heyday of music production through a totally new lens. What’s the surprise? Tune in to find out for yourself. Listen and Subscribe: Find the podcast platform of your choice here. Lightning Round: Found at Sea: Our Bob Clearmountain Spotify Playlist Buried Treasures Final Thoughts References and Related: ⁠Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main⁠ John’s Spotify...2024-03-0741 minOut of the MainOut of the MainS5.E4: Who Is Bob Clearmountain?How well do you know the name, talents and discography of Bob Clearmountain? You certainly know the music he’s mixed. Perhaps the first “official mix master,” Clearmountain has his fingerprints on some of the best-sounding music in pop/rock history.  This week John and Tom dive into his career to uncover and examine what makes Clearmountain one of the most sought-after mixers in music...even to this day! Come along as we continue on our journey in the pursuit of music perfection. Listen and Subscribe: Find the pod...2024-02-2943 minOut of the MainOut of the MainE23.48: Bonus Episode, "The Annual Christmas Special Rerun"Our favorite convention from the late 70s and early 80s: Everything had a Christmas Special! And every year, they would rerun the same holiday special specials and we never got tired of them. It was tradition! Our yacht rock podcast should be no different! John and Tom scour music-dom for the yachtiest yuletide merriment to bring your season glad “tide”-ings, including songs from the era and modern buried treasures from classic yacht rock artists.Who’s on your yachty list? Tell us tunes, albums and compilations we missed on our Facebook page! ⁠facebook.com/yachtroc...2023-12-2234 minOut of the MainOut of the MainE23.39: Song Appreciation: “Spooky”In honor of Halloween, John and Tom devote an entire episode to the dissection, admiration and analysis of Atlanta Rhythm Section's "Spooky." Until you've studied it, you haven't truly heard it. Break out the headphones, people! Do you know the full history behind the song? How much do you know about the genesis of Atlanta Rhythm Section? Are you aware of the many, many versions of the song, dating back to the 1960s? PLUS, don’t miss Tom’s “Halloween on the Yacht” Spotify playlist...perfectly smooth and spooky for this time of...2023-10-2636 minOut of the MainOut of the MainE23.36: Compare and Contrast: SophistipopTom and John steer the helm across the pond to discover the connections and correlatives (yes, that’s a word) between the yacht-rocky west coast sound with the emergence of “sophistipop” shortly after the yacht rock heyday. What were the tie-ins. Are there comparisons to be made? Were there influences, or just coincidences. And, of course, what is there to discuss regarding personnel? More than you might think... Is there such thing as “Sophisti-Yacht?” You be the judge. Plus, Tom’s Sophstipop playlist, if you’re into that sorta thing. Lightnin...2023-10-0547 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 23.22: Tris’s Top Ten Tom-Tom TicklersThe fabulous Tris Imboden returns to the podcast to run his list of his favorite and most influential drummers. Tune in to see who won the side-action bet between John and Tom, and learn all about the drummers who have influenced the drum stylings and approach of one yacht rock’s favorite drummers. Prior conversations with Tris: Tris Imboden Interview the first Album Focus: Kenny Loggins’s “High Adventure” with special guest Tris Imboden High Adventure, Side B 2023-06-2956 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 23.18: Where Were They Then, Paul CarrackA distant cousin to “Where Are They Now?,” John and Tom take a tour through the post-yacht-rock career of artists who once sailed in the smooth waters off the West Coast, in a convention they’ve dubbed, “Where Were They Then?” We kick it off with one Paul Carrack, who yacht rockers might know best as the lead singer of Ace (certified track, “How Long”), who would later go on to be a featured voice and player in Squeeze as well as Mike + The Mechanics...but so much more!  How much more? Tune in to find out...you may just be...2023-06-0139 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 22.50: Holiday Reruns - The Christmas Special!Our favorite convention from the late 70s and early 80s: Everything had a Christmas Special! And every year, they would rerun the same holiday special specials and we never got tired of them. It was tradition! Our yacht rock podcast should be no different! John and Tom scour music-dom for the yachtiest yuletide merriment to bring your season glad “tide”-ings, including songs from the era and modern buried treasures from classic yacht rock artists.Who’s on your yachty list? Tell us tunes, albums and compilations we missed on our Facebook page! facebook.com/yachtr...2022-12-2434 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 22.41: Bermuda Triangle (Return Trip)John and Tom veer off course again into the Bermuda Triangle and emerge in scary, spooky territory, in honor of Halloween 2022. Where will they end up? You’ll have to tune in to find out! Meanwhile, here is Tom’s Halloween on the Yacht Spotify playlist, if you’re into that sorta thing. Lightning Round: Halloween-Inspired Does It Float Your Boat? Buried Treasures Off the Map References and Related: John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist Yacht or Nyacht? The Official Yachtski Scale Playlist of songs feat...2022-10-2757 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 22.3: Jay Graydon, Part 2John and Tom continue their conversation with Jay Graydon—composer, producer, session musician, artist...the list goes on and on. Highlights from Part 2: The Rhodes’ comeback in modern music Watch Stefan Olofsson do his Al Jarreau and Steely Dan medleys on the Rhodes (scroll down once you click that link) The Jay Graydon “sonicscape” that transcended artists and eras Listen to Jay’s KILLER solo on Steve Kipner’s “Knock the Walls Down” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqsv1m544xw&t=1980s And someone even wrote the music out to the solo in “The Ending!” - htt...2022-02-0350 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 22.2: Special Guest, Jay GraydonJohn and Tom were absolutely gobsmacked to welcome 12-time Grammy nominated, 2-time Grammy winning, and all around legend of music Jay Graydon to the podcast. Undeniably one of yacht rock’s greatest talents, Jay shares his tales from yesteryear, reveals a few tricks of his trade, and dives deep into what he’s up to today. Highlights from Part 1: The Grammy he earned but never received His forthcoming YouTube channel and tutorials for budding engineers and guitar players The curse and blessing that is Jay Graydon’s ear That time Marc Jordan gave Jay the finger The fa...2022-01-2750 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 22.1: The Day the Yacht SankTom and John kick off Season 3 of “Out of the Main” exploring when, why and how yacht rock went the way of the dodo (at least temporarily) in 1985. What was the day our favorite music died, and what killed it? Everything from technology advancements, to kulturkampf, MTV, the second British invasion, and changing tastes in music and pop culture more generally. The boat took on a lot of water, friends. Plus! New feature: The Supersonic Smash-Up! Try your hand: Can you name these five songs, in order? First one to get it right wins their choice of item...2022-01-2050 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.51: Holiday Reruns - The Christmas Special!Our favorite convention from the late 70s and early 80s: Everything had a Christmas Special! And every year, they would rerun the same holiday special specials and we never got tired of them. It was tradition! Our yacht rock podcast should be no different! John and Tom scour music-dom for the yachtiest yuletide merriment to bring your season glad “tide”-ings, including songs from the era and modern buried treasures from classic yacht rock artists.Who’s on your yachty list? Tell us tunes, albums and compilations we missed on our Facebook page! facebook.com/yachtr...2021-12-2034 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.50: Odds and EndsTo wrap up Season Two of “Out of the Main,” Tom and John clear the decks (ding!) of various notes and conversation topics they’ve been collecting all year but never got to. From interesting anecdotes to factoids learned but never discussed, this episode as a little bit of everything: Things Discussed: Why would it take 81 takes to record one yacht rock song? Jeff Porcaro’s perfected pursuit of imperfection Chick Corea’s Cheap but Good Advice for Playing Music in a Grouop What is this Laurel Canyon we keep bringing up? Who are the most recorded d...2021-12-1647 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.48: Peter Beckett, the Voice of PlayerJohn and Tom are thrilled to welcome Peter Beckett, founding member and lead singer of the legendary yacht rock band Player, to the podcast. Back on the road appearing as Peter Beckett’s Player, the composer and singer of the international chart topper “Baby Come Back” covers what’s happening now, how it all began, and how he and others are “keeping the fire” to this day. Things Discussed: Peter’s own yacht rock origin story A chance meeting in Los Angeles that would lead to the formation of Player Touring and mingling with rock and roll legends o...2021-12-0244 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.47: Off the Map (What You’re Missing)A whole episode devoted to our Lightning Round concept of “Off the Map.” What do you miss when you’re only listening to yacht rock? What bands, genres and styles do you listen to that are way off the map, but maybe—just maybe—actually tie back to yacht rock after all? Things Discussed: What else from that same time period lights your fire? New Romantic and sophisti-pop’s surprising ties back to the dock The gifts of genius Jeff Lynne gave to the world during the yacht rock years Does the Minnesota sound tie back to yacht? ...2021-11-2450 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.41: Special Guest Derek Holt of Climax Blues BandThe story you’ve never heard about the rise, the success, and the ultimate break up of the original Climax Blues Band has way more twists and turns than you might suspect, starting with a brush with The Beatles and Pink Floyd. Tom and John are joined on the podcast by Derek Holt, founding member, bassist, guitarist and song writer of “I Love You” and many more. He brings the back story, and we learn about a bona fide blues band that discovered the westcoast sound and became, er...”yachty.” The Lightning Round: Does It Float Your Boat...2021-10-1453 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.40: Album Focus: Boz Scaggs’ Silk DegreesWe couldn’t do a series on album focuses without hitting on the iconic Silk Degrees album from Boz Scaggs. Listen in as John and Tom dissect and discuss one of the yacht rock’s true gems.......or is it? Things Discussed: History, context and tale of the tape Is it yacht, or is it nyahct? Personnel and the pursuit of perfection Track-by-track analysis Yes, it’s a masterpiece...regardless of how sea-worthy it is. The Lightning Round: Does It Float Your Boat? Buried Treasures Off the Map References and Related: John’s Spotif...2021-10-0749 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.39: An Interview with Marc JordanIf you even scratch the surface trying to explore the essence of true yacht rock, it won’t be long until you discover Marc Jordan. John and Tom had the privilege of chatting with Marc to hear his story, from the pre-yacht-rock years, through his westcoast recording career, along his journey as a song writer, and eventually making our way to present day. Stories and anecdotes NOT to be missed...PLUS!—a few more music drops than usual. Learn more at marcjordan.com. The Lightning Round: Does It Float Your Boat? Buried Treasures Off the Map Re...2021-09-3053 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.38: Bill Schnee, Part 2Part 2 of our interview with Bill Schnee: John and Tom have the privilege and honor of welcoming legendary producer, engineer, mixer and genius mastermind Bill Schnee to the podcast. Discussing his yacht rock career and beyond (before and after), we cover the stories behind Bill’s memoirs as told in his not-to-be-missed book, “Chairman at the Board, Recording the Soundtrack of a Generation.” Bill’s storytelling will have you rapt in musical lore, both in the book and (hopefully) on episode 21.38! Be sure to unlock the bonus content at billschnee.com when you read the book! The Li...2021-09-2347 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.37: Chairman at the Board, Bill SchneeJohn and Tom have the privilege and honor of welcoming legendary producer, engineer, mixer and genius mastermind Bill Schnee to the podcast. Discussing his yacht rock career and beyond (before and after), we cover the stories behind Bill’s memoirs as told in his not-to-be-missed book, “Chairman at the Board, Recording the Soundtrack of a Generation.” Bill’s storytelling will have you rapt in musical lore, both in the book and (hopefully) on episode 21.37! Be sure to unlock the bonus content at billschnee.com when you read the book! The Lightning Round: Does It Float Yo...2021-09-1650 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEp. 21.36: Before, During and After, with Franke, John and StacyIn an episode that focuses on the art of songwriting, John and Tom are joined by three decorated song writers whose paths crossed in various interesting ways, starting in the yacht rock era: Franke Previte, John DeNicola and Stacy Widelitz. From the founding of Franke and the Knockouts, through to a serendipity of their collaborations on the Dirty Dancing soundtrack, to what’s happening now, we cover three of the most interesting and accomplished songwriters of rock and roll. Did You Know: Franke and the Knockouts’ “Sweetheart” cracked the Top 10? Franke and the Knockouts had three “yacht-rock...2021-09-0955 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.34: Carrying the Torch, with NuCoast Breeze’s Erik MattoxSubject matter expert Erik Mattox from NuCoast Breeze and Westcoast Breeze joins the podcast to dive deep into the modern yacht rock artists who are carrying the torch from the keepers of the fire of yesteryear, intentionally producing music with a West Coast vibe and yacht rock flare. Things Discussed: Did the fire never really die out? Who was the first torch bearer, and when did they pick it up? Who are the Top 30 NuCoast artists we should have on our sonars that maybe we don’t? Check out Tom's 300-song+ Modern Yacht playlist on Spotify A...2021-08-2650 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.33: Hyacht TakesInspired by a recent episode of Rick Beato’s YouTube series, a session they called “Better or Worse,” John and Tom tee up debatable statements for your and their consideration and arguing. Not hot takes…but Hyacht Takes! But first, some interesting Viewer Mail. Hyacht Takes Debated: David Foster is a more significant producer than Quincy Jones. Player is more famous than Ambrosia. Steve Lukather is a better guitar player than David Sanborn is a sax player. The grandfather of the session-cat model is Boz Skaggs, not Steely Dan. Minute by Minute is a more important album to...2021-08-1948 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.30: Gaucho Album Focus, Chapter 2A continuation of last week’s episode is Chapter 2 of John’s and Tom’s deep dive into the mastery, history and lustery of Steely Dan’s “Gaucho.” Check out the album’s place in the yacht rock pantheon this week on the Out of the Main podcast! Things Discussed: Historical context and references Overall texture and sonic genius Lyrical exploration Commercial and critical success Wendell, the first-ever “drum machine” How does this album represent L.A. mythology and drug culture? Tragedy strikes, and will Gaucho mark “the end?” Matt Tillotson does an analysis of Gaucho's lyrics and references...2021-07-2935 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.29: Album Focus: Steely Dan’s GauchoJohn and Tom book-end their Aja album focus episode with an episode diving deep into the mastery, history and lustery of Steely Dan’s “Gaucho.” Check out the album’s place in the yacht rock pantheon this week on the Out of the Main podcast! Things Discussed: Historical context and references Overall texture and sonic genius Lyrical exploration Commercial and critical success Wendell, the first-ever “drum machine” How does this album represent L.A. mythology and drug culture? Tragedy strikes, and will Gaucho mark “the end?” Matt Tillotson does an analysis of Gaucho's lyrics and references. Track-by-track e...2021-07-2245 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.28: It’s the Out of the Main Game Show!John and Tom launch their late-70s-themed game show, complete with guessing games and yachtski scale face-offs, with the winner earning the right to play in the Lightning Round. Come on down, and play along with your version of the home game...without going over! Rounds: Guess My Top Five Higher or Lower Who Ranked Higher? Guess the Yachtski Scale Rating ...who gets to play in the... The Lightning Round: Does It Float Your Boat? Buried Treasures Off the Map References and...2021-07-1537 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.27: Ted Templeman Book, Chapter 2Part 2 of the conversation about “Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music.” John regales Tom with countless stories and factoids, including a very interesting story about the difficulty in finding the “Doobie Bounce” during the recording of “What a Fool Believes.” Check out the life and times of one of the yachtiest producers of all time! Things Discussed in Part 2: Working with Nicolette Larson, Linda Ronstadt The “Lotta Love” connection to Ace’s “How Long” (check out the mashup!) The Doobies start to schism How to find/create “The Doobie Bounce” Working with Van Halen and it’s yachty crosso...2021-07-0842 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.26: Producer Focus: Ted TemplemanThe guys return to the “Out of the Main” Book Club, upon John completing his read of “Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music.” Tom is regaled with countless stories and factoids, including a very interesting story about the difficulty in finding the “Doobie Bounce” during the recording of “What a Fool Believes.” Check out the life and times of one of the yachtiest producers of all time! Things Discussed: His early career as a performing artist Cutting his teeth as a producer Discovering and developing The Doobie Brothers His career beyond The Doobies, and beyond yacht r...2021-07-0146 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.25: Top Ten, One Year LaterApproaching the one-year anniversary of the launch of Out of the Main, Tom and John count down their Top 10 lists as they exist today to examine how they compare and contrast to what their Top 10 lists may have looked like a year ago. What’s changed, considering what they’ve learned and discovered along their way in yacht rock exploration, including buried treasures and even plotted points off the map? PLUS! The debut release of "Stay the Night," a collaboration between Christian Gratz and Page99. How has your Top 10 evolved over the years? Let us know...2021-06-2453 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.24: Who Wore It Best?John and Tom bring four #yachtrock standards onto the red carpet this week on the #podcast, comparing and contrasting to determine: “Who Wore It Best?” Any disagreements? Let us know on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast Songs Considered: 1 - Who’s Right, Who’s Wrong Pages Kenny Loggins Four Tops Al Jarreau, Randy Crawford and Friends: Casino Lights ’81 Live at Montreux 2 - Nothin’ But a Heartache The Doobie Brothers The Pointer Sisters Lauren Wood 3 - Dirty Work Steely Dan The Pointer Sisters Lauren Wood 4 - Let’s...2021-06-1753 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.23: Yacht DiscoTom and John travel out of the safe harbor of yacht rock to explore an adjacent sub-genre known as Yacht Disco. Any Yacht Disco experts out there? Let us know on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast Things Discussed: Historical context and significance Who were the players and what were the crossovers? Where does Yacht Disco end and actual Disco begin? Songs referenced on this episode: a Spotify playlist The Lightning Round: Does It Float Your Boat? Buried Treasures Off the Map References and Related: John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Pl...2021-06-1049 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.22: Album Focus: “Christopher Cross”Tom and John do their deep dive into an iconic record, Christopher Cross’s debut album. Plus, another major announcement? And somebody’s gonna Make. Their. Case! What are your takes on “Christopher Cross?” Let us know on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast Things Discussed: Historical context and significance Personnel and production Commercial success and critical reception Track-by-track analysis and admiration What the what?! Another announcement?!?!? Coming soon: August Red Listener Kyle “makes his case” for Kenny Loggin’s “I’m Free” from the Footloose soundtrack. The Lightning Round: Does It Float Your Boat? B...2021-06-0358 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.20: As Seen on TVReturning to a "Catch of the Day” show we aired several weeks prior, John and Tom dive back into the cultural phenomenon that was sweeping the nation, before we even knew it was a thing: How did Yacht Rock and yacht rock artists influence television shows and theme songs. Did we leave anything out? Let us know on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast Things Discussed: Sitcoms and dramas: the yachtiest theme songs from the era A whole section devoted to General Hospital?! Larry Carlton’s foray, and his collab with Mike Post A surp...2021-05-2051 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.19: Kenny vs. Michael, in the Octagon!Kenny Loggins versus Michael McDonald—who you got?! Tom and John debate the pros and cons, scoring the yacht rock face-off of the century. Who will win this Battle Royale? Will it be a cage match? Two enter…will only one survive? It’s not the Bungle in the Jungle, but it is just might be the all-time Bout on the Boat! Who do you have on your card? Let us know on Facebook! https://anchor.fm/yachtrockpodcast/episodes/Episode-21-19-Kenny-vs--Michael--in-the-Octagon-e10a3g9 Rounds and Points: The tale of the tape Kicking off a new...2021-05-1341 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.16: Make the Case! (Maiden Voyage)It’s time…to MAKE. YOUR. CASE! John and Tom explore a new trading channel, as they embark on a new maiden voyage to discuss whether and how people can make their case that a given song should be reconsidered as yachty, even if it breaks some of the rules. Does their case have merit? How do you rule? Shall you sentence them to the brig? Listen in. Chime in. And…MAKE…the CASE! Want to make the case for your favorite often-dismissed yachty gem? Join the fun! Give it your best shot on our Facebook...2021-04-2250 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.15: Yacht Country, Y’all!Howdy, pardners! John and Tom go west (young men) to explore the final frontier of yacht rock: yacht country! Pull up an empty whiskey barrel, kick up them boots, and listen in, y’all! Things Discussed: The two sub-genres within the sub-genre The history and the possible origin story of yacht country What is Countrypolitan music, and who were the players? The crossovers, in personnel, style, composers and techniques A rundown of some of our favorite and most notable yacht country songs and artists Check out our Yacht Country playlist on Spotify! The Lightning Round:...2021-04-1536 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.13: Fool’s GoldWho better to talk to about the genesis, proliferation and ubiquity of the “foolish” concept in yacht rock song titles and lyrics? Things Discussed: What are the non-musical markers of yachtiness, besides the typical sonic ones? How does the concept of the Trojan Horse apply to yacht rock? Did “What a Fool Believes” kick off the Tomfoolery? Why do so many yacht rock songs (and others from the era) include the word “fool” in the title or song lyrics? See for yourself: Tom’s April Fool’s Day on the Yacht playlist on Spotify Fool’s Gold: Counting dow...2021-04-0142 minWhatComesNext.LiveWhatComesNext.LiveTom NixonTom Nixon is the author of a new book: Work with Source: Realise big ideas, organise for emergence and work artfully with money.2021-03-3032 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.12: March Yachtness Tourney Finals, with John O'GradyIt's time to crown a champion! Who will sail on from The Smooth Sixteen to the Finals?! Will it be a Cinderella Story or an Aqua-Blue Blood? Was First Mate John's sealed-envelope prediction correct? John O'Grady from Milwaukee Yacht Rock and the Hot Schyachts joins John and Tom to whittle The Smooth 16 down to the finals! Which song will be crowned the yachtiest of all time? Tune in to find out! Which picks did they get wrong? Sound off on our Facebook page! facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast The Lightning Round: Does It Float...2021-03-2552 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.11: Round 2 of March Yachtness!Round 2 of the March Yachtness tournament to see who will move on to The Smooth Sixteen! Who are the Cinderella Stories surviving The Round of 32, and which Aqua-Blue Bloods will have their brackets busted? Will Tom have to exercise his veto power? Captain Hugh and The Contessa from Yacht Rockin’ Radio join John and Tom to tackle The Round of 32 and help determine which yachty songs will sail on to victory. Who will survive and advance?! Tune in to find out! Which picks did they get wrong? Sound off on our Facebook page! facebook.com/ya...2021-03-1857 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.10: More March Yachtness! (Round 1, Part 2)Part 2 of Round 1 of the 64-song March Yachtness tournament invites guest Jared Correia on the show to help John and Tom determine which yacht rock tune is the yachtiest of all time. Which songs were the “The Fatal Four” — aka, the “first four out?” Who will move on to The Smooth Sixteen? Who are the Cinderella Stories, and which Aqua-Blue Bloods will have their brackets busted? Which co-host will exercise his one-time veto power? Jared Correia is a fellow podcast host himself, hosting The Legal Toolkit podcast and On the Road. Jared invited Tom onto his podcast to give hi...2021-03-1144 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.9: It’s Time for March Yachtness!It’s March! Time for the 64-song tournament to see which yacht rock tune is the yachtiest of all time! Which songs were the “The Fatal Four” — aka, the “first four out?” Who will move on to The Smooth Sixteen? Who are the Cinderella Stories, and which Aqua-Blue Bloods will have their brackets busted? Which co-host will exercise his one-time veto power? Captain Juan Luv from Yacht Rock Miami joins Tom and John to tackle two of four first-round regions with some truly painstaking matchups. Who will survive and advance?! Tune in to find out! Which picks...2021-03-0449 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.7: Pick ThreeYou know the convention: "You're on a desert island, and you can only pick three..." Well, if you spend enough time on a yacht, this just may become a reality! So to prepare you for the inevitable, John and Tom stump each other on this week's yacht rock podcast with a series of challenges to pick three, and only three, of the complete set. Such as: Pick only three Steely Dan songs to listen to the rest of your life in isolation. Pick Jeff Porcaro's three best drum tracks of all time. Pick three songs you wish you...2021-02-1843 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.6: Yacht Rock's Best Guitar Solos of All TimeJohn and Tom scour the sea charts to find yacht rock's best guitar solos of all time. Who made the cut? Who are the true guitar heroes? How many times does Steve Lukather appear on the list? And does Tom really sing "O Sole Mio?" Listen to 22 of the rockin'-est guitar leads of all time. Have a favorite yacht rock guitar solo? Give us your rips on our Facebook page! facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast The Lightning Round: Does It Float Your Boat? Buried Treasures Off the Map References and Related: John’s Spotify Ya...2021-02-1146 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.4: Album Focus, Toto IVJohn and Tom are back with another album focus, this time devoting an entire episode of the yacht rock podcast to perhaps Toto’s signature release, Toto IV. From historical significance to track-by-track analysis, listen in as our co-captains take a deep dive into one of the most iconic records from the era. But…is it yacht, or is it not? Where do you put Toto IV in the pantheon of Yacht Rock lore? Give us your reviews on our Facebook page! facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast Things Discussed: Historical context, critical acclaim and commercial acceptance Is i...2021-01-2856 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.3: How Swede It Is, with State CowsStefan Olofsson and Daniel Anderson from modern yacht group State Cows, out of Sweden, join Tom and John to discuss's yacht rock's inordinate appeal in the Nordic region, especially in Sweden itself. Why is a sound/genre that is some-40 years old, borne a half o' globe away, so popular today in Sweden and the surrounding region? Things Discussed: State Cows' origin story Why this genre, why now? Why is yacht rock so popular in Sweden today, both in terms of fan support as well as modern artists creating new music in this genre today? Jay...2021-01-2144 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.2: That is NYACHT!Yacht or Nyacht? Isn’t that everyone’s favorite game to play? How do you objectively determine what’s in a genre that is largely “made up” and only retroactively applied? Well, people have their ways, and there are some certain rules to play by. While we’re not certifiers ourselves, John and Tom do their best to identify the defining boundary beyond which yacht rock becomes nyacht rock. There’s even a website! yachtornyacht.com How do you decide what’s yacht or nyacht? Share your rules on our Facebook page! facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast The Lightn...2021-01-1440 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 21.1: Mt. Rushmore, Vol. 2 - Bands!First we did our Yacht Rock Mt. Rushmore, no holds barred. Then we cleared the board and said, “No repeats! Only one front man, guitarist, etc., allowed.” Now, John and Tom kick off Season 2 of the Yacht Rock Podcast by  erecting their Mt. Rushmores of yacht rock bands…not artists, not duos…bands! Who’s on your Mt. Rushmore of yacht rock bands? Share them on our Facebook page! facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast The Lightning Round: Is it Yacht, or Is It Not? Buried Treasures Off the Map References and Related: John’s Spotify Yacht...2021-01-0744 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 20.17: The Christmas Special!Our favorite convention from the late 70s and early 80s: Everything had a Christmas Special! Our yacht rock podcast should be no different! John and Tom scour musicdom for the yachtiest yuletide merriment to bring your season glad “tide”-ings, including songs from the era and modern buried treasures from classic yacht rock artists. Who’s on your yachty list? Tell us tunes, albums and compilations we missed on our Facebook page! facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast Also, you thought Tom was kidding about the Fat Albert Christmas Special and the Star Wars Holiday Special? Think again! ...2020-12-1734 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 20.16: Buried Treasures, Vol. 2 - “Uncharted Waters”On this episode of the yacht rock podcast, John and Tom go deep-sea diving once again, this time in search of buried treasures that are lost in depths of the Yacht Rock blue bounding main. These are songs that perhaps never made it into the top 10 in their heydays, some by artists you might not recognize—and some of them never even charted in the top 40! But there is no questioning their yachty bona fides, and they belong on the boat! What uncharted masterpieces have we missed? Share them on our Facebook page! facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast ...2020-12-1032 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 20.15: Buried Treasures, Vol. 1 - "Hidden in Plain Sight"John and Tom hop in the boat and go exploring…deep-sea diving for deep cuts. “Hidden in Plain Sight” are buried treasures that are performed by acts with deep Yacht Rock catalogues, but songs that, for some reason, are off the map for most yacht rock radio programmers. They won’t be hard to find, as they’re among the artists you already enjoy! Most of them are instantly recognizable but not widely played. We aim to correct these omissions by bringing these buried treasures to the surface on this week's yacht rock podcast, "Out of the Main." What bur...2020-12-0333 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 20.13: Special Guests, FirefallJock Bartley (lead guitar, lead vocal) and Mark Andes (bass, vocals), two of the original members of Firefall, join the yacht rock podcast to talk about their first new album in 25 years: "Comet," released December 11, 2020. Listen in as John and Tom discuss the band's origin story, their prolific career and critical/commercial success, and the genesis behind their new album. Famous for popular hits "You Are the Woman," "Just Remember I Love You," "Strange Way" and many more, Firefall recall a career that includes three gold records and two platinum records. Things Discussed: The early years...2020-11-1949 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 20.12: One-Bar WondersYou’ve heard of “one-hit wonders,” now let’s revel in “one-BAR wonders” of the Yacht Rock genre! Co-captains Tom and John each share their top 10 lists of their favorite one-bar wonders. What are one-bar wonders, you ask? Those are the songs that, even within the first 5-10 seconds, the moment you hear them, you are instantly transported to the yacht, sipping a boat drink, and relaxing to the chillest rock genre in the world. (Think: the intro to Christopher Cross’s “Sailing,” for example.) What are your favorite Yacht Rock one-bar wonders? Share them on our Facebook pa...2020-11-1225 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 20.11: How It’s MadeRiffing off the popular Discovery Network show, “How It’s Made,” John and Tom take an “Inside Baseball” — er, Inside YACHT ROCK! — look at the tricks of the trade during the golden age of music production…ya know, before the computers made everything easy on us! All sorts of fun little secrets, as revealed in Steve Lukather's book, “The Gospel According to Luke,” such as: How did they create the “drum loop” for Africa? Reeling hundreds of feet of analogue tape around mic stands all over the control booth Putting reel-to-reel tapes on an airplane to get the orchestra recorded The...2020-11-0545 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 20.10: The Women of Yacht Rock, with John O'Grady of Milwaukee Yacht RockIf Christopher Cross and Michael McDonald are the captains of the boat, who are the “maidens of the voyage?” John O’Grady, founder of Milwaukee Yacht Rock and creator of the Hot SchYachts, joins the yacht rock podcast to educate fans on the women of yacht rock: who are the stars, who have we missed, and who should we put on our radars that might be off the map? First, the origin stories of Milwaukee Yacht Rock and John O’Grady Why are women underrepresented in the yacht rock genre? Who are the biggest female stars from the era? W...2020-10-2943 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 20.9: Confess Your Guilty Pleasures!It's time to confess your guilty pleasures! While some may say an admission of an adoration for the Yacht Rock genre could, itself, be a confession of guilty pleasure, John and Tom go where no man has intentionally gone before! Barry Manilow? Olivia Newton John? Neil Sedaka?!!?! Could it be so? Listen in as they each count down their top 10 list of sugary-sweet classics that must be bad for you, but you just can't resist! See which song each co-captain confessed as their #1, with the highest combination of guilt and pleasure! What are your Yacht Rock guilty...2020-10-2226 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 20.8: Album Focus: Aja, Steely DanJohn and Tom take a deep dive into one of the most icon rock records of all time, and certainly one of the most classic of the Yacht Rock genre, Steely Dan’s Aja, released in 1977. Some background and historical reference Personnel: Nearly 40 musicians in total, and a veritable who’s-who of the Yacht Rock session musicians of the era The making-of stories, both from YouTube and the VH-1 "Classic Albums" documentary Track-by-track analysis and adulation What's your take on Aja? Let us know on Facebook! facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast The Lightning Round: Is it Yach...2020-10-1544 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 20.7: Special Guests, Yacht Rock MiamiThe boat gets a couple extra co-captains on this episode of “Out of the Main,” as Captain Juan Luv and Captain G, co-founders of Internet streaming radio station Yacht Rock Miami, join John and Tom on the yacht rock podcast for a fun discussion about what makes yacht rock so great and how it led to the creation of a radio station.  Captain’s logs: What’s the Yacht Rock Miami “origin story?” What are the mechanics, challenges and triumphs of running a streaming radio station? What criteria do they use to decide what songs fit the Yacht Roc...2020-10-0846 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 20.6: Yacht Rock’s Mount RushmoreJohn and Tom each take their shot at erecting the Mount Rushmore of Yacht Rock, once with no rules nor holds barred, but also a second time with a limiting factor that just might make things interesting. Check out the making of the Steely Dan song, “Peg” - https://youtu.be/CUhKcbYIjMg Is this the most iconic Yacht Rock album cover of all time? What is this E Rhodes keyboard we keep hearing about? Who “ruined” Chicago and The Doobie Brothers? Who you got on your Yacht Rock Mount Rushmore? Let us know on Facebook! facebook.com/yachtroc...2020-10-0136 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 20.5: What’s Happening NowCo-captains John and Tom explore the modern (yes, the modern) landscape of Yacht Rock, including brand new artists putting out new music, and the resurgence of Yacht Rock’s all stars getting back into the studio. Check out our recent discoveries Enjoy Inside MusicCast: https://www.insidemusicast.com Check out NEW Yacht Rock from Sweden: State Cows Steve Lukather’s new single, “Run to Me” (with Ringo Starr) John’s Yacht Rock project: Page99 David Crosby’s “She’s Got to Be Somewhere” Killer website for Yacht Rock fandom, Blue Desert: https://www.westcoast.dk/ Listen to Marc Jordan, Ned Doheny...2020-09-2338 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 20.4: Building the Yacht Rock SupergroupJohn and Tom build the ultimate Yacht Rock supergroup, filling out the band position by position: Drummer Keyboards Guitar Bass Lead singer Horn section Sax soloist Strings arranger FLEX player (like Fantasy Football): one guest cat, at any position of choice, allowing each for one duplicate Who’s your Yacht Rock supergroup? Let us see your lineup on Facebook! facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast The Lightning Round: Is it Yacht, or Is It Not? Buried Treasures Off the Map References and Related: What is this E Rhodes keyboard we keep hearing about? Want some Ya...2020-09-1738 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 20.3: Variations on a ThemeThe deeper you dive, the more you explore. And if you’re looking for buried treasure, look no further than the extended catalogues of the artists you already know, and you will fall in love with what John calls “Yacht Jazz.” You know the hits by Chuck Mangione, Herb Albert and George Benson, but let’s go exploring out of the main, and into the deep (cuts): What is “Yacht Jazz,” and how does it relate to Yacht Rock? What, specifically, does “Yacht Jazz” have in common with Yacht Rock? Who were the contemporaries, and just how many different types...2020-08-2034 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 20.2: What Makes This Yacht Rock Great?With much respect to Rick Beato and his “What Makes This Song Great” YouTube series, John and Tom take a close look at the elements of Yacht Rock music, dissecting the parts to appreciate the whole, such as: The Porcaro Shuffle that really isn’t? All about that (one particular) bass line The Fender E Rhodes, and how to play it The Lukather guitars Production as an art form The horns The strings The omnipresent sax solo Lush harmonies The female backing chorus, and the art of the call-and-answer The key change, and not just at the end The...2020-08-2037 minOut of the MainOut of the MainEpisode 20.1: Origin StoriesCo-hosts John and Tom kick off "Out of the Main" by exploring origin stories. Everyone has their own personal origin story: how you discovered Yacht Rock, where you were, what happened next, and where you are today. But first… What’s Yacht Rock’s origin story? Where did the name come from, and how was the genre defined? What's the history of what was truly happening at the time (1976-1984)? What’s your own personal Yacht Rock story? Tom has his, John has another. What’s yours? What is the origin story for the “Out of the Main” Yacht Rock pod...2020-08-1540 min