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Out of the MainS6.E15: ELO + Jeff Lynne, Part IIIn Part Two of our two-part episode, John and Tom explore the rest of the timeline in ELO’s run and the later career of Jeff Lynne, both as solo artist and highly sought after producer. There most certainly was a “Jeff Lynne Signature Sound,” and we’ll dig through it all this week!Listen and Subscribe:⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠.Referenced and Related:⁠⁠Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main⁠⁠⁠John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠Intro/outro...2025-07-1746 min

Out of the MainS6.E14: Artist Exploration: ELO + Jeff LynneHello, Mr. Radio! You can’t have a podcast about music artistry and sophistication and not cover Jeff Lynne at some point. In Part One of our two-part episode, John and Tom explore the career of Jeff Lynne — before during and after Electric Light Orchestra. Tune in to learn the tricks of the trade, the science behind the madness, and the man behind some of the most interesting music in history. Surprise! It peaked in the mid-70s and early 80s!N.B.: Check out Prince’s guitar solo in While My Guitar Gently Weeps...2025-07-1057 min

Out of the MainS6.E13: Flying Solo, Five on FiveDid the art of the solo in pop/rock music peak between 1975 and 1985? And why did it become something of a lost art thereafter? John and Tom discuss the history and importance of the solo (any instrument) in modern music history, each sharing five of their favorite solos for purposes of demonstration and admiration. What do you think are the elements of a quintessential solo in pop/rock music? And where have all the good times gone? Listen and Subscribe:⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice her...2025-06-2639 min

Out of the MainS6.E12: Artist Focus: Ned DohenyWhere does Ned Doheny fit into this ongoing conversation? Might he be one of four on yacht rock’s Mt. Rushmore of under-the-radar solo acts? With that often “proto”-identifying sound…definite embrace of the yachty R&B vibes…that omnipresent acoustic guitar rooting down the rhythms? He’s a bit of an enigma, which is why Tom and John took a deeper dive 🛎️ into the life, career and musical stylings of one Ned Doheny. Special album focus on Hard Candy.Listen and Subscribe:⁠Find the podcast platform of your cho...2025-06-1240 min

Out of the MainS6.E11: Ghost StoriesWere there ghosts in the music machine back in the 70s and 80s? Most certainly…more than you know. This week, John and Tom share their favorite ghost stories: uncredited session performances on some of music’s most famous tracks, no less — and likely, some of which you never knew were there! It's Halloween in May! (or something)Listen and Subscribe:⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠.Referenced and Related:⁠⁠Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main⁠⁠⁠John’s Spotify Yacht...2025-05-2942 min

Out of the MainS6.E10: You Still Don’t Know Rick SpringfieldPart 2 of our exploration into the storied career of Rick Springfield examines the post-heyday chapter. Tom was shocked how much he liked a certain three-album run from this era of his story. Perhaps you will be too!Listen and Subscribe:⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠.Referenced and Related:⁠⁠Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main⁠⁠⁠John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠Intro/outro: Stock Music “We’re Here” composed by John H. Nixon (BMI)Find and Follow:The Main...2025-05-1538 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out of the MainS6.E7: Modern Smooth, with Super dbJ-M Sutcliffe, vocalist and guitarist with Super db, joins the podcast to discuss the band’s history, influences and trajectory. Of course, the boys can’t resist talking about “single-note” rhythm guitar, an essential element of smooth, west-coast-influenced pop rock. With notes of funk, R&B and yacht rock, Super db’s hooks and rhythms are irresistible, so treat yourself if you haven’t already! Who doesn’t like a band of brothers resurrecting the sounds of the 70s and 80s?!Listen and Subscribe:⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠.Re...2025-04-1039 min

Out 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 min

Out of the MainS6.E5: The Madness Continues, Round of 32The Road to the Vinyl Four continues apace. On the line: What is the “biggest” album of our era? This week’s guest judge: Russ Fitzpatrick, vocalist with Page99.Next up: The Sibilant 16! (?)Listen and Subscribe:⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠.Referenced and Related:⁠⁠Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main⁠⁠⁠John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠Intro/outro: Stock Music “We’re Here” composed by John H. Nixon (BMI)Find and Fo...2025-03-2044 min

Out 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 min

Out of the MainS6.E3: Take FiveTake these five _____________ and rank them in order from worst to first. Pretty simple concept…let’s see if the boys can handle it!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” composed by John H. Nixon (BMI)Find and Follow: The Mainland: ⁠OutoftheMain.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast⁠ Twitter: ⁠http...2025-03-0637 min

Out of the MainS6.E2: The Vinyl StretchThis is the last of the preliminary regional brackets to set up the March madness that will be our Vinyl Four tournament! Coming next month: the conclusion of our 64-album tournament to crown the “biggest” album between (roughly) 1975 and 1985 in (mostly) the genres we cover! Listen and Subscribe:⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠.Referenced and Related:⁠⁠Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main⁠⁠⁠John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠Intro/outro: Stock Music “We’re Here” composed by John H. Nixon (BMI)2025-02-2042 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out of the MainS5.E45: Open (Listener) Mic NightListener Mike rejoins the pod for a totally unscripted, casual conversation, tackling a range of musical topics near and dear to the hearts of the people who love music from what we consider “The Golden Era.” As the kids say, “Real ones know.” Dive in to follow along! 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” composed by John H. Nix...2024-12-1944 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out of the MainS5.E40: About FaceWho are some artists that did an “about face” — whether over time or overnight, a band or solo artist who so dramatically changed their sound that the two versions of themselves are practically unrecognizable with one another? For example: The David Foster Chicago versus Pre-David-Foster or Pre- and Post-Michael-McDonald Doobie Brothers. IN FACT, finally adjudicated and rendered: Was Evil David Foster really ever evil? Listen and Subscribe: ⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠. Referenced and Related:2024-11-0740 min

Out of the MainS5.E39: This Is HalloweenHappy Halloween, Out of the Mainers! It’s time for a Halloween Special, and you’re all invited to the party! Now, to make the playlist… Playlists Referenced: Halloween on the Yacht 80s Halloween Party 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” composed by John H. Nixon (BMI) Find and Follow...2024-10-3137 min

Out of the MainS5.E38: Starbuck’s Bruce Blackman Returns!Bruce Blackman, co-founder of Starbuck, is back with big news! Fresh off of the release of his new three-record/CD box set, “Moonlight Feels Right, the Collection: 1975-2023,” Bruce brings fresh tales from the creative front lines. With stories that date back to 1970, include another band name altogether, and run right up to the day he got contacted by a record label in the 2020s, Bruce shares it all! Mentioned on the Pod: Get the new vinyl and CDs here, along with all the Starbuck merch you could ask for! Get your copy of t...2024-10-2447 min

Out 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 min

Out of the MainS5.E36: You Keep Using that Word, ProgIt was always going to come to this: finally, an episode on “prog.” We’ve been touching on “progressive rock” almost from the beginning, with crossovers that include yacht rock acts like Ambrosia. But what is prog rock, and how is it defined? More importantly, for our purposes: Which prog rock artists of the 70s made the successful turn into the 80s and continued to stand the test of the time they were now in? Let’s explore… Listen and Subscribe: ⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠. References a...2024-10-1045 min

The Good Listener PodcastINSIDE THE 1980 IRA/INLA HUNGER STRIKE | Long Kesh Prisoner & Hunger Striker, John NixonJohn Nixon, ex-Offical IRA and INLA member begins this episode at the start of his second prison term in Long Kesh during which he would volunteer for the IRA/INLA Hunger Strike of 1980, led by Brendan “The Dark” Hughes.John speaks about the horrors and trauma of years in prison, beatings and torture from the guards and his account of the hunger strike that preceded the 1981 Hunger Strike, most known for Bobby Sands death.I asked about the effect that 53 days without food has a man’s body and mind and how John has tried to mov...2024-10-082h 28

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

The Good Listener PodcastINLA BLANKETMAN Tells The Inside Story of "BLANKET" & "NO-WASH" Protest | John Nixon - Part 2In part 2 of my interviews with ex-official IRA & INLA member, John Nixon. In this episode we discussed some of the INLA’s most prolific operations as well as some of the organizations most well known members including Seamus Costello and Dessie O’ Hare. (Part 1 - https://youtu.be/9YOpiW1jU6c?si=81DqiPlwIAz4HOHQ)I asked John about second prison term in Long Kesh where he took part in the blanket protest and the no-wash protest in an attempt to win back POW status. John breaks down the escalating steps that led up to the no-wash protest and...2024-09-021h 06

Out 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 min

Out of the MainS5.E29: Ranking Journey: The Steve Perry YearsMark Donnelly returns to the podcast last week to finish off our in-depth coverage of the history of Journey. This week, he and the guys rank all of the studio albums during the Steve Perry years to jointly determine which of this section of the catalogue reigns supreme. As we did with our Prince ratings earlier in the season, we invite you to play along and offer your own personal scorings. Listen and Subscribe: ⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠. References and Related: ⁠⁠Playlist of songs...2024-08-2246 min

Out of the MainS5.E28: Take a Little Journey with Mark DonnellyMark Donnelly, on loan to us from Fireworks Magazine across the pond, joins the podcast to help educate us and our listeners on the history of the band Journey — one of the greatest to come out of the era we love. From the days before Steve Perry (including connections to Santana and Steve Miller Band), through the Steve Perry heyday, and beyond to present day (including Schon’s stint in Bad English), we’ll cover it all…and hopefully share a few buried treasures along the way… Listen and Subscribe: ⁠Find the podcast plat...2024-08-1551 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out of the MainS5.E20: Who Is Nile Rodgers?How much do you know about Nile Rodgers? Some may not even know the name. Some may know him as accomplished rhythm guitarist. But how much do you really know about his prolific catalogue as a producer and first-call session cat? There’s a lot we didn’t know about this six-time-Grammy-winning hall-of-famer, and maybe much for you to discover as well. 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...2024-06-2040 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out of the MainS5.E12: Album Release Party: The Docksiders!The Docksiders’ Kevin and Erin Sucher, fresh off the release of their new album “The Timeless Journey,” rejoin the podcast to discuss the many amazing stories behind the release of their new record. You won’t believe some of the stories that went into the making of this record, and you won’t believe how good it sounds when it all comes together! Let’s catch up with the Docksiders, still making their scene on the Vegas strip! Listen and Subscribe: ⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠. References...2024-04-2546 min

Out of the MainS5.E11: Kind of Blue, with Listener JonathanListener Jonathan returns to the podcast (as all Supporters are welcome to do) to take an in-depth review of perhaps the most influential jazz album of all time: Miles Davis’s 1959 masterpiece “Kind of Blue.” What’s the story? What makes this recording so groundbreaking and so influential? What is modal music? What does the track-by-track analysis reveal? What are the connections to yacht rock? Why were so many yacht rockers so enamored with the jazz convention? How does all of this lead to Steely Dan (in more ways than one!) Listen and Subscribe: ⁠Fin...2024-04-1850 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out of the MainS5.E8: Toto Invitational Tournament, Final Four!Here we go! Rick Such and Eddy Cabello from Inside MusiCast are here to help us settle this thing once and for all! Who will match up as the perfect pair in the finals of the Toto Invitational Tournament Spectacular? Tune in...follow along...one song will soon have its “One Shining Moment!” 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...2024-03-2850 min

Out of the MainS5.E7: Toto Invitational Tournament, Round 1Kicking off Round 1 of the Toto Invitational Tournament Spectacular this week, with guest bracket busters Listeners Jorn and Mikael! They certainly proved their Toto bona fides...but did they get the picks right? You make the call! Tune in...follow along...fill out your own brackets. It’ll be madness, y’all! Listen and Subscribe: ⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠. Lightning Round: Found at Sea Buried Treasures Final Thoughts References and Related: ⁠⁠Playlist of songs featured on Out of th...2024-03-2138 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out of the MainS5.E3: Neil Stubenhaus, Part 2Neil Stubenhaus returns to the podcast for part two of our conversation with the iconic session bassist, from his approach to his discography, from his philosophy to his memories of sitting in on some of the most iconic sessions from the 70, 80s and all the way through to modern day. Come back to see if Neil storms off the set, as John feared at the end of Part 1! Listen and Subscribe: Find the podcast platform of your choice here. Lightning Round: Found at Sea ...2024-02-2244 min

Out of the MainS5.E2: Neil Stubenhaus InterviewThe talented, cerebral and prolific session bass guitarist Neil Stubenhaus joins the podcast this week to talk through his approach, his discography, his philosophy and his memories of sitting in on some of the most iconic sessions from the 70, 80s and all the way through to modern day. Tally another bass player, for those keeping score at home! Listen and Subscribe: Find the podcast platform of your choice here. Lightning Round: Found at Sea Buried Treasures Final Thoughts References and Related: John’s Spotify Yacht Ro...2024-02-1545 min

Out of the MainS5.E1: Origin Stories, The SequelWe’re back! Season 5 of Out of the Main picks up where we left off at the end of Season 4: with John’s cliffhanger! Did music production and artistry peak during the yacht rock years — beyond the confines of yacht rock itself? If so, why? Where else did we see the same attention to detail and emphasis on sophistication? When did it end, and why? Where are we headed going forward? All of these questions and more are answered in the first episode of Season 5! Dive in! Listen and Subscri...2024-02-0839 min

Out of the MainE23.47: Clearing the Decks (Various + Sundry)Tom and John close out the fourth season of Out of the Main by clearing the decks of various odds and ends they’ve saved up over the course of the year but never got to. PLUS, some discussion of new music to come, as well as a look ahead to Season 5. NOTE: Here's that funk playlist John made. Thank you all for listening, and especially to those for supporting the podcast. We literally couldn’t do it without you! See you all in 2024 for S...2023-12-2137 min

Out of the MainE23.43: Update: “Kite on a String”John Zaika, the filmmaker behind the forthcoming Bobby Kimball documentary “Kite on a String,” returns to the podcast to answer the most-asked question on our YouTube channel: “When is the Bobby Kimball story coming out?!” John provides updates, shares new stories, and reveals things we never knew about the living legend who once fronted Toto. Lightning Round: Found at Sea 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 fea...2023-11-2151 min

Out of the MainEpisode 41: CCM Meets Yacht Rock?It’s the crossover episode we’ve all been waiting for! No, not The Simpsons meets Family Guy. Not Fonzie appearing on Laverne & Shirley. Not Chicago first responders crossing the streams on shows that nobody watches anyway… It’s Out of the Main meets Shelter at Sea, featuring the Hot Shyachts from Milwaukee Yacht Rock themselves, John O'Grady and Prescott Sobol! This week, our show teams up with theirs to take a deep dive 🛎️ into the history of Christian Contemporary Music, including CCM’s origin and cros...2023-11-0933 min

Out of the MainEpisode 22.39: The Making of a Bobby Kimball DocumentaryTom and John are joined by John Zaika, a documentary film maker and music producer who is in the middle of telling Bobby Kimball’s (Toto) life story. Slated for release in 2023, “Kite on a String" will feature found footage, interviews with the music icons who knew him best, and certainly some great stories, outstanding music, touching moments and captivating storytelling. Watch the original trailer: https://youtu.be/A3u9djIwBlU Watch the new trailer: https://youtu.be/4dOy7CMqrP8 Learn more: https://johnzaikamusic.com/ Lightning Round: Does It Float Your Boat? Buried Treasures Off the Map ...2022-10-1354 min

Out 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 min

Hear Me Now The Preaching PodcastEpisode 28 the website opensDr. Nixon discusses “Hear Me Now Ministries”, which launched yesterday with a live event on the website, hearmenowministries.com., simulcast on the John Nixon Sr. Facebook page and You Tube Channel. He describes the purpose of this ministry and how it is poised to help build pastors and church leaders in the context of the times to make our pulpits stronger and make us better equipped spiritual leaders.2021-07-1725 min

Out of the MainEpisode 21.21: Special Guest, John Hall of OrleansJohn Hall, founding member, lead singer and guitarist from Orleans, joins the podcast to discuss his newest release, the “yacht rock years,” and everything that’s happened in between, including rejoining Orleans and serving in Congress! Things Discussed: John Hall’s latest solo album, "Reclaiming My Time," dropping May 28th, 2021 Stories and tales from the 70s Collaborating with song writer and (ex-)wife Johanna Hall Orleans’ connections to “yacht rock” and the West Coast scene What’s new with Orleans, and hitting the road again! The Lightning Round: Does It Float Your Boat? Buried Treasures Off...2021-05-2746 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out of the MainEpisode 21.8: Book Club - Steve Lukather’s “The Gospel According to Luke”John provides an overview and encapsulation of his second reading of “The Gospel According to Luke,” authored by Toto’s Steve Lukather. The memoir tells the tale of how a group of high school friends formed the band in 1977 and went on to sell more than 40 million records worldwide. “Luke” also lifts the lid on what really went on behind the closed studio doors and shows the unique creative processes of some of the most legendary names in music. Things Discussed: What was Lukather’s and Toto’s “origin story?” Hiccups and oddities in the days of “cutting his te...2021-02-2554 min

Hear Me Now The Preaching PodcastEpisode 8 - Sermon on Jonn 1:14In this episode Dr. Nixon returns to the first chapter of the Gospel of John to write another sermon. In episode 7 he used John 1:1-5. This time he focuses on the passage he describes as “one of the most compelling texts in all of scripture” - John 1:14. Listen and follow along as Dr. Nixon unfolds the powerful Implications of “the Word made Flesh.”2021-02-1946 min

Out 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 min

Hear Me Now The Preaching PodcastEpisode 7 - Sermon on John 1In this episode Dr. Nixon builds a sermon using the 5-step process, based on John 1:1-5. He deals with the mystery of the Word, as the Timeless Creator and Redeemer of all humanity. Listen as he addresses the issue of past sins and how the timelessness of Christ addresses them in His mercy.2021-02-1236 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Hear Me Now The Preaching PodcastEpisode 3 John 3:16 part twoWe complete the 5-step process of sermon preparation using as our key text John 3:16,17. Having already listened to the text, we now explore the last four steps of the process by applying them to our passage. The result is a completed sermon we can preach, teach, or adapt for our own use.2021-01-1533 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Hear Me Now The Preaching PodcastEpisode 1 John 3:16 Sermon, Part 1We begin to write our first podcast sermon based on John 3:16, 17 using step one of the 5-step process. As we "listen to the text" we will talk about the way in which the Bible is a timeless book; the different ways we use it, and the balanced two-sidedness of God's love. 2021-01-0241 min

Hear Me Now The Preaching PodcastHear Me Now Preaching Podcast IntroIn this episode Dr. John Nixon, Sr. gives an introduction to his upcoming podcast on preaching entitled, Hear Me Now. This podcast is mainly for clergy but also for Youth Pastors, Bible teachers, small group leaders, prayer circles, family worship, and all believers who want a deeper knowledge of the Bible, as God’s Holy Word. 2020-12-2917 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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 min

Out 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