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The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast

Published by JD Ryznar, Steve Huey, Dave Lyons, Hunter Stair

Comedy
Music

This podcast does one thing and one thing only: It determines whether songs are "yacht rock" or "nyacht rock." "Hollywood" Steve Huey, David Lyons, JD Ryznar, and Hunter Stair, the team that coined the genre "yacht rock" with their legendary webseries, rate curated and listener-suggested tracks on the highly-accurate Yachtski Scale to build out the playlist of certified yacht rock songs. Their analysis employs a precise scientific method that involves a deep well of musical knowledge, impeccably trained ears, sophomoric banter, and, most impressively, uses a spreadsheet algorithm to add scores & divide them by four. This may sound intimidating but fear not! The hosts let you in on their decades-long friendship and make you feel like part of the team. Can you guess how they'll rate each song? The more you listen, the better you'll get.

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Recent episodes

149. Straddling The 50

Jul 28, 20261 hr 0 min

Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Anita Baker, Kinks, and The Whispers.

148. Juan Tickets

Jul 21, 20261 hr 4 min

Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Here Come The Mummies, Menudo, and Powder Blue Tux.

147. Cleveland Nationals

Jul 14, 20261 hr 10 min

Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by William Sikstrom, American, and Bill Wurtz.

146. Back To The Minors

Jul 7, 202651 min

Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Ole Borud, State Cows, and Far Corporation.

145. Clockwork

Jun 30, 20261 hr 2 min

Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Micky Dolenz, Mustard Service, and Eagles.

144. Answers To The Question

Jun 23, 202658 min

Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs Michael Jackson, Nantucket, and Chris Rainbow.

143. Hate Crime

Jun 16, 20261 hr 19 min

Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Sipho Gumede, Cliff Richard, and Melita.

142. Waffles

Jun 9, 20261 hr 21 min

Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Quincy Jones, Frank Stallone & Cynthia Rhodes, and Yasuko Agawa.

141. Bottom Gun

Jun 2, 20261 hr 4 min

Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Eddie Murphy, Petra, and Steve Goodman.

140. Makin' Waves

May 26, 20261 hr 8 min

Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Sylvia, Rediffusion Reditune, and Michael Kamen.

139. Marvin Garden

May 19, 20261 hr 13 min

Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Katz and the Jammers, Deniece Williams, and Barbara Dickson.

138. The Space

May 12, 20261 hr 6 min

Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Reeve Stimpson, Heatwave, and Angelo.

137. Mr. Briefcake

May 5, 202656 min

Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Elton John, Gerard Lenorman, and Mariah Carey.

136. Little Pencil

Apr 28, 20261 hr 6 min

Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by George Benson, Edin-Adahl, and Ernie & Cookie Monster.

135. Raw News

Apr 21, 20261 hr 6 min

Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Jimmy Buffett, Frank Stallone, and Kenny Rogers.

134. Fake Harmonica

Apr 14, 20261 hr 15 min

Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Frank Sanchez, Vapour Trails, and Morocko.

133. That's a FInnish

Apr 7, 20261 hr 23 min

Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Al Jarreau, Utopia, and State Cows.

132. Top Cats

Mar 31, 20261 hr 2 min

Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Dave Raynor, Matthew Ward, and Nicolette Larson.

131. Jazz Dance Gets His Way

Mar 24, 20261 hr 3 min

Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Red Poppies, Goose, and Sylvester.

130. Quiet Drizzle

Mar 17, 202659 min

Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Harari, Yacht Rocket, and Donald Fagen.