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Beyond Yacht Rock

210 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 841 ratings

From the guys who brought you Yacht Rock comes a deeper dive into the ocean of arbitrary genres. Hosts Steve Huey, JD Ryznar, David B Lyons, and Hunter Stair invent a new musical genre and count down its top ten songs. Plus, each episode features a bonus Yacht Rock Bone Throw track.

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Episodes

The Birth of Poopin’ - Yacht or Nyacht, Vol. 37

August 07, 2017 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

A can’t miss episode where we Yachtski the song that got Jay “Poopin’” Graydon his nickname, and recreate the moment through masterful improv by JD & Dave. Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe @ smarturl.it/beyondyachtrock Like what you hear? Check out Hour of Goon @ smarturl.it/hourofgoon Oh! Check out our survey @ smarturl.it/feralsurvey

"Toto IV" (BYR Record Club #1)

August 03, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

The guys listen to Toto IV with a live audience to figure out whether or not it's a Yacht Rock album. Taped at the Virgil in Los Angeles 7-30-17.

“I’ve Got a Yacht Boner” - Yacht or Nyacht, Vol. 36

July 31, 2017 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

Hunter decides to punt on Japanese Yacht Rock until we do more research, and then has his heart broken when Sandy from Grease fails to make the boat once again.

How To Be A Gentleman

July 27, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MB

Dave attempts to class up episode #69 by counting down songs that give us lessons in being gentlemen.

Mall Yacht? - Yacht or Nyacht, Vol. 35

July 24, 2017 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

Hunter discovers the failed subgenre “Mall Yacht” with a Dara Sedaka hit, and we hear the worst song in the history of music via Rupert Holmes.

Yacht or Nyacht, Vol. 34

July 17, 2017 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Some surprises and disappointments on this Yacht or Nyacht, but we hear some good stuff from Lionel Richie, Debarge, and Kool and the Gang.

David Lynchcore

July 13, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

Inspired by the return of Twin Peaks, the guys pick the best dreamy-sounding oldies that David Lynch has not used on a soundtrack...YET.

Yacht or Nyacht, Vol. 33

July 10, 2017 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

We finally address the State Cows controversy on this episode of Yacht or Nyacht with other songs by Kiss, Prince and the Climax Blues Band.

Yacht or Nyacht, Vol. 32

July 03, 2017 10:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

Lots o’ Yacht on this episode of Yacht or Nyacht featuring Bob Welch, Starbuck, and Bob Weir.

Moonshots 2000

June 29, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB

Hey, you guys remember how much fun Moonshots were? Well JD refuses to do a sequel, so Hunter ruins the genre again by introducing Moonshots Two… THOUSAND. Get ready to be interrupted with moon laughs.

Yacht or Nyacht, Vol. 31

June 26, 2017 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

Yacht or Nyacht turns 31 and throws a Yachtski party featuring guests John Denver, Phil Lynott, Rosie Vela and Steve Perry. Bring your party hats.

Yacht or Nyacht, Vol. 30

June 22, 2017 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

An attempt to rank songs discussed prior to the discovery of the Yachtski Scale leads to some shocking discoveries, as the fellas partake in a "Speed Round" on this very special 30th mini-sode.

Trump Rock

June 15, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

We were promised the silver lining of the Trump Presidency would be that artists would write better music. The boys count down the best songs about Donald Trump to see if that's true. Comedian Julian McCullough sits in for Hunter.

Yacht or Nyacht, Vol. 29

June 12, 2017 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

The guys Yachtski Barry Maniliow, Billy Ocean, and finally assign a number to a Yacht Rock standard.

Yacht or Nyacht, Vol. 28

June 05, 2017 16:30 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

Tough decisions are made featuring songs by Orleans, the Atlanta Rhythm Section, and the dreaded Eagles.

Yacht or Nyacht, Vol. 27

June 01, 2017 06:44 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

We listen to crucial songs by Matthew Wilder, Olivia Newton John and more; while evil Steve puts his finger on the scale of destiny.

Sussudio

May 25, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

A deep exploration into Sussudio reveals not only the darkness within Phil Collins, but the darkness within us all. Join us!

Yacht or Nyacht, Vol. 26

May 22, 2017 05:22 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

Cocker, Garfunkel, Mathis… these are just a few names that may or may not get on the boat according to the Yachtski scale.

Yacht or Nyacht, Vol. 25

May 18, 2017 14:32 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

On the 25th anniversary of the Yachtski scale the guys discuss Warren Zevon, Elton John, China (the band, not the land) and more!

Backdoor Suggestions

May 11, 2017 15:17 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB

Low-brow goes beyond the lower back when the guys countdown the top 10 songs about butt stuff.

Yacht or Nyacht, Vol. 24

May 08, 2017 18:44 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

The guys sharpen the Yachstki scale on the likes of Caldwell, Scaggs, Fagen and the enigmatic DEODATO… plus more!

Yacht or Nyacht, Vol. 23

May 04, 2017 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

A very special YoN with songs from The Tubes, Alice Cooper and an odyssey into the Hold The Line.

Fauxtown

April 27, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB

Modern artists give just enough homage to Motown to be considered Fauxtown.

Partest Songs

April 13, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MB

Protest Songs about partying, a simple yet extremely righteous concept.

Yacht or Nyacht, Vol. 22

April 06, 2017 07:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

The guys Yachski the songs they were going to Yachtski at a live show before they were booed off the stage by a foolish mob there to see the soft rock cover band, Yacht Rock Revue. Songs include some by Kenny Loggins, Jimmy Buffett and Al Jarreau.

Ewwets

March 30, 2017 15:38 - 1 hour - 52 MB

Duets that gross you out when you think about who’s singing them to each other.

Yacht or Nyacht Vol. 21

March 27, 2017 16:30 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

Listener suggestions rated on the Yachtski Scale, including songs by Paul Davis, Santana and Double

Yacht or Nyacht Vol. 20

March 20, 2017 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

The guys rate songs on the Yachtski scale. Artists include Looking Glass, Raydio and Stephen Bishop.

Southern Yacht

March 16, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

The guys take a look at a unique Yacht sound where the smooth is roughed up with the sandpaper of southern rock and stunk up with electric piano farts.

Yacht or Nyacht Vol. 19

March 13, 2017 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MB

Jimmy Messina, Elton John and Robert Palmer are rated on the Yachtski Scale.

Plot Rock: The Blaxploitation Blaxplanation

March 09, 2017 14:30 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

Dave guides the guys through Blaxploitation theme songs that are way too specific about the main characters and the plots of the films.

Yacht or Nyacht Vol. 18

March 06, 2017 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

Joni Mitchell, Stephen Bishop and Herp Alpert are rated on the Yachtski Scale.

Dystopianfutureinwhichrocknrollhasbeenoutlawed.

March 02, 2017 10:53 - 1 hour - 69.7 MB

Steve takes us on a journey into artists' visions of dystopian futures in which Rock n' Roll has been outlawed, where the plots of songs and concept albums are as convoluted as the name of this genre.

Yacht or Nyacht Vol. 17

February 27, 2017 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Listener suggestions rated on the Yachtski Scale, including songs by Michael Jackson, Rick Springfield, and Joe Jackson.

Try n’ Raps n’ Laughs

February 23, 2017 17:22 - 1 hour - 53.9 MB

The guys take a look at some of the least funny most horribly rapped comedy raps of all time.

Yacht or Nyacht Vol. 16

February 20, 2017 20:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

Listener suggestions rated on the Yachtski Scale, including songs by Michael McDonald, Al Jarreau, and Todd Rundgren

Cake Hunt

February 16, 2017 14:01 - 1 hour - 45 MB

The guys count down songs celebrating unremarkable achievements.

Judgment Night Soundtrack

February 09, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

The guys take a wrong turn and find themselves pitting rappers against rockers in the revolutionary soundtrack of Emilio Estevez’s Judgment Night.

Yacht or Nyacht Vol. 15

February 06, 2017 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

THUNDERCAT GETS YACHTSKIED!

The Gleem

February 02, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

Dave battles four beers and no dinner to find the energy for this podcast about depressing artists doing happy departures.

Yacht or Nyacht Vol. 14

January 30, 2017 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

The guys rate listener suggestions on the Yachtski Scale, including songs by Chilliwack, Genesis and Seals & Crofts.

The Ache Pt. 2: Indie

January 26, 2017 17:10 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

Hollywood Steve fulfills his promise to bring back The Ache and Dave shares his darkest moments.

Nü-Wop

January 19, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

What started as an excuse to play Huey Lewis turns into a completely incomprehensible mish-mosh of 80s and 50s nostalgia.

Yacht or Nyacht Vol. 13

January 16, 2017 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

The guys rate listener suggestions on the Yachtski Scale, including songs by Toto, The Doobie Brothers, and Lionel Richie.

OKpella

January 12, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB

The guys countdown contemporary A Capella music that’s not completely embarrassing.

Yacht or Nyacht, Vol. 12

January 09, 2017 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

The guys rate listener suggestions on the Yachtski Scale, including songs by America, Dan Hartman and Gary.

Yacht or Nyacht Vol. 11

January 05, 2017 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

The guys rate listener suggestions on the Yachtski Scale, including songs by Greg Guidry, New Edition and Heat.

Yacht or Nyacht Vol. 10

January 02, 2017 19:28 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

The guys rate listener suggestions on the Yachtski Scale, including songs by Gerry Rafferty, Frank Stallone and The Manhattan Transfer.

Yacht or Nyacht Vol. 9

December 29, 2016 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

The guys rate listener suggestions on the Yachtski Scale, including songs by Walter Egan and Exile.

Yacht or Nyacht Vol. 8

December 26, 2016 20:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

The guys rate listener suggestions on the Yachtski Scale, including songs by Ace, James Taylor and The Commodores.