JD Ryznar, Steve Huey, Dave Lyons, Hunter Stair
The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
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...
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JD Ryznar, Steve Huey, Dave Lyons, Hunter Stair
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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
146. Back To The Minors 07.07.2026 51:34
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Ole Borud, State Cows, and Far Corporation.
145. Clockwork 30.06.2026 1:02:47
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Micky Dolenz, Mustard Service, and Eagles.
144. Answers To The Question 23.06.2026 58:15
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs Michael Jackson, Nantucket, and Chris Rainbow.
143. Hate Crime 16.06.2026 1:19:14
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Sipho Gumede, Cliff Richard, and Melita.
142. Waffles 09.06.2026 1:21:26
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Quincy Jones, Frank Stallone & Cynthia Rhodes, and Yasuko Agawa.
141. Bottom Gun 02.06.2026 1:04:59
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Eddie Murphy, Petra, and Steve Goodman.
140. Makin' Waves 26.05.2026 1:08:37
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Sylvia, Rediffusion Reditune, and Michael Kamen.
139. Marvin Garden 19.05.2026 1:13:23
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Katz and the Jammers, Deniece Williams, and Barbara Dickson.
138. The Space 12.05.2026 1:06:10
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Reeve Stimpson, Heatwave, and Angelo.
137. Mr. Briefcake 05.05.2026 56:27
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Elton John, Gerard Lenorman, and Mariah Carey.
136. Little Pencil 28.04.2026 1:06:45
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by George Benson, Edin-Adahl, and Ernie & Cookie Monster.
135. Raw News 21.04.2026 1:06:47
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Jimmy Buffett, Frank Stallone, and Kenny Rogers.
134. Fake Harmonica 14.04.2026 1:15:10
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Frank Sanchez, Vapour Trails, and Morocko.
133. That's a FInnish 07.04.2026 1:23:30
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Al Jarreau, Utopia, and State Cows.
132. Top Cats 31.03.2026 1:02:28
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Dave Raynor, Matthew Ward, and Nicolette Larson.
131. Jazz Dance Gets His Way 24.03.2026 1:03:46
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Red Poppies, Goose, and Sylvester.
130. Quiet Drizzle 17.03.2026 59:54
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Harari, Yacht Rocket, and Donald Fagen.
129. Oily Boylan 10.03.2026 1:12:29
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Jennifer Warnes & Joe Cocker, Dan Seals, and Jeffrey Osborne.
128. Canadian Space Program 03.03.2026 1:06:04
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Malcolm McCallum, Olivia Newton-John, and Paul Anka.
127. Dontcha Get So Mad? 24.02.2026 1:02:56
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Nohelani Cypriano, The Beach Boys, and Billy Ocean.
126. Monkey Business 17.02.2026 1:09:21
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by David Pack, Whitney Houston, and Robbie Patton.
125. Runt 10.02.2026 1:03:38
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Todd Rundgren, Marvin Gaye, and The Hold Steady.
124. Mayhem 03.02.2026 1:25:46
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski scale, with songs by Scott Gairdner, Valerie Carter, and Peabo Bryson.
123. Scarf Monkey 27.01.2026 1:06:36
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Paris Pick, Rui Veloso, and Bill Withers.
122. Oooh Tasty 20.01.2026 1:09:33
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by O'Bryan, Judie Tzuke, and John Fogerty.
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