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
121. Gilligan's Mainland 13.01.2026 1:00:42
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Kettner & Shawe, Marilyn Scott, and Gareth Donkin.
120. Big Flute 06.01.2026 1:17:03
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Steely Dan, The Commodores, and Jack Tobi.
Top 12 Yachtiest Songs Rated in 2025 30.12.2025 1:19:44
A recap of the yachtiest songs rated in 2025.
Top 12 Modern Yacht Songs Rated in 2025 23.12.2025 1:13:11
A recap of 2025's yachtiest ratings from songs released this century.
119. Melanesia 16.12.2025 1:04:43
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Dionne Warwick, Miki Matsubara, and Lionel Richie.
118. Doobie By Number 09.12.2025 1:01:51
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Mike Love, Sabrina Carpenter, and Wellander & Ronander.
117. Yeah... 02.12.2025 1:07:47
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Bruce Sudano, Blue Oyster Cult, and Michael Jackson.
116. Crankin' Headlines 25.11.2025 1:01:00
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Bridge, Alan Gorrie, and Sabrina Carpenter.
115. Big Belly Of Stew 18.11.2025 1:05:35
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Sunset Roller Coaster, Goblin, and Con Funk Shun.
114. Songs Out Dongs Out 11.11.2025 53:55
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Jermaine Jackson, Masayoshi Takanaka, and Cilia Black.
113. Just The Vest 04.11.2025 53:17
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Frankie Valli, Anne Linnet Band, and Sarah Bareilles.
112. Disco Clichés 28.10.2025 47:56
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Pearl & The Oysters , Rex Smith , and Randy Crawford.
111. Remember Meat Peepin' 21.10.2025 56:22
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Allman & Woman , Lionel Richie , and The Sea World Orchestra .
110. Boat Law 14.10.2025 51:05
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Michel Polnareff , Melissa Manchester , and Midnight Star.
109. A Couple Of Misters 07.10.2025 55:12
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Phillip Sandifer , Paul Anka , and Rick Springfield.
108. Get 'Em! 30.09.2025 53:21
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Maxus, Nielsen/Pearson, and Johnny Mathis.
107. Often, For A Very Long Time 23.09.2025 44:07
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Tycoon, Diane Tell, and PNC Bank.
106. Human Nature in Midi 16.09.2025 1:01:19
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Miles Davis, Sade, and Ralph.
105. Marching Bands 09.09.2025 53:14
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Irene Cara, Yoshino Fujimal, and Dane Donohue.
104. Smoked Oysters 02.09.2025 47:58
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by L. Ron Hubbard, Mel McDaniel, and Womack & Womack.
103. Guy Surprised By Hose 26.08.2025 40:43
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Ramsey Lewis, Tazz Toyoshima, and Perry & Sanlin.
102. Fantasia In White 19.08.2025 49:53
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by The Faith Band, George Benson, and Luther Vandross.
101. One Hundred And Fuck 12.08.2025 56:59
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by David Bendeth, Funky Communication Committee, and the Grateful Dead.
100. Re-rate Spectacular 05.08.2025 55:44
For Episode 100, old selections are re-rated, with songs by James Taylor, Gino Vannelli , and Jackson Browne.
99. A Touch Of Toto 29.07.2025 51:12
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by PREP, Diana Ross, and Poco.
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