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
98. Urethra Franklin 22.07.2025 51:19
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Julio Iglesias, Lenny Kravitz, and George Harrison.
97. Dave's Day 15.07.2025 54:50
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Westpoint, Patti Austin, and Ratt.
96. Wholesome Porn 08.07.2025 49:16
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Brunkymusic , Paul Davis , and Dane Donohue .
95. Disemvoweling 01.07.2025 52:04
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by DeGarmo & Key , TWRP, and Supertramp.
94. Fake Tiger Bonus 24.06.2025 1:03:10
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Lava, Minoru Koyama, and Kristie Murden.
93. Spooky Yacht 17.06.2025 59:50
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Los Abuelos de la Nada , Neilsen/Pearson , and Chaka Kahn.
92. Movable Arms, Sexual Holdings 10.06.2025 58:32
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Neil Sedaka , Turley Richards, and the Parker Brothers.
91. Old Dune Town 03.06.2025 1:02:35
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by James Felix, Rapallo, and Madness.
90. Prodigal Visits 27.05.2025 1:00:39
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Jackon & McCartney, Englebert Humperdink, and George Duke.
89. Mannly Flute 20.05.2025 1:03:11
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Raffi, Herbie Mann, and Rose Royce.
88. Christian Pirates 13.05.2025 56:17
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Richie Havens, Lionel Richie, and Jim Krueger.
87. Finishing Finis With The Finest Finnish 06.05.2025 56:05
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Ronnie Laws, Rick Moranis, and Mylon LeFevre.
86. Snutsburgh 29.04.2025 58:28
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Elton John, Gidi Gov, and Con Funk Shun.
85. Follow The Handbook 22.04.2025 59:06
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Ted Gärdestad, NSYNC, and Led Zeppelin.
84. Marvin Yacht 15.04.2025 56:52
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by The Emotions, Jon Stevens, and Lulu.
83. A Sour Pickle 08.04.2025 1:09:35
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by John Miles, Robert Kraft, and Takako Mamiya.
82. Leaning Boat 01.04.2025 56:02
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Stephen Bishop, Farrell & Farrell, and Johnny Mathis.
81. Japantown 25.03.2025 52:42
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Makoto Matsushita, Diane Tell, and Bobby Martin.
Choochoos 20.03.2025 1:12:10
JD presents a genre about trains. Subscribe to "Beyond Yacht Rock 2000" in your favorite podcast app for more new genre countdowns. If you're already subscribed to the original "Beyond Yacht Rock," that feed should be updated.
80. Internal Sexton 18.03.2025 1:06:39
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by David Gates, The Stylistics, and Boncana Maïga.
79. A House Of Audio Mirrors 11.03.2025 52:05
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Diane Birch, Johnny Mathis, and Rapallo.
78. Slam Jam 04.03.2025 49:54
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Aretha Franklin, Frank Stallone, and Mayer Hawthorne.
77. Casual Karate 25.02.2025 54:11
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Pieces, Jimmy Osmond, and Steve Miller Band.
76. Consensual Hamish 18.02.2025 47:13
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by John Farnham, The Whispers, and Smooth Reunion.
75. The Craptain and Ten-eel 11.02.2025 55:25
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Karla Bonoff, Sheena Easton, and Ada Morghe.
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