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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…
Episodes
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
164. Proper English Cows
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Pablo Cruise, The Dallas Cowboys, and Delegation.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
163. M!ch!gan!
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by the Bee Gees, ZZ Top, Bill Conti with Sylvester Stallone.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
162. "My Wine"
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Tony Joe White, The RAH Band, and Lena d'Água.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
161. Sunday School
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Poncho C. St. Fingers, Davitt Sigerson, and Brian & Brenda.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
160. Sophisti-Chimp
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by JaR, Joe Sample, and Glen Campbell.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
159. Very Large Tie
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Upstairs, Marvin Gaye, and Cinderella.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
158. Water Ski School
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Donkey Kong, Russ Taff, and Dionne Warwick.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
157. Cowboy Vibraslap
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Olav Stedje, Luther Vandross, and Air Supply.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
156. Nutty Bridge
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Quarterflash, Sadao Watanabe, and Webster Lewis.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
155. Seagulls Not Eagles
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Fan Fiction, Rick Astley, and Herbie Hancock.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
154. Japanese Dyslexia
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Slade, Hilario Camacho, and The Bar-Kays.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
153. Night Yacht
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Saxon, sparkle*jets u.k., and Craig Mirijanian.
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152. By The Book
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Jim Porto, Joe Cocker, and I-Ten.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
151. Accusations And Confessions
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Noel Pointer, Mandoo, and Bill LaBounty.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
150. 2026 Re-Rate Spectacular
Songs are re-rated on the Yachtski Scale, with music by Rickie Lee Jones, Neil Diamond, and Sade.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
149. Straddling The 50
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Anita Baker, Kinks, and The Whispers.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
148. Juan Tickets
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Here Come The Mummies, Menudo, and Powder Blue Tux.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
147. Cleveland Nationals
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by William Sikstrom, American, and Bill Wurtz.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
146. Back To The Minors
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Ole Borud, State Cows, and Far Corporation.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
145. Clockwork
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Micky Dolenz, Mustard Service, and Eagles.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
144. Answers To The Question
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs Michael Jackson, Nantucket, and Chris Rainbow.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
143. Hate Crime
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Sipho Gumede, Cliff Richard, and Melita.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
142. Waffles
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Quincy Jones, Frank Stallone & Cynthia Rhodes, and Yasuko Agawa.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
141. Bottom Gun
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Eddie Murphy, Petra, and Steve Goodman.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
140. Makin' Waves
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Sylvia, Rediffusion Reditune, and Michael Kamen.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
139. Marvin Garden
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Katz and the Jammers, Deniece Williams, and Barbara Dickson.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
138. The Space
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Reeve Stimpson, Heatwave, and Angelo.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
137. Mr. Briefcake
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Elton John, Gerard Lenorman, and Mariah Carey.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
136. Little Pencil
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by George Benson, Edin-Adahl, and Ernie & Cookie Monster.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
135. Raw News
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Jimmy Buffett, Frank Stallone, and Kenny Rogers.
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134. Fake Harmonica
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Frank Sanchez, Vapour Trails, and Morocko.
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133. That's a FInnish
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Al Jarreau, Utopia, and State Cows.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
132. Top Cats
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Dave Raynor, Matthew Ward, and Nicolette Larson.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
131. Jazz Dance Gets His Way
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Red Poppies, Goose, and Sylvester.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
130. Quiet Drizzle
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Harari, Yacht Rocket, and Donald Fagen.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
129. Oily Boylan
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Jennifer Warnes & Joe Cocker, Dan Seals, and Jeffrey Osborne.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
128. Canadian Space Program
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Malcolm McCallum, Olivia Newton-John, and Paul Anka.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
127. Dontcha Get So Mad?
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Nohelani Cypriano, The Beach Boys, and Billy Ocean.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
126. Monkey Business
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by David Pack, Whitney Houston, and Robbie Patton.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
125. Runt
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Todd Rundgren, Marvin Gaye, and The Hold Steady.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
124. Mayhem
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski scale, with songs by Scott Gairdner, Valerie Carter, and Peabo Bryson.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
123. Scarf Monkey
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Paris Pick, Rui Veloso, and Bill Withers.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
122. Oooh Tasty
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by O'Bryan, Judie Tzuke, and John Fogerty.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
121. Gilligan's Mainland
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Kettner & Shawe, Marilyn Scott, and Gareth Donkin.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
120. Big Flute
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Steely Dan, The Commodores, and Jack Tobi.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
Top 12 Yachtiest Songs Rated in 2025
A recap of the yachtiest songs rated in 2025.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
Top 12 Modern Yacht Songs Rated in 2025
A recap of 2025's yachtiest ratings from songs released this century.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
119. Melanesia
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Dionne Warwick, Miki Matsubara, and Lionel Richie.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
118. Doobie By Number
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Mike Love, Sabrina Carpenter, and Wellander & Ronander.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
117. Yeah...
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Bruce Sudano, Blue Oyster Cult, and Michael Jackson.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
116. Crankin' Headlines
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Bridge, Alan Gorrie, and Sabrina Carpenter.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
115. Big Belly Of Stew
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Sunset Roller Coaster, Goblin, and Con Funk Shun.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
114. Songs Out Dongs Out
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Jermaine Jackson, Masayoshi Takanaka, and Cilia Black.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
113. Just The Vest
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Frankie Valli, Anne Linnet Band, and Sarah Bareilles.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
112. Disco Clichés
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Pearl & The Oysters, Rex Smith, and Randy Crawford.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
111. Remember Meat Peepin'
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Allman & Woman, Lionel Richie, and The Sea World Orchestra.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
110. Boat Law
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Michel Polnareff, Melissa Manchester, and Midnight Star.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
109. A Couple Of Misters
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Phillip Sandifer, Paul Anka, and Rick Springfield.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
108. Get 'Em!
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Maxus, Nielsen/Pearson, and Johnny Mathis.
- The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
107. Often, For A Very Long Time
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Tycoon, Diane Tell, and PNC Bank.