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“My God! This show is brilliant and quality. Funny and informative, and while it might sound like a pen of wacky fool-beasts, it’s actually four articulate and educated music/culture fans with strong opinions with which they are quite ready to slap one another in the face. Some of the genres are...”Read full review »
MotorMK via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/22/24
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“Absolutely love it”
Mustnaglover via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/24
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“The Yacht Rock Gang are raunchy, smarmy, funny as hell and oh, so smooth.
I would hang out with these dudes!”
davinwilcox via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/20/23
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“Miss them!”
Sipper via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/23
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“And still working my way through the back catalogue. Every listen is rewarded!”
Maine Hoo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/23
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“I love these guys! I’m on board the yacht with anything they do!”
Steh#1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/22
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“Unforgivably recent convert to this podcast, and it has given me my own Camaro Pandemic (reference). The banter, trivia and, above all, jams give me the power to leap ravines on my daily jogs. Thanks yachts! Genuinely unmissable.”
Edward C. Weeks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/21
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“My favorite podcast - just a couple of Midwestern fellas talking music & liner notes. If you’re not into the yacht rock schtick just skip to ~5/6 minutes in.”
PlanetHagar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/21
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“When I saw the episode appear in my library, my heart nearly burst with amazement and excitement! It’s so great to have the band back together—unfortunately minus Hunter. We all wish Hunter well on his journey. I surely would enjoy seeing more episodes show up on my feed. You make an excellent...”Read full review »
amykwp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/16/21
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“Between Steve getting all “America First!” saying Fela shouldn’t get in because American bands are better and JD’s dad joke about LL Cool J’s name, I thought I was listening to Tucker Carlson. But you also get to hear multiple Maiden songs so it’s worth it.”
LOLBloops via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/21
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“Rolo Tony brown town”
jayhawk1996 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/12/21
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“New episode celebration 2021, pure bonanza”
Raconteur provocateur via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/12/21
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“This podcast has the character(s) needed to -hopefully- get one through this government-mandated craziness of 2020. JD, Hunter, Steve, David are national treasures and the best medicine, along with long walks and of course plenty of smooth, yachty music. Thankful for your creativity, humor and...”Read full review »
xwirds via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/20
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“Thinking about listening, but if there isn’t an episode in Birdie Higgins, this podcast isn’t smooth enough for me.”
Jamey111111 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/20
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“I didn’t realize these guys coined the term “yacht rock”. My brain loves music classification and categorizing into genres, so this is up my alley. Their humor can get coarse, but I dig their commentary otherwise - I laugh a lot. (PS I feel ya on the Eagles and Buffett 100%.)”
kg2006 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/20
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“Went back and listened to these episodes a second time and it made me get a good tingle down in my jean meat.”
Jamie Gillis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/20
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“Pat Benatar was not included on your list? Ridiculous she should have been inducted 15 years ago”
crucible5000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/26/19
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“I'm in complete denial that BYR is over, but I'm about a year behind, so it won't fully hit me for a while. Still, I had to come here and express my love for this podcast, which is equal parts smooth music and dong jokes, and is, overall, an absolute delight. I live in a big,...”Read full review »
Barnacle Scrubber via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/19
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“If you worked in a college radio station and/or you’re a recovering rock snob, this is the show for you. Hard to listen during a workout due to the jokes that land at weird moments.”
Joe Dirt's brother via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/25/19
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“Just awesome.”
Skeeny Croggins via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/19
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“Smooth operators don’t necessarily get on the boat.”
Wm Tylander via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
08/08/19
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“I mildly disliked Yacht Rock Revue before this podcast. Now I can’t even stomach the thought of walking by one of their concerts. Thanks guys!!!”
Matt Tampa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/01/19
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“Good yachty ‘cast for anyone who likes four straight white males making jokes about their private parts into a microphone”
crappy testes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/27/19
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“Sweet Jesus this podcast is smooth.”
Mike McKim via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/11/19
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“Great podcast gentlemen. Way to keep the fire! I know Bad Sneakers from the Katy Lied album made the boat despite being outside the era, but I’m curious what Gene Yachtski thinks of the good doctor. Yacht or Nyacht?”
Ocean City Pretender via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/10/19
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“As a long time fan of the YouTube series and yacht rock music, this show is the definitive source for all things yacht rock. The made up genres are fantastic for anyone who is a music nerd and likes to hear four funny guys break down music in ways thought unimaginable.”
Omit Shod via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/07/19
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“Episode 50 (our favorite yacht rock) is a GREAT show. Time after time, they sound great. Sultry hits is also good. It is raw and let’s you remember how far they have come. Divircecore is also a particular favorite.
I also like each of the presenter’s episodes for different reasons. They...”Read full review »
Murdo42 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/19
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“I look forward to every new podcast from these guys - love when they call each other dumb dicks”
Tmolesky via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/19
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“I’ll miss the countdown eps but I’ll listen to anything these guys do because of their great chemistry.”
JDs biggest fan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/19
“A bunch of music obsessives discussing whether some of the blandest, most soulless music ever put on vinyl qualifies as a “format” they defined.
While the top 10 lists are entertaining and fun on a High Fidelity” level the “Yacht or....” podcasts have become tedious, interchangeable episodes...”Read full review »
Dontgiveacare via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/19
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“Hilarious with a surprising amount of info mixed in. Like Bill Cosby used to say each week in Fat Albert: coming at you with music and fun and if you’re not careful you might learn something before it’s done.”
tito landrum via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/19
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“Sometimes, in surprising ways.”
thammrem via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/19
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“These guys have great chemistry and are a wealth of trivia about music, among other things. I love top ten lists, regardless of how arbitrary the genre. Highly informative and highly responsible for turning me on to tons of new music. Would have been five stars but I subtracted one from my...”Read full review »
mcsaveri via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/22/19
“'Beyond Yacht Rock' is perhaps the most important podcast of all time. Exploring arbitrary musical genres and counting them down has empowered and changed the way I think about music entirely. The cameraderie between JD, Hollywood Steve, Dave, and Hunter is like having a conversation with...”Read full review »
Rupe33 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/19
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“This is my favourite podcast. The chemistry and humor between JD, Hunter, Steve and Dave is a joy to listen to. They’ve introduced me to so many great artists eg Al Jarreau, Maxus, Bill LaBounty, Brenda Russell. Thank you so much x”
Pete4357 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/19
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“I hate that this show is ending. I will miss it dearly. I have discovered so much smooth music over the years. My family hates me now. All I do is put on Gaucho at gatherings. My wife hates when I put on Al Jareau. She wouldn’t let me play it at our wedding. I don’t care. I love you guys I will...”Read full review »
nashbyron via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/19
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“Love this show. Each one is unique and you can jump in any time. I’ve listened in progression. Lots of great facts, jokes, and insight into obscure music. But most of all, lots of great yacht rock.”
Ntg84 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/07/19
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“Fun show; thanks for bringing back the memories...”
Nfjdsijsndvdg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/16/18
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“This show is dumb and pointless but enlightened and surprisingly emotional. It’s like I’m sitting in the backseat of my Mom’s car listening to her cassette tape collection doing my best to sing along with my brothers like a big dumb beautiful family band. Love the show. Keep doing it you dorks.”
Jezzaismyhomeboy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/13/18
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“Great stuff. Informative and risqué. Sexy, but not too sexy. Laugh out loud funny.”
Jerrandy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/18
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“This is my favourite podcast full stop. Hilarious chat between the guys coupled with a deep music knowledge and trivia. Don’t know what I’m going to do when it comes to and end!!!”
Crockett n Tubbs via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/24/18
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“The only trusted source for what is Yacht since 2016.”
ChristopherK78 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/10/18
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“Beyond Yacht Rock is approaching its third year and while the podcast's days are numbered, the show is better than ever. The podcast's premise is creating new musical genres and determining whether songs are Yacht or Nyacht (the only definitive guide to the wildly misunderstood genre),...”Read full review »
Creekwood Banks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/18
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“It helps if you’re a music obsessive, but this show not only brings you more of the foul-mouthed irreverent reverence of the original Yacht Rock webseries, but adds a lot of surprising moments of earnest appreciation (especially on the lovely recent tribute to JD’s departed wife, “Leah Songs”)...”Read full review »
trellisaze via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/18
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“Always smooth.”
Wendilea via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/18
“And it's true!
But I was one of the first Patreon adopters and I never got a nickname.”Read full review »
Frrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/18
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“Remember sitting around with your buddies and listening to music and feverishly debating artists , albums , songs ? ...this podcast would get a 6 out of 5 if that were possible ...JD , Dave , Steve , and that other guy will leave you laughing and digging back into music maybe you had forgotten ,...”Read full review »
two margaritas and a taco via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/18
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“Two years in and these guys still manage to entertain every week with Yacht or Nyacht and an incredibly growing number of niche sub genres. My only complaint is the amount I’ve learned about Michigan!”
Christopher McDonald-Loggins via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/18
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“These dudes have an uncanny talent for sniffing out the genres that have been lurking right under our noses for decades.
Even when they have no idea what they’re talking about, they say it with such fervor that it feels legit. My nomination for Best Visuals in an Audio Podcast.”
themikecouncil via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/21/18
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