Out of the Main
Tom Nixon and John Nixon“Out of the Main” is a podcast celebrating one of the most proficient and accomplished eras of musicianship and studio production, including yacht rock, west coast AOR, and related sophisticated music from the 1970s and 80s. “Out of the Main” was launched by two of the era's biggest fans—both musicians themselves—who, like a growing wave of aficionados all around the world, have been exploring the... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 248 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Well, we ran out of time last week to get to the usual Lightning Round stuff, so we’re releasing an interim episode this week to cover the ground we failed to hoe in the opening round. John and Tom reflect on the first week of the matchup madness, wo... more
It’s March! There’s madness! Around these parts, March brings the usual—an NCAA Tournament! NCAA, this year, stands for the Nixon Competition of Album Artwork. Listen along and follow along as the boys run through the best album covers of the era we ... more
We’re back for Season 7! And we’ve brought a special guest with us! John and Tom finally get to unmask the hero who’s been doing yeoman’s work in the field of yacht rock for years: the man behind the Twitter/X handle, “Today in Yacht Rock!”
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Bonus content for those who may have missed our very first holiday special, "A Very Yachty Christmas."
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Our favorite convention from the late 70s and early 80s: Everything had a Christmas Special! And every year, they w... more
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Tom and John Nixon, both excellent musicians, songwriters and producers, brings a Yacht Rock slant to their loving dissection of music and especially the Music from the Mid 70’s to Mid 80’s - the so called “Yacht Rock Era”, but also takes a slightly Geeky turn into analysing the Musicianship, Production and mixing techniques of the Era, But “detours” into other Genres and Artists happen frequently and it is always accompanied by a funny and friendly banter with a “Pirate-y” vibe that only 2 bro... more
Apple Podcasts5jrspore
Singapore2 years ago - My regular go-to yacht rock pod!
Love the balance of technical and non technical content. Every time I listen I start feeling like I’m one step closer to learning the secret to identifying a songs yachty attributes only to have the seeds of doubt once more planted in my pea brain until the next episode! But I’m a sucker for punishment. So keep hitting me with those lush Lukather riffs and Porcaro shuffles. I’m here for it!
Apple Podcasts5Uncle Rickie ⚓️🇨🇦😎
Canada4 years ago - The Best Podcast in the Business!
🎶🎶💎💎💎🛥💎💎💎🎶🎶
John and Tom are the best Yacht Rock Professors on the open seas! Definitely worth checking out! Enjoy!
Apple Podcasts5Blessed Man Indeed
United States5 years ago - Great podcast
Great podcast guys! Love the more technical stuff you share on that podcast!
Apple Podcasts5Mr.ChateauvertCanada5 years ago - Fun and educational
My favorite new podcast! (Really...it’s true.)
Apple Podcasts5tnixon16United States5 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #80 |  New Zealand/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #136 |  Austria/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #149 |  Sweden/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #163 | Singapore/Music/Music Commentary |
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A deep-ditty dive into late 70s and 80s West Coast rock, blending technical music analysis with nostalgic storytelling. Episodes routinely explore production tricks, orchestration, and the era's studio habits, often anchored by interviews with musicians, producers, and historians. A recurring thread is celebrating the sophistication of yacht rock and related genres, while maintaining a playful, conversational vibe that appeals to both casual listeners and gearheads. A notable draw is building community around the music through new initiatives and guest anecdotes, making it feel both educational and entertaining for fans of well-crafted, era-spanning pop and AOR.
Listeners should expect a mix of historical context, artist deep-dives, and pr... more
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1. Johnny Gough
2. Ole Børud
3. J-M Sutcliffe
4. Tony Guerrero
5. Russ Fitzpatrick
6. Tom Bieniewicz
7. Chris Christian
8. Garret Price
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