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 | 240 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music CommentaryMusic | |||
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Did our favorite era of music also include the peak of the duet as well? When you think of all-time great duets, which songs come to mind?
John and Tom discuss what makes for a great duet, in their view, and explore why the 70s and 80s were perhaps... more
The Rule of Three. Does it apply to albums from the golden era of rock and roll? Let’s explore!
Sure to generate some discussion and debate, help us identify the Rise, Peak, and Fall in three-album runs from the 70s and 80s!
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Ole Børud rejoins the podcast, this time to give Tom, John and listeners of Out of the Main a sneak peek at Ole’s new record, dropping September 26th. “Sleepwalking Again” drops everywhere, and you should drop everything to give it a spin, stream, do... more
By now you’re familiar with the concept of “buried treasures.” Well, as we coast out of summer and into fall, Tom and John provide their takes on an all-80s-inspired Buried Treasures episode (not yacht). They each approached it a bit differently, but... 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
Singaporea year 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 ⚓️🇨🇦😎
Canada3 years ago - The Best Podcast in the Business!
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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 | #150 |  Sweden/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #206 | Singapore/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #229 |  Norway/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #238 |  Austria/Music/Music Commentary |
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Focused on the rich musical tapestry of the 1970s and 80s, the content explores genres such as yacht rock and West Coast AOR, emphasizing the evolution of musicianship and studio production during that era. The hosts, both musicians and passionate fans of this genre, offer insightful commentary and share personal anecdotes as they discuss lesser-known tracks, notable artists, and production techniques. Noteworthy episodes feature engaging dialogues with musicians and experts, celebrating the nostalgic allure of this unique musical period while examining its lasting influences and relevance in contemporary music.
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1. Inside MusiCast
2. Beyond Yacht Rock 2000
3. WTF with Marc Maron Podcast
4. The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast
5. Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
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Out of the Main launched 5 years ago and published 240 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Out of the Main include:
1. Ole Børud
2. J-M Sutcliffe
3. Tony Guerrero
4. Russ Fitzpatrick
5. Tom Bieniewicz
6. Chris Christian
7. Garret Price
8. Listener Jonathan
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