An in-depth look at the origin, history and definition of what has come to be known as “proto-yacht” in the yacht rock circles, as originally defined by the creators of Yacht Rock. John and Tom try to identify the “Big Bang” that launched it all, dating all the way back to the prehistoric times prior to 1976.

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Nearly three years after embarking on a journey to explore, discover and celebrate yacht rock, John and Tom pause to reflect on what they’ve learned, how they’ve grown, and where they currently stand on “Yacht Rock”...as well as on, er...yacht rock. A look back in time produces some cringe-worthy moments, but if you can’t laugh at yourself...somebody else will!

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Alternatively dubbed “Brothers from Others’ Mothers,” this week’s episode welcomes fellow lovers of Westcoast music (and more!) to the podcast to hear the fascinating history behind Inside MusiCast. If you love music (whether yacht rock or not) as much as we do, you owe it to yourself to discover Inside MusiCast’s multimedia, omni-channel approach to celebrating the golden era of musical production. Please welcome founders Rick Such and Eddy Cabello to “Out of the Main!”

It’s one part history lesson, one part coffee talk, one part game show!

Learn more at www.insidemusicast.com and follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/inside.musicast.

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Tune in for the dramatic conclusion of the Out of the Main Game Show with Part 2! Tom and John battle it out for maritime supremacy...who will be left standing? Play along and test your knowledge of #yachtrock, the yachtski scale and more, and see who will take the helm in the captain’s deck! All new games will be premiered, so don’t miss it!

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The “Out of the Main” Game Show returns for a second season! John and Tom return to their late-70s-themed game show concept, complete with guessing games and yachtski scale face-offs, with the winner earning the right to play in the Lightning Round. Come on down, and play along with your version of the home game...without going over(board)!

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Tom and John welcome founding member and all-time drummer of one our favorite bands, Ambrosia, Burleigh Drummond to the podcast! They’re out on the road this summer and throughout 2022, which his where we start. Then, the guys hop in the wayback machine to the early 70s and the formation of the group, all the way through to present day...and into the near future!

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A session cat’s session cat, Jerry Hey’s imprint and impact on yacht rock is undeniable. John and Tom guide you on a pleasure tour through the era-relevant history and vast catalogue of one of the most talented and prolific horn-section arrangers of all time. We take an ear to some of the tastiest horn stingers and singable brass melodies in all of music.

Stay tuned to hear Jerry Hey go Beastmode!

For your viewing AND listening pleasure, the video compilation you’ll never tire of: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzrA7sCPaq0

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In what will be the first of a new series, Tom and John launch their first-ever “Song Focus” episode, dissecting and discussing Ambrosia’s masterpiece “Biggest Part of Me.” We take a high-level look at the song contextually, then go through it measure-by-measure, from stem to stern. Pure bliss.

But first: A quick examination of the Richard Marx catalogue? On a yacht rock podcast? You’d better believe it...personnel for days!

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John and Tom were so taken with the making of “We Are the World” documentary, they just had to cover it on the podcast. Though the song itself is not yachty, there are a surprising amount of tie-ins to yacht rock, which makes it sea-worthy of exploration.

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Be sure to watch it for yourself. You won’t regret it. https://youtu.be/HVg_nG4RV_k

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Meet the man behind the yacht rock classic “Moonlight Feels Right” (amongst MANY buried treasures!), Bruce Blackman, who lead and founded the band Starbuck with marimba player Bo Wagner. Tom and John got an earful of interesting yacht rock lore, as they examine the stories behind Bruce’s book The Road to Moonlight Feels Right. We cover everything from the days before Starbuck hit it big, all the way through to modern day, discovering Bruce’s gift for lyrics and song writing is still very much alive and well!

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