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Out of the MainAuthor: 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 fansboth musicians themselveswho, like a growing wave of aficionados all around the world, have been exploring the history, the enjoyment, and now the future potential of the West Coast sound, even as it continues to this day. Join the revelry. Partake in the nostalgia. Tune in to artist interviews. Discover Language: en Genres: Music, Music Commentary Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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S7.E8: Dudettes (80s Remix)
Episode 10
Wednesday, 10 June, 2026
You’re familiar with Loggins and Messina, of course. Hall and Oates. Seals and Crofts. Famous “dudettes” of the 70s, as previously covered here on the pod (with the assistance of John O’Grady, who brought the term into our collective consciousness).Well what about the 80s? Did our other favorite decade also have a brand of dudettes all its own? And is that somehow relevant to our two prior episodes? Is this the third chapter in that story arc, perhaps, lying in wait?Let’s take a closer listen..JUST ANNOUNCED: “The Inner Circle” - a special opportunity afforded to $upporters of the podcast. Details within.Listen and Subscribe:Find the podcast platform of your choice here.Referenced and Related:Playlist of songs featured on Out of the MainJohn’s Spotify Yacht Rock PlaylistTom’s Spotify Yacht Rock PlaylistIntro/outro: Stock Music “We’re Here” composed by John H. Nixon (BMI)Find and Follow:Find us at Sea on Substack: outofthemain.substack.comThe Mainland: OutoftheMain.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/outofthemainYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@outofthemainSupport the Podcast: patreon.com/OutoftheMain“Born at Sea. Raised on Radio.”











