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Out of the Main

Out of the Main

By: Tom Nixon and John Nixon
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 “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 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. DiscoverTom Nixon and John Nixon Music
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  • S6.E10: You Still Don’t Know Rick Springfield

    S6.E10: You Still Don’t Know Rick Springfield
    May 15 2025

    Part 2 of our exploration into the storied career of Rick Springfield examines the post-heyday chapter. Tom was shocked how much he liked a certain three-album run from this era of his story. Perhaps you will be too!


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    Referenced and Related:

    • ⁠⁠Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main⁠⁠
    • ⁠John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • Intro/outro: Stock Music “We’re Here” composed by John H. Nixon (BMI)


    Find and Follow:

    • The Mainland: ⁠OutoftheMain.com⁠
    • Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast⁠
    • Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/outofthemain⁠
    • YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@outofthemain⁠
    • Support the Podcast: patreon.com/OutoftheMain


    “Born at Sea. Raised on Radio.”
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    39 mins
  • S6.E9: You Don’t Know Rick Springfield

    S6.E9: You Don’t Know Rick Springfield
    May 8 2025

    How well do you really know Rick Springfield? What about Tim Pierce, Mike Baird, Jerry Hey, Richard Page and Tommy Funderburk? There’s a lot to like and a lot that gets unfairly dismissed about the man with more than 20 charting hit singles to his name. If all you think of when you hear “Rick Springfield” is “Jessie’s Girl,” allow Tom and John to open your eyes and ears to the depths beneath the surface…


    Listen and Subscribe:

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    Referenced and Related:

    • ⁠⁠Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main⁠⁠
    • ⁠John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • Intro/outro: Stock Music “We’re Here” composed by John H. Nixon (BMI)


    Find and Follow:

    • The Mainland: ⁠OutoftheMain.com⁠
    • Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast⁠
    • Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/outofthemain⁠
    • YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@outofthemain⁠
    • Support the Podcast: patreon.com/OutoftheMain


    “Born at Sea. Raised on Radio.”
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    49 mins
  • S6.E8: Turning the Pages

    S6.E8: Turning the Pages
    Apr 24 2025

    Tom and John take a tour through the long and storied careers of Richard Page and Steve George. Beginning with their early careers as session vocalists, through the three-record run Pages had, all the way through the game-changing band that was Mr. Mister. Quite the evolution for two of music’s hardest-working but underrated geniuses.

    N.B.: The Inside Musicast interview with Richard Page, Steve George, and John Lang.


    Listen and Subscribe:

    ⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠.


    Referenced and Related:

    • ⁠⁠Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main⁠⁠
    • ⁠John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • Intro/outro: Stock Music “We’re Here” composed by John H. Nixon (BMI)


    Find and Follow:

    • The Mainland: ⁠OutoftheMain.com⁠
    • Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast⁠
    • Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/outofthemain⁠
    • YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@outofthemain⁠
    • Support the Podcast: patreon.com/OutoftheMain


    “Born at Sea. Raised on Radio.”
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    52 mins
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