Best JD Ryznar Podcasts (2025)

Every rock fan of a certain age has only one dream: a perfect single-album cutdown of Guns N' Roses' Use Your Illusion I & II. Today the guys take their shot.

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114. Songs Out Dongs Out 53:55

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Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Jermaine Jackson, Masayoshi Takanaka, and Cilia Black.

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134. Ramblin' Rock 1:04:02

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Dave makes everyone listen to his ramblings about songs about rambling.

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113. Just The Vest 53:17

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Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Frankie Valli, Anne Linnet Band, and Sarah Bareilles.

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133. Hobbit Metal 1:20:29

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Steve presents a learned treatise on heavy metal songs about Lord of the Rings and other works by J.R.R. Tolkien, just in time for Halloween.

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112. Disco Clichés 47:56

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Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Pearl & The Oysters, Rex Smith, and Randy Crawford.

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132. Plot Rock: Horror Synthnopses 1:19:27

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He's back, with more spooky synthy horror music… for a new generation.

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111. Remember Meat Peepin' 56:22

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Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Allman & Woman, Lionel Richie, and The Sea World Orchestra.

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131. Hard Recipe 1:07:58

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JD uncovers hard rockin' songs with lyrics that include any instructions or suggestions on preparing food.

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110. Boat Law 51:05

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Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Michel Polnareff, Melissa Manchester, and Midnight Star.

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130. Napster Favorites 1:04:00

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The hosts remember their favorite files they downloaded from Napster.

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109. A Couple Of Misters 55:12

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Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Phillip Sandifer, Paul Anka, and Rick Springfield.

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129. Unwanted Children 1:08:34

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What happens when an artist hates their own hit song?

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108. Get 'Em! 53:21

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Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Maxus, Nielsen/Pearson, and Johnny Mathis.

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128. Glum 1:09:22

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Hunter takes us on a glumorous journey across early mid-70s British rock… for a new generation.

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107. Often, For A Very Long Time 44:07

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Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Tycoon, Diane Tell, and PNC Bank.

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127. DOCTORATE ROCK (COLLEGE ROCK CHRONICLES, PT. 3) 1:25:00

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Steve presents a learned treatise on influential alternative rock artists who had to start new bands or solo careers in order to capitalize on Nirvana's popularity.

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106. Human Nature in Midi 1:01:19

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Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Miles Davis, Sade, and Ralph.

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126. Symbiotic Soundtracks 1:20:49

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JD's countdown proves the right song in the right movie can make both so much better.

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105. Marching Bands 53:14

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Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Irene Cara, Yoshino Fujimal, and Dane Donohue.

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125. What the Heck? MTV's First Day 1:05:29

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Chris Molanphy from the podcast Hit Parade joins the hosts as they discuss some of the weirdest songs from MTV's first day.

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104. Smoked Oysters 47:58

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Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by L. Ron Hubbard, Mel McDaniel, and Womack & Womack.

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124. UNDERCOVER CLASH 1:02:18

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Dave revives his Undercovers genre for a deep dive into the Only Band That Matters.

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103. Guy Surprised By Hose 40:43

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Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Ramsey Lewis, Tazz Toyoshima, and Perry & Sanlin.

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123. UNDERCOVERS: BURIED MANILOW 1:15:42

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Steve presents a learned treatise on the original versions of soft-rock songs best known in their recordings by Barry Manilow.

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102. Fantasia In White 49:53

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Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by The Faith Band, George Benson, and Luther Vandross.

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122. Electro Freaks 1:22:28

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Hunter plugs his song nips into the genre outlet to get freaky… for a new generation.

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101. One Hundred And Fuck 56:59

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Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by David Bendeth, Funky Communication Committee, and the Grateful Dead.

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121. Alt Judgemental 1:09:02

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JD gathers the songs by the most successful subversive artists who make fun of the folks just trying to live a nice life.

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100. Re-rate Spectacular 55:44

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For Episode 100, old selections are re-rated, with songs by James Taylor, Gino Vannelli, and Jackson Browne.

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120. What The Kids In The Street Are Listening To 1:32:10

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The guys lure a teen into the fart dungeon to help them figure out what the kids in the streets are listening to.

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99. A Touch Of Toto 51:12

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Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by PREP, Diana Ross, and Poco.

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119. My Turns 1:01:02

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Dave takes his turn railing against painkillers and asshole co-hosts to bring you "My Turns".

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98. Urethra Franklin 51:19

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Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Julio Iglesias, Lenny Kravitz, and George Harrison.

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118. Grad School Rock (College Rock Chronicles, Pt. 2) 1:22:41

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Steve presents a learned treatise on alternative rock bands who, following Nirvana's breakthrough, scored a previously unlikely mainstream hit.

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97. Dave's Day 54:50

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Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Westpoint, Patti Austin, and Ratt.

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117. Regressive Rock 1:12:53

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Hunter grabs low hanging Prog fruit to squeeze a pitcher full of Pop juice… for a new generation.

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96. Wholesome Porn 49:16

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Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Brunkymusic, Paul Davis, and Dane Donohue.

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116. THINK ABOUT A HAT ROCK 1:16:37

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JD counts down the top 10 rock and roll songs that might make you think of a specific hat.