The Yack Shack

Live audio — grab the mic or spin a set. Free members can sign up for timed open-mic talk or DJ slots; Exclusive unlocks full live access and premium private rooms. Community radio vibes for veterans, civilians, and friends of the 3 C’s.

Talk sets DJ / music sets Timed slots Premium private / guest chats Broadcast agreement required
Live audio is public-facing (open booth) or invite-only (premium private rooms). No threats, hate, or illegal content. Mental health crisis? 988 (Veterans: 988 then Press 1) — the Yack Shack is not emergency services.

Live booth (open community sets)

After your free community slot is confirmed, join the open Yack Shack booth. Share screen for DJ decks if you want — or just talk. Works in the browser (Jitsi).

📨 Invite friends to the Yack Shack

Send a booth link to unit friends — open mic, private room, or your upcoming set. Uses your Friends list when available.


Invite from Friends

No friends yet? Open Club Friends · Members list

⭐ Premium member slots

Private rooms and premium guest chats — invite-only links, longer holds, and priority booking. Unlock once, then book private or guest-feature slots anytime on this device.

$15 / month

or $12 per single premium slot · or $120 / year

  • Private chats — invite-only booth (not the open public shack)
  • Premium guest chats — host a featured guest for a timed set
  • Priority scheduling over free open-mic sign-ups
  • Your own room link to share only with guests


Pay via Cash App $ThomasMulley5 after we email instructions · Contact Rnrbacks@gmail.com

Book a premium slot

Premium booking is behind the paywall. Request access above or enter your unlock code — then this form opens. Questions? Email Rnrbacks@gmail.com.

Sign up for a set

Pick talk or DJ, choose how long you want the booth, agree to the rules, and send it. We’ll email confirmation.

Free set sign-ups require active free membership. Join Free — No charge

Broadcast guidelines agreement

Yack Shack Broadcast Agreement

By checking the box below, you agree that during your timed set you will:

  1. Respect the clock — end on time when your set length is up so the next host can go.
  2. No illegal content — no threats, incitement, doxxing, child exploitation, or content that violates U.S. law.
  3. No hate or harassment — no attacks based on race, religion, sex, orientation, disability, or veteran status. Disagreement is fine; dehumanizing people is not.
  4. Music rights & volume — if you DJ, you are responsible for what you play. Prefer original, licensed, or clearly fair-use content. Keep levels sane; no intentional ear-blasting.
  5. No unconsented recording of private people — don’t put private individuals on blast; ask before recording others if your setup records.
  6. No medical or crisis “shows” — you are not emergency services. Direct people in crisis to 988 (Veterans: 988 then Press 1) or 911.
  7. Keep it Camaraderie — Community · Camaraderie · Companionship. RNR may end a set early for guideline breaches.
  8. You are responsible for your words and music — Rucksacks & Ridgebacks provides the booth space; you own your content.

RNR may refuse or cancel slots that break this agreement.

How a set works

  1. Sign up with type + time length.
  2. Agree to broadcast guidelines (required).
  3. We email confirmation or a better slot.
  4. At your time, open the Yack Shack booth.
  5. Talk or DJ until your clock hits zero — then clear the booth.

Set types

Talk — stories, topics, open yack, interviews.
DJ / Music — timed playlist or live mix (keep it legal & respectful).

Upcoming sign-ups (this device)

Local queue after you sign up. Official schedule is confirmed by email from RNR.