Ryan Janson

Reelin' In The Years (RITY)

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Reelin' In The Years (RITY) is your weekly dose of music education! Enjoy a blend of Rock, Blues, and Americana. Plus stories about the songs and artists. Give it a listen! I promise you'll learn something! For more information on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com

Author

Ryan Janson

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Music

Podcast website

reelinwithryan.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

The Narcissism Theme: 02/09/24 09.02.2024

This week on the program, the focus is on narcissism. It's definitely not the most celebrated topic, but the playlist is great! I'll be playing songs about narcissists or written from the point-of-view of a narcissist... For more info on the program, visit reelinwithryan.com

The Snellen Chart: 02/02/24 02.02.2024

This week on the show, the theme is The Snellen Chart. You probably have never heard of it, but you've more than likely seen it. It's that chart that's used during eye exams. The one with the random letters that vary in size. I'll be playing songs with titles that include forms of words like see, view, watch, sight, etc... For more info on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com

We All Shine On: 01/26/24 26.01.2024

This week on RITY, the theme is We All Shine On: Songs that mention a form of the word "shine" in the title, or multiple times in the lyrics. I'm excluding references to sunshine, because that could be an entirely other theme. For additional info on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com

A Chill Is In The Air: 01/19/24 19.01.2024

Bundle up! A Chill Is In The Air this week on RITY. Songs about winter, the cold, snow, etc. These words may also appear in the song's title or the band's name! For more info on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com

Gettin' Those Steps In: 01/12/24 12.01.2024

This time of year, several folks focus on health and wellness. And this week on RITY, the theme is Gettin' Those Steps In: Songs that mention walking or steps. These words could be in the title or the lyrics... For more info on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com

Jeff "Skunk" Baxter: 01/05/24 05.01.2024

He may very well be the most interesting man in the music industry. He's also the topic of this week's show. From Music To Missiles: The Story Of Jeff "Skunk" Baxter... For more info on the program, visit reelinwithryan.com

New Year's Rockin' Eve: 12/29/23 29.12.2023

This week on RITY... It's been a New Year's tradition since 1972. I'm talking about Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve! On this episode, I'll be featuring bands/musicians that have played at the big New Year's celebration... For more info on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com

Names On Santa's List: 12/22/23 22.12.2023

With Christmas being just days away, I wanted to do some sort of a holiday theme. I'm calling it Names On Santa's List. To qualify, the song's title must only contain a name or names... For additional info on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com

LIVE From Ludlow Garage: 12/15/23 15.12.2023

On this week's show, we revisit the early days of The Ludlow Garage which was a short-lived music venue in Cincinnati. The Garage opened in 1969, just weeks after Woodstock. I'll be playing songs that were recorded at the venue between 1969 and 1971... For more info on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com

I've Got The News: 12/08/23 08.12.2023

This week, the theme is I've Got The News. Songs about news, inspired by news, mention the word "news," or well known newspapers/magazines. Plus, band names that have something to do with news... For more info on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com

Coast To Coast AM: 12/01/23 01.12.2023

This week, the focus is on bumper music from the late night, syndicated radio program, Coast To Coast AM. The show has been on air since 1988 and is best known for discussing the paranormal and conspiracy theories... For more info on RITY, visit reelinwithryan.com

Native Americans/Indians: 11/24/23 24.11.2023

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! You may or may not be aware that Black Friday is also Native American Heritage Day. To celebrate, I'll be playing songs about Native Americans/Indians OR songs that include the work of a Native American musician. For more info on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com

Southpaws: 11/17/23 17.11.2023

This week on the program, it's all about my fellow southpaws as I'll be featuring left-handed musicians! For more info on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com

Back: 11/10/23 10.11.2023

This week, it's a simple theme with a great playlist - Songs with titles that contain the word "Back." For more info on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com

Boxing: 11/03/23 03.11.2023

This week on the show, it's all about a sport that you don't hear much about anymore - Boxing... For additional info on the program, visit reelinwithryan.com

Songs From Horror Films: 10/27/23 27.10.2023

With Halloween only days away, this week, it's all about songs featured in the top Horror films of all-time (per rottentomatoes.com ). If you're expecting Halloween-themed songs, you will be disappointed... For more info on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com

Trouble In Paradise: 10/20/23 20.10.2023

Depending upon where you're located, you may or may not recognize Sweetest Day. It all started in Cleveland, Ohio and is typically only celebrated in the midwest on the third Saturday in October, which happens to be tomorrow. Instead of playing love songs, our theme is the exact opposite - Trouble In Paradise: Love On The Rocks. For more info on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com

The Paranormal: 10/13/23 13.10.2023

It's Friday The 13th, so I had to use this opportunity to do a show on The Paranormal: Songs about Superstitions, Astrology, Luck, Fortune Telling, Witchcraft, etc... For more information on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com

The Movements Of Mario: 10/06/23 06.10.2023

It's one of the most popular video game franchises of all-time and, this week, it's the theme on RITY! It's called The Movements Of Mario. When you're playing, think about all of the moves that Mario can do. He can jump, swing, run, hit, etc… I'll be playing songs that include these verbs in the title. For more info on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com

In Your Eyes: 09/29/23 29.09.2023

This week on the show, songs that include the phrase "in your eyes" in either the title or the lyrics... For additional information on the program, visit reelinwithryan.com

The Harmonica: 09/22/23 22.09.2023

This week, the theme is plain and simple! I'll be playing songs that feature the harmonica... For more info on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com

That Simple, Satisfying 70s Sound: 09/15/23 15.09.2023

This week on the show, we travel back to the '70s with a theme that I'm calling "That Simple, Satisfying 70s Sound." It's difficult to describe this sound other than it's softer rock music and incredibly chill! For more info on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com

The Id, Ego, and Superego: 09/08/23 08.09.2023

This week on the show, we do a deep dive into Sigmund Freud's theory of the Id, Ego, and Superego. According to him, our personality is comprised of these three parts. As far as the program, it will be divided into three portions with each representing a part of the personality. I'll be playing songs that correspond with a function of that part of the personality... For more info on the show, visi...

Work: 09/01/23 01.09.2023

Here we are on the verge of another Labor Day Weekend, so I thought it'd be fitting to do a theme on songs about work! For more info on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com

A Misunderstanding: 08/25/23 25.08.2023

This week on the program, we dive into the world of misunderstood song meanings. If you enjoy the stories behind the songs, this show is for you! For more info on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com

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