Reelin' In The Years (RITY)

This week's program was inspired by recent events where objects have been shot out of the sky. The theme is It's Neither A Bird Nor A Plane: Songs and Band Names that reference UFOs or Aliens. For more information on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com

This week, it's a unique edition of RITY. Our theme is the game show, Jeopardy! Each clue will be read from one of the various hosts of the show. The clue will correspond with either a song, album, band, or artist. You'll hear the clue, I'll give you a second to think before revealing the answer, and that will be followed by a corresponding song. For more info on the program, visit reelinwithryan....

On this week's episode, it's all about repetition, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. I'd argue that you need a somewhat repetitive song to make a hit. That explains why this week's show includes a lot of well known songs. For more info on the program, visit reelinwithryan.com

It's all about crime this week on RITY! Plenty of interesting stories and soundbites to go along with a great playlist. For more info on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com

On this week's program, it's a listener suggested theme: Songs that make use of at least 1 unconventional instrument. For more information on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com

On this week's program, Ryan's got questions for you... For more info on the program, visit reelinwithryan.com

RITY opens the new year with a show that focuses on song titles that reference weather and natural disasters. For more info on the program, visit reelinwithryan.com .

I don't know about you, but this time of year always reminds me of Dick Clark. This week on RITY, I pay tribute to America's Oldest Teenager by featuring several of his interviews from American Bandstand. The interviews are, of course, paired with music. For more info on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com

It's around this time of year when many of us are spending quite a bit of time with family. With that said, on this edition of RITY, Ryan will be featuring bands that include members of a family... For more information on the program, visit reelinwithryan.com

On this episode of RITY, I'm featuring songs that were recorded on the web series, LIVE From Daryl's House. The program first aired in late 2007. Thus far, 84 episodes have been released. For more info on RITY, visit reelinwithryan.com

This week, it's one of Ryan's most creative episodes as the theme is categories from the TV game show, Wheel Of Fortune. Pat Sajak will announce the category. A set of songs will follow with titles that fit that category... For more info on the program, visit reelinwithryan.com

On this week's program, we venture back to August 3rd, 1975 and The Ohio River Music Festival which was held at Nippert Stadium on the confines of the University Of Cincinnati. To this day, it's still the most wild concert to ever take place in the Queen City. For more information on RITY, visit reelinwithryan.com

Happy Thanksgiving! This episode is a bit of a milestone, because it's the first time a listener has suggested a theme and chosen most of the playlist. It's called The Anatomy Of A Decision. We've broken up the decision making process into four parts with each part having a corresponding set of songs. For more info on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com

This week, we venture back to your childhood with a game of Chutes and Ladders! I'm featuring songs about falling down, rising up, climbing, slipping, ladders, slides, etc... For more information on the program, visit reelinwithryan.com

First and foremost, a Happy Veterans Day to all of those who have served or are currently serving! Secondly, on this week's program, I'm featuring songs that are by/or about veterans. For more info on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com

On this episode, RITY salutes the old syndicated radio program - The King Biscuit Flower Hour, which aired nationwide between 1973 and 1993. The weekly program featured recorded concerts from a variety of bands/artists. I'll be spotlighting tracks that were played on the show. For more info on RITY, visit reelinwithryan.com

With Halloween being just a few days away, I thought it'd be fitting to spotlight songs that are mentioned in Stephen King novels. For more info on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com

This week on RITY, songs that were inspired by/or reference letters! For more information on the show, reelinwithryan.com

In 1992, Gary Chapman published his New York Times Best Seller, The 5 Love Languages. He theorizes that there are five general ways that romantic partners express and experience love which he calls "love languages." They are: Words Of Affirmation, Quality Time, Receiving Gifts, Acts Of Service, and Physical Touch. On this week's program, I'll be playing songs that correspond with each of those lan...

This week on Reelin' In The Years, songs inspired by Actors, Actresses, and Movies! For more info on the program, visit reelinwithryan.com

This week on the program, our theme is Electricity! Songs/Band Names regarding lights, volts, etc... Plus, stories from Bruce Springsteen, Jimi Hendrix, Iva Davies (Icehouse), and Meatloaf. For more info on the show, visit reelinwthryan.com

September 22nd was the first day of fall, so to ring in the season, the theme this week is Autumn - Songs with references to fall. For more information on the program, visit reelinwithryan.com

On this episode, it's all about Kings & Queens! Plus, the truth behind the song "Louie Louie" by The Kingsmen.

Following the September 11 attacks, Clear Channel Communications (the owner of many radio stations in the U.S.) released an internal memo that contained a list of 165 songs that program directors felt were "lyrically questionable" to play. It wasn't a demand, just a suggestion that stations not play these songs. On this episode, I'm featuring songs from the list. For more info on the show, visit r...

On this episode, we dive into the world of Superheroes, Legends, Folklore, and Mythology. Plus, I've got soundbites from Ozzy, Stevie Nicks, and Lars Ulrich. For more information on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com