The Justin Rielly Show

It's free-form music programming mixed with perceptive interviews with local creators - just the way it should be...brought to you by the mind behind Aspie Works.

Past Episodes

  • The Justin Rielly Show - The Prosperity Hour (11/22/20) Aired: Sunday, November 22, 2020

    The show gets interrupted by the new radio series "The Prosperity Hour" hosted by the Reverend Daniel Cash Jeremiah (whose voice sounds familiar), but the previous guests Philip Frey, Larry Ploscowe and Ted Wenskus might have a say on that; features music from Jim Johnston, Ben Folds, Genesis, Randy Newman, Bad Religion, John Ingle and the Bert Cross Choir, Ray Stevens, Ozzy Osbourne, Tom Waits and The Verve. 

  • The Justin Rielly Show - Five Years (11/15/20) Aired: Sunday, November 15, 2020

    This episode marks the fifth anniversary of the show, featuring special guests Philip Frey, Larry Ploscowe & Ted Wenskus, a big announcement and an unusual ending; includes music from Peter Gabriel, Walk the Moon, Mr. Mister, Level 42, Sara Bareilles, Dave Matthews Band, Steve Winwood and Simple Minds (with transition music from Joe Raposo). 

  • The Justin Rielly Show - The Post-Election Show (11/8/20) Aired: Sunday, November 8, 2020

    This episode features actor/animal advocate Jane Farrell & RIT professor/theater director Luane Davis Haggerty, as WAYO's fundraiser continues (and the 2020 presidential election now has a winner); includes music from Marvin Gaye, Alicia Keys & Brandi Carlile, Sarah Jarosz, Yves Laferriere, Rob Simonsen & Jonathan Sadoff, The Wallflowers, New Radicals, Neil Young and Paul Harvey with the BBC Philharmonic.

  • The Justin Rielly Show - The Pre-Election Show (11/1/20) Aired: Sunday, November 1, 2020

    This episode features songs and poems chosen to reflect the mood tied to the upcoming elections. Special guests Annie Murphy, Laurie MacFarlane & Ruben Ornelas, and Don Bartalo give their voices to the poems - along with a memorable monologue from Charlie Chaplin. It also includes music from Bruce Cockburn, The Killers, Sam Phillips, Sara Bareilles, Manic Street Preachers, Fugazi, The Bright Light Social Hour, Paul Robeson, Garth Brooks, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, and Patti Smith.

    NOTE: This is the show's first of two episodes for the 2020 WAYO fundraiser.

  • The Justin Rielly Show - Deep Cuts (10/25/20) Aired: Sunday, October 25, 2020

    This episode features multi-talented theater artist Amy Canfield, as she talks about her life during the pandemic and how she created a group to keep theater artists active while theaters remain closed; includes music from Billy Joel, Jeff Buckley, Tiny Dinosaurs, Patti Scialfa, Bat McGrath, Tristan Prettyman, Nancy Wilson (of Heart), The Blue Nile and The Outfield (in honor of their late singer Tony Lewis). 

  • The Justin Rielly Show - Summer Country II (10/18/20) Aired: Sunday, October 18, 2020

    This episode features actor and country music fan Summer Sattora, who brings some more favorite country tunes for the host to play; includes music from Luke Bryan, Fireside Collective, Lanco, Brooke White, Runaway June, Florida Georgia Line with Bebe Rexha, Kane Brown with Lauren Alaina, Keith Urban & Eric Church, Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett, and Radio Company (featuring "Supernatural" star Jensen Ackles).

  • The Justin Rielly Show - 250 (10/11/20) Aired: Sunday, October 11, 2020

    The show reaches another milestone as it celebrates its 250th episode; the host is joined by the Rochester Brainery's Danielle Raymo, who boasts a unique record in the show's history. This episode features music from Barry Bostwick & Susan Sarandon, Andrea Burns, Hayden, Laura Osnes, Bon Iver, No Doubt, Hanson, Metric and Van Halen (with a show-ending tribute to the late Eddie Van Halen).

  • The Justin Rielly Show - From D.C., It's Danica! (10/4/20) Aired: Sunday, October 4, 2020

    This episode features actor-designer Danica Zielinski, who recently moved from Rochester to go to Washington, D.C. - to work in that city's Shakespearean environment (and experiences so much more); includes music from Paramore, Ellen Greene, Adele, Joan Diener, The Andrews Sisters, Rachel Bay Jones, Katy Perry and The Beatles. 

  • The Justin Rielly Show - U2, 40 Years After Boy (9/27/20) Aired: Sunday, September 27, 2020

    This episode is a tribute to the music of U2, as it marks the 40th anniversary of the band's debut album "Boy." It features two new covers from Violet Mary (recorded just for this show), along with songs from U2, The Frames, Angelique Kidjo, Tribe of Heaven (Dave Matthews and Mark Roebuck), William Shatner with Lyle Lovett, Jack White, Patti Smith and Johnny Cash.

  • The Justin Rielly Show - Keeping Different Times (9/20/20) Aired: Sunday, September 20, 2020

    This episode features pop songs not following the usual 4/4 time - these tunes can go 5/4, or 7/4, or how about 13/8? This episode includes music from Genesis, Dave Brubeck Quartet, Sting, Nick Drake, Radiohead, Grateful Dead, Rush, Mr. Mister and Peter Gabriel, with a transition song from Gil Evans. 

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