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Back to the Light
Musician and music writer J.D. Reager talks to friends and fellow creatives about the artistic process, maintaining mental health, and silencing self-doubt.
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Jeff Hulett (Emotions Without People)
Host J.D. Reager chats with musician and returning guest Jeff Hulett on location at Crosstown Concourse. They dig in to his new collaboration with pho...
Joey Pegram (Shabbadoo)
Host J.D. Reager chats with old friend and musician Joey Pegram, AKA JoJo Shabbadoo. They discuss Joey's life overseas, the new Shabbadoo record Next...
Fred Mollin
Host J.D. Reager chats with producer, musician, songwriter, and music supervisor Fred Mollin - who he originally met in 2017 on a Memphis Flyer assign...
Midtown Con 2025 with Harry Koniditsiotis, Russ Thompson and Mike McCarthy
Host J.D. Reager chats with musician/entrepreneur Harry Koniditsiotis (The Switchblade Kid, 901 Toys), author/musician Russ Thompson (The Loop Breaker...
Glory Line with William Luke White (re-release from 2020)
Host J.D. Reager plays the new single, "Glory Line," off of Memphis musician William Luke White's new self-titled solo EP before talking to his old f...
The Drip Edges
Host J.D. Reager hangs out with musician Jeremy Scott and his bandmates in The Drip Edges - Graham Burks, Mitchell Manley and Noel Clark - at the band...
Russ Thompson (The Loop Breaker series, 1000 Lights)
Host J.D. Reager talks with author and musician Russ Thompson at his home in Memphis. They chat about the recent holidays and forecast the new year be...
Back to the Light-Radio Memphis Holiday Telethon with Jeremy Scott, Marvin Stockwell, Dustin Starr, Big John Dalton, The Subteens, Ric Chetter and Monica O'Donniley-Summerfield
It’s late December - and that means it’s time for The 43rd Annual Back to the Light-Radio Memphis Holiday Telethon!
Back to the Light host J.D....
Jeff Hulett and Dirk Kitterlin
Host J.D. Reager talks with two fine musicians and friends, Jeff Hulett and Dirk Kitterlin. First, Jeff and J.D. discuss the recent U.S. election, Jef...
Not Too Late Night Talk Show with Tylon Monger, Cheyenne Marrs, Katrina Coleman and Allison McArthur
J.D. Reager hosts another star-studded Not Too Late Night Talk Show in front of a live audience at the Memphis Listening Lab. Tylon Monger discusses h...
Eric Friedl (Gonerfest 21 preview)
Host J.D. Reager talks with returning guest Eric Friedl on location at Goner Records in Memphis, TN. They discuss Gonerfest 21's line-up and planning...
Morgan Jon Fox (The Hobby)
Host J.D. Reager talks with filmmaker Morgan Jon Fox, whose new film The Hobby is now streaming for free on Amazon Prime. They discuss the Memphis fil...
The Subteens Celebrate Burn Your Cardigan with Mark Akin, Jay Hines, John Bonds, Jacob Church, Mike McCarthy and Chris Davis - LIVE from the Memphis Listening Lab
Host J.D. Reager sits down with The Subteens (Mark Akin, Jay Hines and John Bonds) and special guests Jacob Church, Mike McCarthy and Chris Davis to c...
Orchid South with Chris Milam - LIVE from the Memphis Listening Lab
Host J.D. Reager talks to musician Chris Milam about his new release Orchid South in front of a live audience at the Memphis Listening Lab. Chris also...
The Return of Midtown Con with Harry Koniditsiotis (901 Toys, Switchblade Kid)
Host J.D. Reager talks to musician and entrepreneur Harry Koniditsiotis on location at 901 Toys (Midtown) - while Harry works behind the counter! They...
Open Doors with Steve Mayer (The Merrycrest Sessions) featuring Seize and Desist and One Strange Bird
Host J.D. Reager talks with audio engineer and content creator Steve Mayer upstairs at Shangri-La Records. They discuss Steve's journey from Illinois...
Go Where the Love Is with Mark Edgar Stuart
Host J.D. Reager talks to musician, songwriter and producer Mark Edgar Stuart on location at Mark's home studio. They discuss Mark's "adult" audience,...
Possum Advocate with Mo Alexander
Host J.D. Reager talks to stand-up comedian Mo Alexander on location at Shangri-La Records. They discuss Mo's early days in comedy, the Memphis comedy...
Jughead Forever with John Miller and Jared McStay
This episode is a special celebration of the life of Jared McStay. First, host J.D. Reager shares some memories with Jared's friend and business partn...
Wrestling is My Artform with Deonna Purrazzo (IMPACT Wrestling) and Barnabas the Leader (Memphis Wrestling)
Host J.D. Reager talks to the 3x former Knockouts World Champion Deonna Purrazzo about IMPACT Wrestling's upcoming shows in Memphis on September 22-23...
Music is the Great Equalizer with Ari Morris
Host J.D. Reager talks to the acclaimed musician, engineer and producer Ari Morris on location at his studio/secret lair, Edge Recording. They discuss...
Duddy's ur Buddy! 100 with Dustin Heath
In a very special Back to the Light network crossover, host J.D. Reager talks to Duddy's ur Buddy! host Dustin Heath on the occasion of his podcast's...
A Spare Few Tens of Thousands of Dollars with Chris McCoy (Antenna, 1000 Lights, Memphis Flyer)
Host J.D. Reager talks to writer, filmmaker and musician Chris McCoy on location at the Memphis Listening Lab. They discuss Chris' many paths as an ar...
Frequencies with Maggie Trisler (Mystic Light Casino)
Host J.D. Reager talks with Maggie Trisler of Mystic Light Casino on location at the Hi Tone during WiMM (Women in Memphis Music) Fest. They discuss t...
WiMM Fest 2023 with Alice Hasen, Liz Lane and Miz Stefani
Host J.D. Reager talks to performer Alice Hasen and Women in Memphis Music (WiMM) organizers Liz Lane and Miz Stefani on location at the Hi Tone durin...
Raised Up Right with Dale Naron (Creation Press, Owlbear)
Host J.D. Reager talks to Dale Naron about his complete musical history - including bands such as Bicycle Thief, Bottom of the Bottle, Oracle and the...
Fellow Champions with Marvin Stockwell (Champions of the Lost Causes) and Abe White (Laundry Bats)
Host J.D. Reager talks to musician, activist and podcast host Marvin Stockwell about his latest project, the Champions of the Lost Causes Summer Road...
The Steamroller with Rachel Maxann and Doug Walker (Dream Crusher Hope Smasher)
Host J.D. Reager talks to musicians Rachel Maxann and Doug Walker (Dream Crusher Hope Smasher) at Doug's home studio in Memphis. They discuss Rachel's...
Love Has Gone Away with Harry Koniditsiotis (The Switchblade Kid, 901 Toys) and Dustin Heath (Duddy's ur Buddy, Maurice the Strong)
Host J.D. Reager talks to Harry Koniditsiotis about the success of Midtown Con and 901 Toys, the life of a "collector," and the new album by The Switc...
Fresh with Jeff Hulett (Snowglobe, Me & Leah) and Jeff Pruitt (The Smokin' Jays, The Heavy Pour)
Host J.D. Reager talks to musicians Jeff Hulett (Snowglobe, Me & Leah, Restless Townies) and Jeff Pruitt (The Smokin' Jays, The Heavy Pour) on locatio...
No More Jesus Boys with Caroline Allen
Host J.D. Reager talks to longtime friend and comedian Caroline Allen about their shared alma mater (Harding Academy), and how a religious upbringing...
Trophy Guest with Chris Davis (Papa Top's West Coast Turnaround)
Host J.D. Reager chats with musician and writer Chris Davis on location at Midtown Con. They discuss Chris' career as a journalist for The Memphis Fly...
A Worthy Fight with Trent Williamson (Harding Academy of Memphis)
Host J.D. Reager talks to his favorite teacher from high school (Harding Academy of Memphis), Trent Williamson. They discuss Trent's unbelievable jour...
Not Too Late Night Talk Show - Holiday Spectacular! with Josh Shaw (Blvck Hippie), Steve Selvidge (the Hold Steady), Mark Edgar Stuart, Trace Lee Hunt, Joshua McLane, Jason Pulley and S p a c e r
J.D. Reager hosts a star-studded show in front of a live audience at the Green Room in Crosstown Arts alongside Jason Pulley at the piano. Solo musici...
A Glass Ceiling with Lawrence Matthews (FKA Don Lifted)
Host J.D. Reager has a deep conversation with musician and artist Lawrence Matthews (formerly known as Don Lifted) on location at Midtown Con in Memph...
Freedom with Russ Thompson and Marvin Stockwell
Host J.D. Reager talks with two guests on location at Midtown Con in Memphis. First, author and musician Russ Thompson discusses the promo push for hi...
Running the Table with Oakwalker and Garrison Starr
Host J.D. Reager talks to Oakwalker and Garrison Starr on location in Nashville at the Music Export Memphis showcase during Americanafest. Also, Oakwa...
Hurry Up and Wait with "the GunShow" Brett Michaels and Dustin Heath (DNA, Maurice the Strong)
Host J.D. Reager talks to "the GunShow" Brett Michaels about working on the NBC TV series Young Rock and the ongoing Memphis Wrestling trios tournamen...
An Unwritten Rule with Alexis Jade and Rodd Bland
Host J.D. Reager talks to singer-songwriter Alexis Jade and drummer/bandleader (and son of the late Bobby "Blue" Bland) Rodd Bland on location in Nash...
A City of Choice with Elizabeth Cawein (Music Export Memphis), Graham Winchester (Turnstyles, Reigning Sound) and Rachel Maxann
Host J.D. Reager talks to Music Export Memphis founder Elizabeth Cawein and the busiest person in Memphis music, Graham Winchester, on location at the...