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New episode: 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 process in-depth, and also touch on the evolution of the festival, Eric’s recent trip to Canada, his musical endeavors, and more. This episode is available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Amazon Music and the Back to the Light YouTube channel. Gonerfest 21 takes

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New episode: 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 film community, the benefits of living in Chicago, working with Craig Brewer and Jemaine Clement, and the trading card boom that inspired The Hobby. This episode is available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Amazon Music and the Back to the Light

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New episode: 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 celebrate the 25th anniversary reissue of the band’s classic album Burn Your Cardigan. They discuss the band’s history, the album’s original creation, the remastering process and more in front of a live audience at

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New episode: 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 performs two songs from the album: “Cut Myself Shaving” and “Song of the Summer.” This episode of the Back to the Light podcast is available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Amazon Music and everywhere finer podcasts are distributed.

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New episode: 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 to Memphis, his work as a live engineer, and the inspiration behind his current project The Merrycrest Sessions. Steve also shares Merrycrest Session performances from Memphis artists Seize and Desist and One Strange Bird. Support The Merrycrest Sessions

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New episode: 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, recent studio projects, pet grief, and more. Mark also performs “Throwing Rocks At Your Window” live at Shangri-La Records. The Back to the Light podcast is available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and everywhere fine podcasts are distributed. This episode can

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New episode: 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 scene, life on tour, the proper care of domesticated possums, and more. The Back to the Light podcast is available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and everywhere fine podcasts are distributed. This episode can also be found YouTube.

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New episode: 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 partner John Miller, followed by a replay of J.D.’s conversation with Jared from 2021. To close the show, J.D. spins two classic Jared McStay tunes – “Safe Passage” and “Pen.” The Back to the Light podcast is available

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New episode: 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, defining her character, and more. Then Memphis Wrestling‘s Barnabas the Leader joins to discuss the status of The Circuz, his new career path as a “producer,” and his journey in the wrestling business. The Back to the Light

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