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Host J.D. Reager talks to gospel singer Elizabeth King about performing with The Gospel Souls in the early ’70s, why her recording career took a nearly 50-year hiatus, and the … Continue Reading New episode: A Long Journey with Elizabeth King and Mark Edgar Stuart
Host J.D. Reager talks to professional wrestler, wrestling promoter and podcast host Dustin Starr about their shared love of Memphis wrestling in the ’80s and ’90s, Dustin’s in-ring career, bringing … Continue Reading New episode: Oh Yeah! with Dustin Starr (Championship Wrestling From Memphis)
Host J.D. Reager has a soul-searching conversation with returning guest, PhD psychologist and practicing therapist Aaron Sayers about how being in therapy has positively affected both of their lives, the … Continue Reading New episode: Silver Linings with Aaron Sayers
Host J.D. Reager opens the show with a short plea for support for a Back to the Light fundraiser before talking with musician Matt Ciani about the latest Flesh of … Continue Reading New episode: Vessels with Matt Ciani (Flesh of the Stars, Arthhur)
Hello, friends of Back to the Light! We’ve decided to launch a little fundraiser via GoFundMe to help us move forward on a few important projects. Please check it out … Continue Reading The Back to the Light Records and Network Fundraiser is live!
Host J.D. Reager talks to his old friend and a wildly talented multi-instrumentalist musician, Scott Danbom, about his early days on the Oklahoma competitive piano circuit, moving to Denton, TX … Continue Reading New episode: Too Much Downtime with Scott Danbom (Centro-matic, Static Diary)
Host J.D. Reager talks to Memphis musician Jeremy Scott about re-uniting with the original line-up of Reigning Sound on the road and in the studio, making the classic Reigning Sound … Continue Reading New episode: A Little More Time with Jeremy Scott (Reigning Sound, The Toy Trucks)
Host J.D. Reager talks to one of his favorite comedians in the world, Jon Daly, about his experience having COVID and other career setbacks due to the pandemic, his forthcoming … Continue Reading New episode: The Ultimate Span with Jon Daly (Kroll Show, Curb Your Enthusiasm)
Host J.D. Reager talks to musician Josh Shaw about the big snowstorm in Memphis, how the pandemic derailed his band Blvck Hippie‘s plans for 2020 and beyond, getting started as … Continue Reading New episode: Peace and Freedom with Josh Shaw (Blvck Hippie)
Host J.D. Reager talks to musician Josh Stevens about the evolution of his band Glorious Abhor, how becoming a parent has affected his ambition and creativity, moonlighting with Back to … Continue Reading New episode: The King Is Dead with Josh Stevens (Glorious Abhor, Tape Deck)
Host J.D. Reager talks to musician Zachary Corsa (Nonconnah, Lost Trail) about relocating from North Carolina to Memphis, the burgeoning Memphis experimental music scene, his creative process in Nonconnah, making … Continue Reading New episode: There’s Always More with Zachary Corsa (Nonconnah, Lost Trail)
Host J.D. Reager talks to his old friend and Memphis musician Jeff Hulett about his recent hot streak of creativity during the pandemic, remote collaborations, his evolving role in Snowglobe, … Continue Reading New episode: Safe At Home with Jeff Hulett (Snowglobe)
Host J.D. Reager shares how his life has been affected by COVID-19 before talking to two former collaborators about their experiences. First, Kelly Orcutt of Glossary tells a frustrating story … Continue Reading New episode: COVID-19 Special Report with Kelly Orcutt (Glossary) and J.R. Wicker (Imagination Head)
Host J.D. Reager kicks off the show by spinning “How Can You Walk Away,” the first single off of Memphis musician John Paul Keith‘s new album The Rhythm of the … Continue Reading New episode: Don’t Say It, Show It with John Paul Keith
Host J.D. Reager speaks to Memphis musicians Joshua McLane and Brennan Whalen about their work together as HEELS, how the pandemic canceled “their year” in 2020, the inspiration behind the … Continue Reading New episode: Distraction with Joshua McLane and Brennan Whalen (HEELS)
Host J.D. Reager and guest producer Brendan Danley present the second in a 2-part collection of favorite moments from the very first year of Back to the Light – and … Continue Reading New episode: Best of 2020 Volume 2
