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New episode: Three Set-Ups and Magic with Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow, Footloose, Coming 2 America)

August 9, 2022

Host J.D. Reager talks to filmmaker Craig Brewer about his bi-monthly “Secret Screenings” at Crosstown Theater, his early attempts at making movies, breaking through with Hustle & Flow, the influence of John Singleton, the challenges of re-visiting beloved source material, collaborating with Eddie Murphy, the making of $5 Cover, and much more. The Back to the Light podcast is available via

New episode: Dueling Birthday Shows with Jeremy Scott (Scott August Night) and Brian “Skinny” McCabe (The Hi-Tone)

August 2, 2022

Host J.D. Reager talks with two friends – Jeremy Scott (Reigning Sound, The Toy Trucks, Jeremy & the Drip Edges) and Brian “Skinny” McCabe (The Hi-Tone) – throwing birthday shows on the same night in Memphis. First, Jeremy discusses his thought process behind Scott August Night, which takes place on Friday, August 5th at Black Lodge. Then Brian jumps on

Of Marks and Men: the “Genetic Nightmare” Mike Anthony In-Studio

July 21, 2022

Check out the latest episode of Of Marks and Men: A Wrestling Podcast: Host Brian Balough and co-host J.D. Reager welcome the “Genetic Nightmare” and reigning Memphis Heritage Champion, Mike Anthony, to the Wiseacre Studios. They discuss his origins as a pro wrestler and journey to Memphis Wrestling, his current feud with Brett Michaels, trading blows with King Cobra, his

New episode: Back to the Light Network Roundup with Brian Balough (Of Marks and Men) and Mike Anthony (Memphis Heritage Champion) + Anthony Siracusa and Marvin Stockwell (Memphis Hardwood)

July 19, 2022

Host J.D. Reager plugs the upcoming re-boot of the Shangri-La Records Podcast before digging in to 2 new podcasts on the Back to the Light Podcast Network with their creators. First, Brian Balough and J.D. explain the origins of their new show called Of Marks and Men: A Wrestling Podcast and share a clip of their conversation with the “Genetic Nightmare” and

New episode: Breakfast with Lamont Dozier, Barbara Dozier and Fred Mollin

July 12, 2022

Host J.D. Reager shares something truly special from his personal archives: a lo-fi “field recording” of his 2017 conversation over breakfast at the Peabody Hotel with music legend Lamont Dozier (Holland-Dozier-Holland, Motown Records, etc.), producer Fred Mollin, and Lamont’s late wife Barbara Dozier. They discuss the recording for what would become Lamont’s 2018 solo album Reimagination, the singular inspiration behind several

New episode: 100th Episode Media Scrum with Marvin Stockwell, Chris Davis, Magpie Nonconnah and Graham Burks – LIVE from the Memphis Listening Lab

July 7, 2022

Host J.D. Reager reads a brief statement before taking questions from a small gathering of media members at the Memphis Listening Lab to celebrate 100 episodes of Back to the Light. J.D. also announces the long-awaited release date – October 14 – for both his new album and the new album by The Subteens. The Back to the Light podcast

New episode: Come Hither To Me with Alex Greene (Reigning Sound, The Rolling Head Orchestra)

June 28, 2022

Host J.D. Reager talks to musician and music writer Alex Greene about the end of his band Reigning Sound, upcoming Compulsive Gamblers gigs, and his recent Memphis Flyer cover story before deep diving on Alex’s upcoming live film score performance at The Grove at GPAC. Alex also performs a piece from the score called “Come Hither To Me.” Back to

Back to the Light on WYXR tonight with guest Howard Grimes

June 20, 2022

Tonight – Monday, June 20 at 7 p.m. central – Back to the Light is proud to present host J.D. Reager‘s conversation with the late Memphis music legend Howard Grimes (drummer for Hi Rhythm, Al Green, Ann Peebles, etc.) on the airwaves of WYXR! Tune in to 91.7 FM in Memphis or wyxr.org around the world! The conversation originally aired

New episode: Lack of Direction LIVE from The Green Room with Jason Pulley (Tape Deck, Glorious Abhor, Fugitive Droids)

June 14, 2022

Host J.D. Reager and musician Jason Pulley attempt to provide context for the slightly abnormal (in a fun way) live performance that follows. Most of this episode was recorded live on March 17, 2022 in Memphis, TN at The Green Room in Crosstown Arts. Available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and everywhere fine podcasts are

Of Marks and Men: A Wrestling Podcast

June 8, 2022

The Back to the Light Podcast Network is proud to bring you a brand new show about the only sport that matters! Of Marks and Men: A Wrestling Podcast is hosted by Brian Balough of You Look Like a Comedy Show fame with musician and Back to the Light founder J.D. Reager serving as co-host. Check out the first 2

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