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New release info for J.D. Reager and The Subteens

Back to the Light Records is proud to announce the release of both J.D. Reager’s new album Where Wasn’t I? and The Subteens’ new album Vol 4: Dashed Hopes & Good Intentions! Both will available on vinyl LP and digital formats on October 14. Preorder J.D.’s album here. Preorder The Subteens’ album here. For those in Memphis who want a

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New episode: You Look Like A Gonerfest 19 Preview with Katrina Coleman (You Look Like A Comedy Show) and Eric Friedl (Goner Records, Oblivians)

Host J.D. Reager has a quick chat with comedian Katrina Coleman about the upcoming You Look Like A Comedy Show re-boot before doing a Gonerfest 19 deep-dive with Goner Records co-owner Eric Friedl, AKA Eric Oblivian. The Back to the Light podcast is available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and everywhere fine podcasts are distributed.

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New episode: Getting Results with Jeff Hulett (Snowglobe) and Ra’id (Seize and Desist, Audionautz)

Host J.D. Reager talks to two musicians – solo artist and Snowglobe member Jeff Hulett, and Ra’id of Seize and Desist (formerly Negro Terror) and Audionautz – on location at the Memphis Listening Lab/WYXR Record Swap in Crosstown Concourse. The Back to the Light podcast is available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and everywhere fine

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New episode: Elvis and the Mid-South Coliseum with Mike McCarthy and Marvin Stockwell – LIVE at the Memphis Listening Lab

Host J.D. Reager talks to two cornerstones of the Coliseum Coalition –  filmmaker, musician and activist Mike McCarthy (Teenage Tupelo, Guerilla Monster Films) and musician, activist and podcast host Marvin Stockwell (Pezz, Champions of the Lost Causes) – about Elvis Presley and the live album he recorded in 1974 at the Mid-South Coliseum, Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis. Along the way

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

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

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

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

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

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

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