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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

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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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New episode: Open Mind and Open Heart with Rico Fields and Ra’id (The Negro Terror)

June 7, 2022

Host J.D. Reager talks to musicians Rico Fields and Ra’id about their respective musical histories prior to Negro Terror, joining forces with the late Omar Higgins, making the documentary Negro Terror: The Voice of Memphis, Omar’s unfortunate passing and its aftermath, re-forming the band as The Negro Terror, and more. J.D. also spins “We Need Support” by Negro Terror.  Available

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New episode: She’s Always Known with Garrison Starr

June 1, 2022

In honor of the 25th anniversary of her debut album Eighteen Over Me, host J.D. Reager talks to musician and songwriter Garrison Starr about the making of that record and how having a breakthrough hit (“Superhero”) changed her life, plus her escape from the evangelical South, how her sexual orientation lead to difficulty in both her personal life and professional

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New episode: Friend of the Show with James Enck (Turnt, The Long Mynd, A World Away)

May 17, 2022

Host J.D. Reager talks to musician and radio host James Enck about his personal story of recovery, the intertwined nature of the music and alcohol industries, his predilection for musical “torture,” doing a show for WYXR, and more. J.D. also spins “So Disappointing” by James’ former band The Long Mynd.  Available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Google

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New episode: The Lord’s Chords with Chris Milam

May 3, 2022

Host J.D. Reager talks to musician, songwriter and fellow podcast host Chris Milam about his life and career, having mixed feelings about Memphis, overcoming issues with mental health and substance abuse, collaborating with the great William Bell, and more. J.D. also spins “In The Blood” from Chris’ most recent album Meanwhile.  Available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Amazon Music,

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New episode: LIVE from Midtown Con with Joshua McLane (HEELS, South Point Grocery) and Harry Koniditsiotis (The Switchblade Kid, 5 & Dime Recording)

April 26, 2022

Host J.D. Reager chats with returning guests Joshua McLane (HEELS, South Point Grocery) and Harry Koniditsiotis (The Switchblade Kid, 5 & Dime Recording) live on the scene of the inaugural Midtown Con! This episode was recorded on April 9, 2022 at Black Lodge in Memphis, TN.  Available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and everywhere fine

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New episode: Songs & Stories Part 2 LIVE from The Green Room with Cory Branan and Alicja Trout (Alicja-Pop, River City Tanlines)

April 12, 2022

Host J.D. Reager shares an on-stage moment with guests Cory Branan and Alicja Trout (Alicja-Pop, River City Tanlines). 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 distributed.

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