Host J.D. Reager talks to longtime friend and comedian Caroline Allen about their shared alma mater (Harding Academy), and how a religious upbringing influenced her early life choices. They also discuss the gender dynamics of the Church of Christ, Caroline’s time at Second City in Chicago, and her path to becoming a high school teacher/comedian. The Back to the Light podcast is
Host J.D. Reager chats with musician and writer Chris Davis on location at Midtown Con. They discuss Chris’ career as a journalist for The Memphis Flyer, his work as a musician with Papa Top’s West Coast Turnaround, his ambition as a fiction writer, and how their paths have intersected. The Back to the Light podcast is available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and everywhere
Back to the Light is BACK!!! Host J.D. Reager talks to his favorite teacher from high school (Harding Academy of Memphis), Trent Williamson. They discuss Trent’s unbelievable journey from being fired by Harding in 1995 to his current role as Head of School, how things have changed at the school since the ’90s, what work there still is to do
The Back to the Light Podcast Network is proud to announce the newest addition to the family: Duddy’s ur Buddy! Hosted by Dustin Heath – AKA pro wrestler Maurice the Strong/DNA from Memphis Wrestling, Ring Wars Carolina, Control Your Narrative, and more – Duddy’s ur Buddy shows a softer, more personal side of the dynamic in-ring performer. Show description:5-10 minutes
J.D. Reager hosts a star-studded show in front of a live audience at the Green Room in Crosstown Arts alongside Jason Pulley at the piano. Solo musicians Josh Shaw (Blvck Hippie), Steve Selvidge (the Hold Steady, MEM_MODS, Big Ass Truck), and Mark Edgar Stuart perform live and chat with J.D. at the desk, pro wrestler Trace Lee Hunt shares tales
It premiered yesterday via MemphisFlyer.com – now it’s live everywhere! Check out the video for “Hammer Mannequin” from J.D. Reager’s new album Where Wasn’t I?: Many thanks to director J. Robot!
Host J.D. Reager has a deep conversation with musician and artist Lawrence Matthews (formerly known as Don Lifted) on location at Midtown Con in Memphis. They discuss the tricky nature of the music business, mental health maintenance, Lawrence’s journey as Don Lifted, and more. The Back to the Light podcast is available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Amazon Music,
Host J.D. Reager talks with two guests on location at Midtown Con in Memphis. First, author and musician Russ Thompson discusses the promo push for his new children’s book The Owls of Sedgemount and gives an update on his various musical projects. Then, activist, musician and podcast host Marvin Stockwell talks about the recent Mid-South Coliseum news and the launch of his
Host J.D. Reager talks to Oakwalker and Garrison Starr on location in Nashville at the Music Export Memphis showcase during Americanafest. Also, Oakwalker performs “Sunset” and Garrison Starr performs “Better Day Comin’” and “Superhero.” The Back to the Light podcast is available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and everywhere fine podcasts are distributed.
Host J.D. Reager talks to “the GunShow” Brett Michaels about working on the NBC TV series Young Rock and the ongoing Memphis Wrestling trios tournament. Then Dustin Heath (AKA DNA and Maurice the Strong) talks about his finishing move, working for Control Your Narrative, his inspirational podcast Duddy’s ur Buddy!, and more – before being interrupted somewhat by the one