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New episode: Running the Table with Oakwalker and Garrison Starr

November 16, 2022

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.

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New episode: Hurry Up and Wait with “the GunShow” Brett Michaels and Dustin Heath (DNA, Maurice the Strong)

November 8, 2022

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

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New episode: An Unwritten Rule with Alexis Jade and Rodd Bland

November 3, 2022

Host J.D. Reager talks to singer-songwriter Alexis Jade and drummer/bandleader (and son of the late Bobby “Blue” Bland) Rodd Bland on location in Nashville at the Music Export Memphis showcase during Americanafest. Also, Alexis Jade and the Gemstones perform “Heartstrings,” and Rodd Bland and the Members Only Band featuring Stacy Mitchhart perform “I Wouldn’t Treat A Dog (The Way You

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New episode: A City of Choice with Elizabeth Cawein (Music Export Memphis), Graham Winchester (Turnstyles, Reigning Sound) and Rachel Maxann

October 27, 2022

Host J.D. Reager talks to Music Export Memphis founder Elizabeth Cawein and the busiest person in Memphis music, Graham Winchester, on location at the Overton Park Shell in Memphis. Then he talks to musician Rachel Maxann on location at InDo in Nashville, and Rachel performs “Better Off Dead” and “Breathe” live. The Back to the Light podcast is available via

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New releases: J.D. Reager and The Subteens

October 14, 2022

Back to the Light Records is pleased to announce the release of two long-awaited LPs: 1. J.D. Reager – Where Wasn’t I?The third solo album by Memphis musician, writer and podcast host J.D. Reager is brimming with fuzzed-out rock force and soaring pop melodies. Features guest spots by “the Baron of Love” Ross Johnson and members of The Hold Steady,

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New episode: Living the Gimmick with Mark Akin and Jay Hines (The Subteens)

October 11, 2022

Host J.D. Reager and guests Mark Akin and Jay Hines from The Subteens discuss the inspiration behind their new albums – J.D.’s Where Wasn’t I?, The Subteens’ Vol. 4: Dashed Hopes and Good Intentions – which both come out on October 14 on Back to the Light Records. They also discuss high school arts participation, recovery, “daddy issues,” and more, and J.D. spins

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

October 4, 2022

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)

September 19, 2022

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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