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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

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

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

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

New episode: A Pretty Lucky Guy with Jody Stephens (Big Star, Those Pretty Wrongs)

May 10, 2022

In honor of the 50th anniversary of Big Star‘s #1 Record, host J.D. Reager talks to surviving member Jody Stephens about the making of that album and how joining the band changed his life. They also discuss his work with Those Pretty Wrongs, Golden Smog, Matthew Sweet, The Lemon Twigs and more, and J.D. spins “It’s About Love” by Those

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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