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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: The Two Way Radio Episode with Andrew McColgan and Kate Crowder (Two Way Radio, The Downsprouts)

Host J.D. Reager celebrates the release of his old band Two Way Radio‘s long lost album Succinct Extinction by playing three of its key tracks, and by talking to fellow band members Andrew McColgan and Kate Crowder.  They discuss circumstances that lead to Succinct Extinction’s creation and ultimate demise, participating in the MTV series $5 Cover, winning the Memphis Pops

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