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New episode: Wrestling is My Artform with Deonna Purrazzo (IMPACT Wrestling) and Barnabas the Leader (Memphis Wrestling)

September 19, 2023

Host J.D. Reager talks to the 3x former Knockouts World Champion Deonna Purrazzo about IMPACT Wrestling’s upcoming shows in Memphis on September 22-23, defining her character, and more. Then Memphis Wrestling‘s Barnabas the Leader joins to discuss the status of The Circuz, his new career path as a “producer,” and his journey in the wrestling business. The Back to the Light

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New episode: Love Has Gone Away with Harry Koniditsiotis (The Switchblade Kid, 901 Toys) and Dustin Heath (Duddy’s ur Buddy, Maurice the Strong)

June 1, 2023

Host J.D. Reager talks to Harry Koniditsiotis about the success of Midtown Con and 901 Toys, the life of a “collector,” and the new album by The Switchblade Kid, 3 – Love Has Gone Away. Then Dustin Heath joins the show to discuss his recent in-ring injury as Maurice the Strong, and his mental health podcast Duddy’s ur Buddy. The Back to the

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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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Of Marks and Men: the “Genetic Nightmare” Mike Anthony In-Studio

July 21, 2022

Check out the latest episode of Of Marks and Men: A Wrestling Podcast: Host Brian Balough and co-host J.D. Reager welcome the “Genetic Nightmare” and reigning Memphis Heritage Champion, Mike Anthony, to the Wiseacre Studios. They discuss his origins as a pro wrestler and journey to Memphis Wrestling, his current feud with Brett Michaels, trading blows with King Cobra, his

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New episode: Back to the Light Network Roundup with Brian Balough (Of Marks and Men) and Mike Anthony (Memphis Heritage Champion) + Anthony Siracusa and Marvin Stockwell (Memphis Hardwood)

July 19, 2022

Host J.D. Reager plugs the upcoming re-boot of the Shangri-La Records Podcast before digging in to 2 new podcasts on the Back to the Light Podcast Network with their creators. First, Brian Balough and J.D. explain the origins of their new show called Of Marks and Men: A Wrestling Podcast and share a clip of their conversation with the “Genetic Nightmare” and

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New episode: Everything with Jeff Jarrett (My World, WWE Hall of Fame) and Brian Balough (You Look Like A Comedy Show)

March 29, 2022

Host J.D. Reager talks to professional wrestling legend Jeff Jarrett about his hardcore feud with The Moondogs in Memphis, transitioning from babyface to heel in WWE, his new persona “The Last Outlaw,” the expansion of WrestleMania weekend, and the power of sobriety. Then wrestling expert Brian Balough returns to discuss Jarrett’s legacy, WrestleMania, All Elite Wrestling, and more.   Available

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New episode: The Idea and the Energy with Sherman Willmott (Memphis Listening Lab, Shangri-La Projects)

July 13, 2021

Host J.D. Reager talks to Sherman Willmott about the newly opened Memphis Listening Lab and the vast collection of music it houses, the journey from selling Stax bricks at Shangri-La Records to the creation of the Stax Museum, making the professional wrestling documentary Memphis Heat, and the entrepreneurial spirit that drives him.  J.D. also makes a big announcement about a

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New episode: Oh Yeah! with Dustin Starr (Championship Wrestling From Memphis)

April 6, 2021

Host J.D. Reager talks to professional wrestler, wrestling promoter and podcast host Dustin Starr about their shared love of Memphis wrestling in the ’80s and ’90s, Dustin’s in-ring career, bringing wrestling back to Memphis television, the future of the Mid-South Coliseum, this year’s Wrestlemania card and more. Also available via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Amazon Music and everywhere

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