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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: Trophy Guest with Chris Davis (Papa Top’s West Coast Turnaround)

May 4, 2023

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

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New episode: A Glass Ceiling with Lawrence Matthews (FKA Don Lifted)

November 29, 2022

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,

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New episode: Freedom with Russ Thompson and Marvin Stockwell

November 21, 2022

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

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New episode: LIVE from Midtown Con with Joshua McLane (HEELS, South Point Grocery) and Harry Koniditsiotis (The Switchblade Kid, 5 & Dime Recording)

April 26, 2022

Host J.D. Reager chats with returning guests Joshua McLane (HEELS, South Point Grocery) and Harry Koniditsiotis (The Switchblade Kid, 5 & Dime Recording) live on the scene of the inaugural Midtown Con! This episode was recorded on April 9, 2022 at Black Lodge in Memphis, TN.  Available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and everywhere fine

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