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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: 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 episode: The Road with Aaron Robinson (Imaginary Baseball League, Pale Houses, My So-Called Band)

May 11, 2021

Host J.D. Reager talks to musician Aaron Robinson about the Murfreesboro music scene, the rise, fall and return of his band Imaginary Baseball League, his later work both as a solo artist and with Pale Houses, the Memphis-Nashville rivalry, and the importance of proper wig maintenance.  J.D. also spins “The Road” by Imaginary Baseball League and “The Ocean Bed” by

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New episode: Safe Distance with Janet Simpson

April 20, 2021

Host J.D. Reager talks to old friend and musician Janet Simpson about her newfound success as a solo artist, her work in the bands Teen Getaway, Delicate Cutters, Wooden Wand & the World War IV, and Timber, fighting through imposter syndrome, and more.  J.D. also spins three excellent tunes from Janet’s latest album Safe Distance. Also available via Apple Podcasts,

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