Back to the Light

Musician and music writer J.D. Reager talks to friends and fellow creatives about the artistic process, maintaining mental health, and silencing self-doubt.

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Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 49m. Bisher sind 139 Folge(n) erschienen. Dies ist ein wöchentlich erscheinender Podcast.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 5 days 4 hours 35 minutes

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Raised Up Right with Dale Naron (Creation Press, Owlbear)


Host J.D. Reager talks to Dale Naron about his complete musical history - including bands such as Bicycle Thief, Bottom of the Bottle, Oracle and the Mountain, and The Great Depression, which J.D. was a member of. They also discuss Dale's latest project Owlbear and his career in the screen printing business with Creation Press.


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 June 27, 2023  1h9m
 
 

Fellow Champions with Marvin Stockwell (Champions of the Lost Causes) and Abe White (Laundry Bats)


Host J.D. Reager talks to musician, activist and podcast host Marvin Stockwell about his latest project, the Champions of the Lost Causes Summer Road Trip, which is currently underway. Then J.D. talks to musician Abe White about his new band Laundry Bats and extensive musical history, including The Oscars, Manatees and True Sons of Thunder.


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 June 20, 2023  30m
 
 

The Steamroller with Rachel Maxann and Doug Walker (Dream Crusher Hope Smasher)


Host J.D. Reager talks to musicians Rachel Maxann and Doug Walker (Dream Crusher Hope Smasher) at Doug's home studio in Memphis. They discuss Rachel's new album Black Fae (which Doug produced), Rachel's journey as a musician, J.D. and Doug's musical history, Rachel's other career as a therapist, and more.


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 June 5, 2023  49m
 
 

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


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.


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 June 1, 2023  51m
 
 

Fresh with Jeff Hulett (Snowglobe, Me & Leah) and Jeff Pruitt (The Smokin' Jays, The Heavy Pour)


Host J.D. Reager talks to musicians Jeff Hulett (Snowglobe, Me & Leah, Restless Townies) and Jeff Pruitt (The Smokin' Jays, The Heavy Pour) on location at the Back to the Light Spring Turnout at Crosstown Brewing.


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 May 23, 2023  37m
 
 

No More Jesus Boys with Caroline Allen


Host J.D. Reager talks to longtime friend and comedian Caroline Allen about their shared alma mater (Harding Academy), and how a religious upbringing influenced her early life choices. They also discuss the gender dynamics of the Church of Christ, Caroline's time at Second City in Chicago, and her path to becoming a high school teacher/comedian.

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 May 16, 2023  51m
 
 

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


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.


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 May 3, 2023  56m
 
 

A Worthy Fight with Trent Williamson (Harding Academy of Memphis)


Host J.D. Reager talks to his favorite teacher from high school (Harding Academy of Memphis), Trent Williamson. They discuss Trent's unbelievable journey from being fired by Harding in 1995 to his current role as Head of School, how things have changed at the school since the '90s, what work there still is to do and how Trent helped J.D. through difficult times as a teenager.


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 April 24, 2023  1h26m
 
 

Not Too Late Night Talk Show - Holiday Spectacular! with Josh Shaw (Blvck Hippie), Steve Selvidge (the Hold Steady), Mark Edgar Stuart, Trace Lee Hunt, Joshua McLane, Jason Pulley and S p a c e r


J.D. Reager hosts a star-studded show in front of a live audience at the Green Room in Crosstown Arts alongside Jason Pulley at the piano. Solo musicians Josh Shaw (Blvck Hippie), Steve Selvidge (the Hold Steady, MEM_MODS, Big Ass Truck), and Mark Edgar Stuart perform live and chat with J.D...


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 December 14, 2022  1h54m
 
 

A Glass Ceiling with Lawrence Matthews (FKA Don Lifted)


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.
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 November 29, 2022  1h16m