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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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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Freedom with Russ Thompson and Marvin Stockwell
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 PR venture, Champion the Cause.
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Running the Table with Oakwalker and Garrison Starr
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."
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Hurry Up and Wait with "the GunShow" Brett Michaels and Dustin Heath (DNA, Maurice the Strong)
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 and only "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock...
An Unwritten Rule with Alexis Jade and Rodd Bland
Host J.D. Reager talks to singer-songwriter Alexis Jade and drummer/bandleader (and son of the late Bobby "Blue" Bland) Rodd Bland on location in Nashville at the Music Export Memphis showcase during Americanafest. Also, Alexis Jade and the Gemstones perform "Heartstrings," and Rodd Bland and the Members Only Band featuring Stacy Mitchhart perform "I Wouldn't Treat A Dog (The Way You Treated Me)."
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A City of Choice with Elizabeth Cawein (Music Export Memphis), Graham Winchester (Turnstyles, Reigning Sound) and Rachel Maxann
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.
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Hammer, Nail, Coffin with Pete Pranica (Memphis Grizzlies) and Gangrel (WWE)
Host J.D. Reager talks to 30 year NBA broadcaster and the TV voice of the Memphis Grizzlies, Pete Pranica, about his love of classic AWA wrestling, calling matches for Memphis Wrestling and the Grizzlies' outlook for the 2022-23 season. Then wrestling legend Gangrel joins the show to discuss his history and future in Memphis, making it with WWE, and the late Luna Vachon. This episode was recorded on location at The WrestleCenter courtesy of Memphis Wrestling.
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Living the Gimmick with Mark Akin and Jay Hines (The Subteens)
Host J.D. Reager and guests Mark Akin and Jay Hines from The Subteens discuss the inspiration behind their new albums - J.D.'s Where Wasn't I?, The Subteens' Vol. 4: Dashed Hopes and Good Intentions - which both come out on October 14 on Back to the Light Records. They also discuss high school arts participation, recovery, "daddy issues," and more, and J.D. spins "Hard To Be Lonely Tonight" by The Subteens and "Hammer Mannequin" by himself.
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Radio Row with Robby Grant and Jared "Jay B." Boyd (WYXR) + John Michael (96X)
Host J.D. Reager checks in with three key players in the Memphis radio community on location at Crosstown Concourse. First, Robby Grant and Jared "Jay B." Boyd discuss the second anniversary of WYXR, then John Michael gives an update on 96X.
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You Look Like A Gonerfest 19 Preview with Katrina Coleman (You Look Like A Comedy Show) and Eric Friedl (Goner Records, Oblivians)
Host J.D. Reager has a quick chat with comedian Katrina Coleman about the upcoming You Look Like A Comedy Show re-boot before doing a Gonerfest 19 deep-dive with Goner Records co-owner Eric Friedl, AKA Eric Oblivian.
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