Back to the Light

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

  1. AUG 18

    Jeff Hulett (Emotions Without People)

    Host J.D. Reager chats with musician and returning guest Jeff Hulett on location at Crosstown Concourse. They dig in to his new collaboration with photographer Alex Smythe - an interactive music and art exhibit called Emotions Without People, which runs through August 29 at Church Health. They also discuss Jeff's affinity for the acoustic guitar, coping with grief, and gambling colloquialisms. Find Jeff Hulett's music at smallbatchrecords.bandcamp.com. For more episodes and other fine podcasts visit backtothelight.net.

    27 min

  2. JUL 31

    Joey Pegram (Shabbadoo)

    Host J.D. Reager chats with old friend and musician Joey Pegram, AKA JoJo Shabbadoo. They discuss Joey's life overseas, the new Shabbadoo record Next Man Up, ZZ Top, and more. Shabbadoo also performs "Sneakin" and "This Place" live at Java Cabana in Memphis. For more Shabbadoo music, visit shabbadoo.bandcamp.com. For more episodes and other fine podcasts vist backtothelight.net.

    29 min

  3. JUN 10

    Fred Mollin

    Host J.D. Reager chats with producer, musician, songwriter, and music supervisor Fred Mollin - who he originally met in 2017 on a Memphis Flyer assignment to cover Lamont Dozier. They discuss the late Motown legend, Fred's early career in improv comedy, a few career highlights (Dan Hill, Kris Kristofferson, America, Rita Wilson, the Monkees' biopic Daydream Believers), and his new book, Unplugged. Get Fred's book here: fredmollinunplugged.com. Also, Memphis friends: meet Fred in-person - August 23 at Lansky Bros.! For more episodes and other fine podcasts, visit ⁠backtothelight.net⁠!

    44 min

  4. MAY 15

    Midtown Con 2025 with Harry Koniditsiotis, Russ Thompson and Mike McCarthy

    Host J.D. Reager chats with musician/entrepreneur Harry Koniditsiotis (The Switchblade Kid, 901 Toys), author/musician Russ Thompson (The Loop Breaker series, 1000 Lights), and filmmaker/artist Mike McCarthy (Time Warp Drive In, Black & Wyatt Records Podcast) on location at Midtown Con in Memphis, TN. For more episodes and other fine podcasts, visit backtothelight.net!

    23 min

  5. APR 28

    Glory Line with William Luke White (re-release from 2020)

    Host J.D. Reager plays the new single, "Glory Line," off of Memphis musician William Luke White's new self-titled solo EP before talking  to his old friend about the new record, collaborating with the late Clay Otis, his ongoing battle with cancer, touring with Pavement's Spiral Stairs, the value of seeing a therapist and more.  Then William Luke White performs the song "My Worst" live.     This interview was recorded in 2020. RIP William Luke White

    53 min

  6. FEB 13

    The Drip Edges

    Host J.D. Reager hangs out with musician Jeremy Scott and his bandmates in The Drip Edges - Graham Burks, Mitchell Manley and Noel Clark - at the band's rehearsal studio in Memphis. J.D. talks with Jeremy about making his solo album Bear Grease, the transition from "solo artist" to The Drip Edges, the band's new EP Kicking the Tires on the Clown Car, the last ride of the Reigning Sound, mining inspiration from frustration, and more. Later, the full band joins the show to discuss the band's history and dynamics - and they perform the song "Everything's Gonna Have to Be Alright" live at B-Side Memphis. For more episodes of Back to the Light and other fine podcasts, visit backtothelight.net

    53 min

  7. JAN 14

    Russ Thompson (The Loop Breaker series, 1000 Lights)

    Host J.D. Reager talks with author and musician Russ Thompson at his home in Memphis. They chat about the recent holidays and forecast the new year before diving into a deep discussion about Russ' latest book, The Loop Breaker: Secrets of the Falls. They also get into Russ' various musical projects, including 1000 Lights, Polyglamorous, and his solo work. For more episodes of Back to the Light and other fine podcasts, visit ⁠backtothelight.net

    52 min

  8. 12/23/2024

    Back to the Light-Radio Memphis Holiday Telethon with Jeremy Scott, Marvin Stockwell, Dustin Starr, Big John Dalton, The Subteens, Ric Chetter and Monica O'Donniley-Summerfield

    It’s late December - and that means it’s time for The 43rd Annual Back to the Light-Radio Memphis Holiday Telethon! Back to the Light host J.D. Reager and Radio Memphis hosts Ric Chetter and Monica O'Donniley-Summerfield embark on a star-studded journey to benefit Room In The Inn - Memphis. First, musician Jeremy Scott (The Drip Edges, Reigning Sound) talks about his upcoming new album and Doug Sahm tribute project, and performs “Dirty Sound.” Then Marvin Stockwell provides updates on Baron Von Opperbean, the Mid-South Coliseum and Pezz. Next, Dustin Starr and Big John Dalton discuss all things Memphis Wrestling. And, finally - The Subteens close down the show with lively banter and a raucous version of “Out of My Head.” To donate to Room In The Inn - Memphis, visit ritimemphis.org To listen to Radio Memphis, visit radio-memphis.com For more episodes of Back to the Light and other fine podcasts, visit backtothelight.net

    1h 18m
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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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  • Creator
    J.D. Reager
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    151
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © J.D. Reager
  • Show Website
    Back to the Light