Musician and music writer J.D. Reager talks to friends and fellow creatives about the artistic process, maintaining mental health, and silencing self-doubt.
Back to the Light
Claim This Podcastby J.D. Reager
5.0(12 reviews)
151 episodes
Updated Bi-weekly
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Podcast Overview
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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Publishing Since
4/9/2020
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Recent Episodes
August 18, 2025
Jeff Hulett (Emotions Without People)
<p>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. </p><p>Find Jeff Hulett's music at <a href="https://smallbatchrecords.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">smallbatchrecords.bandcamp.com</a>. </p><p>For more episodes and other fine podcasts visit <a href="https://backtothelight.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">backtothelight.net</a>. </p>
July 31, 2025
Joey Pegram (Shabbadoo)
<p>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. </p><p>Shabbadoo also performs "Sneakin" and "This Place" live at Java Cabana in Memphis. </p><p>For more Shabbadoo music, visit <a href="https://shabbadoo.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">shabbadoo.bandcamp.com</a>. </p><p>For more episodes and other fine podcasts vist <a href="https://backtothelight.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">backtothelight.net</a>. </p>
June 10, 2025
Fred Mollin
J.D. Reager interviews Fred Mollin, a producer, musician, and songwriter, about his early career, highlights working with famous musicians, and his new book, Unplugged.
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