Musician and music writer J.D. Reager talks to friends and fellow creatives about the artistic process, maintaining mental health, and silencing self-doubt.
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 (https://smallbatchrecords.bandcamp.com/).
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31 Jul 2025
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 (https://shabbadoo.bandcamp.com/).
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10 Jun 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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YouTube views
2,545
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
10 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 74 / 100
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Quality
91
Social presence
0
YouTube
68
Engagement
77
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