Shine Light Podcasts

About Shine Light Podcasts

Shine Light Podcasts aims to tell stories of our lives, the music that has moved and shaped us and the connections that we share. Our first series is "Everyone has a Jeff Buckley Story". Come along as we hear how 90's musical phenom Jeff Buckley left an indelible mark upon us all. Produced, hosted and edited by Jeff Haley. Co-Produced by Konrad. Executive Producer- Chris via Biointegrity....

Publisher

HaleyJefe

Category

music · music

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

7 Sept 2022

Latest episode

4 May 2026

Latest episodes

23 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 May 2026

   Ep. 18 Dave Derby

   Dave Derby is an American singer-songwriter, bassist, and producer most famous for fronting the indie rock band The Dambuilders. Known for his melodic songwriting and distinctive bass lines, Derby has remained a steady figure in the alternative and indie scenes for over three decades. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Derby began playing in the late 1980s. He co-founded The Dambuilders with guitarist Eric Masunaga and bassist Tryan George. The group relocated to Boston in 1990, where they became a staple of the city's thriving alternative rock scene alongside bands like the Pixies and Lemonheads. With the addition of violinist Joan Wasser (later known as Joan As Police Woman), and drummer Kevin March, the band developed a unique, violin-driven power-pop sound. Derby served as a primary songwriter and lead vocalist, leading the band through several major label releases on Elektra Records, including their most successful album, Encendedor (1994), which featured the modern rock hit "Shrine." In February, 1996, The Dambuilders opened up for Jeff Buckley in Australia. Beyond performing, Derby has built a successful career composing for film and television. His work includes music for the film Who's the Caboose? and the Disney hit Hannah Montana: The Movie. He also wrote the theme song for the popular political podcast and radio show The Majority Report with Sam Seder. Today, Derby continues to produce and release music through his collective Gramercy Arms, maintaining his reputation as a "songwriter's songwriter" within the New York indie community. Theme Music: Slo-Mo Kikaida - The Dambuilders - Encendedor Whole Lotta Love - Led Zeppelin live at Knebworth Moodswing Whiskey - Jeff Buckley - Mystery White Boy (Live in Australia) Everybody Here Wants You - Jeff Buckley - Sketches For My Sweetheart The Drunk Burn This Bridge - The Dambuilders - Against The Stars Shrine Smell - The Dambuilders - Encendedor Last Goodbye was #14 on the 1995 Triple J countdown in Australia . Grace was #89 Dave's book recommendation: "Local Unrest' by Shawn "Speedy" Lopes https://localunrest.com “Everyone Has A Jeff Buckley Story” is created, recorded, edited and produced by Jeff Haley. Co-Produced  Konrad https://www.instagram.com/thekonradmeissner/ Shine Light Podcasts is Executive-Produced by Chris via biointegrity.net The BioIntegrity community has helped fund protection of more than 320,000 acres of old growth tropical forests since 2014. Those efforts are helping to save thousands of species from extinction, keep more than 85 million tons of greenhouse gasses out of the atmosphere (enough to offset Austin, TX's community carbon footprint for 5+ years), institute land occupation rights for more than 400 Indigenous communities around the world, keep the planet cool, and more. Chris is also co-founder, creator and executive editor of AllCreation.org, a living archive of faith and spiritual practice views on human relationships with Earth's other species and environment. AllCreation has more than 400 posts exploring sacred texts and contemporary views, and is currently read in +150 countries. Visit biointegrity.net and allcreation.org for more info.

2. 

   21 Apr 2026

   Ep. 17.2 Gene Bowen

   Part 2 of 2 Welcome back to part two of our interview with Gene Bowen.  As you heard in part one, Gene is the founder of Road Recovery and was also Jeff Buckley’s tour manager during the marathon world tour for the Grace album.  Road Recovery is non-profit organization based in New York and their mission is to help young people who are struggling with addiction or other adversities through music and arts participation. Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ-Xkl9Ixw4&t=1772s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ-Xkl9Ixw4&t=1772s) Theme Music: Kick out the Jams - Correggio, Italy Mojo Pin - Berkeley, California “Everyone Has A Jeff Buckley Story” is created, recorded, edited and produced by Jeff Haley. Co-Produced and co-edited by Konrad https://www.instagram.com/thekonradmeissner/ (https://www.instagram.com/thekonradmeissner/) Shine Light Podcasts is Executive-Produced by Chris via biointegrity.net (http://biointegrity.net) Research Ninja - Mercedes Beene https://www.tumblr.com/dreamsister81 (https://www.tumblr.com/dreamsister81) The BioIntegrity community has helped fund protection of more than 320,000 acres of old growth tropical forests since 2014. Those efforts are helping to save thousands of species from extinction, keep more than 85 million tons of greenhouse gasses out of the atmosphere (enough to offset Austin, TX's community carbon footprint for 5+ years), institute land occupation rights for more than 400 Indigenous communities around the world, keep the planet cool, and more. Chris is also co-founder, creator and executive editor of AllCreation.org, a living archive of faith and spiritual practice views on human relationships with Earth's other species and environment. AllCreation has more than 400 posts exploring sacred texts and contemporary views, and is currently read in +150 countries. Visit biointegrity.net and allcreation.org for more info.

3. 

   15 Apr 2026

   Ep. 17.1 Gene Bowen

   Part 1 of 2 I am thrilled and humbled to have the one and only Gene Bowen on Everyone Has A Jeff Buckley Story. Gene was Jeff’s tour manager from 1994-1997. After Buckley died, Bowen endeavored to start a nonprofit, Road Recovery, to educate people about addiction and other adversities in hopes of helping them find their way towards a healthy and happy future. He looked to publicize the many strengths and resources available from the music industry and the mental health field. With the support of Sony Music Entertainment and Dreamworks Records, as well as health professionals, Gene founded the Road Recovery Foundation in 1998. Bowen oversees the charity’s after school Trax Programs throughout statewide Youth Clubhouses, which are sanctioned by New York State and funded by the US Dept of Justice, to provide youth with engaging mentoring and creative activities for their recovery from personal adversities. For their innovative non-profit services to support youth, Bowen with Road Recovery, has been awarded the President’s Award for Innovative Advocacy, the Mona Mansell Award by The Freedom Institute, and the Sunlight of the Spirit Award by the ASCAP Foundation. 28 years later he is going strong. Thanks Gene, Jack Bookbinder, Tawny Lara and everyone at  Road Recovery who is trying to make tomorrow brighter than today! "Everyone Has A Jeff Buckley Story” is created, recorded, edited and produced by Jeff Haley. Co-Produced by Konrad Meissner Instagram: thekonradmeissner Shine Light Podcasts is Executive-Produced by Chris Searles via biointegrity.net The BioIntegrity community has helped fund protection of more than 320,000 acres of old growth tropical forests since 2014. Those efforts are helping to save thousands of species from extinction, keep more than 85 million tons of greenhouse gasses out of the atmosphere (enough to offset Austin, TX's community carbon footprint for 5+ years), institute land occupation rights for more than 400 Indigenous communities around the world, keep the planet cool, and more. Chris is also co-founder, creator and executive editor of AllCreation.org, a living archive of faith and spiritual practice views on human relationships with Earth's other species and environment. AllCreation has more than 400 posts exploring sacred texts and contemporary views, and is currently read in +150 countries. Visit biointegrity.net and allcreation.org for more info.

Who has been a guest on Shine Light Podcasts

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• Matt Legard
• Matt Johnson
• Jeff Lipstein
• Roxanne Drolet
• Chris Garrigues

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

42,536

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100

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Quality

44

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

32

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