Episodes

  • Not Too Late Night Talk Show with Tylon Monger, Cheyenne Marrs, Katrina Coleman and Allison McArthur
    Oct 28 2024

    J.D. Reager hosts another star-studded Not Too Late Night Talk Show in front of a live audience at the Memphis Listening Lab. Tylon Monger discusses his comedy career and dating life, Cheyenne Marrs performs the song “Fortune” from his new LP Everybody Wants to Go Home, and Allison McArthur challenges Katrina Coleman to a one-round You Look Like battle.

    This episode was recorded on 10/11/2024.

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    40 mins
  • Eric Friedl (Gonerfest 21 preview)
    Sep 19 2024

    Host J.D. Reager talks with returning guest Eric Friedl on location at Goner Records in Memphis, TN. They discuss Gonerfest 21's line-up and planning process in-depth, and also touch on the evolution of the festival, Eric's recent trip to Canada, his musical endeavors, and more.

    Gonerfest 21 takes place September 26-29 at Railgarten - for more information visit gonerfest.com.

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    46 mins
  • Morgan Jon Fox (The Hobby)
    Aug 15 2024

    Host J.D. Reager talks with filmmaker Morgan Jon Fox, whose new film The Hobby is now streaming for free on Amazon Prime. They discuss the Memphis film community, the benefits of living in Chicago, working with Craig Brewer and Jemaine Clement, and the trading card boom that inspired The Hobby.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • The Subteens Celebrate Burn Your Cardigan with Mark Akin, Jay Hines, John Bonds, Jacob Church, Mike McCarthy and Chris Davis - LIVE from the Memphis Listening Lab
    Jun 10 2024

    Host J.D. Reager sits down with The Subteens (Mark Akin, Jay Hines and John Bonds) and special guests Jacob Church, Mike McCarthy and Chris Davis to celebrate the 25th anniversary reissue of the band’s classic album Burn Your Cardigan. They discuss the band’s history, the album’s original creation, the remastering process and more in front of a live audience - and also spin two classic Subteens’ songs, “Anyone” and “Tokarev.”

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    For more information on The Subteens visit thesubteens.com.

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    43 mins
  • Orchid South with Chris Milam - LIVE from the Memphis Listening Lab
    May 8 2024

    Host J.D. Reager talks to musician Chris Milam about his new release Orchid South in front of a live audience at the Memphis Listening Lab. Chris also performs two songs from the album: "Cut Myself Shaving" and "Song of the Summer."

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    47 mins
  • The Return of Midtown Con with Harry Koniditsiotis (901 Toys, Switchblade Kid)
    Apr 18 2024

    Host J.D. Reager talks to musician and entrepreneur Harry Koniditsiotis on location at 901 Toys (Midtown) - while Harry works behind the counter! They discuss Harry's journey in the comic books and toys business, a few of his recent musical projects, and the upcoming Midtown Con at Black Lodge in Memphis on April 27th. They also check out a customer!

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    49 mins
  • Open Doors with Steve Mayer (The Merrycrest Sessions) featuring Seize and Desist and One Strange Bird
    Mar 13 2024

    Host J.D. Reager talks with audio engineer and content creator Steve Mayer upstairs at Shangri-La Records. They discuss Steve's journey from Illinois to Memphis, his work as a live engineer, and the inspiration behind his current project The Merrycrest Sessions. Steve also shares Merrycrest Session performances from Memphis artists Seize and Desist and One Strange Bird.

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    50 mins
  • Go Where the Love Is with Mark Edgar Stuart
    Feb 14 2024

    Host J.D. Reager talks to musician, songwriter and producer Mark Edgar Stuart on location at Mark's home studio. They discuss Mark's "adult" audience, recent studio projects, pet grief, and more. Mark also performs "Throwing Rocks At Your Window" live at Shangri-La Records.

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    40 mins