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Sept. 16, 2025

#325 - Ellen Lampert-Greaux - LEADING LADIES PODCAST

Ellen Lampert-Greaux is the creative director for Live Design and LDI, an annual conference and trade show for entertainment design and technology professionals. She was on the five-person team that founded LDI in 1988, and h...

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Sept. 5, 2025

FutureTech Featuring Delicate Productions - Delicate Productions Past…

Chris and Lacy dive into the legacy and evolution of Delicate Productions—spotlighting its groundbreaking work, recent partnership with the Live Events network, and its ongoing influence on live event technology. Listen for b...

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Sept. 2, 2025

#324 - Ritesh Patel - The Economics of Live Events

Ritesh Patel is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Ticket Fairy, an all-in-one ticketing and marketing platform helping events and venues grow revenue, cut risk, and fight scalping. He’s also the Founder of LOCUS, a destination dr...

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Aug. 27, 2025

FutureTech Featuring ETC - Centralizing LED Lighting with the F-Drive…

This episode explores ETC’s newly launched F-Drive RX, a centralized, low-voltage LED driver that promises to revolutionize lighting design and maintenance. Chris and Lacy break down its key features, compatibility, and the g...

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Aug. 22, 2025

FutureTech Featuring Elation - Elation PARAGON LT Changing the Game

This episode explores the features, technology, and industry impact of Elation’s new PARAGON LT, the award-winning long-throw LED profile luminaire designed for today’s largest productions and stadium shows.

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Aug. 20, 2025

#323 - Sharon Lee - Respect and Kindness in the Touring Industry - LE…

Sharon Lee is the founder and President of High Road Inc., an entertainment logistics company based in Franklin, Tennessee, providing tour trucking and transportation services across the U.S. and Canada. With over 20 years of...

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Aug. 13, 2025

#322 - Chance Stahlhut - Navigating the Future of Live Events

Chance Stahlhut is the Chief Operating Officer of Concert Stuff Group, where he leads a growing family of specialized production and logistics companies serving the live entertainment industry. With a 25+ year career that beg...

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Aug. 6, 2025

#321 - Corey Easterbrook - The Power of Interconnected Business Relat…

Corey Easterbrook is the co-owner of HotHouse Music & Production, a Fort Myers–based company specializing in live audio, video, and lighting. With over 25 years in the industry, Corey brings a concert-level approach to corpor...

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Aug. 1, 2025

FutureTech Featuring Elation - Vintage Vibes, Modern Tech: SŌl I Blin…

Chris and Lacy dive into the soulful stage design of Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats’ South of Here Tour. Explore how Jeremy Roth’s use of Elation’s SŌl I Blinders fused retro flair and cutting-edge tech for maximum emo...

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July 31, 2025

#320 - Rachael Bronstein - Navigating Finances in the Music Industry

Rachael Bronstein is the founder of Life’s Jam, a financial coaching practice focused on supporting the live music industry's behind-the-scenes pros. With 20+ years in finance and operations and a deep love for touring life s...

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July 30, 2025

#319 - Rod "Red" Gibson - Evolution of the Event Industry

Vice President, Rentals – Christie Lites With over four decades in the lighting industry, Rod has built a career defined by hands-on experience, leadership, and deep knowledge across every facet of entertainment lighting. Sta...

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July 25, 2025

#318 - Jake Berry - Behind the Scenes of Ozzy Osbourne's Final Show

On this special episode of Geezers of Gear, we have invited the legendary Jake Berry to reflect on his incredible experience managing Ozzy Osbourne’s final show, Back to the Beginning. Held in Birmingham, England, the emotion...

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July 23, 2025

#317 - Roy Bickel - Legendary Rigger, Performer, and Industry Pioneer

With a career spanning over 60 years, Roy “Bickel” is a living legend in the world of live entertainment. From his early days as a professional water skier in 1960s Florida to flying through the air as a human cannonball in t...

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July 17, 2025

FutureTech Featuring Elation - lighting the way forward

Elation’s revamped digital presence and renewed values are setting new standards in entertainment lighting. This episode explores their IT modernization, commitment to innovation, and the evolving experience for creators and ...

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July 9, 2025

#316 - Nils Thorjussen - The Future of Drone Shows: Safety and Innova…

Nils Thorjussen – Executive Chairman, Verge Aero Nils is a pioneering entrepreneur and technology executive with over three decades of experience shaping the entertainment technology landscape. Now as Executive Chairman of V...

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July 4, 2025

Geezers Of Gear - FutureTech Featuring ETC - Stage In Focus

Chris and Lacy explore ETC’s groundbreaking RigPOV camera accessory and how it’s transforming stage management, lighting design, and safety. Discover how live video streaming, fixture innovation, and accessible technology are...

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June 29, 2025

#315 - Sarah Birnie - Navigating Mental Health on Tour - LEADING LADI…

In this episode of the Leading Ladies podcast, Sarah discusses her experiences on tour, focusing on mental health, the challenges of catering, and the importance of team dynamics. She shares personal stories of stress and bre...

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June 29, 2025

#314 - Patrick Dierson - From Science Fiction to Reality: Stealth Inn…

Patrick Dierson is the president of The Activity, a production design firm behind massive shows for artists like Shakira, Drake, and Jay-Z, plus events for FIFA, iHeartRadio, and even the White House. With 30+ years in the bu...

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June 28, 2025

#313 - Jordan Goodfellow - Navigating the World of Live Production

Jordan Goodfellow is the CEO of GigRent and founder of The Rare Experience, with over 20 years of experience in technical direction, video engineering, and live event production. Known for his problem-solving mindset and hand...

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June 26, 2025

Geezers Of Gear - FutureTech Featuring ETC's Prodigy Balance

Rigging Reinvented This episode explores how ETC’s Prodigy Balance is transforming stage rigging. Chris and Lacy dive into its innovative safety features, modular design, and the impact on backstage workflows.

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June 20, 2025

Geezers Of Gear FutureTech - Elation REBEL Profile Unleashed

Dive into the bold new Elation REBEL Profile, a compact, IP65-rated powerhouse reshaping professional lighting for both indoor and outdoor events. On this episode of FutureTech, Chris and Lacy break down its innovative featur...

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May 27, 2025

#312 - Scott Fisher - Pirate ships, automation systems, construction,…

Scott is the founder and former CEO of Fisher Technical Services (FTSI), where he developed the industry-changing Navigator control system for live entertainment and film automation. After merging FTSI with Tait, Scott shifte...

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May 23, 2025

FutureTech - ETC SiteLink - Always-On Monitoring: The Future of Light…

Explore the revolutionary ETC SiteLink, a cloud-based monitoring solution offering real-time access to lighting and rigging systems worldwide. Hosts Chris and Lacy dive into its features, customization options, and impact on ...

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May 15, 2025

#311 - Gregg Brunclik - Navigating Retirement: A Personal Journey

Greg is the Founder and Chairman of Clearwing Productions, Inc., a leading live event production company he established in 1985. With over 40 years in the industry, Greg has built Clearwing into a trusted provider of full-ser...

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