Episodes

Most of us are presented with challenges, and we're lucky enough to pull through it. Nicholas Strand was hit with several, and still, somehow manages to land on his feet. He's got an incredible / sad / inspirational story and...

Another check-in from some of the brighter minds in the business, Eric Loader / Elation Professional, Ben Saltzman / ACT Lighting, John Featherstone / Lightswitch, John Wiseman / PRG and Marcel Fairbairn from GearSource. In a...

Not many people have a bio that starts with: I had a gun pulled on me three times I've been shot once, stabbed twice I overdosed once I've been in three bus crashes Was in four bus fires I survived two plane crashes. one with...

I had a few things to say, and ended up talking into my mic for around 40 minutes... covering Politics, Business, COVID and more. I am a very passionate person who is doing all I can to help us recover... ALL of us. I hope yo...

Cosmo is a talented lighting designer, working for AC/DC and Aerosmith currently (well...) but so many others as well. But most people know Cosmo as the Hawaiian shirt wearing, super nice guy who always has time for you. You ...

Today on Geezers Of Gear - Brad Nelms joins me to discuss something we started to help our industry be heard, and to help promote and push for addition funding by way of the RESTART Act. We had no idea how quickly and how lar...

There have been a few successful pivots in the production industry as a result of COVID19. A couple of notable ones are Upstaging with their production of PPE and Michael Strickland through his efforts to work between the ent...

Michael's career in lighting began in the 70's following experimentation with colored lights and posters in his bedroom as a teenager. At the time, he had no idea he was in for a 40+ year career lighting some of the very top ...

Production and Lighting Designer, Cory FitzGerald, through his firm Silent House Productions has worked very hard to put himself in a place where he's working with some of the very top touring artists. His roster includes Jus...

He started with two older brothers leading the way into the lighting business, but at the time, had no idea it'd become many decades of enjoyment and prosper! Memorable events include Sir Paul McCartney at Coliseum and the Ti...

Cosmo has stayed busy during his (so far) few months of isolation. First, he managed to get himself healthier, losing almost 50 pounds, but then got some surgery to fix a long nagging problem. Add to that some VERY enticing c...

Finally someone who's actually done it! We've been hearing about these drive-in concerts and how the math simply could never work. These guys have figured out a way, not to get rich - but to get some of their team back workin...

Learn a bunch about the Pyro business from Rocco and Bob. Rocco's family is currently in it's 5th generation operating this US Based pyrotechnics and special effects company that was founded by his great grandfather, Constant...

The 2nd in my series of "Tales From A Pandemic". John is one of my favorite people in OR out of the business, and I wanted to check in and just see what he's keeping busy with. Episide sponsored by

I love this guy! Not many with the sense of humor that Aidas has carried, throughout his career. One of the champions of practical joking, but also, a very astute business man... it all starts with passion, work ethic and a n...

Robb got his start like so many, trying to find an answer to creating a "cooler look for his band". That led Robb to a job in his early teens, wrapping cable and cleaning the shop. Since that time, he's built a career in tour...

Michael started his career like so many others.... sheer luck. 15 years old and hanging out with friends one day dreading the idea of returning to school... and one says "hey, come to work with me". That began a long run at h...

Another weekly get together with some very smart and industry leading individuals - to discuss what's important to us all. Also, we hear from Nick Rivero, who's Medium Article, "Our Industry isn’t coming back like yours is", ...

David's resume begins in the 70s and continues to grow today! David has worked with more artists than you can fit in this description with highlights including The Rolling Stones, Van Halen, Night Ranger and Alice Cooper. He'...

In the early '90's, Joel and his wife saw an opening for an opportunity to disrupt the process and price on delivering a pretty straight forward product for the entertainment industry, metal "gobos" or patterns. What started ...

In probably the best discussion yet, the industry gets together to discuss our current challenges, opportunities, ideas and more. This group is beyond creative and capable, and continues to blow me away with their positive in...

The crew is back! Join me with Eric Loader, Ben Saltzman, John Wiseman and John Featherstone, as we discuss the many updates and ideas concerning the virus and its impact on our industry.

What a great conversation with a bunch of passionate and hard working folks who just want to get back to work! Some great discussion this week... Enjoy!

My friend, former business partner and sometimes GoG co-host, Steve Watts from Abstract Lighting in the UK, takes an hour to sit down with arguably, one of the most innovative, colorful and controversial people in the world o...