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Episodes

Aug. 29, 2019

#42 - Eric Stuart talks Crowd Management, Event Security and safety a…

Security and safety surrounding crowded public events and specifically, concerts have become a growing topic of discussion. We've seen tragedies including Manchester and Vegas that have impacted not only the people at those e...

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Aug. 21, 2019

#41 - Jim Brammer, CEO of Special Event Services on business HIS way

Jim is the founding partner in multiple companies within the live event production sector, including Sound, Lighting, Video, Large Format Staging, Mobile Staging, Entertainment Trucking, Entertainer Tour Buses, Field Covering...

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Aug. 14, 2019

#40 - Hartley Peavey and the history of one of the Musical and Audio …

Peavey was founded in the 60's based on a very simple need... "we need gear for our band". From there, Hartley went on to create a massive empire of not only guitar amplifiers, but sound equipment, great guitars, an amplifier...

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Aug. 7, 2019

#39 - Robert Roth - another Legend of lighting Design, Supply and a c…

Robert's relationships and tenure in the rock and roll business are unrivaled - that's for certain. But what most people don't realize is that Robert is actually one of the best "solutions" guys in the business. His motto has...

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July 31, 2019

#38 - John Broderick discusses Metallica, Aerosmith, Madonna and life

John has been labeled as one of the most intelligent and intellectual guys in the lighting design community. While John is known for his incredible 30-year run with Metallica, many forget he toured with Aerosmith for 10 years...

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July 26, 2019

#37 - Steve Lieberman, LD and Production Designer for EDM Festivals, …

Having grown up in the rave world, Steve literally has Electronic Music in his blood. He has stayed very true to the format and built a very successful career as a designer for massive festivals including Ultra, EDC, Coachell...

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July 16, 2019

#36 - Lightswitch Partners discuss their partnership, founding and th…

The Geezers chat with the two founding principals of Lightswitch, a very unique and innovative lighting design firm with offices in the USA, Asia and Australia. This company has managed to rise to the top of so many disciplin...

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July 10, 2019

#35 - AED CEO, Glenn Roggeman on the company's successful and very un…

Glenn started in the business in 1985. Like so many others, Glenn was a mobile DJ who's need for gear spurred an industry! Glenn and AED have taken those very early concepts so much further than most due to his business sense...

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June 30, 2019

#34 - Pat Morrow Part 2.... Including "The Ainsley Story"....

Thank you to EVERYONE for your feedback on one of our more popular episodes, #33 with Pat Morrow who managed Journey's tours from clubs all the way to stadiums. He finally takes the time to tell us the hilarious Ainsley Dunba...

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June 26, 2019

#33 - Legendary Manager - Tour Manager - Production Manager, Pat Morr…

First - I would like to apologize for the sound. Otherwise, this is Part 1 of a GREAT story with Pat, who has many stories to tell from 10+ years with Journey, Nocturne - providing gear for the Who, Michael Jackson, and so ma...

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June 19, 2019

#32 - Bob Schacherl on a lighting career spanning 4 decades

Bob Schacherl answered a simple classified ad looking for someone with photo and video experience. His degree in film and photography provided at least that, but his carpentry skills sealed the deal on his new $3 per hour car...

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June 13, 2019

#31 - Lectrosonics Wireless VP, Karl Winkler shares a lot of Wireless…

There are wireless companies, and there is Lectrosonics... In a league of their own. We learned more about wireless than we'd ever known, that's for sure! These guys are the real deal, and 100% MADE IN USA!! Sponsored by ACT ...

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June 13, 2019

#30 - Ken Berger, Founder of EAW and now CEO of Vue Audiotechnik

An audio guy his whole life, Ken Berger is truly one of the most knowledgeable guys out there as it relates to audio reproduction, speaker technology, etc. Hear from Ken his thoughts on speaker tech and line arrays and where ...

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June 13, 2019

#29 - Aaron Hubbard - Act Lighting

ACT Lighting are a sponsor and huge supporter of the Geezers Podcast, so we're happy to have a conversation with Aaron Hubbard and learn a bit more about their offerings. Obviously, this episode is sponsored by our friends at...

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June 13, 2019

#28 - Grif Palmer discusses Disguise and much much more

Grif Palmer has been a stable in the lighting and video space for 30+ years. His career has taken him through the very best nightclub designs and installs in the 80s, thru to the top of High End Systems and several video bran...

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June 12, 2019

#27 - Pioneer DJ with David and Koen de Puysseleir discussing incredi…

Pioneer DJ is at Infocomm showing some pretty slick new technology. Join us and hear their team discussing Show Kontrol and more. Really worth the listen!!

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June 12, 2019

#26 - Cuono Biviano from ULA Group in Australia

Cuono (Con) Biviano began like many, as a pro DJ, then catering to those DJ's filling their rental and eventually purchase needs. Today, he's one of the largest distributors of pro Lighting and Video products to Australia and...

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June 12, 2019

#25 - Frank Bothe, CTO of D&B Audiotechnik

D&B are truly one of the leaders in todays touring and installation systems world. Their newest technology is on display here at the show for all to share, but hear about the company, their products and philosophies, etc - ri...

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June 12, 2019

#24 - Infocomm with Claudio Lastrucci founder of Powersoft Audio

Here it is - our first of MANY podcasts recorded "Live" here in Orlando at Infocomm. I hope you enjoy them all - beginning with Powersoft's founder and still head of R&D, Claudio Lastrucci - discussing the many aspects of tec...

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June 5, 2019

#23 - Howard Ungerleider on 45 years with Rush and so many others alo…

Howard Ungerleider is in a very small group of guys who can say they've toured with one of the top acts in the world for 4.5 centuries! Did you know he started as a musician, then manager? Did you know Howard is American, but...

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May 29, 2019

#22 - Gregg Brunclik from Clearwing Productions

Gregg Brunclik began his journey, like so many in our industry have... beginning as a musician, and eventually, being lured into the support side of the "business". He took a loan from his dad, and BUILT his first sound syste...

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May 22, 2019

#21 - Mike Lowe and Britannia Row... a long history of GREAT sound!

Britannia Row is a sound company that began in 1975 and was originally owned by Pink Floyd. Bryan Grant and Robbie Williams took over ownership in 1984 with Mike Lowe taking over from Robbie in 1987. The company has recently ...

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May 15, 2019

#20 - Doc McGhee (continued from Episode 19) discussing Artist Manage…

Not many people get the (deserved) respect of legendary manager, Doc McGhee when it comes to music management. Doc has founded and helped to develop mega acts such as KISS, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi and Skid Row, but also worked ...

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May 15, 2019

#19 - Doc McGhee talks Motley Crue and Kiss... plus PRG Spaceframe wi…

Not many people get the (deserved) respect of legendary manager, Doc McGhee when it comes to music management. Doc has founded and helped to develop mega acts such as KISS, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi and Skid Row, but also worked ...

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