Episodes

Geezers Of Gear Podcast: Legend Series - Seth Jackson | Dining With Dinosaurs at LDI Seth Jackson has twice won the Parnelli Award for Set Design of the Year, the Redden Award for Lighting Design of the Year, the Broadway World Los Angeles Award for Lighting Design of the Year, and the LIT Award for Concert Design. In 2024, he was the lighting and production designer for The Doobie Brothers Tour 2024 and the lighting designer for Labyrinth in Concert, as well as production designing the final ...

Geezers Of Gear Podcast: Legend Series - Jeff Alder | Dining With Dinosaurs at LDI Jeff Alder Lighting Designer | Author | Rock & Roll Pioneer Jeff is a survivor of the “Pirate Years” of rock and roll, a wild, lawless era when concert lighting was invented in real time. From the psychedelic liquid light shows of the early 1970s to the birth of automated technology, Jeff didn’t just witness the industry's evolution; he was one of its primary architects. The Road & The RigJeff’s ...

EPISODE 366 Kevin Hughes, Senior Product Specialist and Project Manager at Pyrotek Special Effects. Operating out of Pyrotek’s Toronto office, Kevin is a licensed Special Effects Technician who has spent over 15 years designing and executing massive pyrotechnics, custom propane flame effects, and atmospheric design for the live event industry. If you’ve seen live pyrotechnics on tour with Green Day, Guns N' Roses, Rush, or the Jonas Brothers, or caught spectacular displays at t...

Geezers Of Gear Podcast: Legend Series - John Featherstone | Dining With Dinosaurs at LDI John FeatherstonePrincipal | Lightswitch Inc. John is a visionary in the world of visual design, known for bridging the gap between high-energy spectacle and architectural elegance. As a Principal at Lightswitch Inc., John leads a global collective of designers dedicated to transforming how people experience the world through light, media, and visual storytelling.From Rock & Roll to Refine...

Dining With Dinosaurs with LDI Special Podcast In 1971, while attending college in Denver, Scott De Vos helped load gear for a Nitty Gritty Dirt Band concert in exchange for free entry. That single night launched a lifelong career in live music production.He quickly joined a local sound company and by 1973 was managing stage and production for a venue hosting Kenny Rogers, Ray Charles, B.B. King, Steve Martin, and Willie Nelson. Life on the road soon followed. He toured with a prominent jazz a...

Joanna Benauer shares her inspiring journey from a costume shop to becoming a renowned arena rigger, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, continuous learning, and community support in the live entertainment industry.

FUTURETECH PODCAST Featuring Event Wire EPISODE 68Discover how EventWire uses smart aggregation to filter hundreds of live production stories down to essential five-minute daily briefs. Learn how features like keyword watchlists, brand pages, and dedicated audio updates help production pros cut through industry noise.

In this episode, Marcel and Creech explore the evolution of entertainment technology, the impact of Mother Nature on event planning, and Creech's exciting projects with Rush and other artists. They share insights on lighting design, touring experiences, and the future of the industry. Creech share insights on the music industry, diving experiences in Grand Cayman, and thoughts on current events and politics.

LEADING LADIES EPISODE 28 Anne Militello shares her incredible journey through the lighting industry, from underground clubs to Broadway and international projects. Discover her insights on the science of light, her creative process, and advice for aspiring designers. This episode is sponsored by Lightwsitch

EPISODE: 364 Welcome to our ultimate guide to LDI 2026.Today, we're unlocking the best-kept secrets of the LDI website, from booking hands-on control network training to scoring a ticket to the exclusive Dining with Dinosaurs dinner, where the industry's living legends pass down fifty years of rock-and-roll touring wisdom.Whether you're a young professional under twenty-five looking for a break, or a veteran programmer looking for a challenge, this is your master plan for Las Vegas. ...

EPISODE 67 We break down Pangolin’s redesigned Unity Elite PRO series, from the Elite 60 PRO’s major weight and power reductions to its impressive red output, tight beam divergence, and integrated FB4 control. Plus, we cover the practical upgrades crew members will appreciate, including yoke angle reference markings and full IP65 weatherproofing for demanding tours and festivals.

EPISODE 67 We break down how a historic riverfront festival pulled off a jaw-dropping spectacle: fireworks launched from barges and a bridge, synced to live radio, and timed with hundreds of drones over the Ohio River. From GPS anchoring and SMPTE timecode to FAA clearances and safety zones, it’s a look at the production complexity behind a modern outdoor show.

EPISODE 66 ETC’s latest Hog HPU Plus packs full console power into a 2U rack unit, delivering headless operation, DMX processing, and support for 64 universes. The episode also covers its ruggedized rear-panel IO, legacy support for original HPU units, and ETC’s five-year warranty commitment.

Robert A. Roth, Vice President of Live Events at 4Wall Entertainment and Founder of Eccentric Design, continues to shape live event production with the inventive streak that launched his career nearly six decades ago. A rare triple threat, Roth seamlessly bridges business, design, and technology to navigate complex productions from every angle, overseeing strategy for major stadium tours, broadcast productions, and corporate events Across his career, Roth has been a creative visionary for ...

Tee-Cee Bailey shares her extensive experience in the music touring industry, her journey with Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, and insights into the evolving nature of touring, work-life balance, and mental health support. Tee-Cee shares her extensive experience in the music touring industry, emphasizing the importance of human connection, evolving technology, and supporting the next generation of industry professionals. This episode highlights the human element behind the scenes and the power of music to unite and inspire.

On the occasion of the Nuit Blanche, our GigaPix boats boarded the famous float of the Pari Roller & Mobilités Association to accompany this great night hike in the heart of the capital. Two GigaPix and two Lonestar Prime cars punctuated the route and accompanied the participants through the streets of Paris.Every Friday evening, Pari Roller & Mobilités organizes a free ride, open to all and supervised by volunteers: a great way to discover Paris in a different way... on wheels! We b...

Vince Camerano shares his journey from childhood fascination with magic and haunted attractions to founding Master Effects, a leader in atmospheric effects for live entertainment. Discover how innovation, persistence, and a passion for effects have driven his success and the evolution of his company. In this episode, Vince Camerano shares insights into the live effects industry, the impact of AI, and navigating challenges like COVID-19, while emphasizing the importance of specialization and staying connected to the product.

Pangolin are excited to feature at madz.fxs and their incredible laser design, programming, and live operation for Verknipt Malaysia 2026. Using Pangolin BEYOND and FB4, they transformed the energy of hard techno into an immersive laser experience. Explore how Madz.fxs transformed a hard techno show into a 360-degree laser environment with twelve 40W projectors spread across the venue. The episode breaks down the hybrid workflow of Pangolin BEYOND, FB4 hardware, timecode precision, and live bu...

It is now official: Pyrotecnico and Freedom 250 have earned the Guinness World Records title for the largest fireworks display, with 840,537 fireworks illuminating Washington, D.C., in celebration of America’s 250th birthday. The record measures the display's scale. What it cannot fully capture are the months of planning, precision, sacrifice and teamwork required to make such an undertaking possible. This episode breaks down how D.C.'s record-setting fireworks display synced 840,537 launches t...

In this episode, hosts Marcel and Sarah sit down with the creators behind Geezers of Gear to pull back the curtain on its evolution into the broader Geezer Media Group. Reflecting on eight years of storytelling, the discussion highlights how the platform has grown from an industry podcast into an ecosystem of high-impact projects—including the exclusive networking event Dining with Dinosaurs and next-generation tech platforms like EventWire and SpeedWire. Grounded in the belief that authentic, long-term partnerships trump traditional advertising, the episode emphasizes community building, meaningful collaborations, and transparent storytelling across the live entertainment technology sector. Looking toward the future, the conversation centers on how rapid developments in AI and data integration are revolutionizing how live event professionals consume news and manage assets. By addressing the industry's information overload through AI-driven news aggregation and daily automated ins…

Bert Delgado, a veteran in broadcast production, shares insights on the evolution of television, the impact of AI, and the future of content creation. Discover how industry leaders are embracing innovation to stay ahead in a rapidly changing media landscape. In this episode, industry veterans discuss the future of AI in media, the evolution of trade shows, and the importance of collaboration and access in the creative industry.

FUTURETECH Featuring Pangolin This episode traces Kvant’s rise from classroom laser demos and clunky gas-laser rigs to a world-class brand built on proprietary diode modules, smarter show control, and the Beam Brush. It also explores how partnerships with MA Lighting and Pangolin helped bring lasers into mainstream production workflows while scaling power from milliwatts to monster sky lasers.

Patti Connors Thurston, a pioneering figure whose career has taken her from lighting designer to marketing executive and industry leader. She broke barriers as the first woman to work for IATSE Local #8 in Philadelphia, toured with artists including Patti LaBelle, held executive roles at Obie's Lighting, Production Resource Group (PRG), and The Designory, and was part of the small group that helped create the Parnelli Awards. Throughout every chapter of her career, Patti has championed the people behind the scenes who make live entertainment possible. Now retired, she joins us to share stories from an extraordinary journey and the simple philosophy that has guided her along the way: be kind.

FUTURETECH - Featuring ETC We dig into the high-pressure artistry of running a major comedy tour completely live, from manually firing 111-cue sequences to keeping split-second jokes locked in without timecode. The episode also explores creative preprogramming at home, lighting against giant LED walls, festival rig cloning, and why the desk was so intuitive a nine-year-old could run a set.