LD-at-Large Podcast

Integrating Creativity in a Big Way - with Ruben Laine

09 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Ruben Laine - Chief Nerd at Creative Integration Studio On this episode, we discuss how can video content get us through the isolation period, ho...

This Sucks! Now What? - with Seth Robinson

09 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Seth Robinson - A Principal Lighting Designer with Sightline Design Group On this episode, we discuss mental health during isolation, spending ti...

Bridging the Gaps Wherever They Are - with Victor Ortiz

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Victor Ortiz - Account Manager at Darvik Productions On this podcast, we discuss returning to work in the COVID era, Brainstorming solution to th...

Pick Your Side of The Barricade - with Michael Smalley

25 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Michael Smalley - Creative Director, Lighting and Video Designer And Programmer at PHNTM Labs On this podcast, we discuss what it's like to be a ...

Theater Was Made For TV - will Alan Adelman Podcast

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Alan Adelman - Lighting Designer On this episode, we discuss the inevitable progression of theater from the proscenium to the screens, preserving...

Juxtaposition and Appropriateness - with Alan Edwards

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Alan Edwards - Lighting Designer On this episode, we discuss how can we encourage diversity of opinion in our industry, race equality in the ente...

Negotiating to Yes - with Jimmy Lawlor

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Jimmy Lawlor - Lighting Designer On this episode, we discuss how schools can properly prepare their students for the business side of entert...

Dream Respectfully, Dream Big, Dream Free - with Tom Sutherland

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Tom Sutherland - Knight Of Illumination winning Lead Designer at DX7 Design On this episode, we discuss whether or not you need to finish school ...

For Richer, For Poorer, in Sickness and in Health - with Chris McMeen

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Chris McMeen - Rental Rep. at Christie Lites On this episode, we discuss why relationships in our business matter, why being an amazing business ...

Take the Jobs That You Want with Gratitude and Humility - with Jason "Liggy" Liggett

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With Jason "Liggy" Liggett - Lighting Director and Designer at LIggy Lights On this episode, we discuss how to get to the top by finding the open door...

The Evolution Will Be Broadcast - with Stan Crocker

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Stan Crocker - Three-time Emmy nominated Lighting Designer/Director at Sightline Design Group On this episode, we discuss how everything Is for b...

Passion Circulates Through the Bloodline - with Dakota and LeRoy Bennett

04 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with: Dakota Bennett - Freelance EIC LeRoy Bennett -  Production Designer at Seven Design Works On this episode, we compare work ethics and philo...

Rising Above the Ego Like a Giraffe - with Jim Rood

04 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Jim Rood - Lighting Designer/ Programmer RoodLD LLC On this episode, we discuss how good design is absolutely invisible, the benefits and comprom...

Seeing Colors More Deeply - Discussing Psychedelics in Design with Greg Ellis

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Greg Ellis - Lighting Designer for Pretty Lights Disclaimer: This podcast is not an endorsement of psychedelics. This podcast is two people talki...

Accept Impermanence and Develop Big Ideas - with Christien Methot

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Christien Methot - Owner and Lighting Designer at Design One Lighting Design On this episode, we discuss CameraReady LiteBars for the new normal,...

Creating Opportunities With Honest Elegance - with Brandon Stirling Baker

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Brandon Stirling Baker -  Knight of Illumination Award-winning Lighting Designer On this episode, we discuss lighting in dance and ballet, h...

Talking ‘Bout My Generation - with Tom Kenny

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Tom Kenny Lighting Designer at Tom Kenny Lighting Design On this episode, we discuss working with legends like, The WHO, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapt...

Find Your Own Hole and Jump Through it - with Marc Brickman

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Marc Brickman - Managing Director/Artist at Tactical Manoeuvre Inc On this episode, we discuss huge ideas, radical honesty, entertainment ideas f...

Lighting the New World with UVC - with Eric Wade

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Eric Wade - Production Designer at Crossfade Design LLC On this episode, we discuss the importance of UVC technology, solving problems no matter ...

Backbreaking Work for Heartbreaking Gains - with David Davidian

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with David Davidian - Well established Tour Manager, Production Manager, Video Director, Lighting Designer, Stage Manager and Production Designer. On ...

Can You Find Your Decency? - with Misty Roberts and Chad Olech

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with: Misty Roberts - Production Coordinator/ Tour Manager Chad Olech - Front of House Engineer / Production Manager On this episode, we take a f...

Good Business is Good For Everyone - with Iggy Rosenberg

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Ignacio “Iggy” Rosenberg - Director Of Business Development for Lightswitch On this episode, we discuss building glowing relationships, targe...

Waxing Canadian - with Brent Clark

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Brent Clark - Lighting Designer On this episode, we discuss having the last show before COVID-19, lighting in Canada vs. USA vs. the rest of the ...

Who Wants to be a Multi-Disciplinary Lighting Director? - with Michael Berger

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Michael Berger - Freelance Lighting Designer and Director On this episode, we discuss the importance of being multi-disciplinary, what made him m...

Persevere, Persevere, Persevere, Succeed - with Seth Robinson

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Seth Robinson - Principal Lighting Designer with Sightline Design Group On this episode, we discuss FPV drones, the battle of expectations vs. re...

Between Rock and a Hard Place - with Scottie Dell

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Scottie Dell - Technical Director and Lighting Designer at Dell Lighting and Designs On this episode, we discuss the gray areas between rock and ...

When Tom Bones Maggie - with Rob Koenig

14 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Rob Koenig - Lighting Designer/Director/Programmer at Ignition Show Design On this episode, we discuss the intellectual property rights of progra...

Making Mundane Things More Interesting - with Myles Mangino

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Myles Mangino - Lighting & Production Designer On this episode, we discuss where inspiration comes from, working with bands without creative ...

Brotherly Bonds Between Bandits - with Craig Richter

06 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Craig Richter - Lighting Designer at Halestorm On this episode, we discuss how the COVID slowdown has affected different people differently, the ...

You Work in Canada, Do You Know Josh‽ - with Joshua Koffman

06 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Josh Koffman - Lighting Designer, Director and Programmer at Interrobang, Inc. On this episode, we discuss the logistics of living in Canada and ...

Seduced by Technology Again and Again - with Jim Tetlow

06 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Jim Tetlow - President and Principal Consultant at Nautilus Entertainment Design On this episode, we discuss his varied career from drama school ...

Lighting Wonders of the World - with Bud Horowitz

06 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With Bud Horowitz - Freelance Lighting Designer On this episode, we discuss lighting the last major event for 2020, Yanni, how lighting has allowed hi...

Odd Couple Lighting - with Michael Keller and Ethan Weber

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Michael Keller - Lighting Designer and Director at AMO Lighting out of Las Vegas and Ethan Weber - Lighting Designer and Director out of Chicago ...

How Not To Die - with Andrew Kennelly

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Andrew Kennelly - Technical Director and Lighting Designer for Entertainment Plus Productions at Fashion Show in Las Vegas On this podcast, we di...

Knowing Where to Take the Hits - with Peter Morse

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Peter Morse - Emmy Award Winning Lighting Designer On this episode, we discuss working with eccentric artists, how being a musician can helps his...

Making Art For One’s Own Self - with Josh Fleitell

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Joshua Fleitell -  Founder and Lead Creative at dubpixel inc. On this episode, we discuss mindfulness in design, how to separate ourselves f...

Unemployed Bartender Makes Good - with Tim McKenna

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Tim McKenna - Production Manager for Live Nation Boston On this episode, we discuss his origin story, how he got into the industry, $5 T-shirts, ...

Technology Will Set You Free - with Andrew Giffin

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Andrew Giffin - Lighting Designer and Programmer at gifLD on this episode, we discuss how he is spending his time at home, leaving a big city for...

Value Others The Way You Want To Be Valued - with Marc Janowitz

23 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Marc Janowitz - Principal Designer & Founder at E26 Design On this episode, we discuss putting yourself into your art enough to make it uniqu...

A Little Nepotism Never Hurt Nobody, Honey

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with: John Featherstone - Founding Partner at Lightswitch Inc. Hailey Featherstone - Freelance Lighting Programmer and Designer Mario Educate - Presid...

Being a Part of History Behind the Console - with Kevin Lawson

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Kevin Lawson - Emmy nominated Lighting Designer/Director at UVLD On this episode, we discuss lighting Obama, the importance of the term “The sh...

Painting Pretty Pictures With Photons - with Steve Lieberman

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Steve Lieberman - Owner of SJ Lighting, Inc. On this podcast, we discuss the progression of EDM/Nightclub lighting and production industry, the l...

Climbing the Ladder From Down Under - with Mitchell Fenton

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Mitchell Fenton - Lighting Designer On this episode, we discuss moving to NYC from Australia and the differences in design & theatre, working...

Hittin’ the House Lights From Home - with Kille Knobel

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Kille Knobel - Lighting Designer On this episode, we discuss building a career from the bottom up, California Institute of the Arts, building rel...

Three Stages of Touring Relationships - with Jeff Mathews

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Jeff Mathews - Lighting Designer/Director/Programmer at Borealis Live Design On this episode, we discuss having a supportive spouse while on tour...

'Cause I am Most Ill and I'm Lightin’ and Stealin’ - with Tess Falcone

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Tess Falcone - Lighting Designer, Director and Programmer out of Denver Colorado On this episode, we discuss, day off activities, going to art mu...

The Ultimate Lighting Shootout - with Collyns Stenzel

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Collyns Stenzel - Lighting & Technical Designer at deadmau5 Touring On this episode, we discuss The Ultimate Lighting Shootout, how he went f...

Roaming Wherever He Wants To With 68 Legs - with Norm Schwab

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Norm Schwab - Partner at Lightswitch On this episode, we discuss how you got into the business, life on the rescue farm, working with the B-52s f...

Battling Windmills With Naive Optimism - with Arlo Guthrie

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Paul “Arlo” Guthrie - Production and Lighting Designer for Toss Film and Design On this episode, we discuss when to timecode content, when to...

Providing Escape From the Coal Mine - with Daniel Boland

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Daniel Boland  - Lighting Designer at Team Boland Productions and Associate Designer/Director with Darkfire Lighting Design. On this episode...

Being a Provider, Father, Husband and Designer - with Mike Baldassari

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Mike Baldassari - Tony and Emmy Nominated Lighting Designer at Mike-o-Matic Industries On this episode, we discuss touring Broadway vs. Rock n Ro...

Living Outside the Box of Classification - with Mark Butts

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Mark Butts - Production and Lighting Designer at Preset Productions On this episode, we discuss working as a production designer, a lighting desi...

Use the Right Tool For The Right Job, Klugscheißerchen - with Roland Greil

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Roland Greil - Lighting Designer and Programmer On this episode, we discuss Working his way up from being a young boy with a small local rental b...

Just Answer Your Radio! - with Michael Appel

03 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Michael Appel - Multiple Emmy award winning Lighting Designer, Director and Programmer at MA Design On this episode, we discuss going from a job ...

Zero Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilos Given - with Laura Frank

02 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Laura Frank - Founder at Luminous FX, Technology Consultant and Author. On this episode, we discuss her new book, Screens Producing & Media O...

When a Night Owl Joins the Wolf Pack - with Tyler Elich

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Tyler Elich, Lighting Designer, Partner and Principal at Lightswitch On this episode, we discuss working with Lightswitch, corporate shows vs. Ro...

GDTF or GTFO Podcast

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with: Matt Geasey - Technical Manager at Clear All Visuals Andy Cass - Lighting Designer & Programmer at C2 Design and Drafting Scott Chmielewski - Li...

Illuminating Attitude, Work Ethic and Personality - with Bob Barnhart

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Bob Barnhart - 11 time Emmy Award winning Lighitng Designer at 22 Degrees On this episode, we discuss the necessary workflow in Los Angeles, how ...

Say Yes to Excess, but in Moderation - with Cosmo Wilson

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Cosmo Wilson - Top Dog Award winning Lighting Designer and Director. On this episode, we discuss enjoying life on the road without overindulging,...

Master Class of Truth - with Tom Kenny

25 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Tom Kenny Lighting Designer at Tom Kenny Lighting Design On this episode, we discuss his career beginning in Dublin Ireland, the legends that he ...

Livin’ Hot, Hard ’n Heavy - with Bryan Hartley

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Bryan Hartley - Production/Lighting Designer  On this episode, we discuss his epic career in lighting, some of his best stories, working wit...

Expressing Gratitude to Our Entire Industry - with Steve Cohen

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Steve Cohen Production and Lighting Designer On this episode, we discuss the Billy Joel residency, loyalty within the industry, artistic humility...

Stepping Up So Others Won’t Get Stepped On - with Jason Rothberg

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Jason Rothberg, Technical Director at the San Diego Symphony On this episode, we discuss settling down, getting off the road, bullying on the roa...

Making Money Out of Wasted Potential - with Chadrick Fellers

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Chadrick Fellers of WastedPotential On this episode, we discuss how WastedPotential was created, diversity in Design, Somo, tour management, conc...

Adapt to Thrive - with MODE Studios

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with: Butch Allen - Creative Director at MODE Studios, Bob Bonniol - Chief Creative Officer at MODE Studios, Colleen Bonniol - CEO and founder of MODE...

Justin Of All Trades - with Justin Casey

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Justin Casey - Production Designer at Helm Projects On this episode, we discuss working with Snoop Dogg and Bass Nectar, star fuckers, festival s...

Twelve Steps to Being My Hero - with Dan Hadley

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Dan Hadley - Production Designer On this episode, we discuss how to resist drinking through the boredom, working with Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters,...

Silly Rabbit! Festivals Are For Kids - with Cort Lawrence

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Cort Lawrence - Production Designer and Creative Director at Creative ByCort On this episode, we discuss how festivals are just giant playgrounds...

Living in a World of Pure Imagination - with Andy Cass

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Andy Cass of C2 Design and Drafting On this episode, we discuss The Ayrton Boredom Buster, using pre-vis to advance your resume, the importance o...

These Fucockda Millennials Think They Can Light - with Drew Mercadante

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Drew Mercadante - Video and Lighting Designer and Programmer at LXVX Design On this episode, we discuss his origin story, visualization software,...

Freelancer Tax Problems?!? I Don’t Know Dick, But I do Know Donnie.

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Donnie Castleman - Senior Tax Professional and Enrolled Agent On this episode, we discuss how stagehands and designers might perceive their tax s...

Keeping the Creative Juices Flowing - with Fragment Nine

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Jeremy Lechterman & Jackson Gallagher, Principal Designers at FragmentNine. On this episode, we discussed Live From Nowhere, how they are spe...

COVID-19 Cancellations Have a Silver Lining and AVEducate Can Help Us Find it.

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Omar Colom - Director of Show Services, Zach Larsen - C.O.O. at AFPC.inc and Adam Faldetta - President / C.E.O at AFPC.inc We discussed the many ...

Selling Creativity at Almost Any Cost - with Peter Kyte

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Peter Kyte - Creative Concept Designer at Mercury Sound & Lighting and Founder of the Kyte Group On this episode, we discuss making the tran...

Letting The Market Tell You What To Do - with Mike Gormley

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Mike Gormley - Co-owner of Blue Planet Lighting On this episode, we discuss the Las Vegas market, expanding even under isolation, the importance ...

I Want All Of It, Now Make It Possible - with Tyler "Shap" Shapard

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Tyler "Shap" Shapard - Lighting Designer/Director for Twenty one pilots On this episode, we discuss nicknames, the Twenty-one Pilots Trench tour,...

Zooming an Ethical Tour Around the World - with Nate Cromwell

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Nate Cromwell - Lighting Designer / Director / Programmer at NA'Cho Production and Design LLC On this episode, we discussed world travels and how...

Choosing Your Attitude in the Face of Death - with Nick Strand

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Nick Strand - Video Engineer and Author at MC LED On this episode, we discuss the passing of his wife, Brianna to Cystic Fibrosis, losing his mot...

Schrödinger’s Gig - with Alex Reardon and Cory Fitzgerald

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Alex Reardon and Cory FitzGerald - Design Partners at Silent House Productions On this episode we discuss the benefits of belonging to a firm, pa...

Looking For the Helpers - with Herrick Goldman

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Herrick Goldman - Lighting Designer Owner of HGLD and Principal Designer at Evoke Collaborative On the is episode we discuss broadway vs rock n r...

When Head to Head Competitors Collide - with Mike Graham

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Mike Graham - Education, Engagement and Product Manager at CHAUVET Professional On this episode we discuss product demos, shootouts, networking, ...

Burning Down the Loading Dock - with Robb Jibson

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Robb Jibson - Production Designer at so midwest, inc. On this episode we discuss alternate streams of income while touring, working as a freelanc...

Cooking Up Some Family Love - with Kevin “Deuce” Christopher

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Kevin “Deuce” Christopher - Production and Lighting Designer of Deuce Designs On this episode we discuss eating healthy on the road, travelin...

Slaying Buffaloes From the Vegan Bus - with Tony Caporale

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Parnelli Award winning Lighting Director Tony Caporale - Lighting Designer, Programmer, Director at Infinitus Vox On this episode we discuss work...

Finding Silver Linings - with Meagan Metcalf

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Meagan Metcalf - Production + Lighting Design at Meagan Metcalf Productions, LLC On this episode we discuss what she will be doing with our down ...

Taking a Hard Reset - with Jeff Ravitz

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Jeff Ravitz - Lighting Designer and Founding Partner at Intensity Advisors, LLC On this episode we discuss what Jeff is doing during the downtime...

Fear and Loafing in Las Vegas - with Chris Reade

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Lighting Designer Chris Reade - KYVA Design, LLC On this episode we discussed lighting partnerships, touring as a parent, taxation, moving to a n...

Hanging Out at the (virtual) Circle Bar During Social Distancing - with Brandon Walton

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Brandon Walton - Lighting Designer at the recently closed Hard Rock Hotel and soon to be Virgin Hotel. On this episode we discussed changing from...

Searching for the Bright Side of Self Isolation - with Steven Douglas

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Steven Douglas - Lighting Production Designer On this episode we discussed loyalty within bands including The Killers, how he got into the indust...

Designing For Social Media and Online Relationships - with Tobias Rylander

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Tobias Rylander - Swedish-born, Los Angeles based Conceptual and Lighting Designer for such clients as The 1975, Steve Aoki, Acne Studios, and Ca...

Listen to Your Crew Mom to Stay Healthy - with Clover Rushing

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Jessica “Clover” Rushing - Freelance Lighting Director and Rigger from Detroit. On this episode we discussed staying healthy on the road, sel...

Stir Crazy Roadies - with AJ Pen

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with AJ Pen - Concert Production Designer - Penlight Inc, OneRepublic, Josh Groban and many more. On the episode we discussed touring families, roadie...

Traveling the World From Self Isolation - with Julian Hodgson

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Julian Hodgson - Director and Lighting Designer at APEX Lighting Design We discussed, Virtual lock down in Barcelona and worldwide right now, COV...

COVID-19 Federal Aid Package for Events Industry

14 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Trevor Zulinke - National Director of Accounts & Production and Isaac Rothwell - National Director Of Operations at Digerati Productions. We ...

How To Get the Best Bang For Your Buck - with Robert Hickman

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Robert Hickman of Home Port Collective - Designer, Producer, and Consultant in Nashville, Tennessee We discussed creativ...

Mike Cooper and I Disagree About Everything and That's Okay.

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this podcast I converse about politics and Road WiFi with Cofounder and CEO Michael Cooper. We discuss how people can lose gigs if their political ...

ADHD In Design and Touring - with Rodger Pugh

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this podcast I go over the logistics of having ADHD on the road and in the the design process with Rodger Pugh of Dveus Designs. We discuss Intense...

Don’t Let the Coronavirus Stop You From Doing Business - with Jason Newman.

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

with Jason Newman of the Creative Technology Group.  We discussed how we can use technology to conduct business as usual without letting the fear...

Surviving The Good Times and the Bad - with Keith Hoagland

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Surviving The Good Times and the Bad with Keith Hoagland. We take time to discuss his first hand knowledge of the Route 91 Festival, Be...

Maintaining artistic integrity while collecting a paycheck with Sooner Routhier

19 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Designer Studio at NAMMLIVE, a live taping of the PLSN LD-At-Large podcast with Sooner Routhier Sooner Routhier: Maintaining artistic integrity while...