Best Large Scale Pro Podcasts (2025)

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309. Q&A With The Audience 1:06:42

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In Episode 309, the hosts turn over the reigns for a round of listener questions. They reached out to the Signal to Noise Community on Facebook and Discord to invite listeners to submit questions that they’re afraid to ask, or were afraid to ask when they were starting out in their career, and this week the hosts set out to answer the first handful…

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Presumed Guilty, Due Process Over-board! The Extra-judicial, Targeting & Destruction of "Go Fast" Boats & Their Crews on the High Seas by The Trump Administration. 70 Lives Erased Without Explanation. 56:16

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Welcome to this incendiary, shocking and investigative episode of Light ‘Em Up! As we rapidly approach the end of the calendar year, we’re so glad that you’ve joined us! Share us with a friend. We’re being actively downloaded in 146 countries, globally. Contact us at: [email protected] Tonight, we examine the concept and legality of gover…

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Hospa Exclusive (Part 1) - Digital Mind, Analog Heart: Judi Blakeburn’s Hospitality Vision 27:50

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In this episode of the Check Into The Future podcast, host Jane Pendlebury is joined by Judi Blakeburn, Chief Commercial Officer for Watergate Bay Hotel, Another Place hotels, and SeaSpace, to share her remarkable journey from implementing Watergate Bay’s first Property Management System (PMS) in 2003 to today’s cloud-powered, fully integrated gues…

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308. Orchestras & Classical Instruments In Bigger Mixes 1:19:19

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This week, the hosts turn over the feed to feature a new episode from our sister podcast, Live Sound Bootcamp, to welcome them back after a very long hiatus! In this episode, Ryan John and guest host Aram Piligian answer a question about how best to go about capturing and mixing orchestral instruments in classical environments, and also in the cont…

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"Un-Civil Tongues": Hate, Violence & Power. Sticks & Stones Can Break Your Bones & Names Can Get You Murdered. The Intersection of Hate Speech & Violence. Cockroaches, the Enemy Within. Donald Trump ... 1:19:52

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Welcome to this explosive, investigative, fact-finding edition of Light ‘Em Up! We are incredibly pleased you decided to join us for one of our most comprehensive episodes to date! Tonight, we shine the antiseptic light of the truth at the intersection of hate speech and the violence that stems from it. While a great many people on the right strong…

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307. Dave Hatmaker On His Versatile Career In Pro Audio 1:02:00

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Dave Hatmaker joins Sean and Andy in Episode 307 for a wide-ranging conversation about working in theme parks, helping test and develop new audio products, and some hard-hitting practical tips and tricks for mixing corporate events. Dave has mixed astronauts to vice presidents, and almost everything in between. He’s also been a sound designer for t…

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306. Sonic Secrets Of “Hamilton” 39:51

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In Episode 306: it’s time for something a bit different, as Andy introduces Sean and the listeners to another of his favorite sound-related podcasts, Twenty Thousand Hertz, produced by the sound design team at Defacto Sound. Twenty Thousand Hertz is focused on all things related to sound, from the sound design and scores of TV shows like Bluey to t…

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Securing the Stage: Lessons from the Charlie Kirk Shooting. How to Prepare for and Put on a Large Scale Outdoor Special Event. An In-depth analysis of Special Event Contingency Planning in the Wake of ... 1:00:48

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Welcome to this explosive, fact-finding edition of Light ‘Em Up! We’re very pleased you decided to join us! With the nation abuzz with the shooting of Charlie Kirk — his shooting recalls a disturbing pattern: Even the champions of “pro-gun” politics are not immune to America’s epidemic of gun violence. We’ve been flooded with requests from our clie…

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305. End Of The Summer Wrap-Up 59:56

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In Episode 305, Andy and Sean present an end of summer wrap-up, touching on a wide variety of subjects as concert season for a lot of small to mid-size sound companies wind down and corporate season picks up! Andy shares some big news on his new “day gig,” having left the freelance life to work full time doing tech support for a major manufacturer,…

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Is The MAGA Movement a Cult? How to Become a Tyrant. Radical Nationalistic Devotion: The “Charismatic Leadership” of Trump & the Cult Following He’s Created with MAGA. Can the Country Ever Recover from ... 1:12:27

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Welcome to this brand-new episode of Light ‘Em Up! We’ve had our cake and ate it too (and it was delicious) celebrating achieving our 100th episode! Now it is time to get back to work. Thank you to all of our previous guests, listeners and fans who contacted us, sharing warm, caring and nice thoughts about the show. We are truly here for you and be…

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304. A Conversation With Daniel & Andreas Sennheiser 51:54

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Daniel and Andreas Sennheiser, the third-generation CEOs of Sennheiser Electronics, join the show in Episode 304 to celebrate and look back on Sennheiser’s 80th anniversary. In a wide-ranging conversation, they talk about the history of Sennheiser, and how it’s remained a family-run company through all of its 80-year history, the hits (and even a c…

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303. Robert Kuijpers On “Guerrilla Audio” For Festivals 57:51

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In Episode 303, Sean and Andy are joined by Robert Kuijpers, coming to us straight from the Netherlands to share stories and tips from his extensive experience in the “guerrilla audio” world of fast-moving music festivals. Robert has been immersed in the live music industry since age 10, starting playing guitar and working in a guitar local shop wh…

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Pro-Life & Pro-Death Penalty: Hypocrisy & Hypoxia. How Does One Reconcile These Polar Opposites? An In-depth Examination of the Pelican State of Louisiana. 1:03:04

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Welcome! We’re thrilled and excited that you joined us as we celebrate an enormous milestone — our 100th episode of Light ‘Em Up. This achievement has been 5 years in the making and something we honestly never envisioned accomplishing when we started this project in January of 2020. Email us here, [email protected] and let us know how …

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302. Sam Kusnetz Of Figure 53 On QLab 5.5 53:53

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In Episode 302, Andy and Sean welcome back Sam Kusnetz from Figure 53 to discuss new features in QLab 5.5 software for designing and playing back sound, video, light, and show control cues, particularly the introduction of object-based audio. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF. The conversation covers the evolution of audio mixing i…

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301. Gabe Correa Of Clair Global On Large-Scale Special Events 46:15

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Gabe Correa, audio and network project manager at Clair Global, joins the show in Episode 301 to talk about special events on a gigantic scale. Gabe is a Brazilian-born audio and fiber project manager who’s led major live and broadcast productions in 30-plus countries across six continents, such as handling technical operations for the FIFA Club Wo…

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Unmasking America: Birthright Citizenship, Mass Deportation & the Cost of Exclusion. The 14th Amendment on Trial, Citizenship Under Siege. The Use of the Executive Order to Bypass the Constitution ... 1:05:08

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We welcome you to this in-depth, investigative, fact-finding episode of Light ‘Em Up. Thank you for joining us — as we march one step closer to achieving an enormous milestone, our 100th episode! In this episode we are diving into complex and impactful topics. We’ll drill down on the concept of Birthright Citizenship — enshrined by the 14th Amendme…

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300. Info & Wisdom Nuggets From The STN Discord Server 1:02:53

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In Episode 300, the hosts take listeners on a trip over to the Signal to Noise Discord Server and dig into a grab bag of tips and tricks from the “Info and Wisdom Nuggets” thread. It’s a lighting round of great advice for anybody in the live audio field, from mixing to troubleshooting to career advice — there’s something useful for everybody! This …

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299. Jim Reed, RCF USA Manager of Installed Sound and System Design 56:37

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In Episode 299, the hosts are joined by Jim Reed, RCF USA’s Manager of Installed Sound and System Design, for a wide-ranging conversation that includes pivoting from a career as a musician and front-of-house engineer to a job on the manufacturer side in live venue installations, as well as sharing advice for production folks who get asked to help c…

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Detained & Damaged: Kids, Cash & the Trump Immigration Machine. A dumpster fire of greed, cruelty & cowardice: The human cost of the relentless, xenophobic attacks on immigrants. Do Trump's policies actually ... 59:59

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As we rapidly approach another enormous milestone — our 100th episode (currently #98) we’ve e-x-p-a-n-d-e-d our global footprint to 131 countries. ONLY through your unyielding support could this achievement have been realized. Thank you! Immigration is a “3rd rail” hot topic in the U.S. The issues of immigration decided the ’24 presidential electio…

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298. InfoComm Debrief 1:18:19

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It’s time for an InfoComm debrief, as returning guest Elliott Carroll joins Andy and Sean to compare notes on what he and Andy saw during their recent trip to Orlando for this year’s InfoComm trade show. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF. As Andy puts it, it was the year of big wireless in small packages — so much of the show was a…

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297. Healthy Ears, Limited Annoyance Initiative (HELA) 1:04:18

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In Episode 297, it’s all about safe listening levels, hearing protection and more, as Sean and Andy talk to three of the folks behind the Healthy Ears, Limited Annoyance Initiative (HELA) about all things loud (but not too loud)! This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF. Returning guest Laura Sinnott, AuD is joined by Jon Burton and Jos M…

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Uncharted Waters, Unprecedented Times: Will Your Hard-won Civil Liberties be Lost? The Trump DOJ Green-lights Police Brutality. The Push to Pardon George Floyd's Killer. Will America's Experiment in ... 1:11:05

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Welcome to this educational and explosive, brand-new edition of Light ‘Em Up! Share us with a friend! We are now being actively downloaded in 131 countries! We continue our intense focus on how the Rule of law and democracy are being endangered. Democracy hangs in the balance and is under constant daily attack — threatened on every front. What bett…

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296. Garrett Doran On How To Get Hired As A Freelancer 1:12:17

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In episode 296, Sean and Andy are joined by Garrett Doran, Sean’s director of operations at Audio Engineers Northwest, to get more perspective on how to get hired as a freelancer in the live audio industry. Garrett shares what he looks for in a resume and/or interview, how to impress a sound company you’re new to, and – just as importantly – what s…

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"An Ignorant People Can Never Remain a Free People" The Attack on the "Great Writ" Habeas Corpus, Due Process, the Rule of Law & Democracy by the Trump Administration. Are we on a Collision Course with ... 1:04:16

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Welcome to this explosive edition of Light ‘Em Up! In these critical and delicate times that we find ourselves in — democracy is in clear and present danger. As nothing feels certain or safe and everything appears to be in “transition” we interrogate and examine the Trump Administration and its efforts to suspend the “great writ” of Habeas corpus. …

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295. Coffee & Keynotes With Ryan John 1:05:17

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Listener favorite Ryan John returns to the show in Episode 295 to catch up with Andy and Sean about a wide range of subjects, from the recent season of network TV “upfronts” and “For Your Consideration” presentations he worked to presenting at the L-Acoustics 2025 Keynote in his role as the company’s director of product management for software. The…

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294. More About Building A Freelance Career With Brian Maddox 49:23

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Picking up where they left off in Episode 293, the hosts continue the conversation Brian Maddox about building a successful freelance career in live events. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF. Brian brings the unique perspective of not only being one of the most in-demand freelance mixers in the corporate event market, but having bu…

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293. Freelance Mixer Brian Maddox 43:27

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Friend of the podcast and returning guest Brian Maddox joins Sean and Andy in Episode 293 to dig into the nuts and bolts of how to build a successful freelance career in live events. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF. Brian brings the unique perspective of not only being one of the most in-demand freelance mixers in the corporate e…

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"Whatsoever You Do to the Least of My Brethren, That You Do Unto Me”. Criminalizing Undocumented Immigrants. The Hatred of MAGA Towards the Foreign-born. Immigration Facts & How the GOP Strategically ... 58:47

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Tonight, on this explosive, educational, investigative episode of Light ‘Em Up we will explore in-depth the issues of: — The treatment of migrants & refugees — Criminal Immigration — How the radical right-wing politicized and took advantage of the death of Laken Riley when in reality they really didn’t give a single, solitary care about her — takin…

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292. Building Your Company & Career 1:03:05

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In Episode 292, the hosts turn to a question from the Signal to Noise Discord community and take a trip to Signal to Noise University, where professor Sean treats Andy and the listeners to Marketing 101 with a look at how to make yourself indispensable to clients. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF. Whether you’re a small to medium-…

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Tren de Aragua: The Alien Enemies Act of 1798, the "Theater" of the Trump Administration, Trumped-Up Charges, Providing Cover to Detain and Deport Without Due Process. 1:01:15

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Tonight, on this explosive, educational, investigative episode of Light ‘Em Up. We debut in 121 countries around the globe! Is that sick, or what? Tonight, we challenge you to listen and think critically as we examine in-depth the Venezuelan transnational criminal organization called: Tren de Aragua. Its origins can be traced to its foundation in 2…

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291. Cody Heimann, RF Applications Engineer At Sound Devices, Part 2 59:36

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In the second part of Andy’s conversation with Cody Heimann of Sound Devices (part one is here), the duo rolls up their sleeves and goes deep on the company’s Astral wireless platform that offers 32 channels in a single rack-unit, Optocore integration, and a handheld transmitter that can take almost any capsule on the market without any additional …

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290. Cody Heimann, RF Applications Engineer At Sound Devices 58:21

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Episode 290 goes all in on wireless as Andy is joined by Cody Heimann, RF applications engineer at Sound Devices as well as a veteran RF coordinator for large-scale events. In the first of two episodes, he talks about how his career grew and led to finding a niche as an RF coordinator for events and clients such as Coachella, New Year’s Eve in Time…

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289. Sound Designer Nat Houle On Spatial Audio 1:04:52

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“Spatial” and “immersive” audio are buzzwords that we seem unable to escape in today’s world of live sound, but what do they actually mean and how do we use them — if we even should at all? Theatre sound designer Nat Houle joins the show in Episode 289 to provide a “manufacturer-agnostic” take on the topic, benefits and limitations, and much more. …

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The Death of Haley Cheney, a Beloved “All-American Girl”. Concerns of a Rush to Judgement from an “Investigation” that was “Phoned in" (at Best), Riddled with Indifference, Pre-Judgement and a Misogynistic ... 1:08:56

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Welcome to this explosive and investigatory episode of Light ‘Em Up. Our global audience has reached 119 countries. Spread the word! This is the story of the tragic death of an “All-American Girl” and the sloppy investigation that ensued. Out of Aubrey, Texas, we shine the antiseptic light of the truth to investigate the death of Haley Cheney, a 24…

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288. Behind The Scenes 48:20

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This week, Andy takes us behind the scenes for a look at how an episode of Signal to Noise is produced and edited. He walks through the recording, processing, and editing chain, sharing tips and tricks on how to efficiently produce an unscripted conversational podcast, as well as some plugins and tips that are equally applicable to live mixes to br…

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The Twisted, Perverted Concept of Qualified Immunity. A Proverbial "Get Out of Jail Free Card" for Law Enforcement. Examining its Historical Background & Original Intent. Protecting & Shielding the Bad ... 58:13

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Welcome to this probing, brand-new, fact filled episode of Light ‘Em Up. We are currently being actively downloaded in 119 countries, globally. Please spread the word with a friend regarding our podcast! Remember, we are here for you and because of you! We tackle the topics that touch your lives! We hear so much talk about the topic of Qualified Im…

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287. The Return Of Mix Engineer Wayne Pauley 53:04

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Veteran mix engineer Wayne Pauley returns the show in Episode 287 to talk with the hosts about his experience mixing RCF’s Ultimate Jam Night showcase at NAMM, and doing it in the inimitable “Wayne Pauley style” — in other words, as analog as possible! This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF. Wayne also talks about touring with an RCF TT…

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286. Larger-Scale Intercom Platforms 58:40

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In Episode 286, Sean and Andy continue their look at stepping up from smaller shows with a dive into larger intercom platforms and a look at life past four-channel analog systems. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF. Drawing from his work programming intercom systems for large scale corporate and broadcast events, including network u…

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Is this America? The Railroading of 14-year-old Dillon Reedy. How Your 1st Amendment Free Speech & Due Process Constitutional Rights can be Stripped from You in a Blink of an Eye. An In-depth Discussion ... 51:56

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Welcome to this super-charged, explosive episode of Light ‘Em Up. We're currently being downloaded in 119 countries. We tackle the topics that touch your lives! On this episode we examine how our First Amendment (freedom of speech) and due process rights can be stripped from us and violated in a rapid series of cascading events that ultimately put …

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285. IEM Start-Up Dark Matter Audio Labs 1:12:03

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In Episode 285, the hosts are joined by Tal Kocen and Dave Friesema, founders of brand-new in-ear monitor maker Dark Matter Audio Labs. Sean and Andy were impressed with their IEMs when the company launched at NAMM a couple weeks ago, and knew they had to have the duo on to tell their story. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF. Tal a…

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284. The “Hows & Whys” Of RF Coordination 47:48

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Picking up where they left off in Episode 282, Sean and Andy dig deeper into the “hows and whys” of wireless system frequency coordination, addressing issues such as whether it’s ever OK to just scan on the receiver, an overview of the differences between the Shure Wireless Workbench and SoundBase Coord platforms, the reasons why it’s always a good…

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283. “All Things Audio” From The 2025 NAMM Show 44:51

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Fresh back from the 2025 North American Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, CA, Andy and Sean compare notes on all the cool new audio things they saw there, including loudspeakers, in-ear monitors, plugins, consoles, and everything in between. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF. Be sure to register for Live Sound Nashville on Ma…

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The Police & De-escalation of Aggression: What is it? Leading with Empathy, Establishing a Collaborative Relationship, with a Distressed Person in Crisis, Reserving Judgement, Actively Listening, NOT Shoot ... 1:11:03

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Happy New Year, we welcome you back to Light ‘Em Up! This is our 2nd installation of our brand-new 6th season! A double dip this month. Who’s listening to us in Mozambique? We’re actively being downloaded in 117 countries, globally! On this no holds barred, explosive, investigative, educational episode — we once again, shine the antiseptic light of…

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282. Focus On Monitoring 1:00:35

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In Episode 282, Sean and Andy pick up where they left off last time, answering some follow-up questions they’ve received on gain staging for monitor mixes, other tips and tricks for clean and clear in-ear monitors, as well as how to make the most “bang for your buck” improvements to wireless microphones and monitors. This episode is sponsored by Al…

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The Best WWE & AEW Figures of 2024 1:20:20

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Take a look back at the best WWE, AEW and other wrestling action figures of 2024 with host Wrestling Figure News Podcast host Justin Kendall and A Toy Kinda Mood's Travis Moody. Subscribe and follow Wrestling Figure News here: ⁠⁠http://www.wrestlingfigurenews.com⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/wrestlefignewspod⁠⁠ Subscribe and follow A Toy…

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The Fiery Cross: The Foundations of the KKK and the Ties That Bind with the MAGA Movement. Exposed Roots of: Anti-Immigrant-Nativism, White Supremacy, a Dark Side of Hate Crimes, Wrapped Firmly in the ... 1:17:01

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Happy New Year to each and every one of you! Welcome to Season 6 episode 1 of Light ‘Em Up! We launch 2025 with exciting news! We’re actively being downloaded in 117 countries, globally! Without fear or favor — we follow the facts wherever they lead us. We present the facts not the fiction that drive and support our theories forward! We’ll shine th…

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281. Tips & Tricks For A Speedy Mix, Part 2 49:01

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In the final episode of 2024, Sean and Andy pick up where they left off last time (Episode 280) in rounding out some baseline tips for getting a rocking mix going fast — compressors, effects, and general mixing advice abound as their last holiday gift to everyone out there listening! This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF. Episode Links…

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280. Tips & Tricks For A Speedy Mix 46:30

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In Episode 280, Sean and Andy take it back to basics, and offer some advice for folks early in their live sound journey to help speed through sound check and get a band dialed in more quickly. From setting gains to EQ and compressors, the hosts share a bunch of tips and tricks they’ve learned along the way from all sorts of smart folks in both the …

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279. Blasting Super Loud Sound At Spacecraft & Satellites! 56:05

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In Episode 279, the hosts learn all about Direct Field Audio Testing, or as one of this week’s guests put it, “Blasting super loud sound at spacecraft and satellites!” This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF. Many listeners will be familiar with Maryland Sound International (MSI), the sound company best known for its work on large-scale …

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278. Brian Grahn Of Clear-Com 1:04:08

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Brian Grahn, joins the show in Episode 278 to talk about all things Clear-Com. He clears up a lot of mysteries about Arcadia, HelixNet, and Freespeak, lets us in on the new cloud-based Gen-IC Virtual Intercom, and sheds some light on common problems and tricks to getting the most out of good ol’ fashioned two-wire partyline intercoms, and more. Bri…