Best Stagelightingdesignarchitecturalcomedy Podcasts (2025)

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LIGHT TALK Episode 426 - "Call the Plastic Surgeon!" 51:33

16h ago51:33

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from High Testosterone to Horror Stories from the USA 829 Practical Exam. Join Dennis, Zak, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Report from the National Portfolio Review; Dennis' Lee Watson experience at the Union Exam; Transfering the lighting of stage plays from theat…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 425 - "When the Gypsies Start to Play" 47:56

8d ago47:56

47:56

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Annoying Assistant Directors, to the "LDI 2025 Light Talk After Dark Party". Join Dennis, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Making sure Snoot is happy; Sister Ellen having fun at Showlight; National Design Portfolio Review and Design Showcase West; Classes you sh…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 424 - "Virgin Cruise" 34:49

15d ago34:49

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister talk about everything from Finding a Job on the High Seas, to Fireworks Shortages. Join Ellen, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Clay Paky mergering with EK; Wild trade shows in Italy; Size matters; Researching your artistic "instruments"; Finding a summer job on a cruise ship; …

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LIGHT TALK Episode 423 - "Summertime... and The Living is Easy" 38:51

19d ago38:51

38:51

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister talk about everything from Directors and Producers Altering Intellectual Property, to The Power of The Playwright. Join Ellen, Steve, and Stan as they pontificate about: Masking and Sightlines; Why are Americans terrified of Rakes?; European Paperwork; Edible Softgoods; and Who owns your …

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LIGHT TALK Episode 422 - "It's a Real Shit-Show!" 46:57

29d ago46:57

46:57

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Tharon's Magic, to The Coming Death of Academic Freedom for America's Educators. Join Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: The reduction of scholarships for Undergraduate Design/Tech students; The weeding away of support for higher education; How to create sub…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 421 - "One Geeky Episode!" 53:46

1M ago53:46

53:46

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister talk about everything from Keeping your Atmospheres Beautiful, to Our New Color, "Olo". Join Ellen, Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: Girls on the Town!; A new color no one has ever seen before; New hope for Color Blindness; More news from Texas; Best technques for lightin…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 420 - "The Best of Light Talk - Our Conversation with Jennifer Tipton" 43:35

1M ago43:35

43:35

In this episode of The Best of LIGHT TALK (Originally broadcast on April 14, 2023), The Lumen Brothers and Sister welcome "Legend of Light" Jennifer Tipton to the show! Join Jennifer, Ellen, Steve, Stan, and David, as they pontificate about: Jennifer's most vital career moments; White light and LED; Falling in love with the photon; Discovering moon…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 419 - "Tasmanian Tigers - Our 8th Anniversary Show" 52:26

2M ago52:26

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister celebrate their 8th Year of presenting their "Casserole of Nonsense" to their listeners. Join Ellen, Brackley, Zak, Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: News from Texas; Nosferatu; "Magic Magenta"; Non-Spectral colors; Inexpensive drafting programs; Going "Old-School"; Using …

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LIGHT TALK Episode 418 - "Lobster Rolls in Orlando?" 53:55

2M ago53:55

53:55

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister talk about everything from Knowing Your Value, to David's Tax School. Join Ellen, Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: ETC's 50th Anniversary Bash in Orlando; Lobster Rolls in Orlando?; Meatballs with Faces; The High End Halcyon Silent; Are 1970's lighting angles still releva…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 417 - "The Ride That Never Ends" 46:44

2M ago46:44

46:44

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister talk about everything from Dining with Dinosaurs to Stan's Tax School. Join Ellen, Steve, and Stan as they pontificate about: Upcoming trade shows and conferences; More on Black Trax and Follow-Me; Controlling LED's; Five important elements of a good rock n' roll lighting design; The Tige…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 416 - "Nuclear Bright! - Our Conversation with Jim Tetlow" 44:46

2M ago44:46

44:46

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers welcome Lighting Designer Jim Tetlow Back to the Show! Join Jim, Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: New events at Showlight; International diversification of lighting designers; Expanded and financially sponsored student program (Applications close March 31!); Interviewing French cate…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 415 - "Bringing Out the Best in Us - Our Conversation with Mark Stanley and Clifton Taylor" 46:07

3M ago46:07

46:07

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Family welcomes Designer/Educators Clifton Taylor and Mark Stanley to the show! Join Mark, Clifton, Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: This year's Showlight preview; Mark and Jane's workshop in Copenhagen; What's new at The Studio School of Design; The High School Program in July in New York; …

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LIGHT TALK Episode 414 - "Haggis, Wee Dram, and Bagpipes" 43:14

3M ago43:14

43:14

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister discuss everything from The Power of Palettes, to Making Nice with the AHJ. Join Ellen, Stan, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Palindromes; Ellen is going to Showlite; The first micro-processor computer light board; Does lighting technology really make programming faster?; Why …

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LIGHT TALK Episode 413 - "Marry-Up!" 38:45

3M ago38:45

38:45

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from The Hidden Benefits of a Performing Arts Degree, to DOPE-Bros. Join Stan, Brackley, and David as they pontificate about: Why some fixtures come in more than one varient; The worst college degrees for career advancement; Making the decision to commit to the arts; The Departmen…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 412 - "A Bright Spot in the Encroaching Vantablack of the World" 35:07

3M ago35:07

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from The Mac Aura Raven XIP, to Fun in Catabucca! Join Stan and David as they pontificate about: Freezing in Seattle; Martin's new fixtures; Stan's favorite "South Pacific" song; Designing for Thrust with challenging lighting positions; "No Charge"; Dissing stagehands, "Theatre Fa…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 411 - "It's Not Spectacle, It's Theatre" - Our 2025 Superbowl Halftime Show Show!!! 41:09

4M ago41:09

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister discuss everything from Rare Earths, to Box Jellyfish. Join Ellen, Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Steve's downloads; Frozen Octopus; Designing stage and architectural lighting control; Warm or Cold LED's; RGBW Houselight systems; Are gels making a comeback?; Working on …

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LIGHT TALK Episode 410 - "The Pink Pony Club - Our 2025 Grammy Awards Show Review" 54:41

4M ago54:41

54:41

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Our Grammys Review, to DMX à La Mode. Join Zak, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: "The Nightfly"; Why DMX modes are so confusing; Is it just a "Nerd Thing"?; Considering the light and color that is reflecting off of a surface; The art of negotiation; Our Grammy Show …

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LIGHT TALK Episode 409 - "Beware the Red Flags..." 42:04

4M ago42:04

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister discuss everything from 7000 Par Cans to Our Ultimate Lighting Fantasies. Join Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: NAMM Report; Grammy preview; Must you use all the lights on a light plot?; The return of "Drone Focus Deluxe"; Slow programmers; Dream light plots; "Lumen Maste…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 408 - "The Majesty of Mellotrons" 48:08

4M ago48:08

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from "Playing a Hooter", to Sleeping with the Monkeys. Join Stan, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: Snow in Florida; Fires near Snoot's house; David at NAMM and the Grammies; The Majesty of Mellotrons; Steve heading to URTA; How not to burn bridges when you get really pi…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 407 - "Cowboy Par-Bars" 54:18

4M ago54:18

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Giving it Up, to "My Dog Ate My Homework". Join Stan, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: The LA Fires; Cold weather at URTA; The Hemsley Lighting Programs Application; Distributing DMX; Improvements in wireless DMX; The importance of a high GPA when applying to gradu…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 406 - "Maligning ParCans" 55:56

5M ago55:56

55:56

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sisters discuss everything from URTA Prep to Crossbreeding Iguanas. Join Ellen, Jacqui, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: Researching graduate lighting programs; Useful skills to master; Using the library; Basic techniques in lighting musical production numbers; Creating the illusion o…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 405 - "Tickets to do Nothing! - Our 2025 New Year's Eve Show! 1:04:37

5M ago1:04:37

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister celebrate Passing the Great Lighting Sceptre from 2024 to 2025! Join Ellen, David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Our Joys and Dissapointments of 2024; New technology that did not make it in 2024; Apple Vision; Boeing Blues; The future of the Vari*Lite Hive; The secret why Dav…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 404 - "Circumcising Squirrels - Our Lumen Holiday Extravaganza" 41:11

5M ago41:11

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In this BEST OF LIGHT TALK episode from 2020, The Lumen Brothers and Sister celebrate the holidays with this year's Lumen Holiday Extravaganza! Join Ellen, Steve, Brackley, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: URTA audition deadline; Favorite Holiday Songs; Lighting devices for our stockings; Stan's new eyeballs; Brackley's drug store glasses…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 403 - "It's All About Sales, Baby!" 1:00:51

5M ago1:00:51

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Surviving LDI to MFA Programs to Avoid. Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: The LDI Awards; Our LDI most interesting products reports; Vari*Lite's hidden booth with "The Hive"; How to budget resources for a production; Wearing multiple hats at a lighting pr…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 402 - "'Transposition' is a Dirty Word" - Our Discussion with Michael Clark, John Froelich, Chris Maravich, and Justin Partier 1:05:12

6M ago1:05:12

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, Lumen Brother David welcomes Opera Resident Lighting Designers Michael Clark, John Froelich, Chris Maravich, and Justin Partier to the show. Join Chris, John, Justin, Michael, and David as they pontificate about: How do lighting designers meet; Followspots anyone?; The responsibilities inherent in being a Resident Lig…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 400 - "Total Sensory Overload - Our 7th Annual LDI Show!" 52:37

6M ago52:37

52:37

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sisters) present their 7th Annual LIGHT TALK LIVE show from LDI! The Lumen Family talks about everything from AI Madness to Our Favorite Sandwiches. Join Anne, Steve, Brackley, Zak, Stan, Snoot, and David as they pontificate about: The future of AI in our industry; What will be the relationshop…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 401 - "Amateur Night in Waco" 41:22

6M ago41:22

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Time Warps to Bette Midler. Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Our big Light Talk celebration at LDI; Does it make sense to retrofit old Source 4's with Source 4WRD's?; Using AI and Chat GPT in Projects; When is a design finished; Freezing a show; "The Per…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 399 - "Embrace the Suck" 49:18

6M ago49:18

49:18

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Horrible Programmers, to "Mr. Midnight". Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: What to do when your show sucks; Scar Tissue; "The Endpoint Effect"; Respecting and researching other cultures when you design a show; "Blue Hawaii"; What to do when your programme…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 398 - "Being Kind - Our Conversation with Christina Watanabe" 47:56

7M ago47:56

47:56

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister welcome lighting designer Christina Watanabe to the show. Join Christina, Ellen, Stan, and Brackley as they pontificate about: Early days of discovering lighting design; Hitting the pavement in NYC; The "Christina Questions"; Christina's Knights of Illumination Award project; Most challen…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 397 - "Kerplunked, Farmisht, and Having Some Real Issues" 49:19

7M ago49:19

49:19

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Having Nothing to Say, to The Musical Box. Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Election night plans; The "Lumen Family Zoom Spin Room"; Sustaining a converstion in design meetings; Picking the perfect frontlight; Getting a quick and unified blackout from a …

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LIGHT TALK Episode 396 - "Designing with Generative Content - Our Conversation with Manny Treeson" 56:28

7M ago56:28

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister welcome lighting designer Manny Treeson to the show. Join Manny, Ellen, Stan, Brackley, and David as they pontificate about: The ongoing search for LDI Swag; Episode 1 of "Great Failures of Artificial Intelligence"; Manny's journey as a lighting designer; Grad school at Carnegie Mellon; N…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 395 - "Breaking Rectangles - Our Discussion with Michael Stiller" 38:26

7M ago38:26

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister welcome lighting designer Michael Stiller to the show. Join Michael, Ellen, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: Becoming a lighting designer without any formal training in the field; Bard College; Finding gigs in New York City; Media and generative driven lighting; Experiential li…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 394 - "I'll Have a Half-hat, a Quarter-hat, and a Pancake!" 35:32

7M ago35:32

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister discuss everything from Color Pickers to Las Vegas Implosions. Join Ellen, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: The changing face of Vegas; RIP Gel... again!; How to meet directors and designers if you don't go to graduate school; Using the gel color picker on a console; Hoarding Ge…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 393 - "Feed the Weasel!" 42:33

8M ago42:33

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister discuss everything from Cheese Curds to Stan's "Secret Announcement". Join Ellen, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Live Nation's new Seasonal Stadium in Toronto; Stan's LDI Business decisions; Focus priorities; Matching colors among different moving lights; LLC, S-Corporation, o…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 392 - "Sleep Fast, Sleep Deep" 49:14

8M ago49:14

49:14

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) discuss everything from Ellen's Mother-in Law's Personal Power Station, to Stan's "Table of Curiosities". Join Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Remembering Catalyst; Who gets paid for revisions of drawings; How clean is the energy in clean energy festival stages… and h…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 391 - "Lighting is a Contact Sport - Our Conversation with Rick Fisher" 1:09:54

8M ago1:09:54

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and SISTER!) welcome acclaimed lighting designer Rick Fisher to the show. Join Rick, Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Billy Elliot; Rick's amazing work at Santa fe Opera; Watching the sunset, and other things in the glorius vista behind the stage; Santa Fe's wonderful apprentice pr…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 390 - "Lighting the Presidential Debate - A Deep Dive with Lighting Designer Dennis Size" 1:08:30

8M ago1:08:30

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and SISTER!) welcome Honorary Lumen Brother Dennis Size to the show to discuss his lighting for the historic Harris/Trump Debate. Join Dennis, Ellen, Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Steve's vacation at "The Dairy Queen Nudist Colony"; Dennis rebutting David's AI Programmer comment…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 389 - "MLBA: Make Light Bright Again!" 37:30

9M ago37:30

37:30

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) discuss everything from AI in your iPhone to "Light Talk: The Book!" Join Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Steve on the beach; Lighting report from The Nudist Colony; Apple Airpod Pro 2 hearing software and possible theatre use; New iPhones with Apple Intelligence; Get…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 388 - "The Dude Abides" 39:24

9M ago39:24

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) discuss everything from "The Lumen Brothers' Institute of Stress-Free Living" to Keith Richards on the Shuffleboard Court. Join Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: A new floating arena idea for green performances; The good old days of touring in a van; Waiting to get paid…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 387 - "Not a Business Filled with a Huge Stockpile of Stable Individuals" 36:53

9M ago36:53

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) discuss everything from Conflict Resolution to Creative Chain Saw Techiques. Join Ellen, Brackley, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: LDI News; "Stage Managers Academy"; Time boundaries when off work; Is it wise to buy used automated lighting fixtures?; Manufacturers honoring w…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 386 - "Delightful!" 56:27

9M ago56:27

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Timing Cues, to Monkeys in Stan's Bidet. Join Stan, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: Stan's Greek Cruise; Lox, Bagels, and Avocado Toast; USITT coming to Long Beach; David' Pre-tech at the San Francisco Opera; The best team ever!; Educating yourself in architectura…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 385 - "Pictures of Lili's and Lasers" 49:36

10M ago49:36

49:36

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister discuss everything from Lasers on Sharks, to Steve Trying to Drive to Dairy Queen. Join Ellen, Stan, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: New lighting books; What to do when your budget is cut by 50%; How many lights do you really need?; Lili's at LDI; Incorporating AI into lightin…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 384 - "Tag-Team Designing - Our Conversation with Jane Cox" 56:26

10M ago56:26

56:26

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister interview Tony Award Winner Lighting Designer, Jane Cox. Join Jane, Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Winning the Tony for "Appropriate"; Getting light into difficult spaces; Your career is a series of relationships; Working with John Doyle; How to Play in the theater; The…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 383 - "Making it Epic! - Our Review of the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremonies" 37:52

10M ago37:52

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister discuss their reviews of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris Opening Ceremony. Join Ellen, Stan, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: The boldnesss and brilliant audacity of the French show creators; Rain, rain, rain; Celine Dion's unbelievable performance; The Eiffel Tower as you ha…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 382 - "Dance, Music, and Light - Our Conversation with Brandon Stirling Baker" 44:02

10M ago44:02

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister interview Broadway lighting designer Brandon Stirling Baker. Join Brandon, Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Brandon’s journey to Dance Lighting; The life and journey of “Illinoise”; The lighting and camera process of preparing your show for the Tony broadcast; The Journey…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 381 - "Pure Joy - Our Conversation with Brian MacDevitt and Nick Solyom" 57:05

11M ago57:05

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brother and Sister interview Broadway designers Brian MacDevitt and Nick Solyom. Join Brian, Nick, Ellen, and David as they pontificate about: Bryan and Nick's working process; Lighting "The Outsiders"; People vs. scenery vs. effects... Finding the correct color temperature; Getting lighting notes from Ray C…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 380 - "Ocean Views - Our Tribute to Bill Klages" 50:54

11M ago50:54

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!), along with designers John Gresch, Jeff Ravitz, and Dennis Size, pay tribute to Broadcast Lighting Legend Bill Klages. Join Ellen, John, Jeff, Dennis, Brackley, and Steve as they discuss the amazing career of Bill Klages. From his early career as a lighting technician to his many telev…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 379 - "Stinky Shoes" 39:19

11M ago39:19

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) discuss everything from Building and Destroying Your Reputation, to "You Can Take That Sock to the Grave With You". Join Ellen, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Latest Carribean hurricane news; SGM egress protective fixtures; "My feet are killing me!"; Darn Tuff; Replacing in…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 378 - "An Outlaw Solution" 47:07

11M ago47:07

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Finding Qualified Technology Teachers to Sipping Buffalo Milk on the Bay. Join Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: How to critique lighting designs; Controlling lighting systems remotely; How to integrate lights that can't be dimmed into a lighting design; Ken B…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 377 - "This Ain't Football!, It's the Tony Awards!" 1:01:35

11M ago1:01:35

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) meet for a roundtable discussion on this year's Tony Awards and Design Software Subscriptions. Join Ellen, Zak, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Happy Birthday, Stan!; So much video during this year's Tony Awards show... so where are the Projection and Video categories?; Spor…

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