For the big 300, Mike is back in the car. Alone. Talking about effects. It’s a near-perfect day. Effects, compression, delay and gating are all on the table today as Mike shares his advice for appropriate use.

Guests:

Theme song:

But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton from his Tea in the Typhoon album.

Mike and Van are live on YouTube! We talk about brand loyalty and when one can be brand loyal to a fault. We also get into speakers, amps and DSPs for good measure.

Guests:

Van Metschke

Theme song:

But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton from his Tea in the Typhoon album.

This week Mike shares some tips on how to prepare for big services—Christmas, Easter, VBS—without going crazy. The key is in thinking ahead—way ahead. Plan early and your life is better.

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Theme song:

But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton from his Tea in the Typhoon album.

This week we talk about contracts! Many don’t fully understand the types of contracts they will be entering into when they embark on a AVL project (or building project). This week, we’ll delve into the main types you’ll encounter and how to make sure you get what you want.

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Theme song:

But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton from his Tea in the Typhoon album.

There are some people who don’t really know much, but are very aggressive in sharing their ill-formed opinions. Don’t be like them. Also, be careful who you listen to on the internets.

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Theme song:

But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton from his Tea in the Typhoon album.

We talk about doing things the hard way, we get into a great discussion about how to recruit, train, care for and retain volunteers.

Guests:

Van Metschke

Theme song:

But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton from his Tea in the Typhoon album.

Mike’s back in the car this week talking leadership. We tackle topics such as how to lead your team, how to manage your budget, leading up and down and what to do if you find yourself in a negative leadership situation. It’s all this and more!

Guests:

Theme song:

But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton from his Tea in the Typhoon album.

Mike’s back in the car tackling a controversial topic; why you shouldn’t let your architect design your house lights. Architects may be great at many things—designing theatrically controlled house lights aren’t one of them. This should be a fun ride.

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Theme song:

But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton from his Tea in the Typhoon album.

This week, Van tackles a listener question about how to ensure even haze distribution throughout a venue. Also, another question about how to hire a technical director.

Guests:

Van Metschke

Theme song:

But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton from his Tea in the Typhoon album.

Mike and Van try out YouTube live for the first time. We tackle some great questions on building a new building and renovation projects. Also, how to transition out of a tech leadership role well.

Guests:

Van Metschke

Theme song:

But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton from his Tea in the Typhoon album.