Geezers Of Gear Episode #353

Indigo is the founder and solo operator of Showco Archives. As the daughter of legendary senior Showco sound engineer Donnie 'DK' Kretzschmar, she grew up surrounded by the history of the crews who built stadium touring from scratch. Today, she meticulously catalogs thousands of legacy artifacts and spearheads the campaign to induct Showco into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Jonny is a legendary monitor engineer. Over a four-decade career, Jonny has shaped the live sound for an unparalleled roster of icons—including Jackson Browne during the Running on Empty era, Genesis, The Who, and The Bee Gees—capping off his journey behind the console for Van Halen’s final tour.

Blake is the reason your ears were ringing, as a premier sound guy for the legendary Showco, he was on the front lines of live music’s loudest era. We’re talking Van Halen in their prime, The Who, Aerosmith's reunion, and Bad Company. He mixed the smooth soul of Frankie Beverly & Maze, the outlaw country of Waylon Jennings, and the heavy metal madness of Mötley Crüe, Ratt, and Bon Jovi.

This episode is brought to you by Main Light and ETC

LEADING LADIES PODCAST - Episode 352

Tiff Hudson | Psychotherapist & Founder, Therapy on Tour

Tiff spent 21 years in the trenches of the music industry as a lighting tech and tour manager. After years of running on fumes, she transitioned from the lighting desk to the therapy room, earning her Masters in Psychotherapy to support the "road family."

Through Therapy on Tour, Tiff provides specialized mental health support for artists and crew, focusing on how to maintain relationships, physical health, and mental clarity while living out of a flight case. She is on a mission to prove that while the show must go on, it shouldn't have to break you.

This epsiode is brought to you by Lightswitch

FUTURETECH Featuring Pyrutechnico

Explore Pyrotecnico’s Shop to Show initiative, a mentorship program that fast-tracks warehouse technicians into high-stakes roles for global tours and festivals. Discover how hands-on technical training and professional guidance are helping the next generation of crew chiefs bridge the gap from the shop floor to the main stage.

EPISODE 351

In this episode we’re joined by two of the live event industry’s most respected creative and technical minds — Roland Greil and Shannon Gobell.

Roland is an internationally acclaimed lighting and production designer whose work spans artists like Adele, Phil Collins, The Rolling Stones, Genesis, and Rammstein, along with global events including the Eurovision Song Contest and the AFC Asian Cup Opening Ceremony.

Joining him is Shannon Gobell, a world-class technical director and production leader whose career includes FIFA World Cup projects, massive stadium ceremonies, and some of the most complex live productions happening anywhere in the world today.

Together, through the 360 Degree Collective, they’re redefining what holistic production design and execution can look like on a global scale.

This episode is brought to you by ETC and Inner Circle Distribution

FUTURETECH Featuring Claypaky

Claypaky revives the legendary Sharpy with the Ultimo Sharpy, adding IP66 protection, broadcast-friendly operation, and faster, tougher performance for modern productions. The episode also digs into its 100,000-lux output, low-noise mode, Sharpy Emulation Mode, and the real-world value of keeping a classic beam fixture in the truck.

FUTURETECH Featuring ETC

This episode breaks down why ETC’s Response DALI Gateway Mk2 arrives at the right moment as buildings move away from 0-10V dimming toward digital control. The hosts dig into DALI-2 certification, lower labor and wiring costs, better dimming performance, and why open standards matter for long-term facility management.

EPISODE 350

Welcome back to Geezers of Gear and today, we’ve got something really special.

This episode brings together an incredible collaboration built on shared passion, purpose, and a deep respect for the people behind the scenes of live entertainment.We’re teaming up with Jamie, founder of Koffee Kult, a company known for its bold, small-batch roasted coffee, and Courtney from The Roadie Clinic, who is doing essential work supporting the mental health, wellbeing, and overall sustainability of touring professionals and their families.

Together, we’re proud to introduce Geezers Grind, a custom coffee blend crafted specifically for the long days and even longer nights of life on the road. And here’s the best part: 20% of every bag sold goes directly to The Roadie Clinic, helping fund vital services for the crew that keeps this industry moving.

This collaboration is about more than great coffee, it’s about community, support, and giving back to the people who make the magic happen.

FUTURETECH Featuring ETC

Chris and Lacy break down ETC’s education options for live-events crews, from Eos Family levels and Hog hands-on training to modular Lighting Essentials sessions for newer learners.

They also cover online tutorials, LearningStage, webinars, and custom training so technicians can keep building skills without waiting for the perfect moment.

FUTURETECH Featuring Live Events

Chris and Lacy break down how Radiance 2026 turned a massive venue into a focused, executive-level conference experience through tightly integrated lighting, audio, video, and control systems. From broadcast-clean keynotes to distributed 4K displays, the episode shows how production design creates clarity, trust, and calm for a CFO audience.

FUTURETECH Featuring Inner Circle Distribution

This episode takes you inside Inner Circle Distribution, examining its growth, vision, and commitment to quality in lighting and special effects for film and entertainment. Chris and Lacy unpack the company’s values, services, and impact across North America.