Season 2 of the BlackBox Podcast kicks off with Brad Bramer, Tyler Kerpsack, Shep, and Lee Fields back at the table — equal parts hilarious, honest, and technically nerdy. From Lee’s wedding weekend to Shep’s restaurant reviews, this one covers everything from life updates to leadership lessons learned the hard way.

They dive into summer projects, monitor mixes, Lauten’s new kick mic, time management in the chaos of production season, and how to balance creative drive with actual rest. If you live anywhere between the world of church production and live events, you’ll feel right at home here.

Topics include:

The truth about Lee’s wedding (and who cried first)

Why the Lauten kick mic might be a game-changer

How to keep your head above water during project season

Tyler’s new dad stories and Shep’s brutally honest food reviews

Practical talk on managing time, teams, and creative energy