In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from AI Writers to Surprise Tony Nominees.   Join Brackley, Steve, and Zak, as they pontificate about: Chat GPT and the Writer's Strike; LDI vs. The F1; Keeping projectors quiet; Fond memories of Pani's; How to be kind when critiquing a distracting lighting design; Balancing university politics with your educational mission; Politics at private vs. state universities; Tony Award nominees; and Being stuck in the past.   Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Sister (and Brothers) discuss everything from Shakey Scaffolding to Wet Dragons.   Join Ellen, Steve, and Stan, as they pontificate about: Dance Booms 101; Cosmic trusses; The best IP65 rated fixtures and how to protect them between shows; How to put together a design showcase at school; Cheeky Rigger Muscle Relaxers; How directors should prepare for a successful tech week; Academic tech schedules; Scaffolding building tips; and Using moving lights as followspots.   Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Iconic Broadway Shows to The Band Geeks.   Join Zak, Steve, and David, as they pontificate about: The closing of The Phantom of the Opera; Ripping off Puccini and Pink Floyd; NAMM Report; Do-it-yourself lighting rigs for David and Zak's bar bands; Discussing assistant fees with union designers; Living a normal, stable life as a theatre artist; Archiving your old shows for future revivals; "Moving Light Assistant"; "Pancake in a Can"; The closing... and re-opening of iconic Broadway shows; Royalties and Points; Design memories of Les Miserables; and Pointing your cowboy boots in the right direction.   Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, 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 moonlight; The "mystique" of being Jennifer; Light and music; Starting a career in Dance; Working with great directors and choreographers; The challenges of Dance lighting; Directing The Tempest; Designing with new technology; Working with The Wooster Group; Discovering bounce-light; Teaching students not to become clones; and Advice for young lighting designers.   Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers welcome High School lighting student, Light Talk listener, and young designer, Clayton to the show! They discuss everything from The Value of Working with Programmers to Inspiration Showers in Space.   Join Clayton, Stan, Steve, and David, as they pontificate about: The value of doing an extra year of kindergarden; What we learn from programming, Full lighting automation at schools; Not Dead and Under 30; Spending a lifetime in Nebraska; Teaching for career sustainability; The Dirty Little Secrets of Lighting Education; Expanding your horizons; Pursuing your dreams;  The "LD Paperwork Microchip"; Embetting Vectorworks files in your thigh; Appreciating the joys of compromise;  Being a constructive member of the team; Acting teachers trying to direct; Creating the synergy in the team; Overcoming writers block; and "The Inspiration Shower: Spaceship Edition".   Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sisters!) present their 6th Anniversay Show!!!!   Join the entire Lumen Family; Anne, Brackley, Ellen, David, Stan, Steve, and Zak, as they celebrate 6 years of Light Talk. They pontificate about the past, present, and future (maybe even intergalactic) possiblilities of the podcast. They also play a fun and humorous game of LIGHT TALK JEOPARDY! Enjoy this insane 45 minutes of laughs and good humor.    Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) present a special, simulcast episode with our friend Ethan Steimel's podcast, Artistic Finance.    Join Ellen, Steve, Stan, and David, as they pontificate about: Financial mistakes that damage careers; What's worse... an IRS audit or a divorce?; Diversification; Skills that will get you hired; Working for "free"; Wise choices that enhance your financial health; Big financial fears; Investing in IRA's and KEOGH's; Trusting (or not) your financial advisors; The concept of purchasing power; Fair or unfair taxation; Investing to beat inflation; Clipping coupons; Making financial decisions; Growth and Dividend mutual funds; Why people hire you; and What to do with $10,000.   Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) discuss everything from The Academy Awards Show, to "The Four LD's of the Apocalypse".    Join Ellen, Steve, and David, as they pontificate about: Our "Secret Anniversary Guest"; USITT Conference; Silicon Valley Bank; Lame gobos in moving lights; "No Nonsense"; Lights and ceiling fans; How to find work on Rock Tours; Matching gel color to LED fixtures; Kosher chicken wings; "Wrecking Ball Leadership Seminars"; Janis Joplin and Woodstock; How to become a great team leader; and Speed cue writing.   Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of THE BEST OF LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Exciting New Seltzers to Burning your Retinas!   Join Steve, David, and Stan, as they pontificate about: "Beautiful Belmont Shore"; 5th Anniversary plans; Super Bowl ticket prices; Keeping up with "The Equipment Wars"; What to look for in a BA program; For stage photography, what's the next step after a 50mm lens?; How theatre artists survive academia; and Is it too late to start looking for summer theatre work?   Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister) welcome multi-Emmy Award lighting designer Bob Barnhart to the show!   Join Bob, Ellen, Steve, Stan, and David, as they pontificate about: A Baker's Dozen; Bob's start in broadcast lighting; Making the Oscars unique; Consulting on new stadiums; "22 (or 22.5) Degrees"; Lead time for the Oscars and Super Bowl; Making Mick Jagger look worse; PBS's "Great Performances"; The Studio School of Design; Lighting for 4K; Bob's personal TV; How cable providers can destroy your home video image; Consulting with lighting fixture manufacturers; Swiss army knives; The $1.99 leko; Advice for lighting students; and Finding Your Meadow.   Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.