Get a Grip on Lighting

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Listen to gripping discussions about hot topics in the lighting industry by tuning into the Get a Grip on Lighting podcast series. Produced by Michael Colligan of Atlas Lighting and Greg Ehrich of Premier Lighting, the podcasts provide a unique forum for industry thought leaders.

 

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LATEST EPISODES
Oct 13, 2025
 In this electrifying episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, we sit down with Tom Kieffer of Service Lighting (aka LightBulbs.com)—a 40-year veteran who's still pushing boundaries and saving clients up to 85% on lighting costs. But this isn't just ab…
Oct 3, 2025
Is the DLC a wolf in sheep's clothing? Michael and Greg lay it out. The live stream experienced some technical difficulties, so here it is in full.
Sep 29, 2025
🔥 Buckle up for a bold ride through the lighting industry! Mike & Greg give you a brief recap of the Nailed Convention, and challenge the DLC to display their transparency values by inviting them and D+R to speak up on the Get a Grip on Light…

 

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LytePod by Lytei

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Sam Koerbel from Lytei brings you the honest truth -- conversations you want to hear about architectural lighting! Learn and be inspired. Featuring the creative minds of the industry: from designers to manufacturers, innovators, and professors - learn about their habits, ideas, accomplishments, and more.

 

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LATEST EPISODES
Oct 6, 2025
Do details still serve design, or have they taken over? In this episode, Dan and Srushti of Lam Partners trace the history of lighting details — from Versailles to tape lights — and reveal how we arrived at today’s identity crisis in design.They cover:Why…
Sep 23, 2025
What makes a space feel truly luxurious? It’s not more fixtures or bigger budgets — it’s intentional lighting design.In this episode of the LytePOD, host Sam sits down with Garrett Neal of NEAL Lighting to unpack why good lighting doesn’t have to be expen…
Sep 9, 2025
LEDs were supposed to last forever. But what happens when they don’t?Host Sam Koerbel talks with Rachel Fitzgerald (Stantec) and Andrea Wilkerson (PNNL) about a growing crisis: the lack of replaceable components in LED systems. From failing fixtures in sc…

 

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Lighting Controls Podcast

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The Lighting Controls Podcast, presented by the Lighting Controls Association and financially supported by the National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors (NAILD), features lighting controls specialists Ron Kuszmar and Webster Marsh. In this podcast, they delve into the complexities and unique challenges of lighting controls in commercial settings.

Webster and Ron, both with theater backgrounds, have taken markedly different paths in the architectural lighting industry. Webster is involved in the pre-bid realm, focusing on designs, specifications, and coordination. Conversely, Ron operates in the post-bid world, handling construction, integration, programming, and ensuring end-user satisfaction. Their combined perspectives provide a comprehensive viewpoint for exploring the topic of lighting controls.

 

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LATEST EPISODES
Oct 16, 2025
What do DMX512, LP6, LP16, and RP42 have in common? Mitch Hefter. In this powerhouse episode, the legendary standards-maker returns to break down the protocols, practices, and pitfalls of lighting controls — from entertainment tech to architectur…
Oct 9, 2025
In this episode, we welcome back Nathan Williams—lighting controls expert and founder of Williams Lighting Control Services—for a deep dive into the real-world challenges and triumphs of lighting control systems. From daylighting dilemmas to comm…
Oct 3, 2025
Carol Jones has seen the lighting industry from every angle—design, standards, mentorship, and advocacy. In this episode, she reflects on her journey from engineering to lighting leadership, including her pivotal role in advancing DALI.   💬 What …

 

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