Best Liveentertainment Podcasts (2024)

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Feed The Crew - Yaya Trejo 14:11

3+ y ago14:11

14:11

Yaya Trejo, a Production Manager and Logistics Coordinator from Mexico City takes us through her journey, climbing the ladder in Mexico. Yaya is also a Podcaster and if you speak Spanish, I encourage you to check out her MxM con Yaya Trejo Podcast as well. Las noticias más relevantes de la Industria del Entretenimiento con Yaya Trejo https://castbo…

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Feed The Crew - Beckie Campbell 43:04

3+ y ago43:04

43:04

Beckie Campbell, an Audio Engineer from Florida, tells us about the launching of her career and the future of her podcast, all with an emphasis on respectfulness and prioritizing people over money. Becky is very well known in the industry and has been mentioned in a couple of our previous episodes by her peers. Soundgirls.org Soundgirls Podcast Sup…

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Feed The Crew - Laura Nagtegaal 53:22

3+ y ago53:22

53:22

Laura Nagtegaal, a 25 year veteran Touring Professional from the Netherlands, shares stories about the effects of 2020 on the International Touring Industry and the unique challenges of being a transgender woman in the industry. She also discusses the importance of being allies to marginalized groups and imparts words of wisdom for everyone. Visit …

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Feed The Crew - Kellee St. Clair 1:03:58

3+ y ago1:03:58

1:03:58

Kellee St. Clair, a Scenic Carpenter and Set Designer in Houston, chats with us about the process of building a show from scratch, the lofty ideas he sometimes faces while working with designers and clients, and the most memorable shows in his career- both the good and the bad. Support the showBy Kellee St. Clair

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Feed The Crew - Lotje Horvers 40:47

3+ y ago40:47

40:47

Lotje Horvers, a Tour Manager from Amsterdam, joins us to share how she got started as one of a very few female tour managers, talk about how downtime during Covid sparked a Clubhouse called Step Into My Production Office with other female tour managers as a resource for younger generations, and how getting started again may be the hardest part of …

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Feed The Crew - Angela Dane 37:47

3+ y ago37:47

37:47

Angela Dane, somewhat of a newcomer to the industry, has jumped in with both feet. She is the owner of Atrocity Drums, a creator of Gear Fanatix, an admin for the Womxn in Audio Facebook group, and the drummer for Atrocity Girl. After some bad experiences with recording studios, Angela decided to go to school for audio engineering so she could mix …

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Feed The Crew - Jan Landy 50:29

3+ y ago50:29

50:29

Jan Landy, the President and Founder of SoundBroker.com, shares his stories of industry experience from sweeping the floors to running a used sound equipment company, with his time as a stand-up comedian in between. He now also runs SoundBroker’s Mastermind RoundTable, a weekly panel discussion, in an attempt to combat the negative atmosphere that …

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Feed The Crew - Tasha Thorne 32:43

3+ y ago32:43

32:43

Tasha Thorne, an AV Technician and Community Support Worker from the Washington DC area, talks about working in mental health and the importance of dealing with the stresses of a live events industry job in healthy ways. She also discusses the impact of community within the industry and how she hopes to create one by building her own production com…

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Feed The Crew - Steve Zweifel 35:46

3+ y ago35:46

35:46

Steve Zweifel, a long time Stage Manager, Rigger, Lighting Designer, and more, reminisces on his years traveling with Kansas, Heart, Faith Hill, and other well-known artists, shares how he used his industry knowledge to transition jobs in retirement, and gives input on the future of the industry. Support the show…

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Feed The Crew - Noah Firtel and Eileen Goodrich 49:36

3+ y ago49:36

49:36

Noah Firtel, Audio Technician, and Eileen Goodrich, Stage Manager, join us to talk about being an industry couple finding the balance between work and home, the transition from schooling to real experience, and how Covid forced them to find “survival jobs” until they can continue to follow their passions. Support the show…

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Feed The Crew - Dave Cohn 37:21

3+ y ago37:21

37:21

Dave Cohn, a freelance Technical Director from Nashville, talks with us about his “begrudging” switch to virtual events in the time of COVID and how the pivot to all-virtual events meant new learning curves, challenges, and solutions for both technicians and clients. Support the showBy Dave Cohn

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Feed The Crew - Working In Wardrobe 1:21:08

3+ y ago1:21:08

1:21:08

Dive into the details of Working in Wardrobe with Allison Duke- Costume Technician, Heather Jackson- Costume Designer, and our own Madelynn Archer- Wardrobe Supervisor. They attempt to shed some light on the intricacies of the Wardrobe/Costume department since many, even those in the industry, may not realize how much goes into it simply from a lac…

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Feed The Crew - Kirsten Johnson 49:52

3+ y ago49:52

49:52

Kirsten Johnson, a well known Event Producer in Houston, addresses instances of misogyny she’s encountered within the industry and how attitudes have changed over the years, the power of being able to choose your gigs, and how important it is to make your crew feel valued. Support the showBy Kirsten Johnson

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Feed The Crew - Michael "MJ" Johnson 45:18

4y ago45:18

45:18

Michael “MJ” Johnson, a freelance Camera Assistant and Media Manager from Baltimore, MD joins us to talk about the value and importance of connections, the new COVID related practices he hopes continue into the future of the industry, and how important it is to feel valued on site and stand up for your needs when negotiating with clients. https://w…

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Weekly Bulletin 1-19-21 3:40

4y ago3:40

3:40

FTC: https://www.FeedTheCrewPodcast.com We Make Events: https://wemakeevents.org/2021/01/23/cov-aid-2021-vaccine-delivery-live-event-industry-instructions/ IATSE: https://www.iatse.net/ Extend PUA: Website: https://www.extendpua.org/meet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExtendPUA DM us Extendpua Email info@extendpua.org. Extend PUA is looking for…

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Feed The Crew - Heather Long and Mike Dills 1:13:10

4y ago1:13:10

1:13:10

Heather Long and Mike Dills, the founders of Elite Production Services, share with us what it’s like working together as a married couple and how they balance their personal lives with being the joint owners of a company. EPS has shifted focus to the world of virtual events and even developed a custom meeting platform to meet the specific needs of …

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Feed The Crew - Monica Guerra 59:52

4y ago59:52

59:52

Monica Guerra, Textile Artist and Costume Designer, talks us through how she went from a costume shop stitcher with a fashion background to an avant-garde costume designer with a repertoire of choreographers who seek out her talents. With a growing list of international credits and recognition, she’s a name to remember in the world of ballet costum…

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Weekly Bulletin 12-22-20 3:31

4y ago3:31

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Feed The Crew: https://www.FeedTheCrewPodcast.com/listen Orlando SoundGirls: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1459462730837035 AV Educate Video: https://www.facebook.com/AVEDUCATE/videos/479014369755866 ExtendPUA: https://www.ExtendPUA.org/meet Big Love Benefit Concert: https://www.facebook.com/events/1108031512980246 Support the show…

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Feed The Crew - Christina Daniel 59:42

4y ago59:42

59:42

Christina Daniel, a Production Manager in Houston, joins us to share her unexpected journey into the industry and her rise into management. She also discusses how Covid has changed the industry and what challenges may need to be faced in order to revive live events. Support the showBy Christina Daniel

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Feed The Crew - Keith Levenson 46:13

4y ago46:13

46:13

Keith Levenson, a long time Music Director and Conductor, has spent more than 30 years conducting orchestras for rock bands like The Who, Metallica, and Kiss as well as arranging music for Broadway show tours. Now in the time of Covid, he's created his own production company, FUSTERCLUCK, as a way to promote humor, collaboration, advocacy, and fund…

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Weekly Bulletin 1-15-21 4:22

4y ago4:22

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Feed The Crew: https://www.feedthecrewpodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/feedthecrew SBA Info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cares-act-2021-ppp-and-eidl-update-tickets-136299103287?aff=erelexpmlt Zoom Test Kitchen: https://www.facebook.com/groups/zoomtestkitchen Orlando SoundGirls Family: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1459462730837035 SoundGirls…

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Feed The Crew - ExtendPUA Stephanie Freed and Grant McDonald 0:43

4y ago0:43

0:43

Stephanie Freed and Grant McDonald, Founders and Co-Directors of ExtendPUA discuss their advocacy group and its goal of extending additional federal aid to those who have been financially impacted by Covid-19. Their goals may be inspired by helping those in the industry, but their success could affect anyone who is currently struggling with unemplo…

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Feed The Crew - Tanesha Davis 55:29

4y ago55:29

55:29

Tanesha is a video Technician from Baltimore, who takes us on her journey into the virtual event sector just months before COVID 19 was a thing. She’s also passionate about Photography and you see her work on her Facebook page. Note from the Host: Tanesha, I watched you come up through the ranks of AV, I knew you were destined to be one of the grea…

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Weekly Bulletin 1-8-21 5:19

4y ago5:19

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CSA Webinar Registration: http://csoa.memberclicks.net/message2/link/214f6ca8-4dc1-4509-aa43-c4f7867194b7/1 AV Tech Talks with AV Educate: https://www.facebook.com/AVEDUCATE Save Our Stages: https://www.saveourstages.com/ We Make Events: https://wemakeevents.org/2020/12/30/complete-relief-bill-information-via-michael-strickland-and-nito/ Sydney Ope…

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Feed The Crew - Rebecca Draznin 1:08:12

4y ago1:08:12

1:08:12

Rebecca Draznin, Vice President of Services for Advance Concepts in Vienna, Virginia joins us to share her journey and stories from working in live events. She also reveals how Advance Concepts came to be ahead of the curve for the virtual shift of 2020. Support the showBy Rebecca Draznin

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Feed The Crew - Roger Bull 46:58

4y ago46:58

46:58

Roger Bull, a multi-talented Executive Producer, Production Stage Director, and Show Caller reminisces on his days as a radio personality, discusses his transition to behind-the-scenes work, and reflects on how 2020 changed his career. Support the showBy Roger Bull

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Feed The Crew - Dynamic Duo Scott and Anita Hartsock 28:08

4y ago28:08

28:08

Scott and Anita Hartsock, a dynamic duo of Rigging and Lighting Technicians, discuss what it's like to work together as a married couple, how they both started in the industry, and the flexibility required to work in multiple roles. Support the showBy Scott Hartsock and Anita Hartsock

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Feed The Crew - Chann Harris 59:57

4y ago59:57

59:57

Chann Harris takes us through his journey from high school DJ to a Producer in Las Vegas, offers advice he learned along the way, and gives his opinion about organic learning vs college. Support the showBy Chann Harris

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Feed The Crew - Makeup, Hair, and Wigs 2:14:56

4y ago2:14:56

2:14:56

Rae Sanchez, Allison Forsyth, and Stacy Leigh, a talented group of Hair, Wig, and Makeup Artists join us to chat about everything from glamour to gore! Hear how they each got started in hair and makeup, what their favorite work has been, and what goals they’re working towards in the future. Rae Sanchez - https://raindiefilm.wordpress.com/ Stacy Lei…

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Feed The Crew - Bri Monet 49:59

4y ago49:59

49:59

Brianna Johnson, also known as Bri Monet, an accomplished DP and film producer discusses the differences between corporate production and film, the trials and tribulations of her previous company, and what it’s like starting over in LA. Support the showBy Bri Monet

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Feed The Crew - Mercedes Roman-Manson 1:09:02

4y ago1:09:02

1:09:02

Mercedes Roman-Manson, Production Manager at Emerson Colonial Theater and a Board Member of the Massachusetts Live Events Coalition, discusses the wealth of resources MassLEC has to assist industry workers in these difficult times and how we need to continue to make noise so policy makers consider our industry during this current economic crisis. E…

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Weekly Bulletin 12-18-20 5:36

4y ago5:36

5:36

https://www.feedthecrewpodcast.com https://www.buymeacoffee.com/feedthecrew IATSE Mental Health Presentation https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5139335462308520463?link_id=6&can_id=45f7e8908a3d4685abecc501b1b8a07b&source=email-mental-health-presentation&email_referrer=email_1019948&email_subject=mental-health-presentation Loving Hands for St…

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Feed The Crew - Dynamic Duo Chris and Maura Sciullo 2:03:17

4y ago2:03:17

2:03:17

Chris and Maura Sciullo, multi-talented industry professionals and siblings, dish out words of wisdom for younger generations and reflect on the stories that helped to define their careers. Support the showBy Chris Sciullo and Maura Sciullo

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Feed The Crew - Judy Malone-Stein 1:15:05

4y ago1:15:05

1:15:05

Judy Malone-Stein, Business Agent for IATSE Local 896 and Wardrobe Supervisor for Houston Grand Opera, discusses her background in art outreach programs, what IATSE does for the local theater community, and how the pandemic has made changes to the union as well as her personal work. Support the showBy Judy Malone-Stein

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Weekly Bulletin 12-11-20 4:45

4y ago4:45

4:45

This week we're bringing you info about online and in-person events, a small political update, and a preview of next week's episodes- including a special extra episode that will be released on Friday! Linked In Learning: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/rock-your-linkedin-profile/connect-to-opportunity-with-linkedin LEVL UP: www.liveeventsliftup.o…

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Feed The Crew - Dynamic Duo Joy and Christie Davies 49:27

4y ago49:27

49:27

Joy and Christie Davies, a mother-daughter duo, specializing in Graphics and more, chat with us about how Joy’s work led to Christie growing up in the industry, the most terrible crew meals they’ve had, and what it’s actually like to travel for work. Support the showBy Joy Davies and Christie Davies

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Feed The Crew - Mr. Christmas Tree - Tommy Liberto 40:55

4y ago40:55

40:55

Tommy Liberto, better known as Mr. Christmas Tree, talks about what it’s like to be a tree in NYC every December and how the character has developed over the years. Although at the time of Publishing, Tommy is not planning to appear in NYC this year, he still wants to encourage everyone to support your local homeless shelter by donating or voluntee…

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Weekly Bulletin 12-4-20 4:15

4y ago4:15

4:15

FTC is here to help you keep up to date on the happenings in the industry on a weekly basis. Check out what's going on this week- including a virtual event happening tomorrow. www.WeMakeEvents.org https://www.facebook.com/groups/zoomtestkitchen https://djkopecquarantinedanceparty.com/ https://app.mobilecause.com/form/_V4Lww?vid=etnue https://mailch…

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Feed The Crew - Dynamic Duo Rick Barr and Annette Harlow 54:30

4y ago54:30

54:30

Rick Barr and Annette Harlow, married freelance video professionals from Laurel, Maryland, discuss learning how to work together before their relationship, the benefits of working as a pair, and the biggest work disasters they’ve faced. Support the showBy Rick Barr and Annette Harlow

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Feed The Crew - Omar Colom - AV Educate 55:29

4y ago55:29

55:29

Omar Colom, the creator of AV Educate, a resource and information sharing platform for the AV community. He discusses how important it is for knowledge to be passed on, the differences between theory and practice, and his plans for the future of AV Educate. AV Educate: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AVEducate/ AV Tech Talks Podcast (formerly the M…

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Weekly Bulletin 11-27-20 3:45

4y ago3:45

3:45

Industry Advocate www.WeMakeEvents.org - Red Alert Remote Training www.Sapsis-Rigging.com Elite Production Services Stuff The Train Dance Party https://mailchi.mp/5e1336a8b9ed/virtual-toy-drive?e=af93dea177 Thank you to Heather Long and Mike Dills Next Week's Episodes: Omar Colom - AV Educate Dynamic Duo - Rick Barr and Annette Harlow Shout Outs: D…

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Feed The Crew - Women in AV - Part 2 of 2 59:33

4y ago59:33

59:33

Part 2 of our first published Women’s Panel with Maura Sciullo, Operations Manager at Three Rivers Entertainment at David Lawrence Convention Center, Annette Harlow, a seasoned Video Technician and Camera Operator and Christina Daniel, Production Manager at Staging Solutions -George R Brown Convention Center. They discuss their backgrounds, pitfall…

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Feed The Crew - Dynamic Duo Caitlin and Joey Farley 47:04

4y ago47:04

47:04

Meet Caitlin Farley, Assistant Stage Manager, and Joey Farley, Assistant Technical Director, a dynamic duo who both work for several opera companies. They discuss how they both started working in opera, what their experiences were while dating and marrying in the workplace, and how 2020 has affected their careers. Houston Grand Opera: HGO.org Opera…

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Feed The Crew - Karl Mehrer - K2 Imaging 53:05

4y ago53:05

53:05

Meet Karl Mehrer, the owner of K2 Imaging, a premier projection company in NYC that provides gear and operators for film festivals, audio/visual staging, and more. He discusses how he started his company, the differences and similarities between live events and film, as well as how he and his company have adapted to 2020. K2 Imaging: www.k2imaging.…

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Feed The Crew - Women in AV - Part 1 of 2 0:51

4y ago0:51

0:51

Part 1 of Women in AV with Maura Sciullo, Operations Manager at Three Rivers Entertainment at David Lawrence Convention Center, Annette Harlow, a seasoned Video Technician and Camera Operator and Christina Daniel, Production Manager at Staging Solutions at George R Brown Convention Center. They discuss their backgrounds and starts in the industry, …

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Feed The Crew - Madelynn Archer 40:06

4y ago40:06

40:06

Meet Madelynn Archer, a Wardrobe Supervisor for theater and opera. She discusses the importance networking has in the industry, the tumultuous theater experience that helped launch her career, and how a career path can take unexpected turns. Houston Grand Opera: HGO.org Support the showBy Madelynn Archer

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Feed The Crew - Meet the Host 53:33

4y ago53:33

53:33

Rae Harris is a Producer and Technical Director for live events and the host of Feed The Crew. She discusses her start in the industry as an Audio Engineer, some memorable moments from her near 30 years of experience, and why she decided to create a podcast for the Live Events and Entertainment industry. Support the show…