Best NAILD Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 239: Mercury Falling - Lighting Industry News Brief August 26 16:56

3h ago16:56

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IES Awards, party in Hong Kong, space plants Sponsored by Keystone's LED Tubes Type B – Ballast Bypass https://www.keystonetech.com/all-products/lamps/linear-led-tubes/type-b-ballast-bypass?utm_source=naild&utm_medium=product-showcase&utm_campaign=2024-06-8ft-type-b-tubes The Lighting Industry News Brief is a news commentary series from Scott Wacht…

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Episode 461: #367 - From Mel’s Van O Lite to LightBulbs.com 40:23

7h ago40:23

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Mel Jacobson started selling light bulbs out of a van in 1951 and in 1955, Paul’s Grandfather Don McLellan joined Mel, then bought the company in 1982 when Mel retired. When the internet arrived, teenage Paul built a website and started selling light bulbs online. But vanolite.com just wasn’t going to cut it. And so LightBulbs.com was born. Paul an…

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Episode 238: Peace Out - Lighting Industry News Brief August 19 14:23

1h ago14:23

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pedestrian safety, quantum cities, and neon. Sponsored by Keystone's LED Tubes Type B – Ballast Bypass https://www.keystonetech.com/all-products/lamps/linear-led-tubes/type-b-ballast-bypass?utm_source=naild&utm_medium=product-showcase&utm_campaign=2024-06-8ft-type-b-tubes The Lighting Industry News Brief is a news commentary series from Scott Wacht…

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Episode 143: Darkness News Update with Scott Wachter, August 15th, 2024 18:22

1h ago18:22

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Highlights from this episode: Some Recognition from Part of the Federal Government Leaves are Too Tough to Chew Circadian Rhythms, Meals, and Medicine Win Some / Lose Some at the State Level Sponsored by Evluma https://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/ Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and Sources can be found at www.restoringda…

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Episode 142: Tragedy of the Commons with Nick Mesler 45:58

4h ago45:58

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Nick raises a good point: We all know some lighting designers, but how many lighting planners do you know? These people think differently about the context of lighting - transportation safety, environment, and the impact on livability and the quality of life that outdoor light at night will have on us. Are we stuck with 4000k LED street lighting? C…

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Episode 460: #366 - Archlight Summit 2024 18:09

3d ago18:09

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Special Release! It’s almost September and that means the Archlight Summit is almost upon us. Lea and Cindy update Michael on what to expect this year at The Dallas Market Centre in Dallas Texas. Educational and enjoyable. Catch up with friends and colleagues you haven’t seen for a while. September 17 and 18. Lea is a seasoned professional with ove…

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Episode 237: The GSA/DoE Power Hour - Lighting Industry News Brief August 12 22:21

4d ago22:21

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upward and spinning forever Sponsored by Keystone's LED Tubes Type B – Ballast Bypass https://www.keystonetech.com/all-products/lamps/linear-led-tubes/type-b-ballast-bypass?utm_source=naild&utm_medium=product-showcase&utm_campaign=2024-06-8ft-type-b-tubes The Lighting Industry News Brief is a news commentary series from Scott Wachter, Producer of G…

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Episode 236: The Small Stuff - Lighting Industry News Brief August 6 14:01

11d ago14:01

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Rumors, Traffic, Circadian Lighting Sponsored by Keystone's LED Tubes Type B – Ballast Bypass https://www.keystonetech.com/all-products/lamps/linear-led-tubes/type-b-ballast-bypass?utm_source=naild&utm_medium=product-showcase&utm_campaign=2024-06-8ft-type-b-tubes The Lighting Industry News Brief is a news commentary series from Scott Wachter, Produ…

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Episode 459: #365 - The Lighting System From Hell 15:29

8d ago15:29

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We get back to basics with lighting distributor Brian Amundson, President of Pacific Lamp Wholesale. We start off with a video of possibly the most hellish room you could ever experience. Brian discusses with Michael and Greg, how to handle a situation like that, and sticking up for the customer in general. Brian began his career in the lighting in…

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Episode 141: Darkness News Update with Scott Wachter, August 1st, 2024 11:10

25d ago11:10

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Highlights from this episode: - Orbital Debris - TV Before Bed - Hurricane Recovery - Local Debates Sponsored by Evluma https://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/ Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and Sources can be found at www.RestoringDarkness.com

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Episode 140: Light Should Radiate Outwards with Mark Baker & Michael Colligan 15:17

13d ago15:17

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Light should radiate outwards. That is Mark’s and the Soft Lights Foundation’s contention. LED’s by their nature radiate inwards, more like a laser than a traditional light source. As Mark says, is that really how we should be illuminating our living rooms and streets? Visit the Soft Lights Foundation (softlights.org)…

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Episode 235: New Spending - Lighting Industry News Brief July 29 17:58

15d ago17:58

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Lighting bylaws, AI, Buyouts Sponsored by Keystone's LED Tubes Type B – Ballast Bypass https://www.keystonetech.com/all-products/lamps/linear-led-tubes/type-b-ballast-bypass?utm_source=naild&utm_medium=product-showcase&utm_campaign=2024-06-8ft-type-b-tubes The Lighting Industry News Brief is a news commentary series from Scott Wachter, Producer of …

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Episode 458: #364 - Get a Grip on Lighting en Español 32:16

1M ago32:16

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Alex and Paulina are our first guests from Mexico. And they seem to have many of the same challenges as in the rest of North America - problems with Chinese products and standards and certifications, for example. They are making headway on light pollution however, starting with some dark sky compliant areas in the Baja Peninsula and working its way…

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Episode 234: New Codes - Lighting Industry News Brief July 22 20:35

1M ago20:35

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Jet lag, case studies, daylight Sponsored by Keystone's Aviva Wafer downlight https://www.keystonetech.com/all-products/fixtures/indoor/downlights/retrofit-trim?utm_source=naild&utm_medium=product-showcase&utm_campaign=2024-03-aviva-wafer The Lighting Industry News Brief is a news commentary series from Scott Wachter, Producer of Get a Grip on Ligh…

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Episode 139: Darkness News Update with Scott Wachter July 18th, 2024 10:55

1M ago10:55

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Highlights from this episode: - SoftLights’ New Petition - Health Standards - Bridges - The Arctic Circle Sponsored by @evlumaledlighting3712 https://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/ Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and Sources: Soft Lights Petitions EPA for LED Regs https://www.softlights.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Compli…

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Episode 139: Landscape Lighting Is Reflective Lighting with Tim Ryan 31:25

1M ago31:25

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Awareness. That is what light pollution needs. Awareness on the part of the consumer and the supplier. Tim Ryan is a landscape lighting designer who is aware of light pollution. A good designer is not looking for the brightest LED. It’s about nuance, balance, layering, and texture. As Tim says, “a little bit of light goes a long way.” Tim is The Li…

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Episode 457: #363 - The Goombay Bash 21:37

1M ago21:37

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We’re a little off-topic here, but it’s for a good cause. Instead of the usual black tie event to raise money to fight cancer, founders of the H Foundation decided to create an uplifting event with The Goombay Bash. So grab your Hawaiian shirt and get yourself to the Navy Pier in Chicago on July 27th and help fight cancer (https://www.goombaybash.c…

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Episode 233: Important Firmware Update - Lighting Industry News Brief July 15 16:17

1M ago16:17

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Trains (again), Sneakers (again), and Copper Theft (again) Bricked shoes, AI energy, and human-centric lighting for cars Sponsored by Keystone's Aviva Wafer downlight https://www.keystonetech.com/all-products/fixtures/indoor/downlights/retrofit-trim?utm_source=naild&utm_medium=product-showcase&utm_campaign=2024-03-aviva-wafer The Lighting Industry …

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Episode 456: #362 - Own Whatever the Socket Used to Be 7:52

2M ago7:52

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Let’s go back to the time when people accepted that light bulbs would burn out. Michael calls it a “pseudo subscription model.” You could sell light bulbs to customers on a pretty regular schedule. We don’t need to tell you how that changed with the advent of LED. Michael and Greg discuss how distributors should react to the change.…

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Episode 232: Catching Up - Lighting Industry News Brief July 8 17:21

1M ago17:21

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Bricked shoes, AI energy, and human-centric lighting for cars Sponsored by Keystone's Aviva Wafer downlight https://www.keystonetech.com/all-products/fixtures/indoor/downlights/retrofit-trim?utm_source=naild&utm_medium=product-showcase&utm_campaign=2024-03-aviva-wafer The Lighting Industry News Brief is a news commentary series from Scott Wachter, …

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Episode 138: Fear The Light with Jessica Stremer 20:08

2M ago20:08

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One thing leads to another. Jessica’s family's favorite place is Joshua Tree National Park. There she likes to sneak out of the tent at night and look up at the stars. Living in the city and knowing what they’re missing there, she dove deeper into the subject of Light pollution. That brought her to FLAP Canada and discovering that the Lights Out mo…

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Episode 137: Darkness News Update with Scott Wachter July 4th, 2024 14:13

2M ago14:13

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Highlights from this episode: - Regulators - Diabetes - Florida - Ads In Space Sponsored by Evluma https://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/ Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and Sources at https://restoringdarkness.com/

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Episode 455: #361 - Lighting With Intention 39:44

2M ago39:44

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Deborah Gottesman is a lighting Designer in Michael’s neck of the woods. Gottesman Associates has been designing lights since 1999. Deborah stresses, as a lighting designer, to consider what’s best for the client. For instance, one client who was visually impaired, needed to see everything. So a design with contrast and shadows, which would be plea…

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Episode 231: New Rules - Lighting Industry News Brief July 1 17:20

1M ago17:20

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Copper thefts, sustainability, and mergers Sponsored by Keystone's Aviva Wafer downlight https://www.keystonetech.com/all-products/fixtures/indoor/downlights/retrofit-trim?utm_source=naild&utm_medium=product-showcase&utm_campaign=2024-03-aviva-wafer The Lighting Industry News Brief is a news commentary series from Scott Wachter, Producer of Get a G…

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Episode 454: #360 - Lighting For Risk Mitigation 33:20

2M ago33:20

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Sure, Jon sells light bulbs, but he also sells safety and risk mitigation. First, by installing the right bulb in the right position, safety is increased, and second, by installing a longer lasting bulb and requiring someone to climb up and change it less often, he is mitigating risk. If you're doing it right, you’ll NEVER have OSHA involved. Jon R…

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Episode 230: Summer Solstice - Lighting Industry News Brief June 24 21:45

2M ago21:45

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Federal Policy, State Codes, and Courtroom Concerns Sponsored by The Keystone's Linta Architectural Linear Fixture https://keystonetech.com/all-products/linta-architectural-linear-fixtures/?utm_source=naild&utm_medium=product-showcase&utm_campaign=2023-linta-arch-fixture The Lighting Industry News Brief is a news commentary series from Scott Wachte…

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Episode 136: Darkness News Update with Scott Wachter June 20th, 2024 7:43

2M ago7:43

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Highlights from this episode: Test Cases Case Studies Waterfronts A History Lesson Sponsored by Evluma https://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/ Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and Sources can be found at RestoringDarkness.com

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Episode 135: Legislating Darkness Restoration with Illinois State Senator Laura Ellman 25:12

2M ago25:12

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Yep. Our first politician. And she’s on our side. Senator Ellman got Bill SB3501, The Outdoor Lighting Control Act, passed in both houses in Illinois. Senator Ellman will admit she didn’t get everything she wanted in it, but as she says, this is just one step on the path (this IS politics after all). We were impressed with her humility, honesty, an…

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Episode 453: #359 - Horticulture - It's a Lot of Light 38:31

2M ago38:31

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If you want to REALLY become technically proficient about lighting, get on grow lighting. Taylor Schaberg has been in the business for quite awhile and he tells us he’s still learning. You want to light a warehouse, throw up some high bays. You want to light a cannabis greenhouse? Wait a minute, what strain of cannabis is it? How strong do you want…

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Episode 229: Lanes Merge Ahead - Lighting Industry News Brief June 17 21:17

2M ago21:17

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Semi-Recalls, Orion is Safe Again, Lawsuits and more Sponsored by The Keystone's Linta Architectural Linear Fixture https://keystonetech.com/all-products/linta-architectural-linear-fixtures/?utm_source=naild&utm_medium=product-showcase&utm_campaign=2023-linta-arch-fixture The Lighting Industry News Brief is a news commentary series from Scott Wacht…

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Episode 452: #358 - A Tribute to Bill Brown 54:54

2M ago54:54

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If you don’t know who Bill Brown was, you weren’t in the lighting industry. From founding Bill Brown Sales at the kitchen table with his wife Norma in 1955, to creating A.L.P manufacturing in 1972, Bill was a force in the industry. Known for his mutual respect, philanthropy and hard work, he received numerous industry awards over his lifetime. We w…

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Episode 228: New Digs - Lighting Industry News Brief June 10 11:36

3M ago11:36

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MOUs, fire hazards, awards submissions, and event registrations Sponsored by The Keystone's Linta Architectural Linear Fixture https://keystonetech.com/all-products/linta-architectural-linear-fixtures/?utm_source=naild&utm_medium=product-showcase&utm_campaign=2023-linta-arch-fixture The Lighting Industry News Brief is a news commentary series from …

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Episode 134: Darkness News Update with Scott Wachter June 6th, 2024 9:08

3M ago9:08

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Highlights from this episode: FDA Denials There’s an App for That Pauses and Paws at the Border Stressed Rodents Sponsored by Evluma https://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/ Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and Sources at restoringdarkness.com

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Episode 133: Hardcore Advocacy with Ed Friedman 44:47

3M ago44:47

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Beautiful Merrymeeting Bay in Maine, is an important area for wildlife habitat, and for humans. For decades, people have enjoyed a pristine view of the night sky - until the local electrical utility replaced two towers and lit them up, right at the iconic Chops, lighting the area for miles around. Ed and the Friends of Merrymeeting Bay got that cha…

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Episode 451: #357 - Leave the Street Lights Alone 38:34

3M ago38:34

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Like many of us, India “fell” into lighting. Except India’s interest is in the history of Los Angeles street lighting, from the “moon towers” of the 1880’s, to the Golden Age of street lighting in the 40’s and 50’s to the skyrocketing of street lighting over crime concerns in the 60’s. Some of these classic light poles are still in use, but alas, w…

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Episode 227: Burnt Out - Lighting Industry News Brief June 3 14:34

3M ago14:34

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Sponsored by The Keystone's Linta Architectural Linear Fixture https://keystonetech.com/all-products/linta-architectural-linear-fixtures/?utm_source=naild&utm_medium=product-showcase&utm_campaign=2023-linta-arch-fixture The Lighting Industry News Brief is a news commentary series from Scott Wachter, Producer of Get a Grip on Lighting (https://getag…

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Episode 132: Be A Good Neighbor with Patrick Sommer 44:26

3M ago44:26

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Patrick is the DarkSky International delegate in the Fargo North Dakota area. Patrick has found that framing the light pollution argument around astronomy, animal life, ecosystems, etc. can cause some audiences to nod off and glaze over. What gets everyone’s attention is “light trespass,” and human health. Lead with that and then people will listen…

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Episode 450: #356 - Just The Hook 33:20

3M ago33:20

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Paolo is your typical customer for a lighting distributor or a contractor. The misinformation on LED lifecycles, the difficulty in replacing drivers, and the sheer waste that has been created prompts Paolo to label the whole system as a Ponzy scheme. How many electricians does it take to change a light bulb? The joke’s on you because on many fixtur…

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Episode 226: Prize Winners - Lighting Industry News Brief May 28 14:16

3M ago14:16

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Connecting a DC deals, Cutting a Horticultural Deal, Local updates Sponsored by The Keystone's Linta Architectural Linear Fixture https://keystonetech.com/all-products/linta-architectural-linear-fixtures/?utm_source=naild&utm_medium=product-showcase&utm_campaign=2023-linta-arch-fixture The Lighting Industry News Brief is a news commentary series fr…

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Episode 131: Darkness News Update with Scott Wachter May 23rd, 2024 12:01

3M ago12:01

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The Darkness News Update is a biweekly series that explores current events in light at night – be it biological research, new developments in lamps, actions by advocates, and changes in policy. Highlights from this episode: Going Back to Court New Policies Migrations Email Sponsored by Evluma https://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/ Intro and…

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Episode 449: #355 - We Finally Know What an Agent Does 36:35

3M ago36:35

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Mike is a member of AAILA and he’ll tout the benefits all day long, from assistance and support to education, just like NAILD does for independent lighting distributors. AAILA brings together independent lighting agents and makes them “stronger together.” When he’s not volunteering for AAILA, he and his company are working on projects like lighting…

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Episode 225: Semiconducted - Lighting Industry News Brief May 20 15:39

3M ago15:39

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Plants, Lawsuits, and shipping. Sponsored by The Keystone's Linta Architectural Linear Fixture https://keystonetech.com/all-products/linta-architectural-linear-fixtures/?utm_source=naild&utm_medium=product-showcase&utm_campaign=2023-linta-arch-fixture The Lighting Industry News Brief is a news commentary series from Scott Wachter, Producer of Get a…

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Episode 130: The Predator Prey Arms Race with Brett Seymoure 54:02

3M ago54:02

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Nearly all animals see light differently than we do. Dr. Seymour endeavors to understand how light drives organismal behavior. To that end, he tries to bridge the gap between astronomers, light engineers and biologists. Each of these camps has elements of tools and measurement models that he thinks could be brought together collaboratively and syne…

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Episode 448: #354 - LLLC - Maybe It's Coming 41:47

3M ago41:47

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Luminaire Level Lighting Controls. Is it time? Bruce and Angela think so. With wireless and Bluetooth maturing, the time may be right to NOT rip out walls and old control boxes, and just install LLLC. Now lighting controls are accessible to contractors and end users. Everybody’s happy. Okay maybe it’s not quite that simple. Listen to this one to he…

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Episode 224: Shocking - Lighting Industry News Brief May 13 16:57

4M ago16:57

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Post offices, new players in UV, and crosswalks Sponsored by The Keystone's Linta Architectural Linear Fixture https://keystonetech.com/all-products/linta-architectural-linear-fixtures/?utm_source=naild&utm_medium=product-showcase&utm_campaign=2023-linta-arch-fixture The Lighting Industry News Brief is a news commentary series from Scott Wachter, P…

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Episode 129: Darkness News Update with Scott Wachter May 9th, 2024 13:31

4M ago13:31

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The Darkness News Update is a biweekly series that explores current events in light at night – be it biological research, new developments in lamps, actions by advocates, and changes in policy. Highlights from this episode: Self Drive Bike Trails Beer Run Moth Traps Sponsored by Evluma Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle…

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Episode 447: #353 - Augmented Intelligence 26:44

4M ago26:44

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We’ve all heard about AI by now. But probably not everyone really understands what it’s about. Pete Grett is kinda counting on that a little. As he says, using AI is pretty simple, but people just want others to do it for them. That’s where Pete steps in. He wants to help individuals be more efficient by taking away tasks and giving them to AI to p…

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Episode 223: Waves, Particles, and Shares - Lighting Industry News Brief May 6 20:33

4M ago20:33

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Rail strikes, wooden fixtures, recycling Sponsored by The Keystone's Linta Architectural Linear Fixture https://keystonetech.com/all-products/linta-architectural-linear-fixtures/?utm_source=naild&utm_medium=product-showcase&utm_campaign=2023-linta-arch-fixture The Lighting Industry News Brief is a news commentary series from Scott Wachter, Producer…

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Episode 128: Electro-Soup With a Side of Light Pollution with Odette Wilkens 1:06:42

4M ago1:06:42

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This one isn’t exactly about light pollution, but you’re going to want to hear it anyway. It’s all about 5G. No, not the “5G cell towers are giving you Covid 19” conspiracy, this is about the deleterious effects of radio frequency waves on your health. With the lack of updated standards, and the usual corporate protectionism, this train is full spe…

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Episode 446: #352 - Neurodiversity 38:53

4M ago38:53

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You will remember Dr. James from episode 291 in December 2022. She’s written a couple of books about light and health since then (see below). Light and its relation to circadian health keeps popping up on this podcast. There’s no doubt there’s something to it. But even Dr. James will tell you, the best way to deal with it is to go outside and let t…

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