Best The Florida Theatre Podcasts (2025)

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LIGHT TALK Episode 416 - "Nuclear Bright! - Our Conversation with Jim Tetlow" 44:46

2h ago44:46

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers welcome Lighting Designer Jim Tetlow Back to the Show! Join Jim, Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: New events at Showlight; International diversification of lighting designers; Expanded and financially sponsored student program (Applications close March 31!); Interviewing French cate…

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Hands That Heal: Melanye Rodriguez’s Journey from Curiosity to Purpose

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Melanye Rodriguez never expected to find her calling in the back of an old car with a bottle of scented lotion—but life has a way of leading us exactly where we need to go. A childhood spent outdoors, a knack for working through tension—both physical and emotional—and an openness to curiosity brought her into the world of massage therapy. But when …

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Riding Life’s Waves: Madalina Tanase’s Story of Strength and Survival

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Madalina Tanase thought surfing in Hawaii would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience—until a rogue wave took her under, reminding her that control is often an illusion. Years later, on the cusp of fulfilling her dream of motherhood, another unexpected wave crashed into her life: a breast cancer diagnosis that would change everything. In this deeply p…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 415 - "Bringing Out the Best in Us - Our Conversation with Mark Stanley and Clifton Taylor" 46:07

1h ago46:07

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Family welcomes Designer/Educators Clifton Taylor and Mark Stanley to the show! Join Mark, Clifton, Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: This year's Showlight preview; Mark and Jane's workshop in Copenhagen; What's new at The Studio School of Design; The High School Program in July in New York; …

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From Head to Heart: John Chappelear’s Journey to Meaning and Impact

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As a six-year-old, John Chappelear found freedom skating through the marble halls of the U.S. Capitol—until a police officer caught him, again. As a young man, he built a thriving business, only to have it stripped away in a single day. And as a father, he realized that success on paper meant nothing if he didn’t know how to live from the heart. In…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 414 - "Haggis, Wee Dram, and Bagpipes" 43:14

4d ago43:14

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister discuss everything from The Power of Palettes, to Making Nice with the AHJ. Join Ellen, Stan, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Palindromes; Ellen is going to Showlite; The first micro-processor computer light board; Does lighting technology really make programming faster?; Why …

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Augustus Wolfe Barnes on Addiction, Recovery, and Unexpected Connections

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In this episode of Untold Stories, storyteller Augustus Wolfe Barnes reflects on the waves that have shaped his life—navigating school, experimenting with drugs, and searching for direction. Through humor and honesty, he shares how one small, unexpected moment—a stranger complimenting his Radiohead shirt—became a reminder of connection in the midst…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 413 - "Marry-Up!" 38:45

12d ago38:45

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from The Hidden Benefits of a Performing Arts Degree, to DOPE-Bros. Join Stan, Brackley, and David as they pontificate about: Why some fixtures come in more than one varient; The worst college degrees for career advancement; Making the decision to commit to the arts; The Departmen…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 412 - "A Bright Spot in the Encroaching Vantablack of the World" 35:07

18d ago35:07

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from The Mac Aura Raven XIP, to Fun in Catabucca! Join Stan and David as they pontificate about: Freezing in Seattle; Martin's new fixtures; Stan's favorite "South Pacific" song; Designing for Thrust with challenging lighting positions; "No Charge"; Dissing stagehands, "Theatre Fa…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 411 - "It's Not Spectacle, It's Theatre" - Our 2025 Superbowl Halftime Show Show!!! 41:09

27d ago41:09

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister discuss everything from Rare Earths, to Box Jellyfish. Join Ellen, Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Steve's downloads; Frozen Octopus; Designing stage and architectural lighting control; Warm or Cold LED's; RGBW Houselight systems; Are gels making a comeback?; Working on …

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LIGHT TALK Episode 410 - "The Pink Pony Club - Our 2025 Grammy Awards Show Review" 54:41

1M ago54:41

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Our Grammys Review, to DMX à La Mode. Join Zak, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: "The Nightfly"; Why DMX modes are so confusing; Is it just a "Nerd Thing"?; Considering the light and color that is reflecting off of a surface; The art of negotiation; Our Grammy Show …

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LIGHT TALK Episode 409 - "Beware the Red Flags..." 42:04

1M ago42:04

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister discuss everything from 7000 Par Cans to Our Ultimate Lighting Fantasies. Join Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: NAMM Report; Grammy preview; Must you use all the lights on a light plot?; The return of "Drone Focus Deluxe"; Slow programmers; Dream light plots; "Lumen Maste…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 408 - "The Majesty of Mellotrons" 48:08

2M ago48:08

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from "Playing a Hooter", to Sleeping with the Monkeys. Join Stan, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: Snow in Florida; Fires near Snoot's house; David at NAMM and the Grammies; The Majesty of Mellotrons; Steve heading to URTA; How not to burn bridges when you get really pi…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 407 - "Cowboy Par-Bars" 54:18

2M ago54:18

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Giving it Up, to "My Dog Ate My Homework". Join Stan, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: The LA Fires; Cold weather at URTA; The Hemsley Lighting Programs Application; Distributing DMX; Improvements in wireless DMX; The importance of a high GPA when applying to gradu…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 406 - "Maligning ParCans" 55:56

2M ago55:56

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sisters discuss everything from URTA Prep to Crossbreeding Iguanas. Join Ellen, Jacqui, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: Researching graduate lighting programs; Useful skills to master; Using the library; Basic techniques in lighting musical production numbers; Creating the illusion o…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 405 - "Tickets to do Nothing! - Our 2025 New Year's Eve Show! 1:04:37

3M ago1:04:37

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister celebrate Passing the Great Lighting Sceptre from 2024 to 2025! Join Ellen, David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Our Joys and Dissapointments of 2024; New technology that did not make it in 2024; Apple Vision; Boeing Blues; The future of the Vari*Lite Hive; The secret why Dav…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 404 - "Circumcising Squirrels - Our Lumen Holiday Extravaganza" 41:11

3M ago41:11

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In this BEST OF LIGHT TALK episode from 2020, The Lumen Brothers and Sister celebrate the holidays with this year's Lumen Holiday Extravaganza! Join Ellen, Steve, Brackley, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: URTA audition deadline; Favorite Holiday Songs; Lighting devices for our stockings; Stan's new eyeballs; Brackley's drug store glasses…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 403 - "It's All About Sales, Baby!" 1:00:51

3M ago1:00:51

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Surviving LDI to MFA Programs to Avoid. Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: The LDI Awards; Our LDI most interesting products reports; Vari*Lite's hidden booth with "The Hive"; How to budget resources for a production; Wearing multiple hats at a lighting pr…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 402 - "'Transposition' is a Dirty Word" - Our Discussion with Michael Clark, John Froelich, Chris Maravich, and Justin Partier 1:05:12

3M ago1:05:12

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, Lumen Brother David welcomes Opera Resident Lighting Designers Michael Clark, John Froelich, Chris Maravich, and Justin Partier to the show. Join Chris, John, Justin, Michael, and David as they pontificate about: How do lighting designers meet; Followspots anyone?; The responsibilities inherent in being a Resident Lig…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 400 - "Total Sensory Overload - Our 7th Annual LDI Show!" 52:37

3M ago52:37

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sisters) present their 7th Annual LIGHT TALK LIVE show from LDI! The Lumen Family talks about everything from AI Madness to Our Favorite Sandwiches. Join Anne, Steve, Brackley, Zak, Stan, Snoot, and David as they pontificate about: The future of AI in our industry; What will be the relationshop…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 401 - "Amateur Night in Waco" 41:22

4M ago41:22

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Time Warps to Bette Midler. Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Our big Light Talk celebration at LDI; Does it make sense to retrofit old Source 4's with Source 4WRD's?; Using AI and Chat GPT in Projects; When is a design finished; Freezing a show; "The Per…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 399 - "Embrace the Suck" 49:18

4M ago49:18

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Horrible Programmers, to "Mr. Midnight". Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: What to do when your show sucks; Scar Tissue; "The Endpoint Effect"; Respecting and researching other cultures when you design a show; "Blue Hawaii"; What to do when your programme…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 398 - "Being Kind - Our Conversation with Christina Watanabe" 47:56

4M ago47:56

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister welcome lighting designer Christina Watanabe to the show. Join Christina, Ellen, Stan, and Brackley as they pontificate about: Early days of discovering lighting design; Hitting the pavement in NYC; The "Christina Questions"; Christina's Knights of Illumination Award project; Most challen…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 397 - "Kerplunked, Farmisht, and Having Some Real Issues" 49:19

4M ago49:19

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Having Nothing to Say, to The Musical Box. Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Election night plans; The "Lumen Family Zoom Spin Room"; Sustaining a converstion in design meetings; Picking the perfect frontlight; Getting a quick and unified blackout from a …

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LIGHT TALK Episode 396 - "Designing with Generative Content - Our Conversation with Manny Treeson" 56:28

5M ago56:28

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister welcome lighting designer Manny Treeson to the show. Join Manny, Ellen, Stan, Brackley, and David as they pontificate about: The ongoing search for LDI Swag; Episode 1 of "Great Failures of Artificial Intelligence"; Manny's journey as a lighting designer; Grad school at Carnegie Mellon; N…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 395 - "Breaking Rectangles - Our Discussion with Michael Stiller" 38:26

5M ago38:26

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister welcome lighting designer Michael Stiller to the show. Join Michael, Ellen, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: Becoming a lighting designer without any formal training in the field; Bard College; Finding gigs in New York City; Media and generative driven lighting; Experiential li…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 394 - "I'll Have a Half-hat, a Quarter-hat, and a Pancake!" 35:32

5M ago35:32

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister discuss everything from Color Pickers to Las Vegas Implosions. Join Ellen, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: The changing face of Vegas; RIP Gel... again!; How to meet directors and designers if you don't go to graduate school; Using the gel color picker on a console; Hoarding Ge…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 393 - "Feed the Weasel!" 42:33

5M ago42:33

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister discuss everything from Cheese Curds to Stan's "Secret Announcement". Join Ellen, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Live Nation's new Seasonal Stadium in Toronto; Stan's LDI Business decisions; Focus priorities; Matching colors among different moving lights; LLC, S-Corporation, o…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 392 - "Sleep Fast, Sleep Deep" 49:14

6M ago49:14

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) discuss everything from Ellen's Mother-in Law's Personal Power Station, to Stan's "Table of Curiosities". Join Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Remembering Catalyst; Who gets paid for revisions of drawings; How clean is the energy in clean energy festival stages… and h…

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Hide and Seek: Jaiquan Tyre's Journey of Light and Darkness

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In this episode of Untold Stories, Jaiquan Tyre transports us to the sweltering summer days of his youth in Jacksonville, Florida. Through vivid memories, he explores the balance between light and darkness, the joy of childhood imagination, and the poignant reality of loss. With a powerful spoken word performance, Jaquan unearths the resilience bor…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 391 - "Lighting is a Contact Sport - Our Conversation with Rick Fisher" 1:09:54

6M ago1:09:54

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and SISTER!) welcome acclaimed lighting designer Rick Fisher to the show. Join Rick, Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Billy Elliot; Rick's amazing work at Santa fe Opera; Watching the sunset, and other things in the glorius vista behind the stage; Santa Fe's wonderful apprentice pr…

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The Life I Didn’t Plan: Thony Aiuppy's Artistic Journey

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Thony Aiuppy takes us on a deeply personal journey, starting from a chance encounter in an art gallery that sparked a 19-year love story, to his struggles in balancing family, art, and career ambitions. He shares how an unexpected pandemic, personal challenges, and a heartbreaking career setback led him to rediscover his purpose. From nearly giving…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 390 - "Lighting the Presidential Debate - A Deep Dive with Lighting Designer Dennis Size" 1:08:30

6M ago1:08:30

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and SISTER!) welcome Honorary Lumen Brother Dennis Size to the show to discuss his lighting for the historic Harris/Trump Debate. Join Dennis, Ellen, Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Steve's vacation at "The Dairy Queen Nudist Colony"; Dennis rebutting David's AI Programmer comment…

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From India to America: A Lifelong Mission to Help Others with Sunil Ancha

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This episode of Untold Stories features Sunil Ancha, a long-time software engineer and dedicated volunteer, sharing his transformative journey from childhood in India to his passion for helping others through the American Red Cross. His story delves into life-changing moments of empathy, community service, and personal growth, offering a heartfelt …

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LIGHT TALK Episode 389 - "MLBA: Make Light Bright Again!" 37:30

6M ago37:30

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) discuss everything from AI in your iPhone to "Light Talk: The Book!" Join Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Steve on the beach; Lighting report from The Nudist Colony; Apple Airpod Pro 2 hearing software and possible theatre use; New iPhones with Apple Intelligence; Get…

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Renay Diagle is Difficult But Worth It

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Join us for another episode of Untold Stories, featuring Renay Daigle, a Jacksonville resident with over 35 years of local ties. In this lively and humorous story, Renee takes us back to the summer of 1993 when her sales job at the Jacksonville Business Journal led to an unforgettable encounter with a stranded billboard repairman. From navigating w…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 388 - "The Dude Abides" 39:24

7M ago39:24

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) discuss everything from "The Lumen Brothers' Institute of Stress-Free Living" to Keith Richards on the Shuffleboard Court. Join Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: A new floating arena idea for green performances; The good old days of touring in a van; Waiting to get paid…

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The Seasons of Motherhood and Self-Discovery With Kelli Suzanne

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Join Kelli Suzanne as she takes us through the transformative summers of her life in this episode of Untold Stories. From meeting her husbands to raising her children and finally reclaiming her identity as an artist and designer, Kelli’s journey is a poignant reminder of the beauty in both the chaotic and calm moments of life. As she navigates the …

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LIGHT TALK Episode 387 - "Not a Business Filled with a Huge Stockpile of Stable Individuals" 36:53

7M ago36:53

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) discuss everything from Conflict Resolution to Creative Chain Saw Techiques. Join Ellen, Brackley, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: LDI News; "Stage Managers Academy"; Time boundaries when off work; Is it wise to buy used automated lighting fixtures?; Manufacturers honoring w…

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Redefining Home: A Story of Resilience With Amaris DeLeon 15:09

7M ago15:09

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This episode contains discussions of abuse and domestic violence. Amaris DeLeon takes us on an emotional journey from her tumultuous childhood to finding a sense of belonging at the University of North Florida. Amaris's story begins with a hot and silent car ride, a symbol of the strained relationship with her mother and the hardships she faced gro…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 386 - "Delightful!" 56:27

7M ago56:27

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Timing Cues, to Monkeys in Stan's Bidet. Join Stan, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: Stan's Greek Cruise; Lox, Bagels, and Avocado Toast; USITT coming to Long Beach; David' Pre-tech at the San Francisco Opera; The best team ever!; Educating yourself in architectura…

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Haley Tinkle: The Art of Girlhood 22:31

7M ago22:31

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In this episode, we delve into the life of Haley Tinkle, a third-generation Jacksonville resident deeply involved in her community. From her early days napping at her grandparents' house to managing a growing photography business, Haley’s life is a testament to the power of persistence and creativity. She shares her journey through the lens of her …

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LIGHT TALK Episode 385 - "Pictures of Lili's and Lasers" 49:36

7M ago49:36

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister discuss everything from Lasers on Sharks, to Steve Trying to Drive to Dairy Queen. Join Ellen, Stan, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: New lighting books; What to do when your budget is cut by 50%; How many lights do you really need?; Lili's at LDI; Incorporating AI into lightin…

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Behind the Lens: Adam Madrid’s Rise in Filmmaking 22:02

7M ago22:02

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In this episode of Untold Stories, recorded live at the Florida Theatre, filmmaker Adam Madrid takes us on a journey through the highs and lows of his career. After facing rejection from Florida State University’s film school, Adam refused to give up on his passion for filmmaking. Instead, he embarked on a self-taught journey, working tirelessly on…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 384 - "Tag-Team Designing - Our Conversation with Jane Cox" 56:26

8M ago56:26

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister interview Tony Award Winner Lighting Designer, Jane Cox. Join Jane, Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Winning the Tony for "Appropriate"; Getting light into difficult spaces; Your career is a series of relationships; Working with John Doyle; How to Play in the theater; The…

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Think Globally, Act Locally: Native Sun's Aaron Gottlieb's Journey 20:22

8M ago20:22

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Join us in this episode of Untold Stories as Aaron Gottlieb, the founder of Native Sun Natural Foods Market, takes the stage to share the compelling narrative behind his Jacksonville-based business. Aaron’s journey begins in his teenage years with a lesson from his father about the importance of thinking globally and acting locally, a mantra that w…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 383 - "Making it Epic! - Our Review of the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremonies" 37:52

8M ago37:52

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister discuss their reviews of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris Opening Ceremony. Join Ellen, Stan, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: The boldnesss and brilliant audacity of the French show creators; Rain, rain, rain; Celine Dion's unbelievable performance; The Eiffel Tower as you ha…

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A Second Chance: Mike Favo's Life-Altering Accident 20:26

8M ago20:26

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Join us for a compelling episode of Untold Stories, where Mike Favo recounts his incredible journey from surviving a devastating car accident to rebuilding his life. After a drunk driver collided with his car, Mike faced severe injuries and a challenging recovery. Despite the physical and emotional hurdles, he found strength in his family, friends,…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 382 - "Dance, Music, and Light - Our Conversation with Brandon Stirling Baker" 44:02

8M ago44:02

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister interview Broadway lighting designer Brandon Stirling Baker. Join Brandon, Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Brandon’s journey to Dance Lighting; The life and journey of “Illinoise”; The lighting and camera process of preparing your show for the Tony broadcast; The Journey…

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Life’s Fourth Quarter: Mary Strickland’s Bold Moves 19:50

8M ago19:50

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In this episode of Untold Stories, Mary Strickland takes us on a compelling journey through her life, from her childhood in the 1950s to her present-day challenges. Growing up in a large family in Somerset, New Jersey, Mary was determined to carve out a different path for herself. She pursued a nursing career, only to realize she wanted more respec…

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