Best Get A Grip On Lighting Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 503: #409 - Quantum Light and Other Dimensions 29:22

5h ago29:22

29:22

In this mind-bending episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, tech visionary Tony Lawrence dives deep into the future of light, AI, quantum computing—and even interdimensional data transfer. From mining Bitcoin with a lightbulb, to using quantum entropy to generate synthetic data, Tony explores how light itself is becoming both a medium for communication…

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Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty 16:54

5d ago16:54

16:54

In a courtroom in Boise, Bryan Kohberger changed his plea to guilty. Kayna Whitworth was there as victims' families for the first time heard Kohberger admit to murdering the four University of Idaho students in 2022. He will spend his life in prison and avoid the death penalty. Reaction from victims' families to the plea deal was mixed. Learn more …

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Episode 502: #408 - Emergency Lighting Doesn't Matter Until it Matters 14:12

7d ago14:12

14:12

In this episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, hosts Michael Colligan and Greg Ehrich dive into the ever-important topic of emergency lighting and exit signage. From battery packs to combo units and LED emergency backup tubes, they explore the evolving landscape and the challenges distributors face when retrofitting or maintaining systems. They emphasi…

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Episode 501: #407 - The Customer Service Role 9:54

14d ago9:54

9:54

In this eye-opening and unscripted episode, Mike and Greg peel back the curtain on one of the most underappreciated parts of the lighting industry—customer service. From misfit lightbulbs and warranty nightmares to dremel-happy customers and failing retrofits in century-old churches, no story is too strange and no frustration is off-limits. Whether…

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Episode 500: #406 - Living in the Light, You’ve Got Nothing to Hide 23:17

21d ago23:17

23:17

🚀 On the latest episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, Matt Honson, President of NAILD, dives into the evolution of lighting distribution, industry education, and the urgent need for transparency in product labeling and eco-fee schemes. - Why collaboration among independent distributors strengthens the industry - Why integrity comes natural when you ar…

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Episode 499: #405 - The Post Rebate Zombie Apocalypse 17:03

1M ago17:03

17:03

Join Michael Colligan and Greg Ehrich on Get a Grip on Lighting as they dive into the evolving lighting industry in 2025. With rebates disappearing and competition tightening, distributors must rethink their approach. Michael highlights a unique opportunity in repairable fixtures—bringing back the distributor's original role of providing lighting c…

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Episode 498: #404 - Artificial Intelligence 26:26

1M ago26:26

26:26

In this episode, we sit down with Taresh Grover, co-founder and COO of Pullogic, an AI-powered platform transforming supply chains. From predicting demand to optimizing inventory, AI is revolutionizing distribution—especially in the lighting industry. Taresh shares insights on how AI helps manufacturers and distributors reduce lost sales by forecas…

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Episode 497: #403 - Lighting is the Original Right-to-Repair Industry 33:27

2M ago33:27

33:27

The podcast features Elizabeth Chamberlain, Director of Sustainability at iFixit, discussing the Right to Repair movement and its impact on the lighting industry. Traditionally, lighting was designed with standardized, replaceable components, ensuring easy repairs. However, modern LED fixtures often have non-repairable parts, leading to more electr…

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Episode 496: #402 - Data-Driven Buildings: Why Lighting Controls Matter 33:37

2M ago33:37

33:37

Lighting controls are no longer a nice-to-have—they’re fast becoming the backbone of smart, energy-efficient buildings. In this episode, Michael Colligan and Greg Ehrich sit down with Scott Metker, COO of Autani, to explore how the convergence of lighting, HVAC, and data is transforming the built environment. From the rise of wireless and hybrid sy…

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Episode 495: #401 - Product Labeling and the "Deep State" 28:08

2M ago28:08

28:08

In this explosive discussion, Devin Wall returns to break down the deep-state influence in the lighting industry—focusing on tariffs, accreditation agencies, and the power dynamics shaping the market. 🔦 Key Topics Covered: - Why Devin supports tariffs & U.S.-based manufacturing - The real role of accreditation agencies (like DLC) - How non-player c…

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Episode 494: #400 - Mastering Lighting Controls: The Next Big Opportunity 19:49

2M ago19:49

19:49

In this episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, we sit down with Webster Marsh, host of the Lighting Controls Podcast, and Lighting Specialist in Controls instructor, to talk about the exciting future of lighting controls certification and why the industry desperately needs certified professionals. 💡 Key Topics Discussed: - Why the demand for lighting c…

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Episode 493: #399 - Direct Install Rebate Programs (Deep State?) 26:33

3M ago26:33

26:33

In this compelling episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, Spencer Myles and Brian Amundson dive deep into the complexities of the lighting industry, exposing the challenges posed by rebate programs, direct install initiatives, and shifting market dynamics. ✨ Key Topics Discussed: The unintended consequences of rebate programs and how they can harm dist…

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Episode 492: #398 - Selling Lighting Without Rebates 26:16

3M ago26:16

26:16

Our old friend Mark Jewell joins us to talk about selling in the lighting industry—especially as rebates begin to dry up. A lot of people are worried about what the end of rebate programs will mean for project sales. Mark says we shouldn’t be. Michael and Greg aren’t so sure. In this episode, Mark talks us down off the “rebate ledge” with some sens…

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Episode 491: #397 - Understanding Extended Producer Responsibility (Deep State?) 25:40

3M ago25:40

25:40

For this episode, we hoped to welcome Brian Bastien of Product Care Recycling to discuss Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Programs and their impact on the lighting industry. The President of NAILD reached out—non-profit to non-profit—to open a conversation about how these programs support sustainability and what they mean for lighting distrib…

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Episode 490: #396 - Not a Time to Coast 31:29

3M ago31:29

31:29

Jason knows so much about lighting that he wrote 2 books on the subject (see below). Jason chats with Michael and Greg about his books, wasteful lighting fixtures, the circular economy, and wired and wireless controls. And for pete's sake, don’t go with flat panels if there are better choices. Jason Livingston LC, IES, IALD is the principal of Stud…

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The Crime Scene Weekly: New Details in Idaho Murders Case 39:52

3M ago39:52

39:52

New episodes of "The King Road Killings" are coming soon, but in the meantime, stay informed with a new show from ABC Audio: "The Crime Scene Weekly." Each week, "The Crime Scene Weekly" unpacks the latest headlines in true crime -- from grisly new stories to recent breakthroughs in older cases that are still unresolved. It's true crime in real tim…

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Episode 489: #395 - Oil, Tobacco, and the Lighting Industry 24:05

3M ago24:05

24:05

You’ve seen Dr. Motta on Restoring Darkness (https://restoringdarkness.com/episode/120-blue-light-leds-are-an-immune-suppressor-proven-to-cause-cancer-dr-mario-motta) now he’s on Get a Grip on Lighting to tell you about the hazards of blue-rich LED’s. No matter how some might push back, the evidence is irrefutable: blue light LED’s suppress melaton…

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Episode 488: #394 - Flipping The Bird 30:29

4M ago30:29

30:29

Put your preconceptions and biases aside, Mark baker is going to point the finger a little in this episode. LED’s can be harmful to humans - Mark being one of them - and the industry needs to recognize this, step up, and address the problem. Admittedly, as Michael says, the lighting industry got steamrolled by the LED revolution, but now it’s time …

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The 911 Call 36:08

4M ago36:08

36:08

The 911 call made hours after the murders is made public and the judge orders the release of documents that could prove key to the case: transcripts of the text messages between the surviving roommates. We’ll hear the 911 audio in its entirety. The new judge says he wants more transparency from both sides in Bryan Kohberger’s case. Kayna Whitworth …

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Episode 487: #393 - NEMRA Lighting Division 40:01

4M ago40:01

40:01

Jeffrey brings a lot of experience to his position as Divisional Vice President in the NEMRA Lighting Division. This division was formed recently when AAILA, the American Association of Independent Lighting Agencies, was integrated into NEMRA. Michael points out that in the past, he has seen lighting nonprofits absorbed into electrical associations…

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Episode 486: #392 - New Construction vs. Retrofit 28:03

4M ago28:03

28:03

Hey distributors. Are you selling emergency lighting? If not, this episode with Heather McCune might change your mind. Barron has seen ROI of under a year with their Exitronix Guardian G3 on all their retrofit jobs. This system reduces maintenance, labor hours, and interruptions to building power during testing. It can even self-test and back up th…

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Episode 485: #391 - I Want It All And I Want It Now 26:46

4M ago26:46

26:46

Jason wants it all - now. But he also says, be careful what you wish for. In this competitive environment, don’t just take any job. Jason is competitive and doesn’t like to lose but, as he says, you don’t want to win a race to the bottom. Then the only way you’re going to make money is if all the stars align and nothing goes wrong on the project. S…

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Episode 484: #390 - Tariff Talk 25:00

5M ago25:00

25:00

As of this recording, the US has backed off on tariffs, for now. But they still loom as a possibility sometime in the future. Michael gives his perspective from the viewpoint of Canada, while Greg and Spencer look at it from a “what’s best for America” standpoint. Can’t we all just get along? Spencer Miles first appeared on Get a Grip On Lighting w…

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Episode 483: #389 - The Man Behind The Curtain 17:57

5M ago17:57

17:57

You’ve heard him on Monday mornings. You’ve seen his work quarterly. We pull back the curtain on Scott Wachter to take a look behind the scenes at his work on the Lighting Industry News Brief, Today’s Lighting Distributor, and The Darkness News Update (on RestoringDarkness.com). Beyond his work as the best-informed person in the lighting industry, …

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Episode 482: #388 - The Purpose of Lighting 8:59

5M ago8:59

8:59

Fear. Is that a sales strategy? Michael thinks so. If you have a “perversely commissioned sensor” that suddenly makes the lights go off in a machine room while someone is under the HVAC equipment, the urgency level to fix that for safety is high. Make sure the lights serve their purpose–to see! Sponsor: Barron Lighting Group www.barronltg.com…

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Episode 481: #387 - Circling the Circular Economy 15:16

6M ago15:16

15:16

Retrofitting a troffer? Impossible! Or is it? Greg presents a case where maybe, just maybe, it’s possible to save the old fixture. Even Michael thinks this one has a chance to not end up in a landfill. Sponsor: Griplock www.griplocksystems.com

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Episode 480: #386 - Nobody Knows 11:50

6M ago11:50

11:50

This one is short but important. Michael and Greg discuss the recent Restoring Darkness podcast featuring Dr. Mario Motta (https://youtu.be/tEbcyBf-2Ug). Michael and Greg want to get to the bottom of the conflict between Dr. Motta and the IES. They’d love to hear the IES’s side of the story.

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Matt McCarty, Episode 4: Opening Drive of the 2025 PGA Tour Season 27:48

6M ago27:48

27:48

Shane Bacon and Matt McCarty are back with the first Get a Grip episode of the new year! Shane has Matt recap his week at The Sentry, the PGA Tour's first tournament of the 2025 season. Matt shares his impressions of the Plantation Course at Kapalua and stories from his first week playing in a Signature Event on the PGA Tour. The two also discuss h…

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Episode 479: #385 - 2025 Predictions 45:54

6M ago45:54

45:54

Al brings along some predictions from some movers and shakers in the industry. He, along with Michael and Greg, assesses the predictions for 2025 from people like Colleen Harper at the IES, Cory Schneider at Lighting Unlimited, and Rob Duncan from Bell & McCoy. Will controls take off? Can the circular economy be strengthened? Is consolidation in th…

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Episode 478: #384 - The Blend and the Dance 35:17

6M ago35:17

35:17

Leon and Brenda tell you how it’s done! Two years ago, FSG acquired West-Lite Supply Company in California and they’ll tell you in this podcast, that it was a complete success. Brenda stayed on with FSG to become VP of California Sales and no one lost their job. In fact, Leon always looks forward, in an acquisition scenario, to finding a gem among …

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Episode 477: #383 - Lightfair - There's Something For Everyone 28:47

7M ago28:47

28:47

Who owns Lightfair? What new things are coming along? How are exhibitors being vetted? What is the vision for Lightfair? What’s hot right now in the lighting design world? Christopher answers these queries and more in this episode. Get to Lightfair, May 4 - 8, 2025 in Las Vegas. https://lightfair.us.messefrankfurt.com/us/en.html. Christopher Knowlt…

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Episode 476: #382 - Iluminación sin Fronteras: del Diseño a las Estrellas 43:14

7M ago43:14

43:14

Y por fin llegó el día. En este primer capítulo damos inicio a una nueva etapa: Get a Grip on Lighting en Español, la versión en nuestro idioma del podcast en inglés que lleva años iluminando la industria. Exploramos el fascinante mundo de la iluminación desde dos perspectivas únicas: el diseño y la astronomía. Acompaña a nuestros conductores Alex …

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Episode 475: #381 - Induction - Don't Call it a Comeback 39:03

7M ago39:03

39:03

If Nikola Tesla only knew… Philip Gotthelf has run with Tesla’s invention and made it “the most advanced sustainable commercial lighting on the planet.” In this episode, you’ll learn about induction lighting, but Philip is also pretty knowledgeable about LED, flicker, and blue light effects on the pineal gland. And don’t get him started on road lig…

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Episode 474: #380 - One Throat to Choke 30:19

7M ago30:19

30:19

John comes onto GAGOL to explain how ESCO’s are serving MUSH. Okay. You know what GAGOL is. You probably know what an ESCO is. You’ll have to listen to this podcast to find out what MUSH stands for. John breaks down what it is to be an ESCO, who they serve, and how they make money. John Hamilton is an accomplished sales executive with over a decade…

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Matt McCarty, Episode 3: Offseason Plans Following a Successful Fall Swing 35:33

7M ago35:33

35:33

On this episode, Shane Bacon is once again joined by Matt McCarty as the two wrap up the FedEx Fall on the PGA Tour. Shane and Matt discuss Matt's missed cut at the season-ending RSM Classic and his grouping with Luke Clanton and Ludvig Åberg before reflecting on the fall swing as a whole. Matt grades his initial performance on the PGA Tour which i…

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Episode 473: #379 - The Importance of Integrity in Lighting Distribution 15:11

7M ago15:11

15:11

Integrity. Is it in short supply? Michael thinks there is a lot of it in the lighting distribution business. People pay their bills on time, honor handshake deals, and trust one another. But it may not be so in other businesses. Lighting Distribution is a good business to be in!

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Episode 472: #378 - Live From Canada Light Expo 15:52

8M ago15:52

15:52

If you missed the live stream, here is a recording of Michael’s chat with Eric Teacher at Canada Light Expo. Michael and Eric talk about what it is to be a lighting agent, how STL has survived the chaotic agency world of Toronto, and how the US market seems unaware of how enormous the Ontario and Toronto economy is. Working in the lighting industry…

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Episode 471: #377 - Talking About Thinking Differently About Lighting 11:35

8M ago11:35

11:35

Dr. Shelley James is back with a little preview of her new podcast, “Thinking Differently About Lighting.” Dr. James has pulled together her “dream team” of scientists to discuss the latest research and findings, and how that is transforming the way we think about lighting. Watch out for the launch on the Get a Grip network. Dr. Shelley James is an…

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Episode 470: #376 - Sports Lighting is in Play 24:38

8M ago24:38

24:38

Is the LED boom over? Maybe so, but not in sports lighting. The energy savings and cost reductions with LED, and the advancements in controls now means you can get that NFL “look” for your local high school field. As Royce says, it can make participants feel like they are part of something bigger. Royce Banuelos is the marketing manager for SLG Lig…

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Episode 469: #375 - The Canada Light Expo 17:08

8M ago17:08

17:08

Yes, there is a market north of the border! The Toronto area is huge and deserves its own lighting show. Gaurav saw the opportunity and jumped on it all the way from India. With his company, MEX Exhibitions, he plans to “provide a platform for the lighting community to engage in meaningful dialogue and explore the future of smart lighting, LED tech…

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Matt McCarty, Episode 2: What’s Next After Winning a FedEx Fall Event? 41:23

9M ago41:23

41:23

Shane Bacon and Matt McCarty are back to recap last week's Shriners Children's Open in Las Vegas and look ahead a bit at Matt's 2025 schedule on the PGA Tour. To start this episode, Shane and Matt discuss their love for different golf courses as Matt is back in Chicago to play at Medinah this week. They touch on Matt's time in Las Vegas and how he …

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Matt McCarty, Episode 1: First PGA Tour Win at Black Desert Championship 37:51

9M ago37:51

37:51

In this new season of Get a Grip, Shane Bacon is joined by PGA Tour winner and the No. 1 player on the 2024 Korn Ferry Tour points list Matt McCarty. Matt won his first PGA Tour event last week at the Black Desert Championship in just his third career start. In this season premiere episode, Shane and Matt discuss Matt's week in Utah leading up to h…

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Episode 468: #374 - Who's To Blame 14:37

9M ago14:37

14:37

You or your contractor are installing lights in a retail store with a scissor lift. Suddenly, a few tiles crack under the weight. Who’s to blame? It might not be who you think. Cory joined his father at Lighting Unlimited in 2008. He took on a leadership role in 2014 as well as receiving his LC from the NCQLP in 2017. He was the president of NAILD …

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Andrew Putnam, Episode 9: Andrew's First Trip to St. Andrews for the Dunhill Links 40:37

9M ago40:37

40:37

Shane Bacon and Andrew Putnam return to the feed to discuss Andrew's first trip to St. Andrews after his T-25 finish at the Dunhill Links last week. The two discuss what's so special about the town of St. Andrews, the challenges of links golf at this time of year, and how players navigate the layout of the Dunhill Links across three different cours…

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Episode 467: #373 - Blinking Lights 10:28

9M ago10:28

10:28

Michael recently had a customer call to fix some blinking lights in his parking lot. Brian joins Michael and Greg to discuss how a distributor could handle this situation when some other company did the installation. THe boys discuss everything from selling them new fixtures, to advising them to call the installers to find out the warranty situatio…

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Episode 466: #372 - An Open Invitation To CEO's 11:17

10M ago11:17

11:17

CEOs of publicly traded lighting companies, you are invited to be a guest on Get A Grip On Lighting. Michael, Greg, and Spencer Miles discuss the pros and the cons for you. And we have concluded the pros outweigh the cons. If you’re up for it, email us at [email protected]. Spencer Miles first appeared on Get a Grip On Lighting way back in…

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Episode 465: #371 - NAILD's Ambassador 20:29

10M ago20:29

20:29

Devin and Louvers International have a new UVC air sanitizer product called Cluvaire. But while we have Devin, we go into the “deep state” of the lighting industry, outdoor lighting, bulb bans, dark sky compliance… But yeah, he has a new UV product called Cluvaire. Check it out: https://louversintl.com/uvc-air-sanitizers/ Devin, along with his brot…

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Kohberger's Trial Moves to Boise 19:49

10M ago19:49

19:49

The trial of Bryan Kohberger has a new judge, and a new location: Boise. An analysis of what these changes mean for the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy ABC News

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Episode 464: #370 - Stop Blanket Bans - Call NAILD 17:00

10M ago17:00

17:00

Michael presents a document from the Canadian government outlining the coming ban on CFL bulbs. Brian Huff joins Michael and Greg to tackle this misguided and needlessly complicated plan. Hey Governments - want to get rid of Mercury containing bulbs? A NAILD committee will figure it out in 15 minutes. Brian Huff, President of Adventure Lighting in …

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Episode 463: #369 - The Lighting Industry Deep State 20:31

10M ago20:31

20:31

Jake Watters reached out to us after listening to episode #356 with Paolo Cordovado and how difficult it has become, as a building manager, to simply replace light bulbs. Even as Jake’s company attempts to mitigate the waste with their modular system, even he admits that the only path to sustainability is probably form factor standards. Michael get…

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