The Road Ahead
Episodes
92 episodes
The Changing Landscape of Live Events Through M&A - Episode 92
Les Goldberg chats with CEO Digital Business Partner, Ivan Fernandes, about what is happening with all the mergers and acquisitions of the live production companies.
Navigating Live Events Amid Global Political Uncertainty - Episode 91
Les Goldberg talks with Michelle Smith from URMIA (University Risk Management & Insurance Association, Inc.), Jessica Parkhurst from Acentria Insurance & Foundation Risk Partners and Emilie Perkins from Raybourn Group International abou...
The State of the Live Events World Ensuring Audience Engagement - Episode 90
Les Goldberg hosted his very first podcast in front of a live audience at Camden Town Hall, bringing together some of London’s leading industry voices to talk all things live events. Joined by Conor Twohill from Envy Create, Technical Productio...
How Creative Teams Deliver Monumental Projection Mapping – Episode 89
Les Goldberg chats with Bart Kresa from BARTKRESA studio, Patrick Verhey from LMG Systems Innovation, Steve Deitz from 900 lbs and Jayson Wise from LMG about working in the world of projection mapping and a recent project at the Washingto...
How Technology Shapes Modern Storytelling - Episode 88
Les Goldberg chats with Rick Borja from Go West Creative, Chris Drury from Drury Design Dynamic and Stephen Dahlem from Corporate Magic about how important technology is to storytelling in his most recent podcast.
Creating a Safe Environment for Live Events - Episode 87
It is all about event safety for the audience. Les Goldberg talks with Timothy Wimbley from Events TNT, Mark Herrera from Global Awareness Professionals and Dominic Housiaux from Risky Business Resources about creating a safe environment for li...
How Meeting Planners Win at Hotel Negotiations - Episode 86
Les Goldberg talks with John Cruz from MetLife, Adriance Cesa from Huntington Bank, Larry Epstein from The Launch Group and Mandy Hazlett from National Precast Concrete Association about the elements of negotiating a successful contract with th...
What Keeps Us Hooked on Live Events - Episode 85
Les Goldberg talk with Stage Manager- Miles Kapper, Scenic Designer and Creative Director at- Tony Castrigno at Design Contact and Executive VP Creative Services at Media Loft - Daniel Walls about what it is about the live event business that k...
Working With In-House AV Teams - Episode 84
Have you found fair value when working with in-house providers—both exclusive and nonexclusive? In this episode of The Road Ahead, Les Goldberg talks with Karim Kassab, Aaron Levinthal, and Dan Wilcox about their real-world experiences...
The Importance of Safety in the Live Events Industry - Episode 83
There is no compromise in safety. Les Goldberg talks with Jim Digby – President of Show Makers, Ken Keberle – Director of Education for Event Safety Alliance and Rutger Jansen – Managing Partner of Backbone International about the importance ab...
Blending the Art and Technical Aspects of Audio Mixing - Episode 82
Les Goldberg talks with touring industry experts Jason “Jmo” Moore (FOH for Train) and Colin Pink (FOH for Hans Zimmer Live) about blending the art and technical aspects of audio mixing to create an extraordinary live sound experience.
The Elements of an Amazing Video Direction for Live Events - Episode 81
Les Goldberg talks with Dave Nuckolls and Hal Bassett about the elements of an amazing video direction for live events. #BeyondTechnology #LMGTouring
Essential Elements of Creating Amazing Lighting Designs - Episode 80
A discussion among industry veterans about the essential elements of creating amazing lighting designs. Les Goldberg talks with John Featherstone from Lightswitch, Greg Cohen from UVLD, Kyle Kegan from Voyage Productions and Richard Dunn from D...
Coming Up with Amazing Show Designs - Episode 79
Les Goldberg chats with Jeff Newburger from Lionfish Design, Colin Murphy from Show Intel, Rob King from EventEQ and Rick Goodwin from Rick Goodwin Design about coming up with amazing show designs.
The Essential Role of LED Technology in Today's World - Episode 78
Les Goldberg talks with Jason Barak from Unilumin, Doug Murry from ETP, Sean Borowski from Systems Innovation and David Luchsinger from LMG about how essential LED is in today’s world.
Building a Career as a Touring Professional - Episode 77
Les Goldberg chats with Nikki Sanz- CEO of Giggs, Sean Henry- Production Manager for Train and Andrew Weiss- Tour Manager for A Day To Remember, Paramore, Twenty One Pilots and Creed about building a career as a touring professional.
Situational Awareness and How Stage Managers Contribute the Success of a Show - Episode 76
In Les Goldberg's most recent podcast he talks with Stage Managers Cheryl Poulsen, Miles Kapper and Roger Bull about situational awareness and how stage managers contribute the success of a show. #BeyondTechnology
Playbook for Being a Great Technical Director - Episode 75
Les Goldberg talks with Joe Volpe, Andy Stavro and Shane Carmelich about the playbook for being a great technical director.
Exploring Audience Insights with knw. - Episode 74
What is your audience thinking? Les Goldberg talks with BJ Singh - President, North America at Entertainment Technology Partners and Nico Ubenauf - CEO, Live Matters and satis&fy about a new product called knw. and measuring real time...
The Value of Great Project Management - Episode 73
Les Goldbergs talks with Project Managers- Bethany Forbes from Apex Production Services, Casen Doherty from Hold Fast Production Management and Wes Warren from Warren Event Solutions about the value of great project management.
Embracing the New Normal and the Associated Costs Delivering a Show Post Pandemic - Episode 72
Les Goldberg chats with Michael Lachance from Wilson Dow Group, Rick Barranco from Red Rocket Studios and Katie Riggs from Riggs & Co. about embracing the new normal and the associated costs delivering a show post pandemic
The Differences Working with an In-House A/V Team Verses an Outside A/V Provider - Episode 71
What are the differences you may experience working with an inhouse a/v team verses an outside a/v provider? Les Goldberg talks with Nick Farrell form TEK Productions and Megan Cummings from Linder Global Events about their past experiences.
What Have We Learned From Producing Hybrid Events? - Episode 70
Les Goldberg talks with Dave Nuckolls and James Boress about how to make the best hybrid experiences.
How Will Artificial Intelligence Impact Live Events? - Episode 69
In Les Goldberg's most recent podcast he talks with AI Guru- Frederick Van Johnson, Founder of Disguise- Ash Nehru, Digital Art Expert- Jonathan Hart and Live Event Content Expert- Larry Springer about how will Artificial Intelligence - Chat ...
How Large Pixel Spaces Connect with Media Servers and the Associated Challenges - Episode 68
Les Goldberg discusses how large pixel spaces connect with media servers and some of the associated challenges with Rodd McLaughlin from RGM Productions, Inc., Cameron Yeary from Thrasos Media, Patrick Verhey from LMG and Sean Borowski from Sys...
