Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers

LIGHT TALK is a place where lighting designers can feel free to express what really annoys them about the industry, lighting education, and the art of stage lighting design. Inspired by the beloved NPR radio show, "CAR TALK", LIGHT TALK features the musings and rantings of David Jacques, Stan Kaye, and Steve Woods. These three designers have been lighting the stages of the world for many, many decades. Burnt out and abused by the industry and the insanity of the profession, Stan, Steve, and David have escaped to the hallowed halls of academia where they wildly and fearlessly pontificate to innocent students of the art. LIGHT TALK takes these rantings to the world. Look for our weekly Pod Cast discussing the issues of our time. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and very little makes sense. Welcome to LIGHT TALK!

LIGHT TALK Episode 165 - "Hold the Kasha!"

May 30, 2020

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Starting a Lighting Rental Company to Competitive Duck Herding.

Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Update on The Faroe Islands; John Denver; Lighting setups for video podcasts; Soft lights and ring lights; Sparkle Cam; The...

LIGHT TALK Episode 164 - "Beautiful Moments - Interview with Rachael Blackwell"

May 23, 2020

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers interview 2020 Hemsley Internship co-winner, Rachael Blackwell.

Join Rachael, David, Stan and Steve as they pontificate about: Gilbert's legacy; David lets the bunnies out of the bag; Transitioning into the profession during a pandemic; Growing up in the 2nd Golden Age...

LIGHT TALK Episode 163 - "Morality Reset!"

May 16, 2020

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Communicating with Programmers to Learning How to Feel the Music.

Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Throwing Low Balls; Rosco disses David... AGAIN!; "Walk in the Woods Green"; Design Showcase East Post Mortem; Working with...

LIGHT TALK Episode 162 - "Interview with Chad 'Rosco' Tiller"

May 6, 2020

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers interview Chad Tiller from Rosco.

Join Chad, David, Stan and Steve as they pontificate about: Favorite Brothers and the "Other" Brothers; The "Air Jordan" of lighting; How the MixBook works; When do you choose the color?; An actor turned VP; Early days at...

LIGHT TALK Episode 161: "Give Me That Special Sauce!"

May 2, 2020

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Speaking in Tongues to Destroying Creativity.

Join David, Brackley, and Steve as they pontificate about: Remembering Matt and Steve; CARES ACT Update; Explaining the PPP and the EIDLP forgivable loan programs; Fun teaching from home; When on-campus...