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 226 - "In a Gadda Da Vida, Baby!"

Jul 31, 2021

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers pontificate about everything from Light Booth Etiquette to Brazilian Toilets!

Join Steve, Zak, and David as they pontificate about: Our take on the Opening Ceremonies at The Summer Olympics; David's dating strategy; The difference between two sides of the gel; Silks and...

LIGHT TALK Episode 225 - "Roller Discos and Cat Allergies - Interview with David Gallo"

Jul 24, 2021

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk with production designer David Gallo.

Join David, Zak, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Babysitting Zak; Everything you ever wanted to know about "Xanadu"; The great mirror ball famine; The influence of "CATS" and "Star Wars"; Throwing body parts onstage;...

LIGHT TALK Episode 224 - "The Three Mouseketeers"

Jul 17, 2021

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers pontificate about everything from Onstage Beheadings to Making Magic!

Join Driscoll, Zak, and David as they pontificate about: "The Lumen Family LDI 2021 Spectacular"; What to call Projection Designers; Keeping the feeling of magic; What to teach young projection design...

LIGHT TALK Episode 223 - "The Barren Wasteland of Mad Max"

Jul 10, 2021

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers pontificate about everything from California Plugs to Color Pickers!

Join David, Steve, and Stan as they pontificate about: Designers once again opening shows; Infrastructure spending; Waterproofing connections with hot melt glue; Touring children theatre shows; When do...

LIGHT TALK Episode 222 - "Sculpting with Light - Interview with Ryan O'Gara"

Jul 3, 2021

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sistah!) interview renowned international lighting designer Ryan O'Gara.

Join Ryan, Ellen, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Early experience lighting dance for the Hubbard Street Dance Chicago; Sculpting the body with light; The necessity of being...