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 428 - "Stinky Cheese"

Jun 14, 2025

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister talk about everything from The Tony Awards to Stinky Cheese.

Join Ellen, Dennis, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Welcome back Ellen!; Report from Design Showcase West; Report from Showlight; Join the Club! Dennis makes a mistake!; Out of control...

LIGHT TALK Episode 427 - "A Leap of Faith - Our discussion with Kelsey Araghi and Keegan Webber"

Jun 7, 2025

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister kick off their "Young Designers Series", focusing on the challenges that young designers face when starting their careers. Today they talk with lighting designers Kelsey Araghi and Keegan Webber about starting their challenges and successes in starting their...

LIGHT TALK Episode 426 - "Call the Plastic Surgeon!"

May 31, 2025

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from High Testosterone to Horror Stories from the USA 829 Practical Exam.

Join Dennis, Zak, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Report from the National Portfolio Review; Dennis' Lee Watson experience at the Union Exam; Transfering the...

LIGHT TALK Episode 425 - "When the Gypsies Start to Play"

May 24, 2025

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Annoying Assistant Directors, to the "LDI 2025 Light Talk After Dark Party".

Join Dennis, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Making sure Snoot is happy; Sister Ellen having fun at Showlight; National Design Portfolio Review and Design...

LIGHT TALK Episode 424 - "Virgin Cruise"

May 17, 2025

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister talk about everything from Finding a Job on the High Seas, to Fireworks Shortages.

Join Ellen, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Clay Paky mergering with EK; Wild trade shows in Italy; Size matters; Researching your artistic "instruments"; Finding a...