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 458 - "Lighting, Art, and Pizza - Our Conversation with Elena Hewett and Darius Knight Evans"

Jan 10, 2026

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, as part of our Young Designers Series, The Lumen Brothers and Sister interview USITT PAT MacKay Diversity in Design Scholarship Winners Darius Knight Evans and Elena Hewett.

In this episode, Elena, Darius, Ellen, Steve, Dennis, and David discuss: How young designers find the right...

LIGHT TALK Episode 457 - "Come on Down to LDIsland - Our 2026 NEW YEARS EXTRAVAGANZA!"

Jan 3, 2026

In this 2026 New Years Extravaganza, Ellen, Steve, Dennis, and David discuss: What we did last night; Swag Complaints; Comfy Socks; Lighting "Rockin' New Years Eve with Dick Clark"; Where broadcast lighting designers dock their yachts; Video quality in movie theaters; Outstanding art direction on Apple TV; The...

LIGHT TALK Episode 456 - "The Best of LIGHT TALK - Circumcising Squirrels"

Dec 25, 2025

In this episode of THE BEST OF LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister celebrate the holidays with this 2020 recording of that year's Lumen Holiday Extravaganza!

Join Ellen, Steve, Brackley, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Favorite Holiday Songs; Lighting devices for our stockings; Stan's new eyeballs;...

LIGHT TALK Episode 455 - "Welcome Carol - Our 2025 LDI Show Review"

Dec 20, 2025

In this 2025 LDI Review Episode, Kelsey, Steve, Dennis, Brackley and David discuss: Our Light Talk live show; Impressive new products; What we wanted to see but didn’t; Our favorite booths; Our favorite demos/shows; Our favorite circle bar drinks; Battle of the busk; Our favorite swag; LDI Awards; and Our favorite...

LIGHT TALK Episode 454 - "We Are All Lumen Brothers and Sisters! - Our 2025 LIGHT TALK LIVE AT LDI SHOW!"

Dec 13, 2025

In this episode of LIGHT TALK with The Lumen Brothers and Sister present their LIVE AT LDI IN LAS VEGAS show presented on December 7, 2025.

In this episode, Ellen, Zac, Steve, Dennis, Brackley, David, and Snoot answer live audience questions about: Why we hate and love Followspots, What are the next big advances...