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 393 - "Feed the Weasel!"

Oct 12, 2024

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) discuss everything from Cheese Curds to Stan's "Secret Announcement".

Join Ellen, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Live Nation's new Seasonal Stadium in Toronto; Stan's LDI Business decisions; Focus priorities; Matching colors among different...

LIGHT TALK Episode 392 - "Sleep Fast, Sleep Deep"

Oct 5, 2024

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) discuss everything from Ellen's Mother-in Law's Personal Power Station, to Stan's "Table of Curiosities".

Join Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Remembering Catalyst; Who gets paid for revisions of drawings; How clean is the energy in clean...

LIGHT TALK Episode 391 - "Lighting is a Contact Sport - Our Conversation with Rick Fisher"

Sep 28, 2024

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and SISTER!) welcome acclaimed lighting designer Rick Fisher to the show.

Join Rick, Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Billy Elliot; Rick's amazing work at Santa fe Opera; Watching the sunset, and other things in the glorius vista behind the stage; Santa...

LIGHT TALK Episode 390 - "Lighting the Presidential Debate - A Deep Dive with Lighting Designer Dennis Size"

Sep 21, 2024

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and SISTER!) welcome Honorary Lumen Brother Dennis Size to the show to discuss his lighting for the historic Harris/Trump Debate.

Join Dennis, Ellen, Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Steve's vacation at "The Dairy Queen Nudist Colony"; Dennis rebutting...

LIGHT TALK Episode 389 - "MLBA: Make Light Bright Again!"

Sep 14, 2024

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) discuss everything from AI in your iPhone to "Light Talk: The Book!"

Join Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Steve on the beach; Lighting report from The Nudist Colony; Apple Airpod Pro 2 hearing software and possible theatre use; New iPhones...