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The Backstage Brief

PS Productions, New Bern, NC

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Welcome to The Backstage Brief—a podcast built for the pros who make events happen. Whether you're an A/V tech, videographer, event planner, or freelancer, this show dives deep into the real-world challenges of live production—from gear mishaps and tech fails to planner communication and wedding day chaos. Host Keith Thomas brings practical tips, field-tested tools, and honest stories from behind the curtain. 🎛️ You’ll hear: Gear reviews and equipment must-haves Production hacks for live eve ...
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Send us a text Informed Brides Ask Better Questions: How to Choose the Right Videographer In this episode of The Backstage Brief, Sherwood Harrison shares the essential questions every bride should ask before hiring a wedding videographer. From reviewing full-length wedding films to understanding audio setup and contract details, this 6-minute guid…
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Send us a text In this episode of The Backstage Brief, host Sherwood Harrison tackles a major pain point for production pros—poor parking accommodations at outdoor events. From being told to move his van and trailer a quarter-mile away to working with a thoughtful coordinator who understood the need for close access, Sherwood shares real-world stor…
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Send us a text In this episode of The Backstage Brief, host Sherwood Harrison breaks down one of the most critical elements in any production—timing. Whether you’re behind the soundboard, camera, lighting console, or coordinating an event, knowing how to respond to cues and stay in sync with your team can make or break a performance. From what a cu…
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Send us a text Production Jargon 101 Ever feel lost when people start tossing around terms like “phantom power,” “b-roll,” or “gain staging”? In this episode of The Backstage Brief, we’re breaking down the most commonly used terms in the world of production—whether you’re working in live sound, video, or event planning. Host Sherwood Harrison gives…
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Send us a text Ever had a surprise at an event that could’ve been avoided with better planning? In this solo episode, Sherwood Harrison breaks down the simple but powerful practice of the event walkthrough. Whether you’re a planner, vendor, or volunteer, learn why this one step can save time, stress, and your event’s success. Plus—real-world storie…
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Send us a text Description: In this episode of The Backstage Brief, we explore one of the most important ingredients for success in any service-based business: trust. Whether you're a videographer, DJ, event planner, or part of the production crew, building client trust starts long before the first meeting and continues well after the job is done. …
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Send us a text Planning a wedding? The right questions can make all the difference. In this episode we walk you through the essential things every bride should ask their DJ—before booking. From contracts and sound systems to dress codes and payments, we give you practical advice that helps you avoid surprises and build confidence in your DJ selecti…
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Send us a text he Backstage Brief – Episode 1 Title: Welcome to the Show – And What Can Go Wrong When You’re Not Ready Description: In the debut episode of The Backstage Brief, PS Productions shares what every A/V tech, event planner, and videographer already knows deep down: things go wrong—especially when you’re not ready. From blown breakers to …
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