Best CG Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Super Bowl Production: Broadcasting [Brandon Broussard] 47:08

23h ago47:08

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Have you ever wondered what production it takes to pull off the Super Bowl? Brandon Broussard joins the ChurchGear podcast this week to tell us all about the broadcast, camera work and prep that is required to make the biggest moment in sports each year! In this episode you'll hear: 00:00 – Intro + Super Bowl Production Recap for Church Techs 03:30…

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Don’t Raise VC Money Until You Hear This | Mike Gelb with Shamin Walsh | Consumer VC 58:21

10d ago58:21

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This episode is brought to you by Highbeam. Highbeam is the all-in-one banking and cash management platform built for consumer brands – https://www.highbeam.co/capital?partn… Join host Mike Gelb as he chats with Shamin Walsh, Managing Director at BAM Ventures — the early-stage VC firm behind Thrive Market, Honey, and Cotopaxi. Shamin breaks down ho…

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AI's Impact on Church Production [Gloo's Brad Hill] 52:47

8d ago52:47

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How will AI impact church production? Brad Hill joins us from Gloo to discuss how the church can be out in front of the AI revolution to make our services more accessible to everyone. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 – Toby & Blake Dive into Church Tech Mindsets (Behind the Curtain) 4:30 – Brad Hill from Gloo Joins the Conversation (Church Data & …

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Production For a 150 Year Old Church [Craig Rowley] 57:29

16d ago57:29

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What church production challenge come from a congregation that has a 150 year old history? Craig Rowley is the church tech of White's Chapel Methodist Church and he joins us this week to discuss how to keep your team healthy In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Why Houston’s Churches Use Studer Vista Mixing Consoles for Worship Audio 4:30 Meet Craig f…

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How Ithaca Hummus Scaled to $50M Without Venture Capital? Mike Gelb with Chris Kirby | Consumer VC 56:03

23d ago56:03

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This episode is brought to you by Highbeam. Highbeam is the all-in-one banking and cash management platform built for consumer brands – https://www.highbeam.co/capital?partnerId=consumervc In this episode of The Consumer VC, Mike Gelb sits down with Chris Kirby, founder of Ithaca Hummus, to uncover how he turned a local farmer’s market stand into a…

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Immersive Audio: Help or Hype? [Caleb Loeppky] 1:03:08

23d ago1:03:08

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Is immersive audio helpful for churches or just needless hype? Caleb Loeppky joins us for our final Five Year Anniversary Celebration episode and we discuss our first, big gear pickup ever, immersive audio, and the reason to have two mics for your pastor. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 – Almost Died Waiting for the Train (Church Tech Confessions…

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Are You Building for the Right Reasons — or Just Because the Category Is Hot? Should there be a Better Business Bureau for VCs? w/ Sid Banthiya 58:59

1M ago58:59

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#venturecapital #consumervc Join host Mike Gelb on The Consumer VC as he talks with Sid Banthiya — investor, advisor, and former CSO at Milk Bar. In this episode, Sid dives deep into consumer startup dynamics, term sheet red flags, and how founders can scale smarter (not louder). Learn why many startups fall into the trap of "venture validation," w…

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Find A Leader You Can Follow [MxU's Spencer De Young] 57:22

30d ago57:22

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How can you fast track your development as church production leader? Spencer De Young, CEO of MxU, joins us to talk about leadership, the value of mentorship, and how MxU is equipping church tech leaders through intentional training. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 – ChurchGear’s Worst Church Visit 6:00 – MxU's CEO Spencer Visits the Podcast 16:1…

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Keep it Simple [ChurchFront's Jake Gosselin] 52:20

1M ago52:20

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Gear vs. Talent. Simple Tech vs. Fancy Tech. Murder Mountain vs. a Warehouse. Jake Gosselin joins us for our second 5 Year Anniversary episode to discuss all of this and more! In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Murder Mountain aka “The ChurchGear Barn” 5:15 ChurchFront’s Jake Gosselin joins us! 11:15 How did Jake get into church production? 26:15 Ch…

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7 Wildest Moments in CG History [5 Yr Anniversary Celebration] 51:59

1M ago51:59

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We’re celebrating our 5 year anniversary with a crazy story round up! 2 Gas mishaps. 2 Lighting strikes. And our favorite pastor knows who we are?! Join us on the ChurchGear podcast to hear the 7 wildest moments that have happened over the past 5 years. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Can we fix Blake? 6:45 “Five Truths and a Lie” about ChurchGea…

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Healthy, Responsible Teams [Elevation’s Jared Olson] 43:01

2M ago43:01

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How do you keep services on schedule while still keeping your team healthy and energized? Jared Olson, Production Director at Elevation Church, joins the ChurchGear podcast to share how Elevation Church upholds both a high standard of excellence and a healthy team culture In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 – Super Bowl Halftime Show: Production & AV…

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The Future of Restaurant-Tech: Inside EMERGING’s $100M Fund with Mathew Focht 49:33

2M ago49:33

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Mathew Focht is the Founding Managing Partner of EMERGING, a $100M growth capital fund investing in the future of restaurant-tech and entertainment. In this episode of The Consumer VC, Mathew breaks down how EMERGING helps scale innovative hospitality concepts like F1® Arcade, BatBox, Puttshack, and more. We explore why the intersection of restaura…

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Honoring Volunteers & the Sabbath [Ryan Wenzel CCV] 56:03

2M ago56:03

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How can you care for your volunteers well? Ryan Wenzel joins us this week to tell us how they honor their volunteers at Christ Church of the Valley. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Church Tech Fail: The “Butt Smack” Incident 4:15 Ryan Wenzel (Christ’s Church of the Valley) Joins the Show 13:20 Ryan’s Journey into Church Production 25:00 First Ste…

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Will AI Screw IP Holders, Content Getting Better or Worse, and The Future of Journalism with Ishan Sinha, Partner at Point72 Ventures 57:48

2M ago57:48

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#consumervc #venturecapital #aicontentcreation Join host Mike Gelb on The Consumer VC as he talks with Ishan Sinha, Partner at Point72 Ventures.In this episode, Ishan shares insights into the evolving role of AI in consumer startups, the challenges of AI-driven media, and the future of monetization for creators. He discusses the impact of AI on int…

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Community Builds Production [Grove Church’s Christina Pendleton] 48:01

2M ago48:01

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How do you build a strong production team? Christina Pendleton joins us to discuss how we can build strong production teams by focusing on the community we are building in our teams. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 – Nonsense Opening 5:45 – Meet Christina Pendleton from Grove Church 15:45 – Christina’s Journey into Church Production 19:00 – Findi…

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DiGiCo Download: Coming Gear & Best Soft Skills [Ryan Shelton] 54:11

3M ago54:11

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After more than 150+ episodes, the ChurchGear podcast finally landed a pod with the most elusive guest we've ever had: DiGiCo's Ryan Shelton! Come for the heck the hosts give him for finally recording with them. Stay for the expertise Ryan shares on essential soft skills, top AVL mistakes he is seeing and a fun update on all things DiGiCo. In this …

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Is Live Streaming Essential for Church Services in 2025? [Tyler Kerpsack] 57:29

3M ago57:29

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Is live streaming still a must for churches in 2025? In this episode, we sit down with AVL pro Tyler Kerpsack to tackle the big questions. Who should stream their services? How can your church stream on a budget? Could remote mixing be in the future church tech toolbox? In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Crazy ChurchGear driving adventures 5:00 Meet…

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From Willow Creek to CCV: A Church Production Veteran’s Insights 50:24

3M ago50:24

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Touring Life + Willow Creek Production + Christ's Church of the Valley = A Production Pro. Ivan Talamantes (Christ’s Church of the Valley, Willow Creek) shares his journey from touring pro to church tech leader. He gives us insights on volunteers, gear, and the best (and worst) audio consoles in church production! In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 …

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Selling Shorter Shorts to a Successful Exit, The Story of Chubbies with Preston Rutherford 54:39

3M ago54:39

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Join host Mike Gelb on The Consumer VC as he talks with Preston Rutherford, co-founder of Chubbies. In this episode, Preston delves into their founding journey, tackling topics like why they raised VC money, overcoming early manufacturing challenges, and evolving their brand strategy. He shares insights into achieving product-market fit, the import…

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Don't Do Church Production Alone [FILO's Todd Elliott] 55:23

3M ago55:23

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How can you connect with fellow church production friends to navigate the journey of church tech together? Todd Elliott joins us to share church tech disaster stories, tips for effectively communicating with leadership, and how to build meaningful friendships in the church production space—so you never have to walk the journey alone. In this episod…

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From Mixing to Marriage: A Church Production Love Story [Fellowship Church] 50:03

3M ago50:03

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"What’s it like to marry someone from your church production team—and then keep working side by side every Sunday? Let’s talk about it!" Alexa and Daniel join us for a special Valentine’s Day episode! Hear how their shared passion for church production led them to find love—not just in their work, but in each other. Plus, all the unique challenges …

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The Fusion of Innovation and Leadership with YuChiang Cheng 53:15

4M ago53:15

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Having transitioned from founding companies to supporting early-stage ventures, YC shares his passion for creating consumer-centric solutions across diverse industries. From media and sports technology to consumer goods, he reflects on shifting his focus from generating ideas himself to aiding under-managed ventures with effective execution and str…

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Central Church's Production Approach [Ryan Fuller] 51:54

4M ago51:54

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How do you do church production in Las Vegas? Ryan Fuller joins us this week to discuss Central Church's gear setup, approach to production and sources for inspiration. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Toby’s first Vegas trip 6:20 Ryan Fuller joins us from Central Church in Vegas 12:20 How did Ryan get into church production at Central Church? 15:…

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Maximizing Gear, Not Budgets [Red Rocks Church's Chase Donald] 48:54

4M ago48:54

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How do you balance expectations and budgets simultaneously? Chase Donald works in production at Red Rocks church and he joins us to discuss balancing expectations, maximizing gear, and focusing on your church's unique production goals. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 What games did ChurchGear play at the annual retreat? 4:15 Chase Donald joins us…

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What Conferences Should You Consider in 2025? [Jerod Togger] 47:04

4M ago47:04

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How do you pick the perfect conference to further your skills and networking? We run through the list of conferences to consider in 2025, the various reasons to go and end on some tips to pitch for budget to attend. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Toby causing chaos at SALT and the Amplio Golf Tournament 10:45 How did Jerod get into church produc…

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Why The Supplement Industry Is Broken and How Momentous Plans to Fix It with Jeff Byers 1:07:21

4M ago1:07:21

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Thank you to our presenting partner –– Propeller Industries https://www.propellerindustries.com/Propeller Industries is the leading strategic finance and accounting partner for venture-stage companies.Our guest today is Jeff Byers, CEO of Momentous. Momentous produces and sells best in class human performance products. Previously, Jeff Byers founde…

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Elevating Without Imitating [Elevation Church's Shep] 54:10

4M ago54:10

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How do you draw inspiration from other churches without also bringing expectations to make your church service be just like theirs? Stephen Sheppard is the Broadcast Engineer for Elevation Church and he joins us this week to discuss gear, live streams and the importance of staying true to your church's vision. In this episode you'll hear: 0:30 Toby…

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Why Invest in CPG and Tech? Expected Returns and Red Antler's VC Journey with Daniel Faierman, Partner at Habitat Partners 54:59

5M ago54:59

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Thank you to our Partner –– Propeller Industries https://www.propellerindustries.com/Propeller Industries is the leading strategic finance and accounting partner for venture-stage companies. Our guest on today’s episode is Daniel Faierman, Partner at Habitat Partners. Habitat Partners is an early-stage venture fund that is part of Red Antler. Red A…

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Navigating Career Transitions in Church Production [Slingshot Group] 46:20

5M ago46:20

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What factors should you consider when deciding whether to stay or leave a church tech job? Slingshot helps churches with their talent searches. They joined us on the podcast to give their advice on the nuances of staying or leaving a church production job and the factors influencing that decision. We discuss self-awareness, effective resume buildin…

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Will AI Change Church Production? [Kenny Jahng] 32:53

5M ago32:53

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How will AI change church production jobs? Kenny Jahng joins us to discuss how AI will help, change and shape church production. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Podcast editing failure & Toby cheats on Blake 3:00 Kenny Jahng joins us from SALT Conference 8:30 How can AI help church production people do work easier? 16:30 What church production jo…

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Church Techs Confess [2024 Recap, Reactions & Winners] 1:04:15

5M ago1:04:15

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What were the best Church Tech Confessionals in 2024? Listen to all of 2024's Church Tech Confessionals in a single episode and then hang with us as we give our reactions and crown a winner for the best Church Tech Confessional of the 2024 year. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Blake confesses: Where is the camera card? 4:50 Blake confesses: Vehic…

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45 Years of Production Wisdom [Sweetwater's Kent Morris] 52:16

5M ago52:16

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What church production history and wisdom do you pick up when you've been in the game for 45 years? Kent Morris joins the ChurchGear podcast this week to discuss the changes he has seen over the years, the lessons he has picked up along the way and he ends on some very encouraging words for those currently in the tech trenches. In this episode you'…

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Is AI the Sole Future of Consumer Tech, What's Missing in Social & Will Glasses Be The Consumer Platform with Bryan Kim, Partner at Andreessen Horowitz 1:01:53

6M ago1:01:53

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In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to host Bryan Kim, Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, for an insightful conversation on the intersection of venture capital and consumer innovation. Brian shares his remarkable journey from a thriving career in investment banking to becoming a driving force in the tech industry. He opens up about the transformative e…

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Good & Bad Reasons to Change Jobs [Dennis Choy] 49:46

6M ago49:46

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How do you know when it is time to change churches and take a new church production job? Dennis Choy joins us this week to discuss his new job and the process he went through to make the decision. If you're looking for real life insight into the good and bad reasons to change church production jobs, this is your episode. In this episode you'll hear…

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Being the Church Post Hurricane Helene [Biltmore Church's Tyler Flores] 47:00

6M ago47:00

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How do you lead your production team after a devastating hurricane hits? Tyler Flores is the Central Production Minister of Biltmore Church, and he joins the podcast to discuss how the church is helping the community in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Funny observations of celebrity golf tournaments 5:30 Tyler F…

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Lee Fields on Church Hurt 1:21:55

6M ago1:21:55

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How do you recover from Church Hurt? Lee Fields joins us this week to discuss Church Hurt. We get into his journey to recover and the reflections he has had now that some time and counseling have happened. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Speculating about the Mike Tyson & Jake Paul fight 3:15 Lee Fields joins 8:00 Lee’s UFC fight story 10:00 What…

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Preparing for Christmas [Mannahouse Church's Peter Zatsepin] 51:36

6M ago51:36

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What are Christmas services like in Portland, Oregon? Peter Zatsepin is a Production Technician at Mannahouse Church and he joins us this week to discuss preparing for Christmas. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 How much does the weather impact your mood? 4:30 Peter Zatsepin joins us from Mannahouse Church! 14:00 How did you get into church produc…

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How Choosing the Best Food for Your Dog Can Add Years to Their Life & The Problem with The Legacy Pet Food Market with Terri Rockovich, Co-Founder & CEO of Jinx 58:55

6M ago58:55

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Thank you to our Partner –– Propeller Industries https://www.propellerindustries.com/ Propeller Industries is the leading strategic finance and accounting partner for venture-stage companies. Thank you Jerry Staub for the intro to our guest today is Terri Rockovich, Founder & CEO of Jinx. Jinx is a dog food brand that offers premium kibble, homemad…

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Becoming a System Integrator on the Fly [Dream City Church's Eric Mooney] 56:24

6M ago56:24

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Your church needs you as their church tech to be their integrator. Now what? Eric Mooney is the Audio Director at Dream City Church and he joins us to tell us his journey of going from youth pastor, to audio director, to integration work for his church. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Toby meeting Blake for the first time 3:45 Eric Mooney joins u…

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Battle Royale: Audio Consoles [Jeff Sandstrom & Drew Hester] 53:37

7M ago53:37

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What happens when you pit two audio experts against one another in a mixing Battle Royale conversation? Drew Hester and Jeff Sandstrom are too polite to fully fight it out in a Battle Royale, but they both join us for our first "fight it out" episode in the church production space. Join us for takes on what matters most in audio, the best consoles …

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3 Months to Live Changes Your Mix [Armando Fullwood] 49:12

7M ago49:12

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How do you respond when you are given 3 months to live? Armando Fullwood joins us this week to tell us what his health journey taught him about faith, life and mixing. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Mixing behind glass windows 4:45 Armando Fullwood joins us! 11:00 How did you get into live production? 15:00 What is happening in live production o…

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Running FOH for Miranda Lambert [Todd Wines] 53:24

7M ago53:24

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What's it like running audio for a Vegas residency? Todd joins the pod to tell us about running sound for Miranda Lambert in Vegas, a disaster story and we wrap with a church tech confessional. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Touring Willow Creek Church 5:00 Todd Wines joins us 16:00 How did Todd get into church production? 22:00 Running FOH for …

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How He Went From the Music Industry to VC, Investing in Tech vs. Brands, and When Down Rounds Make Sense with Jon Keidan 57:21

7M ago57:21

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n this episode with Jonathan Keidan, founder of Torch Capital, we dive into his journey from talent management in the music industry to early-stage venture capital. Jonathan shares how nurturing emerging artists parallels supporting founders, offering unique insights into spotting potential and overcoming challenges in both fields. He reveals key l…

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FOH For All the Legends [Doug Kimball] 53:35

7M ago53:35

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How do you end up mixing for legendary artists like Jay Z and Marilyn Manson? Doug Kimball got into the mixing game early via editorials and he stops by the podcast this week to give us the lessons he learned along the way. We wrap with some wild disaster stories and a church tech confessional that'll have you laughing and cringing. In this episode…

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Unconventional Service Times [Christ's Church of the Valley's Blair Drake] 44:15

8M ago44:15

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How do you build a volunteer team when your main service is Saturday night? Blair drops by to discuss their unusual service times, recruiting volunteers and wraps with multiple disaster stories. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 What do you do when your production gear gets stolen? 4:50 Blair Drake joins us! 13:00 How did Blair get started in churc…

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Volume Complaints & Touring Stories [Newsboys's John O' Neal] 1:03:55

8M ago1:03:55

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What do you learn touring in production for over two decades? John's been running FOH for Newsboys for over two decades and he joins us this week to discuss his time with them, being out on the road, and how to handle volume complaints intellectually or hilariously. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Accents, Blake’s tech fail, and Charles Manson 5:…

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The Future of Gaming: Game Economies, New Business Models, Gamification, Blockchain Technology & AI Innovation with Brian Cho, Co-Founder of Patron 57:00

8M ago57:00

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In this episode with Brian Cho, co-founder and general partner at Patron, we explore the intricacies of the gaming world's future. From the complexities of cross-currency games to the delicate balance of control and user flexibility within game economies, Brian offers his invaluable perspective. We delve into the sustainability of centralized model…

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Getting Volunteers Started Well [Willow Hodge of Hope Fellowship Church] 50:51

8M ago50:51

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How do you take an interested, inexperienced volunteer and turn them into a tech genius? Willow Hodge is the Video Director at Hope Fellowship Church and she joins to give us a masterclass on training new volunteers. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 ChurchGear Fantasy League is here! 3:50 Willow Hodge joins us! 10:20 How did you get your start in …

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Prioritizing Life Over Production [Dan McLaughlin] 1:03:59

8M ago1:03:59

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How do you keep production from disrupting your priority list? Dan is a Monitor Engineer and RF Coordinating expert. He joins us to discuss balancing production with your life, vetting production jobs and some RF deep dive discussions! In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Our new and first sponsor stops by: 64 Audio! 5:45 Kids are great! 10:00 Dan McL…

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Excellence without Excess [The Church of Eleven 22's Andrew Hoffstatter] 43:04

9M ago43:04

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How do you launch churches at an exponential rate? Andrew Hoffstatter is the Technical Director at at The Church of Eleven 22 and he joins us to discuss church launches, stretching a dollar and excellence without excess in church production. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Cats vs. Dogs 6:41 Andrew Hoffstatter joins us! 13:40 How did Andrew get i…

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