With Michael & Greg 10/3/25 – Special Episode with Michael & Greg Is the DLC a wolf in sheep’s clothing? Michael and Greg lay it out. The live stream experienced some technical difficulties, so here it is in full. Your Resources – National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors (NAILD)– Connect with Greg on LinkedIn– Connect with Michael … Read more
With Michael & Greg 9/29/25 – Lighting Episode 422 – Michael & Greg 🔥 Buckle up for a bold ride through the lighting industry! Mike & Greg give you a brief recap of the NAILD Convention, and challenge the DLC to display their transparency values by inviting them and D+R to speak up on the … Read more
Sponsored By: Satco With Alan Karen 9/22/25 – Lighting Episode 421 – Alan Karen Alan Karen of Satco is the OG, the original gangster of lighting. With his 30-year journey in lighting, Alan brings wisdom, grit, and heart to the mic. 🔥 What’s inside: Alan, Michael, and Greg tackle this episode with insight, humor, and … Read more
Sponsored By: Barron Lighting With Tom Butters In this episode, we sit down with Tom Butters—lighting educator, and Founder & Executive Director of The Lighting Agora—for a no-holds-barred conversation on the state of lighting education, the evolution of the industry, and what to expect at the Canada Light Expo, November 12-13 (canadalightexpo.com). From the value of … Read more
Sponsored By: Halco Lighting With Al Uszynski 9/11/25 – Lighting Episode 419 – Al Uszynski In this episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, we welcome back Al Uszynski—founder of Inside Lighting (inside.lighting) and one of the most respected voices in lighting journalism—for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of the lighting industry. 📰 … Read more
Sponsored By: Griplock With Rachel Fitzgerald & Anne Kustner 9/8/25 – Lighting Episode 418 – Lighting Should not be Consumer Electronics This episode tackles the hidden pitfalls of LED lighting with two seasoned designers who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo. Rachel and Anne expose how the promise of long-lasting LEDs often falls short—especially … Read more
Sponsored By: Keystone Technologies With Michael & Greg 9/3/25 – Lighting Episode 417 (Full Version) – Michael & Greg 16:06 In this fiery and insightful episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, hosts Michael and Greg dive deep into the DLC’s 501 (c) 3 charitable activities like product labelling in the lighting industry. Pulling no … Read more
Sponsored By: ArchLIGHT Summit With Lea Tranakos & Cindy Foster-Warthen 🔥 Welcome to the ArchLight Experience 🔥 Get ready to plug into the pulse of the lighting design world at the ArchLIGHT Summit, September 16-17 at the Dallas Market Center. From color-changing corridors to line dancing at the Last Call party—this is lighting, learning, and networking … Read more
Sponsored By: Barron Lighting With Matt Honson In this unforgettable episode, Matt Honson—President of NAILD and lighting industry veteran—shares his jaw-dropping journey from warehouse worker to industry leader. But it’s not just about lighting. Matt recounts surviving a near-fatal fall off a cliff in China, breaking his neck and back, and being rescued by farmers … Read more
Sponsored By: Satco With Webster Marsh, Ron Kuszmar, and Chris O’Shea 8/11/25 – Lighting Episode 414 – Webster Marsh, Ron Kuszmar, & Chris O’Shea In this spirited episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, hosts dive deep into the highs and hiccups of the LSC training held in Dallas — a hands-on lighting controls certification … Read more