Sponsored By: Griplock With Elizabeth Chamberlain 5/19/25 – Lighting Episode 403 – Lighting is the Original Right-to-Repair Industry The podcast features Elizabeth Chamberlain, Director of Sustainability at iFixit, discussing the Right to Repair movement and its impact on the lighting industry. Traditionally, lighting was designed with standardized, replaceable components, ensuring easy repairs. However, modern LED … Read more
Sponsored By: Satco With Scott Metker 5/5/25 – Lighting Episode 402 – Scott Metker Lighting controls are no longer a nice-to-have—they’re fast becoming the backbone of smart, energy-efficient buildings. In this episode, Michael Colligan and Greg Ehrich sit down with Scott Metker, COO of Autani, to explore how the convergence of lighting, HVAC, and data … Read more
With Devin Wall 4/30/25 – Lighting Episode 401 – Devin Wall In this explosive discussion, Devin Wall returns to break down the deep-state influence in the lighting industry—focusing on tariffs, accreditation agencies, and the power dynamics shaping the market. 🔦 Key Topics Covered: – Why Devin supports tariffs & U.S.-based manufacturing – The real role … Read more
Sponsored By: Keystone Technologies With Webster Marsh 4/28/25 – Lighting Episode 400 (Full Version) – Webster Marshy Bristol 40:01 In this episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, we sit down with Webster Marsh, host of the Lighting Controls Podcast, and Lighting Specialist in Controls instructor, to talk about the exciting future of lighting controls … Read more
With Spencer Miles & Brian Amundson 4/25/25 – Lighting Episode 399 – Spencer Miles & Brian Amundson In this compelling episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, Spencer Miles and Brian Amundson dive deep into the complexities of the lighting industry, exposing the challenges posed by rebate programs, direct install initiatives, and shifting market dynamics. … Read more
Sponsored By: Barron Lighting With Mark Jewell 4/14/25 – Lighting Episode 398 (Full Version) – Mark Jewell 26:16 Our old friend Mark Jewell joins us to talk about selling in the lighting industry—especially as rebates begin to dry up. A lot of people are worried about what the end of rebate programs will mean for … Read more
With Spencer Miles 4/7/25 – Lighting Episode 397 – Spencer Miles For this episode, we hoped to welcome Brian Bastien of Product Care Recycling to discuss Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Programs and their impact on the lighting industry. The President of NAILD reached out—non-profit to non-profit—to open a conversation about how these programs support sustainability … Read more
Sponsored By: Halco Lighting With Jason Livingston 4/1/25 – Lighting Episode 396 – Jason Livingston Jason knows so much about lighting that he wrote 2 books on the subject (see below). Jason chats with Michael and Greg about his books, wasteful lighting fixtures, the circular economy, and wired and wireless controls. And for pete’s sake, … Read more
Sponsored By: Griplock With Dr. Mario Motta 3/25/25 – Lighting Episode 395 – Dr. Mario Motta You’ve seen Dr. Motta on Restoring Darkness (https://restoringdarkness.com/episode/120-blue-light-leds-are-an-immune-suppressor-proven-to-cause-cancer-dr-mario-motta) now he’s on Get a Grip on Lighting to tell you about the hazards of blue-rich LED’s. No matter how some might push back, the evidence is irrefutable: blue light LED’s … Read more
Sponsored By: Satco With Mark Baker 3/17/25 – Lighting Episode 394 – Mark Baker Put your preconceptions and biases aside, Mark baker is going to point the finger a little in this episode. LED’s can be harmful to humans – Mark being one of them – and the industry needs to recognize this, step up, … Read more