Show overview
The Production Channel Podcast has been publishing since 2016, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 29 episodes. That works out to roughly 15 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 31 min and 39 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language TV & Film show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 6.5 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2017, with 13 episodes published. Published by The Production Channel.
From the publisher
The Production Channel is a podcast and resource for those who work in the live events industry and those who are new or thinking about getting into the business. Hosted by Clem Harrod, founder of CLEMCO.AV -- A show all about living the life, sharing the love, and getting through the occasional challenges of the entertainment production world. Each episode as they invite international industry experts into their studio to shed some light on specific lines of work such as event producing, lighting, video, audio, stage management and more. Learn more at https://production-channel.com. 706168
Latest Episodes
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EP 27 – Concerts & Touring with E.I.C. Kenny Banning
Written by: Lesroy Louard Kenny Banning started his childhood off on somewhat of a dark path, but he found Christ and changed before it was too late. His curiosity and goofball antics, which lead to some not so smart decisions, were later channeled toward something a little less explosive.   Currently, Chief Engineer in Charge […]
EP26 – Transitioning from Full-time to Freelance with Engineer in Charge Robert Permenter
Written by: Lesroy Louard Life is all about the right place, and the right time. Robert Permenter’s timing has allowed him to maneuver himself in his industry from full time AV technician, Show Team staffer to Freelance Engineer In Charge. In this interview, The Production Channel, dives into the career of one of the industries brightest […]
EP25 – Graphics, ARS & Teleprompting with Business Owner Drew Lawless
Written by: Lesroy Louard The Production Channel invites you to attentively soak up the humble beginnings of Drew Lawless, the Live Event Graphics, ARS (Audience Response Systems), and Tele-prompting guru. “I built my website, and it became official. We were in business!” exclaimed Lawless, as he shared with Clem Harrod, about his journey.   […]
EP24 – Understanding the Gifted Mind of the Audio Visual Technician with Sarah Meers
Written by: Lesroy Louard Many successful people who work in the Live Event Production Industry find themselves with the ability to hyper focus and achieve greatness in the area of their gift. From engineers to content creators, tapping into one’s talents can help you understand how, and why, it is you do the things that […]
EP23 – Stagehand Labor Unions through The Hands and Eyes of Miki Rosta
Written by: Lesroy Louard There is the Corporate lane, the Freelance lane and the lane that Miki Rosta spends time sharing with us, shedding a little light on, the Union lane. Union member since the age of 17, Miki, is ecstatic for the life afforded to him by the Stagehand Labor Union, the Local 720 […]
EP22 – A Private Channel Conversation with Health Insurance Sales Advisor, Jessica Straw
Written by: Lesroy Louard The production industry, is seemingly broad and daunting to navigate. At times you just need an inside connection, to land that perfect gig, or steer you in the right direction.This podcast equips you, as an independent contractor with the tools necessary to keep your pockets, and your health in a positive […]
EP21 Part 2 – Health Insurance 101 with Healthcare Resolution Analyst, Neidre Hines
Written by: Lesroy Louard In this 2 Part Private Channel podcast episode, Clem Harrod sits down with Niedre Hines; in what could be portrayed as “the insider” releasing “hidden” healthcare secrets. As a healthcare resolution analyst, Hines provides understanding for claims and disputes, and de-escalates situations that are typically intense and frustrating for the patient. […]
EP21 Part 1 – Health Insurance 101 with Healthcare Resolution Analyst, Neidre Hines
Written by: Lesroy Louard In this 2 Part Private Channel podcast episode, Clem Harrod sits down with Niedre Hines; in what could be portrayed as “the insider” releasing “hidden” healthcare secrets. As a healthcare resolution analyst, Hines provides understanding for claims and disputes, and de-escalates situations that are typically intense and frustrating for the patient. […]
EP20 – Managing Expectations with Technical Director, Roger Desmond
  Roger Desmond, Technical Director and Staging Supervisor, momentarily takes us on the journey of how he landed his dream career: Wicked (New York), The Phantom of the Opera (New York), NBC’s The Sound of Music and The Whiz live. He is the unsung hero of a handful of your favorite broadway and television productions. Desmond recounts […]
EP19 – A Private Channel Conversation with Bookkeeper & Budgeting Specialist, Bobbi Grant
This week, we’re leaving the chatter of the Production Channel and switching over to the Private Channel. This series, within the Production Channel Blog and Podcast, is meant to be an educational tool for independent contractors in the Live Event Production Industry. Here, we will speak to Bobbi Grant, a bookkeeper specializing int he QuickBooks […]
EP18 – From The Farm To The Ballroom with Project Manager, Beth Forbes
  The moment Beth Forbes realized Live Event Production was something she wanted to pursue, she was twelve years old and tangled up in rope, trying to stop a 200 lb. disco ball from falling on a stage full of dancing actors. She was successful and walked away from the experience wide-eyed, full of adrenaline, […]
EP17 – Happy Rigging with Brent Armstrong
We’re live on show site in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil during this episode of the production channel, as hosts Clem Harrod and Stephen Bowles speak with Brent Armstrong, owner of Alpine Rigging. A self-described “reformed mountain climber,” Brent spent over a decade of his life devoted to climbing before diving into the live event industry […]
EP16 – From the Perspective of a Producer & Project Lead with Max Monsegue
Max Monsegue, a Producer and Project Lead, has been in the live event production industry for 22 years. As Max puts it, this industry is “something you don’t really know exists until you fall into it,” which she did while studying Art and Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.) in New York. At […]
EP15 – Camera Operators in the Big Leagues with Tucker McFall
Author: Leizl Bala As we exit baseball season and ramp up into basketball season, host Clem Harrod sits down with sports camera operator, Tucker McFall, in this 15th episode of The Production Channel. Tucker lives a gypsy lifestyle of shooting camera at multiple sports venues, and he gives us his view on how he […]
EP14 – The Importance of a Support System in the Live Event Industry with Kirk Garreans
The live event industry is a tight knit group of people working all types of jobs in many different places and jobs, each relying on another position to their job so that another one can run smoothly. Episode 14 of the podcast series covers the importance of being able to rely on your coworkers, friends […]
EP13 – Corporate Audio Design with Billy Walsh
Join us this week as Clem talks to the industry veteran Billy Walsh as they discuss guitar, the balance between home and work, and corporate audio design!
EP12 – The story of Shoflo with Stephen Bowles
In episode 11, listen in as Stephen Bowles and Clem Harrod speak with keynote speaker Mark Sanborn, about his 30+ years as a professional speaker and author.
EP11 – Inspiring and Succeeding as a Keynote Speaker with Mark Sanborn
In episode 11, listen in as Stephen Bowles and Clem Harrod speak with keynote speaker Mark Sanborn, about his 30+ years as a professional speaker and author.
EP10 – Video Technician Training for Live Events with Bob Murdock
In episode 10, listen in as Stephen Bowles and Clem Harrod talk to Bob Murdock about his work with Evolve Media Group in their academy program where he helps educate the next group of high quality video techs for the live event industry.
EP09 – A Holistic Approach to Managing the Stage with Jon Allen
In episode 9, listen in as Stephen Bowles and Clem Harrod talk to Jon Allen about his experience directing and calling live shows. Jon Allen is a techincal director, show caller and owner of Technical Designs. Listen in and learn about Jon's holistic approach to the live event industry and how he manages to be a dedicated father and freelancer.