The Production Channel Podcast

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 […]

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 […]

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.   […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

  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 […]

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 […]

  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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

In episode 8, listen in as Stephen Bowles and Clem Harrod talk to Judie Kavanagh about her transition from show calling live theater to corporate events! Judie Kavanagh is a leader in her industry with over 15 years experience and is a long time Production Channel Fan! Listen in and learn how Judie balances her family life, her work life and her love of sports all at once.

In episode 7, join the conversation as Stephen, Clem and Dave Nuckolls discuss about how being ready for anything is the key to success in the production world and that ultimately putting family first is a priority in this crazy business.

In episode 6, listen in as Stephen Bowles and Clem Harrod ask Joe Mertz to reveal how his innovation came from necessity. Joe Mertz is a veteran leader in the production industry and heads two separate companies. Joe chats with the guys and explains how he continuously juggles his responsibilities amongst his family and all the Mertz Madness.

In Episode 5 of The Production Channel, Stephen Bowles and Clem Harrod discuss life in the live sports realm with Orlando Magic Broadcast Director, Greg Hartung. With over 35 years of experience stemming from local television news and sports, Greg chats with the guys about directing live sports, putting together a great game day broadcast and reminisces about his roots in the news room.

In this 4th episode of The Production Channel, Stephen Bowles and Clem Harrod chat with Clem’s longtime friend and co-worker from the Orlando Magic, Melissa Ward. Melissa is a freelancer who mostly works in the live sports industry in various roles, such as audio, labor management, production management and more. She also spreads her talents into the entertainment and corporate world. In this episode Melissa will explain the nuances of working in live sports and how it can be challenging and rewarding.

In EP03 we listen to Steve Mitchell, a professional at mixing audio for live shows, talk about the hustle of producing audio on the road and balancing that with family.

In Episode 2, Stephen Bowles of Shoflo and Clem Harrod of CLEMCO.AV interview Andrew Stone on his switch from live production touring to Church Production. He explains that during a tour, you go from city to city giving thousands of people the same experience in different venues. Working in church production, however, you stay in the same venue with the challenge of keeping things fresh on a weekly basis for one congregation. He states, “We do have to figure out how to make the content and the experience of what’s hitting people in the seats be unique and exciting, enough so that they want to come back next week and repeat it. That’s a challenge.”

In The Production Channel’s first episode, Stephen Bowles of Shoflo and Clem Harrod of CLEMCO.AV, shine the spotlight on lighting design with industry expert, Richard Dunn. Also known to the world as viral video sensation The Lonely Airport Guy, Richard explains how his self-proclaimed “obnoxious dreamer, glass half full” personality helped catapult himself from a college concert lighting technician to designing a diverse portfolio of live events in the U.S. and abroad.

Episode zero, of The Production Channel, focuses on the demanding role of event projection for live shows. Clem explains his journey of building his business, and personal brand, into CLEMCO.AV. from his beginnings working three jobs simultaneously in sports, news, and corporate events.