Recognizing a need in the lighting industry to forum together and discuss subjects & issues in our industry, the Get A Grip On Lighting Podcast was born. Get A Grip brings on industry experts to talk about real issues and focused on that subject matter. If there’s something to be said on the subject, Get A Grip will go there. Get A Grip On Lighting Podcasts are hosted by Michael Colligan and Greg Ehrich, who have over 30 years of combined experience in the lighting industry. Michael Colligan is…
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This is it. The final episode (side 1) of The Get a Grip on Lighting Podcast. Michael and Greg reflect on the past 8 years and 400+ episodes. Sponsor: Keystone, www.keystonetech.com
Building the Boat While the Water is Rising with Scott Wachter [Pat: this is the new title changed from the live stream] In this second-to-final episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, hosts Michael and Greg sit down with Scott Wachter — the mind behind the Lighting Industry News Brief and a key player in countless NAILD projects since 2019. ✨ Highlights: Scott reflects on his journey from theater kid…
In this episode, Michael and Greg sit down with Devin Wall , one of the inventive forces behind Louvers International, to unpack the infamous DLC report and the future of lighting standards. 🔥 Highlights: The history of industry pushback against DLC certifications (from mafia skits to cease-and-desist letters). Devin’s hands-on approach: walking the factory floor, designing real solutions, and…
In this, episode 3 of the finale series of Get a Grip on Lighting , Michael Colligan and Greg Ehrich sit down with Mark Baker of the Soft Lights Foundation to trace the journey from the early days of Starving for Darkness to the evolution of Restoring Darkness . They revisit how the pandemic sparked the industry’s first serious conversations about dark skies, Jane Slade’s passionate leadership,…
In this episode, hosts Michael and Greg welcome Webster Marsh and Ron Kuszmar from the Lighting Controls Podcast . They reflect on the journey from a chance conversation in late 2021 to building a thriving show with over 120 episodes . ✨ Key Highlights: How Webster and Ron went from guest and co-host to paid podcasters. The evolution of lighting controls as a serious industry conversation.…
Michael and Greg sit down with Scott Griffin to reflect on the journey of creating and producing thousands of podcast episodes. Sponsor: Halco Lighting, halcolighting.com
Adam Chetakian, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer at Apprime Lighting, has over 30 years in the game. He, Michael and Greg address the dirty secret behind the LED retrofit world: fixtures that die young and end up in landfills. Adam’s here to flip the script with a patented, tool-less, replaceable light engine that saves time, money, and the planet 🌍. 💡 Topics covered: Why LED “efficiency”…
Michael Colligan and Greg Ehrich declare a full-blown crisis in the lighting industry’s “right to repair.” From inaccessible drivers screwed into joists to obsolete Cat5 control systems and $300 can lights that can't be fixed, the guys expose the absurdity of modern lighting design. Real-world stories from schools, churches, and health clubs reveal how LED upgrades have turned into long-term…
[Note: This episode contains important visuals. It is recommended to watch the video.] In this explosive episode of Get a Grip on Lighting (previously streamed live), industry lawyer David Radulescu joins Michael and Greg to dissect the legal and ethical challenges facing the DesignLights Consortium (DLC). What started as a podcast turned crusade now confronts the rebate gatekeeper head-on. 💥…
In this electrifying episode of Get a Grip on Lighting , we sit down with Tom Kieffer of Service Lighting (aka LightBulbs.com)—a 40-year veteran who's still pushing boundaries and saving clients up to 85% on lighting costs . But this isn't just about retrofits and wattage. It's about honor, innovation, and rebellion . 💡 What’s Inside Tom’s take on why most lighting design is broken—and how to fix…
