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With Scott Wachter
12/18/25 – Scott Wachter — Fifth of the Six-Part Series Finale
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 to the lighting industry’s go-to reporter.
Behind-the-scenes stories: live stream chaos, hilarious committee misfires, and the infamous “gun case in Vegas.”
The art of writing quirky titles (“TVs Blossom” explained!) and why reporting beats opinion-driven journalism.
Favorite wins, surprising failures, and the joy of seeing the News Brief chart alongside CNN and Bloomberg.
Scott’s next chapter: taking over Restoring Darkness and pushing it to new heights.
🔥 Why watch?
This episode is part farewell, part celebration — honoring Scott as the “George Harrison” of the Get a Grip band.
Your Resources
– National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors (NAILD)
– The Lighting Industry News Brief
– Darkness News Update
– Connect with Scott Wachter on LinkedIn
