Sponsored By: Satco With Kathryn Toth 7/14/25 – Lighting Episode 410 – Kathryn Toth In this vibrant episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, hosts Greg and Mike welcome back Kathryn Toth, an award-winning architectural lighting designer renowned for her mastery in crafting artistic lighting solutions across commercial, residential, retail, and landscape spaces. 🌍✨ 🎙️ … Read more
Sponsored By: Griplock With Nathalie Rozot 9/11/23 – Lighting Episode 324 (Full Version) – Nathalie Rozot 49:48 Nathalie has questioned a lot! Everything from the term “Lighting Designer” (she prefers the title “Phototect”), to what color lights to use to light different skin tones. Nathalie started the not-for-profit, Light Reach, a solar lighting initiative to … Read more
Sponsored By: Griplock With Robert White 7/17/23 – Lighting Episode 318 (Full Version) – Robert White 45:18 When Robert White started in the business, he had a mullet, earrings, and a jacket with a diagonal zipper that started at the shoulder. In other words, he’s been around a while. So he brings a lot of … Read more
Sponsored By: Satco With Brooke Ziolo 12/19/22 – Lighting Episode 292 (Full Version) – Brooke Ziolo 40:46 This one’s a little different. Brooke is a recruiter for the electrical and lighting industry. Brooke lets us in on some of the trends like the growing demand for lighting designers (there’s your career path, kids!) and the … Read more
Sponsored By: EVLUMA With Etta Dannemann 9/22/2022- Restoring Darkness #51 (Full Episode) – Etta Dannemann 52:54 Michael and John discuss with Etta how to engage people with Dark Skies so as to bring them back. Etta is taking steps to do just that with her company, Visit Dark Skies, where you can immerse yourself into … Read more
Sponsored By: Light Efficient Design With David Warfel 7/18/22 – Lighting Episode 265 (Full Version) – David Warfel 42:24 This is David’s second time around on Get A Grip On Lighting. David talks, with Michael and Greg, about his dislike of recess cans (“why do you want to light the carpet?”). David’s experience has led … Read more
Sponsored By: Light Efficient Design With Javid Butler 6/27/22 – Lighting Episode 262 (Full Version) – Javid Butler 59:58 Javid discusses, with Webster and Ron, the technological evolution of controls, from the ancient Greeks using mirrors to control light for the stage, to “old telephone” style patching, to digital controls. If you haven’t guessed, Javid, … Read more
Sponsored By: Keystone With Glenn Shrum 4/25/22 – Lighting Episode 252 (Full Version) – Glenn Shrum 53:54 How do you gain credentials as a lighting designer? You go and learn under Henrik or Glenn. Our host and his guest talk about the evolution of education in lighting design – from the days of being self-taught … Read more
Sponsored By: TCP With Steve Mesh 3/21/22 – Lighting Episode 245 (Full Version) – Steve Mesh 1:04:52 Lighting controls need a standard protocol. That’s what Webster & Ron, along with guest Steve Mesh argue is needed. Steve is doing his best, serving on several associations and committees, and also being a leading educator and lighting … Read more