Final Episode – Side 1 – Stay Dangerous

Sponsored By: Keystone Tech With Michael & Greg 12/20/25 – Michael & Greg — Get A Grip Finale 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.   Your Resources – National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors (NAILD)– … Read more

SoftLights and NAILD: A Match Made in He…? with Mark Baker

Sponsored By: Keystone Technologies With Mark Baker 12/4/25 – SoftLights and NAILD: A Match Made in He…? – Mark Baker – 29:40 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 … Read more

A Hard Day’s Recording — First of the Six-Part Series Finale

Sponsored By: Halco Lighting With Scott Griffin 11/20/25 – A Hard Day’s Recording — First of the Six-Part Series Finale – Scott Griffin Michael and Greg sit down with Scott Griffin to reflect on the journey of creating and producing thousands of podcast episodes. Your Resources – National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors (NAILD)– Halco Lighting

#424 Right to Repair Crisis

Sponsored By: Barron Lighting With Michael & Greg 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 … Read more

Special Episode – The DLC: A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing?

With Michael & Greg 10/3/25 – Special Episode with Michael & Greg Is the DLC a wolf in sheep’s clothing? Michael and Greg lay it out. The live stream experienced some technical difficulties, so here it is in full. Your Resources – National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors (NAILD)– Connect with Greg on LinkedIn– Connect with Michael … Read more

#422 DLC Core Values

With Michael & Greg 9/29/25 – Lighting Episode 422 – Michael & Greg 🔥 Buckle up for a bold ride through the lighting industry! Mike & Greg give you a brief recap of the NAILD Convention, and challenge the DLC to display their transparency values by inviting them and D+R to speak up on the … Read more

#413 The Choir Effect

Sponsored By: Keystone Technologies With Scott Wachter 8/4/25 – Lighting Episode 413 (Full Version) – Scott Wachter 27:50 In this episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, Michael Colligan, Greg Ehrich, and Scott Wachter dive deep into the latest efforts to address light pollution through education and innovation in the lighting industry. Scott reveals the … Read more

#412 Living in Constant Twilight

Sponsored By: Keystone Technologies With Lynne Peeples 7/28/25 – Lighting Episode 412 (Full Version) – Lynne Peeples 29:04 From her background in biostatistics and journalism to her personal struggles with sleep and seasonal affective disorder, Peeples shares why aligning our lifestyles with natural light-dark cycles is essential for optimal health, productivity, and well-being. 💡 Key … Read more

#408 Emergency Lighting Doesn’t Matter Until it Matters

Sponsored By: Barron Lighting With Michael & Greg 6/30/2025 – Lighting Episode 408 (Full Version) – Michael & Greg 14:12 In this episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, hosts Michael Colligan and Greg Ehrich dive into the ever-important topic of emergency lighting and exit signage. From battery packs to combo units and LED emergency backup … Read more

#407 The Customer Service Role

Sponsored By: Satco With Michael & Greg 6/23/25 – Lighting Episode 407 – Michael & Greg In this eye-opening and unscripted episode, Mike and Greg peel back the curtain on one of the most underappreciated parts of the lighting industry—customer service. From misfit lightbulbs and warranty nightmares to dremel-happy customers and failing retrofits in century-old … Read more