💡 What if lighting controls design didn’t require juggling a dozen different programs?

In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, we sit down with James Morgan, Director of Systems Integration at Hossley Lighting & Power Solutions, and co-founder and CEO of Distant Blue, to talk about ORIZON1—a software platform built specifically for the lighting and building design industry.

💡 Every space has a story to tell—and lighting helps tell it.

In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, Ron Kuszmar and Webster Marsh sit down with John Delfino of Available Light to explore how theatrical thinking, lighting controls, and a little bit of “control freak” mentality can transform a space.

🎭 John shares how his theatrical background influences the way he thinks about light over time—from subtle fades and dimming curves to creating immersive museum exhibits and completely custom lighting experiences.

💡 Great lighting isn’t just about the fixtures—it’s about how you control them.

In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, Ron Kuszmar and Webster Marsh sit down with Sarah Erickson of LS Group to explore how lighting design and lighting controls come together in high-end residential, hospitality, and commercial projects.

What if your lighting system could help control HVAC, improve comfort, and cut energy costs?

In this episode, Stephen Zhou of MW Connect explores how Bluetooth NLC, smart thermostats, occupancy sensors, and open standards are turning lighting controls into the “eyes and ears” of smarter buildings.

🎙️ Jason Livingston joins the Lighting Controls Podcast to explain why lighting controls are no longer optional knowledge for lighting designers—they're essential.

In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, Martin Mercier from Cooper Lighting Solutions explains how DALI has evolved from a difficult, proprietary system into an open, interoperable platform that's transforming smart buildings.

In this episode, lighting designer Emad Hasan, founder of Lux Foundry, argues that lighting designers should have a much bigger role in lighting controls. His reasoning? If the controls don't work, users blame the lighting design anyway.

In this episode, we dive into the real transition happening in lighting—moving from simply selling fixtures to delivering full lighting control solutions.

In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, entrepreneur & engineer Bolis Ibrahim breaks down a massive shift happening in buildings: the move from AC to DC power.

In this episode, Hilary Wainer—owner of Lux et Veritas Design—shares her journey from theatrical lighting to leading high-end architectural projects.

In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, industry veteran David Fox shares powerful real-world insights from nearly three decades in entertainment and architectural lighting.

After a brief hiatus, the Lighting Controls Podcast is back with a wide-ranging conversation about where the industry stands today. In this episode, we discuss why consistent content matters, where professionals can start learning lighting controls, and why local reps and manufacturers are often the most overlooked educational resources.

Ron & Web get real about the biggest mistakes they’ve made in the lighting + construction world — from costly fixture mix‑ups to terrifying rigging surprises

In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, the team sits down with Kenny Schutz, Principal at Focus Lighting in New York

From specifiers and distributors to contractors—or anyone curious about the future of lighting controls—this episode delivers valuable insights on collaboration, adoption, and the evolving path toward greater efficiency.

Why are lighting controls still such a tough sell? Kyle Hemmi from CLEAResult joins the podcast to unpack nearly 30 years of experience in energy efficiency, lighting, and HVAC integration — and he’s not sugarcoating it.

This time, we’re joined by industry veteran Dave Werry, who brings over a decade of hands-on experience in lighting systems, engineering, and field service.

In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, Webster and Ron welcome back Umesh Baheti, SVP of Product and Engineering at MaxLite, to dive deep into the evolving world of lighting controls and smart building integration.

Tired of garage-sale trainings and overpromised systems? So is John Wilson. In this episode, we dive into how he's revolutionizing lighting controls education with hands-on demo boards, utility-backed workshops, and brutally honest market insights.

What if lighting education wasn’t just theory—but full-contact? In this episode, Bruce Clark, the “Lighting Sherpa” himself, returns to unveil the Lighting Excellence Dojo