116 / LED: The Lighting Excellence Dojo
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116 / LED: The Lighting Excellence Dojo

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

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115 / I Know It, So They Must Know It
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115 / I Know It, So They Must Know It

What do DMX512, LP6, LP16, and RP42 have in common? Mitch Hefter. In this powerhouse episode, the legendary standards-maker returns to break down the protocols, practices, and pitfalls of lighting controls

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114 / What Do You Want Your System To Do?
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114 / What Do You Want Your System To Do?

In this episode, we welcome back Nathan Williams—lighting controls expert and founder of Williams Lighting Control Services—for a deep dive into the real-world challenges and triumphs of lighting control systems.

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113 / It’s Complicated
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113 / It’s Complicated

Carol Jones has seen the lighting industry from every angle—design, standards, mentorship, and advocacy. In this episode, she reflects on her journey from engineering to lighting leadership, including her pivotal role in advancing DALI. 

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111 / Finding the iPhone Level Disruption
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111 / Finding the iPhone Level Disruption

In this illuminating episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, we welcome Scott Rosenfeld, lighting designer at the Smithsonian Institution, for a deep dive into the art and science of museum lighting.

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110 / Make It Yours
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110 / Make It Yours

In this powerhouse episode, we’re joined by two industry legends, Gary Meshberg and Harold Jepsen, who dive deep into the evolving world of lighting controls and the groundbreaking new Sequence of Operations Matrix.

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109 / 7 Points and 2 Parameters
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109 / 7 Points and 2 Parameters

In this insightful episode, we welcome back Lyn Gomes—MEP Coordinator and President of the Building Commissioning Association—for a deep dive into the complexities of lighting controls, commissioning, and project coordination.

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108 / 30 Seconds or 3 Hours
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108 / 30 Seconds or 3 Hours

In this episode, we sit down with Chuck Cameron—Northeast Regional Sales Manager at ETC and a true veteran of the lighting world.

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107 / NAILD LS-C Recap
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107 / NAILD LS-C Recap

In this special debrief episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, hosts Webster Marsh, Ron Kuszmar, and Chris O'Shea—who also happen to be instructors—recap the inaugural session of the Lighting Specialist in Controls (LS-C) certification program

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106 / NY Controlled 2025
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106 / NY Controlled 2025

We're joined by industry leaders Jennifer Mason and Nehal Yousef for an in-depth conversation on the future of lighting controls and education in New York City

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105 / Start by Reading the Code
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105 / Start by Reading the Code

Energy consultant Gina Rodda joins the show to break down California’s Title 24 energy code and why understanding code is essential for lighting professionals.

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104 / It Takes a Light Touch
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104 / It Takes a Light Touch

Chris shares how inside sales launched his journey, how integration reshaped his perspective, and why collaboration and creativity are key to successful lighting controls.

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102 / It Takes Something More Than Nothing
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102 / It Takes Something More Than Nothing

In this Lighting Controls Podcast episode, industry expert Steve Mesh unpacks a real-world retrofit project in a high-rise office where four lighting control systems were tested.

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101 / It Just Wants to Work
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101 / It Just Wants to Work

In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, our guest David Fox—Training and Outreach Specialist with ETC—dives deep into DMX512

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100 / NEMA Academy is the New Education Express
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100 / NEMA Academy is the New Education Express

In this special milestone episode, we welcome Craig DiLouie from the Lighting Controls Association and Alexa Berger from NEMA to discuss the future of lighting education, workforce development, and technological innovation in lighting controls. 

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99 / Junction Boxes, Knockouts and Plenum
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99 / Junction Boxes, Knockouts and Plenum

Lighting controls are evolving, but do we all speak the same language? Join Webster Marsh as he and Chris O'Shea from Control Force tackle the biggest terminology challenges in the industry.

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98 / The Tipping Point
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98 / The Tipping Point

Ryan Krueger, Energy Efficiency Manager at EnerChange, shares insights on lighting controls, rebates, and energy optimization.

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97 / Nouns and Verbs
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97 / Nouns and Verbs

Specializing in high-end residential and hospitality lighting design, Andy Bull shares insights on lighting controls, automation, and scene-based design—exploring how smart systems can enhance daily life.

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