Geezers of Gear

Episode 362 - LEADING LADIES Podcast Tee-Cee Bailey shares her extensive experience in the music touring industry, her journey with Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, and insights into the evolving nature of touring, work-life balance, and mental health support. Tee-Cee shares her extensive experience in the music touring industry, emphasizing the importance of human connection, evolving technology, and supporting the next generation of industry professionals. This episode highlights the human element behind the scenes and the power of music to unite and inspire.

Episode 361From selling homemade fog fluid out of the trunk of a 1993 Buick LeSabre at just 18 years old to building one of the live entertainment industry’s leading atmospheric effects companies, Vince Camerano’s story is anything but ordinary.As founder and CEO of **Master FX**, Vince has spent more than 15 years turning a lifelong obsession with Halloween, haunted attractions, and special effects into a USA-based manufacturer of professional fog, haze, low-lying fog, snow, and atmospheric effects equipment and fluids used across concerts, theatre, theme parks, and major live events.What started as *Master Fog* grew through curiosity, persistence, and a willingness to solve problems others couldn't. Vince recognized early that production professionals needed cleaner, more reliable fluids and equipment that could protect expensive lighting and production gear — and built Master FX around that philosophy.But Vince’s story is about more than gear. He’s a believer in relationships, adaptability, patience, innovation, and simply being nice. He also shares those lessons as host of **Beyond the Limelight**, where he talks with leaders from across the entertainment industry.From the trunk of a Buick to Super Bowl productions, Vince Camerano is a great example of what can happen when passion meets persistence.

It is now official: Pyrotecnico and Freedom 250 have earned the Guinness World Records title for the largest fireworks display, with 840,537 fireworks illuminating Washington, D.C., in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.The record measures the display's scale. What it cannot fully capture are the months of planning, precision, sacrifice and teamwork required to make such an undertaking possible.This episode breaks down how D.C.'s record-setting fireworks display synced 840,537 launches to music with millisecond precision. From SMPTE timecode and e-matches to negative offsets and safety diagnostics, it explores the engineering behind a massive, perfectly timed sky show.

Episode 359Bert Delgado is the Senior Vice President of Production & Technical Operations at TelevisaUnivision, where he leads production, broadcast operations, and technical infrastructure across the company's news, sports, entertainment, and streaming platforms.With more than 40 years in the television industry, Bert has helped shape some of the biggest advancements in broadcast production, from Univision's transition to digital and HD to overseeing major live events including the Latin Grammys, World Cup coverage, and some of Spanish-language television's most iconic programs.A respected industry leader and champion of innovation, Bert is also helping launch the Creative Production Experience, or CPX, a new event designed to bring together professionals from television, film, live events, sports, and creative technology to explore the future of content production.This version is concise, conversational, and gives listeners a clear sense of Bert's experience and why he's an important voice in the industry.This episode is brought to you by ETC and Delicate Productions

Episode 358In this episode, Patti Thurston shares her journey from a lighting designer and marketing executive to her thoughts on industry changes, the importance of networking, and the value of kindness. We explore how technology, AI, and industry shifts impact careers and community in the live event industry. Patti shares her journey from theater lighting to becoming the first female IATSE stagehand in Philadelphia, her experiences in touring with major artists like Patty LaBelle, and her insights into the evolution of the industry, including the challenges and opportunities for women in technical roles.This episode is brought to you by ETC and Main Light

LEADING LADIES PODCASTIn this episode, Malle, CEO of Women in Live Music (WILM), shares her inspiring journey from sound engineer to founder of a global community supporting women and underrepresented groups in the music industry. She discusses industry challenges, the importance of community, and how to foster diversity and inclusion backstage.Malle Kaas is a live sound engineer, certified nurse anesthetist, and the CEO and co-founder of Women In Live Music (WILM), the European organization dedicated to supporting professionals working behind the scenes in the live entertainment industry.Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, Malle has spent more than 20 years mixing live sound for bands, festivals, venues, and rental companies across Europe and around the world. In 2018, after witnessing the challenges and gender bias faced by women backstage, she co-founded WILM, which has grown into a thriving community of more than 7,500 live event professionals focused on networking, mentorship, education, and creating safer, more inclusive workplaces.Alongside her work in live production, Malle is a certified nurse anesthetist, freelances throughout Scandinavia, and serves as a staff member with RoadieMedic, bringing a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership, and medical experience to the industry.A passionate advocate for better working conditions, professional development, and greater diversity behind the scenes, Malle continues to tour while leading WILM's mission to help shape a stronger, more inclusive future for live entertainment.This epsiode is brought to you by Lightswitch