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Episode 19 – Rigging Roundtable Sep 01, 2020

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Episode 19 – Rigging Roundtable Recoding live from Burlington VT we’re joined by three industry friends, Alex Kennedy, Paul “Luke” Lewkowicz, and David Neone. Kiss load in video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVJcaYJmRSM

Episode 18 – Joe Champelli Aug 25, 2020

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Vice President of Entertainment Project Services, Joe Champelli shares his journey through entertainment rigging and automation with stories from his first job installing the Pirate Show at Treasure Island in Las Vegas to his current position working with clients such as large theme parks in Anaheim California. We also discuss his involvement with submitting the original request to the ESTA Technical Standards Program to create the Performer Flying Systems standard, ANSI E1.43-2016. Entertainment Project Services - https://www.entprojects.com/ The dropped object experiment - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7DDsCP6y8k Download ANSI E1.43-2016 from the TSP site - https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/documents/published_docs.php

Episode 17 – Jon Sharpe Aug 18, 2020

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United Staging & Rigging President and Owner Jon Sharpe joins us today to talk about the history of USR and the process of going from a truck driver to a business owner. We discuss some of the new services and their new “Big Tool” they use for custom solutions for the clients as well as some of their higher profile and challenging projects. We also talk about the benefits USR has seen as a member and sponsor of the Event Safety Alliance. USR website - https://www.unitedstaging.com/ USR on FOLLOW ME - https://youcanfollow.me/UnitedStaging?fbclid=IwAR1dsV34SYMqAC4P8i70AKzaxd82U7Ky0Y8ZISc9x9XfNymXaBqPoleSdWw The EVENT SAFETY ALLIANCE - https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/

Episode 16 - Dave Carmack Aug 11, 2020

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Arguably the most knowledge single person (or persons if you include his evil alter ego DAVID) on hoists used withing the entertainment rigging industry, Dave Carmack joins us to discuss everything hoist related. We start with his career of 42 years at CM where he worked in every department from manufacturing, to engineering, to training. We also cover what he is doing today, his thoughts on what the most common myths about hoists are, and what we as an industry should be looking to do in the future. Dave’s company Carmack Consulting - https://davecarmackconsulting.com/ The company facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/davehoistexpert/ Registration for September online training - https://davecarmackconsulting.com/ols/products/motor-technician-training-program-september-1-2?fbclid=IwAR0cFiv1fPFtVfCaKWAI2o6Ndb28334Ety082D8EDJX6wd2tZW0HrKWoO68

Episode 15 – Elmer Veith Aug 04, 2020

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Live (well, almost) from Atlanta and Pensacola, Sales & Marketing executive at Reliable Design Elmer Veith joins us to talk truss and some of the finer details about how why it is used. And of course, there are some fun stories along the way including a distant memory of the first time he and Ethan worked together. Reliable design - https://www.rds-web.com/ 12” truss load chart - https://www.rds-web.com/assets/files/RDS-BP12%20Load%20Table.pdf

Episode 14 – Chris Schmidt Jul 28, 2020

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Stage Rigging Inc. VP and General Manager Chris Schmidt joins us today and discusses how he started working for Rocky Paulson’s company when he was in high school, his view on what we need to do better within the entertainment rigging industry, some fun rigging overseas, a little financial advice, and of course his best/worst rigger joke. Oh, and don’t forget, TAKE A ROPE! Stage Rigging Inc. website - http://www.stage-rigging.net/ Extreme Structures integrated rigging point truss - https://www.xsftruss.com/rigging-truss-integrated-rig-point-product/ Tomcat Light Duty 12 x 12 Ultimate Hinge- https://www.tomcatglobal.com/products/box-struss/light-duty-truss-12-x-12-plated/corners/light-duty-12-x-12-ultimate-hinge New World Rigging Symposium - https://www.usitt.org/nwrs Want to joint the ESTA Technical Standards Program? Click here - https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/working_groups/index.html Support the ESTA Technical Standards Program and learn something all at the same time! Sign up for CM online training through this link https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/about/cmco.html and 100% of your fee goes to support the TSP!

Episode 13 – Adrian Forbes-Black Jul 21, 2020

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VP of Sales & Marketing for Area Four Industries America Inc. and TOMCAT/James Thomas Engineering, Adrian Forbes Black joins us to talk about his journey within the entertainment Rigging industry, from his start as a tech for the Lighting and Sound Design (LSD) ICON moving light, to being the European sales Manager for Columbus McKinnon (CM), to his current role in the truss manufacturing side of our business, we cover it all. And if you have ever wondered about the history of aluminum truss, we’ve got you covered. Area Four Industries America Inc. - https://www.areafourindustries.com/ 1997 Article about Light & Sound Design (LSD) - https://www.livedesignonline.com/rock-and-roll-and-beyond-celebrating-renewed-pride-ownership-light-sound-design-looks-to-future Spun Aluminum - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OZ95yOTL5s Pre-rigged truss - https://images.reverb.com/image/upload/s--dWVQazLG--/f_auto,t_large/v1542166888/innuymo7842tehq52gcd.jpg

Episode 12 – Jeff Reder Jul 14, 2020

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Engineer - “Someone who does precision guess work based on unreliable data provided by those with questionable knowledge. “ This week’s guest is none other than Jeff Reder of Clark Reder Engineering Inc. based in West Chester OH. We discuss how Jeff became an engineer, how he and his patterner Daniel Clark founded Clark Redder engineering, as well as the relationship between riggers and engineers. We also spend some time “in the weeds” talking about indeterminate structures. Clark Reder Website - https://clarkreder.com/ The Beer list - https://clarkreder.com/entertainment/about-us/clark-reder-beer-seasons The Youtube video of Shock loads and Dynamic loads - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOFhqxdemps&t=17s The drawing of broken truss sent to Jeff - http://files.entertainmentriggingsessions.com/Podcasts/Episode12-Engineerchickenscratch.PNG

Episode 11 - Jerry Ritter Jul 07, 2020

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Head tour rigger Jerry Ritter joins us to talk about his experience on the road with acts like Bruno Mars, BTS, Eric Clapton and others. He shares with us how he got into the entertainment rigging industry, what a typical daily schedule was like, and other little tidbits about his role as a head rigger on tour.

Episode 10 - Lori Rubinstein Jun 30, 2020

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Episode 10 - Lori Rubinstein Although not strictly rigging, todays guest is someone who every rigger should know. Lori Rubinstein is the Executive Director of the Behind the Scenes Foundation and was the Executive Director of the Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA) for almost 30 years until her retirement in 2018. In this episode we discuss the services that the foundation provide to entertainment technology technicians (including riggers) who might find themselves in need of assistance when facing challenging times. From financial aid for those who are seriously ill or injured, to mental health support, Lori shares with us all the benefits of the BTS foundation. The information in this episode is as important to the safety of the people in our industry as any other factoid you’ve learned in previous episodes. Behind The Scenes Foundation: http://www.BTShelp.org Neil Preston items for sale to support BTS: https://wp.behindthescenescharity.org/product-category/neal-preston-books-and-posters/

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