Get A Grip On Lighting

Seeing a need in the lighting industry to forum together to discuss current issues, history, technology, & more, the Get A Grip On Lighting Podcast was born.

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Scott reveals how he comes up with quirky episode titles — sometimes inspired by stacked stories like copper theft, sometimes just one‑word placeholders. A fun peek behind the curtain.

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Greg explains why the News Brief is his go‑to publication: it’s concise, curated, and hands down the best resource for lighting professionals. A strong testimonial clip.

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🎬 Scott Wachter Joins the Conversation

Scott shares a heartfelt story about reading YouTube comments and finally seeing his hard work acknowledged.

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Michael shares anecdotes about cheap imported LEDs failing.

Toronto is flooded with cheap LEDs. Devin Wall shows why real accountability matters.

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Michael asks if LED efficiency certifications are now interference. Devin explains LEDs are already efficient and evolving globally.

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Cease & Desist Answers

Michael recounts how DLC ignored private letters but finally answered questions in a cease-and-desist letter.

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Manufacturers Speak Out

Devin shares how manufacturers voiced common pain points with DLC certifications, and how those insights fuel innovation.

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Michael recalls the infamous “DLC Mafia” skits and industry outrage dating back to 2015, proving criticism long predates the podcast.

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Health Impacts of LEDs

"Car headlight glare. Migraines. Neurological issues. Light pollution rising 10% per year. LEDs aren’t just a lighting issue—they’re a public health issue."

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Mark Baker on LED Impacts

"LEDs were meant to replace bulbs. Instead, they invaded streetlights, car headlights, emergency strobes. A massive problem no one wants to claim responsibility for."

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From Suspicion to Progress

Mark Baker shares how his initial skepticism of the lighting industry shifted once he saw genuine efforts to fix problems.

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Launching Starving for Darkness

October 2020: Jane Slade joins Get a Grip on Lighting. By February 2021, Starving for Darkness is born. Soon, the IES, IDA, and NLB joined us. A movement was underway.
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Back in 2020, when the world stopped, we asked: what’s the biggest issue in lighting? The answer: dark skies. We were the first lighting association to take it seriously—and it changed everything.

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LIVE right now with Mark Baker of Restoring Darkness

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Lighting controls follow a boom–bust cycle. The question is: when will it stabilize?

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120+ episodes later, the Lighting Controls Podcast proves there’s always more to talk about.

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“Most people pay to podcast. You guys are paid podcasters. That’s an amazing achievement — very few can do that.”

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🎬 Ron’s Surprise Co-Host Story

Sometimes the best opportunities aren’t planned. Ron went from guest to co-host overnight.

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Webster describes the whirlwind start of the Lighting Controls Podcast — and why education became his passion.

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From scheduling chaos to lighting control course drama, Scott kept the peace and the podcasts flowing.

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