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Join industry powerhouses Ron Kuszmar and C. Webster Marsh as they flip the switch on everything happening in the world of lighting controls. From cutting-edge technology and design best practices to hilarious field stories and deep-dive interviews with the pros shaping the future of our industry, this is the podcast that turns complex topics into bright ideas.
Whether you're a seasoned engineer, a designer obsessed with perfect dimming curves, or a newcomer trying to make sense of networks, sensors, and standards, Ron and Webster bring insight, clarity, and a whole lot of personality. Expect honest conversations, practical takeaways, and the kind of industry wisdom you can only get from people who’ve seen (and programmed) it all.
Smart buildings. Better design. Brilliant conversations.
If lighting controls are your world—or you want them to be—this is the show you don’t want to miss.
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Episode 128: Episode 128 - Technology Doesn’t Have to be Scary with Jonathan Perlis
🎙️ From Fixtures to Full Control: The Lighting Industry ShiftIn this episode, we dive into the real transition happening in lighting—moving from simply selling fixtures to delivering full lighting…
Episode 127 - DC Power - Let’s Be Disruptive with Bolis Ibrahim
🚀 Is AC power becoming obsolete? 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…
Episode 126 - You Can’t Guess Lighting Levels with Hilary Wainer
In this episode, Hilary Wainer—owner of Lux et Veritas Design—shares her journey from theatrical lighting to leading high-end architectural projects. She breaks down why lighting controls are getting…
Episode 125 - When You Hear Hoofbeats, Don’t Expect Zebras with David Fox
Troubleshooting lighting systems isn’t just about knowing the technology—it’s about thinking clearly under pressure. In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, industry veteran David Fox…
Episode 124 - Simple Devices Do Not Mean Simple Solutions
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…
The Mistakes We’ve Made with Ron Kuszmar & Webster Marsh
🎙️ 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. It’s a humbling, funny, and…
The Best Way to Control the Job is to Control the Job with Kenny Schutz
In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, the team sits down with Kenny Schutz, Principal at Focus Lighting in New York. Kenny shares his journey from theater kid to architectural lighting…
Everyone has a Smartphone with Andrew Cardello & Mike Berube
In this episode, hosts Ron Kuszmar and Webster Marsh sit down with two industry leaders: Andrew Cardello (Resource Innovations) – Program implementer helping utilities and vendors maximize…
With Greater Power Comes Greater Responsibility with Kyle Hemmi
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…
Bring a Crash Cart with Dave Werry
Welcome to another electrifying episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast! This time, we’re joined by industry veteran Dave Werry, who brings over a decade of hands-on experience in lighting systems,…
All Hell Breaks Loose with Umesh Baheti
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…
No More Garage Sales, Put it in Their Hands with John Arthur Wilson
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,…
LED: The Lighting Excellence Dojo with Bruce Clark
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—a hands-on, immersive…
I Know It, So They Must Know It with Mitch Hefter
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…
What Do You Want Your System To Do? with Nathan Williams
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…
It’s Complicated with Carol Jones
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,…
Come to Boston for Boston Lights 2025 with Bryan Lussier
In this episode, we welcome back Bryan Lussier—Lead Control Specialist at Apex Lighting and President of DLF New England—to talk all things Boston Lights, New England’s premier lighting design and…
Finding the iPhone Level Disruption with Scott Rosenfeld
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…
Make It Yours with Gary Meshberg and Harold Jepsen
Welcome back to the Lighting Controls Podcast! 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…
7 Points and 2 Parameters with Lyn Gomes
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,…
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