Posts by Frank Scacciaferro
Road Case Stories: Episode 5 – J3 and Kyle Gerhart
Joe Scacciaferro hands over to J3 and Kyle Gerhart, who traces his path from middle‑school guitar and piano through a Full Sail audio education to FOH and tour‑management roles with NASCAR, Scott Stapp and the Creed resurgence. He explains practical workflows — carrying a personal console, maintaining a consistent signal chain, using virtual soundchecks and…
Read MoreMike Vechesky — Emmy‑winning Sports Cinematographer
Emmy‑winning cinematographer Mike Vechesky traces his journey from a 10‑year‑old inspired by NFL Films to a first‑call shooter for NFL, NBA, MLB and major music acts—filming Super Bowls, World Series, NBA Finals, Stanley Cups and big concert videos. He credits unpaid internships, local cable work and relentless networking for his break, and emphasizes humility, tenacity…
Read MoreJay Glazer: Fox NFL Insider, MMA trainer, author and mental‑health advocate
Go behind the scenes with one of the most unconventional figures in American sports media: Fox Sports NFL insider Jay Glazer. In this video, Glazer traces his journey from grinding as a New York Giants beat reporter in the 1990s—often surviving on tiny wages and constant rejection—to becoming a nationally recognized TV insider and part…
Read MoreRoad Case Stories: Episode 4 – 3 Road Warriors compare life on the road
Roadcase Stories host Joe Scacciaferro sits down with two road-tested pros—FOH engineer John “J3” Allen III (The Struts) and broadcast veteran/FerroCity CCO Frank Scacciaferro—for a wide-ranging conversation about what it really takes to make live shows and major sports broadcasts happen. From the adrenaline of last-minute fixes to the politics of FOH placement vs camera…
Read MoreDavid Schoner — Mentorship, Logistics and the Rise of New Jersey’s Film Industry
David W. Schoner Jr. is an award-winning producer and a cornerstone of New Jersey’s film and television industry. As Senior Advisor for Film at the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission, following 15 years as Associate Director, he has helped shepherd thousands of productions through the state, from The Sopranos to Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure…
Read MoreRoad Case Stories: Episode 3 with J3 and Anthony Bozza
Welcome to Road Case Stories on FerroCity! FerroCity’s own Joe Scacciaferro kicks off the episode before handing the reins to host J3 for an unbelievable sit-down with renowned music biographer Anthony Bozza. Joe and J3 get the inside scoop on what it takes to document the lives of rock and hip-hop’s biggest legends. Anthony Bozza…
Read MoreRoad Case Stories: Episode 2 with J3 & John Rupp
Road Case Stories is back on FerroTV as Joe Scacciaferro, J3, and veteran road‑tech John Rupp trade wild, behind‑the‑scenes touring tales. From failing consoles at Lollapalooza, frozen mics on a snowbound ski gig and grounding shocks in India to promoter no‑shows, ticketing chaos and shambolic local backline, the episode exposes the practical crises and quick…
Read MoreRoad Case Stories: Episode 1 with Bryan Worthen
You are tuning into Road Case Stories on FerroCity! FerroCity founder Joe Scacciaferro kicks off the show, hyping up this week’s massive guest before handing it over to host J3. Together, Joe and J3 dive deep into the trenches with front-of-house (FOH) audio royalty, Bryan Worthen. Episode Highlights: Accidental Audio Origins: Worthen got his start…
Read MoreDon’t Follow the Pack. Lead the Pack
When FerroCity was being conceptualized, I never imagined it becoming a major influence in the entertainment production industry, yet it has! Early on, I identified an industry need and waited for it to be addressed. It didn’t happen. The need: “Why was there such a gap in the industry needing next-gen workers capable of learning…
Read MoreHumans Need Not Apply
Here is just what the world doesn’t need: another person pontificating on the future of AI and its place in our world. But I’m going to do it anyway, keeping in mind that my world is the entertainment production industry. As you know, over the years, I have always been one of the voices who…
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