Ya know what’s really music to everyone’s ears on set? Free Food.  But are there better ways to motivate a crew & make them happy?  Draw inspiration from our team as they muse on that & more!

Is it the right tool or the right skill for the job?  Does using older tech produce less quality work?  And which crew member wore high heels on the job MORE than once? (No, it wasn’t Glozz).  Grab a side with the crew for this skill-filled synopsis!

There has been a discussion in the creative field since there were creatives; Is formal schooling necessary or of a benefit to succeed as a creative. The answer lies somewhere in the middle. Yes you can, but should you?

What makes a great creative team (besides having Joe, Frank & Glozz)?  Vision, experience, & if you’re like Joe – having an assistant to explain to everyone why you’re pissed off.  Join the crew to learn the essence of a great creative team (and how to not piss off Joe).

Questions for job interviews tend to be the same.  So what are employers really asking you & what do they really want to know?  Join the crew as they reveal the answers so you can land your next gig.

When consumer gear finds its way into the pro ranks and changes the game. That change then challenges the pros to adjust or fall behind.

When creativity and technology collide, amazing things can happen. How about a keyboard that plays like a guitar or a guitar that plays like a full band. Is what you learn sitting on a road case more valuable than in a classroom?

For thousands of years people learned skills and trades at the heels of a master.  These positions were known as apprenticeships.  They were difficult to land and took years of study. We evolved to formal group education. Allowing more people access to skills and knowledge. Are we better off now or then?

One of the best parts of production is not having to work 9-5 in a shabby little office.  One of the most challenging?  Working outside all day in bad weather wishing you had a shabby little office.  How do you prepare for those challenges?  Grab a side with the crew as they share advice for…

Imagine filming in the endzone of an NFL game as the player in your lens is headed straight for you.  Being focused can save your gig & life.  Listen to the crew share this & how to manage BIG egos.

Is typing in ALL CAPS yelling at someone?  Has texting clients become acceptable etiquette?  And which emojis hook Gloz in emails?  JOIN THE CREW as they discuss navigating digital tech in the industry today.

It’s not how you got into the business, it’s the fact that you got into the business.  Some are planners, some are doers, but no matter what you are, the key is being able to do both efficiently (or find another career).  Grab a side with the crew & plan to learn from the best.

Does it matter if you work alongside old cranky guys vs young energetic ones?  Can you work in the industry without going broke or starving?  Join the crew in this insightful finances episode.

What are the odds a crew member intentionally disrupts a live production?  Zero.  The odds something like that is staged? A lot higher.  But how can you tell?  Join the crew in this non-staged conversation on handling disruptions, stage managers, stories of real outbursts on set, and more!

Do you have your job because of your personality? Or your personality because of your job? Listen as the crew discusses “nature vs nurture,” & defining traits needed to succeed in the industry.

Not all noise is created equal.  How do you get the audio you want while managing the kind you don’t from tech, people, or London airports?  Grab a side with the crew as they sound off on this & more.

In business they say, “Dress for the job you want, not what you currently have.”  But is dress even a factor in this industry?  If so, what is correct attire? More importantly, what kind of character would each crew member want to go to work dressed as?  Find out in this episode of Crew Call!

Does tech really go obsolete or does it just get repurposed for things it wasn’t made for?  Join the crew for a blunt discussion of used tech gear & the importance of being direct in speaking on set.

No one enters into the production industry thinking they might be working in dangerous or life threating environments. Add crowds into the tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands and things can go sideways real quick.

Sounds strange but lighting is one of the “unseen” heroes of storytelling and a critical part of every visual production. Why “Unseen”? because if done right they enhance and support the story but never distract from the actual story. An art that few notice

Is it easier to do live or live-to-tape?  Join this insightful (pre-taped) talk as our crew explains why doing live is better as well as what happens when tragedies do occur on set.

Italians aren’t the only ones to speak with their hands. But on camera, that can be a bad thing. Grab a side with the crew as they dish on hand-placement, skin tones, and adjusting to new tech.

Creativity is a kind of ‘soft skill.’  What does that mean? And more importantly –  how does technology impact your creativity?  Grab a side with the crew for this technical discussion.

Work long enough in this industry and you’ll be in some unconventional settings.  You can either adapt and succeed or complain and fail.  How do you succeed?  Listen in with the crew as they share the importance of the right mindset, respecting event security, and more!

Is the next generation prepared to lead, follow, or quit?  How can you effectively communicate to different age groups in the industry? And has Joe or Frank ever been able to enjoy at least ONE big game moment they’ve worked in their careers? Don’t miss this big discussion with the crew!

Build your resume for the job you want by using your resources at the job you’re in.  How? Joe sums it up best: “Once people see you as important, you’re gonna get the deal you want.”  Join the crew as they offer a GPS to career success. 

What are the most common mistakes production pros and amateurs make?  And more importantly how do you avoid them?  Grab a side with the crew as they reveal the importance of getting to the message quickly, proper editing, good audio, and much more!

“You need to pay your dues.”  We’ve all heard it before.  But we’ve also heard, “time is money.”  So why work for free?  Isn’t that exploitative?  As Joe reminds us, “It’s not working for free if you’re learning.”  Join the crew as they discuss this and more in this insightful episode of Crew Call!

Can even the most exciting gig become routine? Can routine become boring? If that’s all possible how can you keep it fresh and exciting?

Community is critical for success. Today, the crew share community importance, impact on their careers, as well as binging vs appointment TV.  Don’t miss out on this hysterical debate.

How do you find meaningful work?  “Experts” offer some key ingredients, but Joe cuts to the chase: “If you’re not passionate about what you do, then you can’t be happy.”  Capeesh?  Join this passionate crew as they reveal the recipe for your success.