ProCast: A Podcast by Proscenium Events Proscenium

In this episode we’re talking with Letterman comedy writer, author, and star of the award-winning documentary Bathtubs Over Broadway, Steve Young. Want to know how your event can benefit from looking at the golden age of industrial musicals? Then hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes.
For 25 years, Steve Young wrote for David Letterman's Late Night and Late Show programs. He’s also written for The Simpsons, NBC's Maya & Marty variety show, and other programs. Maybe the last sentence could be: A Harvard graduate, Steve is the main subject of Dava Whisenant’s award-winning comedy music documentary Bathtubs Over Broadway, and the co-author of Everything’s Coming Up Profits – The Golden Age Of Industrial Musicals.

CREDITS
Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish
Produced by Bethany Potter
Theme Music by Mike Mancini
Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan
Special thanks to Dossie McCraw

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In this episode we get some sound advice on corporate events from audio mixer John Williams. Prepare to have your perceptions EQ’d! So, if you want to make your next corporate event pitch perfect, hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes.
Over the last 30 years, John Williams has designed and mixed more than a thousand events of all scopes and sizes. He has traveled all over the world working with brands like Harley-Davidson, Heineken, Lowe’s, Walmart, and many, many more. Up next, he’s headed to Maui for a large-scale outdoor awards event for T-Mobile, recognizing their top performers. No wonder he never gets tired of jumping on a plane to head off to distant ballrooms.

CREDITS
Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish
Produced by Bethany Potter
Theme Music by Mike Mancini
Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan
Special thanks to Dossie McCraw

WHERE TO FIND US
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In this episode we’re talking art and design with Proscenium Events Art Director Christian Bayonet. Not sure how to talk to graphic designers? Wondering how to collaborate with them better? Curious about what makes a slide impactful? Then hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes.

Christian Bayonet has a passion for all things design, from fashion to furniture, graphics to scenery. He enjoys bringing his passion for creating and curating experiences to the corporate events industry. He has led the design of over 100 unique events, including those for T-Mobile, The UPS Store, TelevisaUnivision, Lowe’s, Harley-Davidson, and HEINEKEN USA. Recently, he co-illustrated and produced animations for an interactive educational app for emergent bilingual children.

CREDITS
Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish
Produced by Bethany Potter
Theme Music by Mike Mancini
Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan
Special thanks to Dossie McCraw

WHERE TO FIND US
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In this illuminating conversation, we shine a light on corporate events with Howard Werner, Principal of the New York office of Lightswitch, and lighting designer extraordinaire. Howard is a super-bright guy filled with enlightening insights. So, if you want to learn how to light up your next corporate event, then hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes.
A celebrated lighting, projection, and multimedia designer, Howard Werner has spent over 30 years illuminating Broadway and beyond. He began his career in Chicago during the burgeoning theatre movement of the 1980s and has since gone on to light numerous award-winning stage productions and earn recognition as a Live Design Master Class presenter. Recent credits include media design for hit musicals “Dreamgirls” and “Spiderman: Turn off the Dark.” He is just as likely to be found off the stage too, designing lighting for architectural installations such as Ci Siamo, a new restaurant in NYC, the remodeling of the Mayfair Hotel in Coconut Grave and the redesign of the Peabody Museum at Yale University. In the corporate entertainment world Howard has done projects for many companies including Audi, Chrysler, Heineken, Harley Davidson, Salesforce, and Lowes.

CREDITS
Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish
Produced by Bethany Potter
Theme Music by Mike Mancini
Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan
Special thanks to Dossie McCraw

WHERE TO FIND US
Proscenium Website
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In this episode, we’re talking with Emmy-award-winning talk show host, Mario Armstrong, and the Chief Creative Officer of Sweloquent Arts, Jeremy Brisiel. These guys are exceptional live event hosts, and if this episode doesn’t convince you of the value of having a host for your live event, nothing will. So hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes.
Jeremy Brisiel (JB) has created live events, podcasts, broadcasts, video series and interviews in industries ranging from sports to technology to pharmaceutical. For over a decade, JB was a Host and Executive Producer for Major League Baseball. He anchored studio shows, created original content series, hosted talk shows, and developed cutting-edge content for both television and digital streaming. He continues to collaborate with incredible brand teams of all sizes to develop and deliver multi-platform content strategy. Whether it’s developing an internal podcast to connect the leadership team to every layer of the organization, or hosting unique awards shows for customers or sales teams, JB continues to create events and content that entertains, informs, and connects people.
Mario Armstrong is a two-time Emmy Award Winner, Entrepreneur, Public Speaker, and TV and Podcast Host. He teaches Creators & Entrepreneurs how to build their brand, monetize their passions and build profitable businesses. He’s the Creator and Host of the Emmy Award Winning Never Settle Show filmed at Nasdaq studios in Times Square. Mario is an NBC TODAY Show Contributor and appears regularly on NPR, Inside Edition & more. He is a public speaker with Daymond John’s Shark Group’s Speaking Division. His new podcast “Parents Making Profits” is available on the HubSpot Podcast Network. Mario’s latest venture is Never Settle Academy, which provides creators and entrepreneurs the blueprint to closing sales and getting paid brand sponsorships. 

CREDITS
Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish
Produced by Bethany Potter
Theme Music by Mike Mancini
Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan
Special thanks to Dossie McCraw

WHERE TO FIND US
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In this episode, we’re talking with the Director of Learning and Development for On-Cue, Matt Elwell. We invited Matt on to teach us about training, but we ended up learning so much more. This episode is full of actionable advice to help your attendees retain the messaging of your event. So hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes.
Matt Elwell, CPTD has been using the principles of improvisation to improve professional performance for 15 years. He has created learning experiences used by 100s of organizations including AT&T, McDonald's, Astellas Pharma U.S., SRR, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, and the U.S. Navy. Matt is a Certified Professional in Talent Development, and has shared his insights on interactive learning and improvisation at both professional and academic conferences. He has been active in the Applied Improvisation and Learning & Development communities, including as President of the Association for Talent Development, Chicagoland Chapter.

CREDITS
Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish
Produced by Bethany Potter
Theme Music by Mike Mancini
Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan
Special thanks to Dossie McCraw

WHERE TO FIND US
Proscenium Website
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