The Road Ahead

Les Goldberg
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  • TECHNOLOGY
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The live events industry is no stranger to tough times, but today we are dealing with the fight of our lives. “The Road Ahead” podcast, hosted by Les Goldberg, CEO of ETP and LMG, explores the COVID-19 pandemic’s deep impact on live events, altering the ways we gather, meet and communicate.

  1. How Creative Teams Deliver Monumental Projection Mapping – Episode 89

    JAN 16

    How Creative Teams Deliver Monumental Projection Mapping – Episode 89

    Les Goldberg chats with Bart Kresa from BARTKRESA studio, Patrick Verhey from LMG Systems Innovation,  Steve Deitz from 900 lbs and Jayson Wise from LMG about working in the world of projection mapping and a recent project at the Washington Monument.

    27 min
  2. How Technology Shapes Modern Storytelling - Episode 88

    11/24/2025

    How Technology Shapes Modern Storytelling - Episode 88

    Les Goldberg chats with Rick Borja from Go West Creative, Chris Drury from Drury Design Dynamic and Stephen Dahlem from Corporate Magic about how important technology is to storytelling in his most recent podcast.

    34 min
  3. Creating a Safe Environment for Live Events - Episode 87

    10/13/2025

    Creating a Safe Environment for Live Events - Episode 87

    It is all about event safety for the audience. Les Goldberg talks with Timothy Wimbley from Events TNT, Mark Herrera from Global Awareness Professionals and Dominic Housiaux from Risky Business Resources about creating a safe environment for live events.

    41 min
  4. How Meeting Planners Win at Hotel Negotiations - Episode 86

    08/25/2025

    How Meeting Planners Win at Hotel Negotiations - Episode 86

    Les Goldberg talks with John Cruz from MetLife, Adriance Cesa from Huntington Bank, Larry Epstein from The Launch Group and Mandy Hazlett from National Precast Concrete Association about the elements of negotiating a successful contract with the venue in his most recent podcast

    27 min
  5. What Keeps Us Hooked on Live Events - Episode 85

    07/18/2025

    What Keeps Us Hooked on Live Events - Episode 85

    Les Goldberg talk with Stage Manager- Miles Kapper, Scenic Designer and Creative Director at- Tony Castrigno at Design Contact and Executive VP Creative Services at Media Loft - Daniel Walls about what it is about the live event business that keeps them excited and wanting to keep them working in the live events industry.

    38 min
  6. Working With In-House AV Teams - Episode 84

    05/02/2025

    Working With In-House AV Teams - Episode 84

    Have you found fair value when working with in-house providers—both exclusive and nonexclusive? In this episode of The Road Ahead, Les Goldberg talks with Karim Kassab, Aaron Levinthal, and Dan Wilcox about their real-world experiences navigating venue restrictions, fees, and team dynamics. They explore what works, what doesn’t, and how to get the best results when partnering with in-house teams.

    35 min
  7. The Importance of Safety in the Live Events Industry - Episode 83

    02/27/2025

    The Importance of Safety in the Live Events Industry - Episode 83

    There is no compromise in safety. Les Goldberg talks with Jim Digby – President of Show Makers, Ken Keberle – Director of Education for Event Safety Alliance and Rutger Jansen – Managing Partner of Backbone International about the importance about safety in the live events industry.

    55 min
  8. Blending the Art and Technical Aspects of Audio Mixing - Episode 82

    02/07/2025

    Blending the Art and Technical Aspects of Audio Mixing - Episode 82

    Les Goldberg talks with touring industry experts Jason “Jmo” Moore (FOH for Train) and Colin Pink (FOH for Hans Zimmer Live) about blending the art and technical aspects of audio mixing to create an extraordinary live sound experience.

    44 min
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About

The live events industry is no stranger to tough times, but today we are dealing with the fight of our lives. “The Road Ahead” podcast, hosted by Les Goldberg, CEO of ETP and LMG, explores the COVID-19 pandemic’s deep impact on live events, altering the ways we gather, meet and communicate.

Information

  • Creator
    Les Goldberg
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 LMG, LLC.
  • Show Website
    The Road Ahead