Podcast Get A Grip terbaik (2025)

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Episode 488: #394 - Flipping The Bird 30:29

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Put your preconceptions and biases aside, Mark baker is going to point the finger a little in this episode. LED’s can be harmful to humans - Mark being one of them - and the industry needs to recognize this, step up, and address the problem. Admittedly, as Michael says, the lighting industry got steamrolled by the LED revolution, but now it’s time …

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Researcher of the Month: Professor Judy Hutchings Discusses the KiVa Anti-bullying Intervention 39:26

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Our researcher of the month, Professor Judy Hutchings OBE, joins Dr Cassie Rhodes to talk about the results of a large trial analysing the efficacy of the KiVa anti-bullying programme in the UK. The trial involved 11,000 children and 118 primary schools and it has shown that a significant improvement in social dynamics in primary schools and a 13% …

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Episode 487: #393 - NEMRA Lighting Division 40:01

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Jeffrey brings a lot of experience to his position as Divisional Vice President in the NEMRA Lighting Division. This division was formed recently when AAILA, the American Association of Independent Lighting Agencies, was integrated into NEMRA. Michael points out that in the past, he has seen lighting nonprofits absorbed into electrical associations…

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Episode 486: #392 - New Construction vs. Retrofit 28:03

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Hey distributors. Are you selling emergency lighting? If not, this episode with Heather McCune might change your mind. Barron has seen ROI of under a year with their Exitronix Guardian G3 on all their retrofit jobs. This system reduces maintenance, labor hours, and interruptions to building power during testing. It can even self-test and back up th…

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Episode 188 - Dr Rhodes Talks with Dr Gemma Goldenberg: Taking Action on Distraction 48:03

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In this interview, Dr Gemma Goldenberg talks about her fantastic new book Taking Action on Distraction: The definitive guide to improving attention and focus in the Early Years and Key Stage One, which is published today (27th February 2025). Do you want to learn more about creating an effective and calmer learning environment? Dr Goldenberg helps …

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Episode 485: #391 - I Want It All And I Want It Now 26:46

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Jason wants it all - now. But he also says, be careful what you wish for. In this competitive environment, don’t just take any job. Jason is competitive and doesn’t like to lose but, as he says, you don’t want to win a race to the bottom. Then the only way you’re going to make money is if all the stars align and nothing goes wrong on the project. S…

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Episode 187 - Dr Cassie Rhodes talks with Valerie Lolomari: Female Genital Mutilation - Awareness and Support 27:15

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More than 130,000 women and girls living in England and Wales have been subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM). Despite the practice being illegal in the UK, 60,000 girls every year are at risk. Globally, every nine seconds, a girl is at risk. This interview educates listeners about FGM and its significant and long-lasting impacts. Valerie ta…

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Researcher of the Month - Dr Kim Sylwander Discusses Whether Age Limits Are the Optimal Way to Regulate Children’s Digital Experiences? 46:07

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February's researcher of the month, Dr Kim Sylwander, joins Dr Cassie Rhodes to chat about her new paper, "There is No Right Age! The Search for Age-Appropriate Ways to Support Children’s Digital Lives and Rights". Dr Sylwander talks about the importance of considering each individual child's capacity, maturity levels and understanding of digital i…

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Episode 484: #390 - Tariff Talk 25:00

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As of this recording, the US has backed off on tariffs, for now. But they still loom as a possibility sometime in the future. Michael gives his perspective from the viewpoint of Canada, while Greg and Spencer look at it from a “what’s best for America” standpoint. Can’t we all just get along? Spencer Miles first appeared on Get a Grip On Lighting w…

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Episode 185 - Dr Kathy Weston Talks with Professor Paul Ramchandani: The Importance of Play 36:52

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Professor Paul Ramchandani, Lego Professor of Play in Education, Development and Learning at the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge, chats to us about different kinds of play, why play is so vital to children's development and wellbeing, and why all parents and carers should be considering their children's 'play diet'.…

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Episode 483: #389 - The Man Behind The Curtain 17:57

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You’ve heard him on Monday mornings. You’ve seen his work quarterly. We pull back the curtain on Scott Wachter to take a look behind the scenes at his work on the Lighting Industry News Brief, Today’s Lighting Distributor, and The Darkness News Update (on RestoringDarkness.com). Beyond his work as the best-informed person in the lighting industry, …

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Episode 482: #388 - The Purpose of Lighting 8:59

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Fear. Is that a sales strategy? Michael thinks so. If you have a “perversely commissioned sensor” that suddenly makes the lights go off in a machine room while someone is under the HVAC equipment, the urgency level to fix that for safety is high. Make sure the lights serve their purpose–to see! Sponsor: Barron Lighting Group www.barronltg.com…

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Episode 481: #387 - Circling the Circular Economy 15:16

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Retrofitting a troffer? Impossible! Or is it? Greg presents a case where maybe, just maybe, it’s possible to save the old fixture. Even Michael thinks this one has a chance to not end up in a landfill. Sponsor: Griplock www.griplocksystems.com

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Episode 480: #386 - Nobody Knows 11:50

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This one is short but important. Michael and Greg discuss the recent Restoring Darkness podcast featuring Dr. Mario Motta (https://youtu.be/tEbcyBf-2Ug). Michael and Greg want to get to the bottom of the conflict between Dr. Motta and the IES. They’d love to hear the IES’s side of the story.

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Matt McCarty, Episode 4: Opening Drive of the 2025 PGA Tour Season 27:48

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Shane Bacon and Matt McCarty are back with the first Get a Grip episode of the new year! Shane has Matt recap his week at The Sentry, the PGA Tour's first tournament of the 2025 season. Matt shares his impressions of the Plantation Course at Kapalua and stories from his first week playing in a Signature Event on the PGA Tour. The two also discuss h…

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Episode 479: #385 - 2025 Predictions 45:54

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Al brings along some predictions from some movers and shakers in the industry. He, along with Michael and Greg, assesses the predictions for 2025 from people like Colleen Harper at the IES, Cory Schneider at Lighting Unlimited, and Rob Duncan from Bell & McCoy. Will controls take off? Can the circular economy be strengthened? Is consolidation in th…

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Episode 478: #384 - The Blend and the Dance 35:17

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Leon and Brenda tell you how it’s done! Two years ago, FSG acquired West-Lite Supply Company in California and they’ll tell you in this podcast, that it was a complete success. Brenda stayed on with FSG to become VP of California Sales and no one lost their job. In fact, Leon always looks forward, in an acquisition scenario, to finding a gem among …

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Episode 477: #383 - Lightfair - There's Something For Everyone 28:47

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Who owns Lightfair? What new things are coming along? How are exhibitors being vetted? What is the vision for Lightfair? What’s hot right now in the lighting design world? Christopher answers these queries and more in this episode. Get to Lightfair, May 4 - 8, 2025 in Las Vegas. https://lightfair.us.messefrankfurt.com/us/en.html. Christopher Knowlt…

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Researchers of the Month: Professor Saloni Krishnan and Professor Pablo Ripollés Discuss the Role of Intrinsic Reward in Word Learning 47:10

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Relatively little work has focused on why we are motivated to learn words. In this interview, our researchers of the month talk to Dr Cassie Rhodes about the findings of their new study, which assessed whether children and teens experience a sense of intrinsic reward from word learning. They discuss how these findings might be useful in designing i…

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Episode 476: #382 - Iluminación sin Fronteras: del Diseño a las Estrellas 43:14

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Y por fin llegó el día. En este primer capítulo damos inicio a una nueva etapa: Get a Grip on Lighting en Español, la versión en nuestro idioma del podcast en inglés que lleva años iluminando la industria. Exploramos el fascinante mundo de la iluminación desde dos perspectivas únicas: el diseño y la astronomía. Acompaña a nuestros conductores Alex …

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Episode 475: #381 - Induction - Don't Call it a Comeback 39:03

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If Nikola Tesla only knew… Philip Gotthelf has run with Tesla’s invention and made it “the most advanced sustainable commercial lighting on the planet.” In this episode, you’ll learn about induction lighting, but Philip is also pretty knowledgeable about LED, flicker, and blue light effects on the pineal gland. And don’t get him started on road lig…

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Episode 474: #380 - One Throat to Choke 30:19

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John comes onto GAGOL to explain how ESCO’s are serving MUSH. Okay. You know what GAGOL is. You probably know what an ESCO is. You’ll have to listen to this podcast to find out what MUSH stands for. John breaks down what it is to be an ESCO, who they serve, and how they make money. John Hamilton is an accomplished sales executive with over a decade…

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Episode 183 - Dr Cassie Rhodes Talks with Dr Jovita Castelino: The Homework Conundrum - Advice for Teachers and Parents 51:53

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Homework has a key role to play in strengthening memory, building attainment and helping students to develop transferable, life-long study skills. If done right, regular, good-quality homework has the potential to bridge achievement gaps and help all students become successful, confident learners. Experienced teacher, Dr Jovita Castelino, talks to …

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Episode 182 - Dr Cassie Rhodes Talks with Dr Isabel Morales-Muñoz: Sleep in Babies and Young Children and its Impact on Later Mental Wellbeing 46:52

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Dr Isabel Morales-Muñoz chats about her fascinating work which investigates what role sleep problems in very early childhood have in the development of later mental health problems. Very few babies and toddlers sleep through the night all of the time, so Dr Morales-Muñoz chats about what might be normative developmentally, and what might indicate a…

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Matt McCarty, Episode 3: Offseason Plans Following a Successful Fall Swing 35:33

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On this episode, Shane Bacon is once again joined by Matt McCarty as the two wrap up the FedEx Fall on the PGA Tour. Shane and Matt discuss Matt's missed cut at the season-ending RSM Classic and his grouping with Luke Clanton and Ludvig Åberg before reflecting on the fall swing as a whole. Matt grades his initial performance on the PGA Tour which i…

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Episode 473: #379 - The Importance of Integrity in Lighting Distribution 15:11

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Integrity. Is it in short supply? Michael thinks there is a lot of it in the lighting distribution business. People pay their bills on time, honor handshake deals, and trust one another. But it may not be so in other businesses. Lighting Distribution is a good business to be in!

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Episode 472: #378 - Live From Canada Light Expo 15:52

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If you missed the live stream, here is a recording of Michael’s chat with Eric Teacher at Canada Light Expo. Michael and Eric talk about what it is to be a lighting agent, how STL has survived the chaotic agency world of Toronto, and how the US market seems unaware of how enormous the Ontario and Toronto economy is. Working in the lighting industry…

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Researcher of the Month: Dr Natalie Brown Discusses What Pupils Want from Menstrual Education 46:09

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Our latest researcher of the month, Dr Natalie Brown, chats to Dr Cassie Rhodes about her latest study, which set out to understand young people’s perceptions of menstrual education in schools and their experiences of menstruating whilst at school, including within physical education. Teachers will want to tune in to find out more about a fantastic…

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Episode 471: #377 - Talking About Thinking Differently About Lighting 11:35

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Dr. Shelley James is back with a little preview of her new podcast, “Thinking Differently About Lighting.” Dr. James has pulled together her “dream team” of scientists to discuss the latest research and findings, and how that is transforming the way we think about lighting. Watch out for the launch on the Get a Grip network. Dr. Shelley James is an…

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Episode 180 - Dr Rhodes Talks with Dr Rachel Moseley: Menopause and Neurodiversity 48:53

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Dr Rachel Moseley chats about her innovative research into the interaction of autism and/or ADHD and menopause. She outlines what we know so far about the experiences of neurodivergent people during menopause and explores some of the additional challenges that might be faced. Sadly, some people in her studies have described facing barriers or feeli…

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Episode 470: #376 - Sports Lighting is in Play 24:38

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Is the LED boom over? Maybe so, but not in sports lighting. The energy savings and cost reductions with LED, and the advancements in controls now means you can get that NFL “look” for your local high school field. As Royce says, it can make participants feel like they are part of something bigger. Royce Banuelos is the marketing manager for SLG Lig…

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Episode 179 - Dr Rhodes Talks with Dr Faith Martin: Supporting Parents and Carers of Young People with Mental Health Difficulties 46:18

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From research, we know a lot about the impact of parental mental health on children. But we know less about the impact of children's mental health on parents. In this interview, Dr Faith Martin, currently senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Cardiff, discusses her research into the effects that children's mental health difficulties ca…

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Episode 469: #375 - The Canada Light Expo 17:08

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Yes, there is a market north of the border! The Toronto area is huge and deserves its own lighting show. Gaurav saw the opportunity and jumped on it all the way from India. With his company, MEX Exhibitions, he plans to “provide a platform for the lighting community to engage in meaningful dialogue and explore the future of smart lighting, LED tech…

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Matt McCarty, Episode 2: What’s Next After Winning a FedEx Fall Event? 41:23

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Shane Bacon and Matt McCarty are back to recap last week's Shriners Children's Open in Las Vegas and look ahead a bit at Matt's 2025 schedule on the PGA Tour. To start this episode, Shane and Matt discuss their love for different golf courses as Matt is back in Chicago to play at Medinah this week. They touch on Matt's time in Las Vegas and how he …

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Episode 178 - Dr Rhodes Talks with Dr Wesley O’Brien: Developing Children’s Fundamental Movement Skills 49:44

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In this interview, Dr Wesley O'Brien, Senior Lecturer in Physical Education and Coaching Science at University College Cork, chats to us about his work on fundamental movement skills. Discover how actively developing these foundational movements when children are young can have long lasting positive impact on both their physical health and academic…

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Episode 177 - Dr Cassie Rhodes Talks with Kandace Chimbiri: The Story of Britain's Black Nurses 32:29

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Author Kandace Chimbiri discusses her most recent book, The Story of Britain's Black Nurses, which uncovers the contributions of numerous Black nurses, mainly women, in Britain. Written predominantly for children, it's a fascinating read for everyone which reveals a rich history and highlights the importance of Black nurses to the UK health service…

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Matt McCarty, Episode 1: First PGA Tour Win at Black Desert Championship 37:51

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In this new season of Get a Grip, Shane Bacon is joined by PGA Tour winner and the No. 1 player on the 2024 Korn Ferry Tour points list Matt McCarty. Matt won his first PGA Tour event last week at the Black Desert Championship in just his third career start. In this season premiere episode, Shane and Matt discuss Matt's week in Utah leading up to h…

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Researcher of the Month: Dr Margarita Panayiotou Discusses Social Media and Teen Mental Health 31:48

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Our new researcher of the month, Dr Margarita Panayiotou chats to Dr Cassie Rhodes about her recent paper which examines the impact of social media use within the complex systems of adolescent mental health and development. In findings which might surprise listeners, her study showed that for the group of teens studied, social media was one of the …

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Episode 468: #374 - Who's To Blame 14:37

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You or your contractor are installing lights in a retail store with a scissor lift. Suddenly, a few tiles crack under the weight. Who’s to blame? It might not be who you think. Cory joined his father at Lighting Unlimited in 2008. He took on a leadership role in 2014 as well as receiving his LC from the NCQLP in 2017. He was the president of NAILD …

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Episode 175 - Dr Sophie Zadeh and Nina Barnsley Talk with Dr Cassie Rhodes: Supporting Donor Conceived Children 45:01

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In this conversation, Dr Sophie Zadeh, a researcher who specialises in families formed through donor-assisted conception, and Nina Barnsley, director of the Donor Conception Network, chat about how best to support donor conceived children, both at home and school. In the past, parents were often advised that it was not necessary to tell children ab…

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Andrew Putnam, Episode 9: Andrew's First Trip to St. Andrews for the Dunhill Links 40:37

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Shane Bacon and Andrew Putnam return to the feed to discuss Andrew's first trip to St. Andrews after his T-25 finish at the Dunhill Links last week. The two discuss what's so special about the town of St. Andrews, the challenges of links golf at this time of year, and how players navigate the layout of the Dunhill Links across three different cours…

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Episode 467: #373 - Blinking Lights 10:28

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Michael recently had a customer call to fix some blinking lights in his parking lot. Brian joins Michael and Greg to discuss how a distributor could handle this situation when some other company did the installation. THe boys discuss everything from selling them new fixtures, to advising them to call the installers to find out the warranty situatio…

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Episode 174 - Dr Rhodes Talks with Professor Lucy Bray: Preparing Children (and Parents) for Medical Appointments and Hospital Visits 46:32

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Lucy Bray, Professor of Child Health Literacy at Edge Hill University chats to us about the things that children need to help them feel better prepared for medical procedures, whether routine appointments or something more serious. Find out more about the things that can improve both children’s and parent’s knowledge and satisfaction regarding plan…

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Episode 466: #372 - An Open Invitation To CEO's 11:17

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CEOs of publicly traded lighting companies, you are invited to be a guest on Get A Grip On Lighting. Michael, Greg, and Spencer Miles discuss the pros and the cons for you. And we have concluded the pros outweigh the cons. If you’re up for it, email us at getagrippodcasts@gmail.com. Spencer Miles first appeared on Get a Grip On Lighting way back in…

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Episode 465: #371 - NAILD's Ambassador 20:29

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Devin and Louvers International have a new UVC air sanitizer product called Cluvaire. But while we have Devin, we go into the “deep state” of the lighting industry, outdoor lighting, bulb bans, dark sky compliance… But yeah, he has a new UV product called Cluvaire. Check it out: https://louversintl.com/uvc-air-sanitizers/ Devin, along with his brot…

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Researcher of the Month: Dr Caoimhe Dempsey Discusses How Children’s Relationships with Parents and Teachers Impact Their Adjustment to School 38:06

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Our latest Researcher of the Month, Dr Caoimhe Dempsey, chats to Dr Cassie Rhodes about her new paper, which focuses on how the different relationships that young children have with important adults in their lives interact with each other, and how these relationships contribute to children’s school adjustment. The interview is packed with useful ti…

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Episode 464: #370 - Stop Blanket Bans - Call NAILD 17:00

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Michael presents a document from the Canadian government outlining the coming ban on CFL bulbs. Brian Huff joins Michael and Greg to tackle this misguided and needlessly complicated plan. Hey Governments - want to get rid of Mercury containing bulbs? A NAILD committee will figure it out in 15 minutes. Brian Huff, President of Adventure Lighting in …

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Episode 463: #369 - The Lighting Industry Deep State 20:31

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Jake Watters reached out to us after listening to episode #356 with Paolo Cordovado and how difficult it has become, as a building manager, to simply replace light bulbs. Even as Jake’s company attempts to mitigate the waste with their modular system, even he admits that the only path to sustainability is probably form factor standards. Michael get…

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Episode 172 - Patrick Cragg Talks with Christine Cunniffe: Lesson Observations and School Culture 30:11

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Christine Cunniffe, Principal of LVS Ascot in Berkshire, talks to Tooled Up about her approach to lesson observations and building school culture: what makes an emotionally healthy school where there is an optimal relationship between staff and students? Christine is the author of 'Transforming School Culture Through Lesson Observations' (Routledge…

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Episode 462: #368 - Hot Takes From NAILDcon 12:36

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It was another very successful NAILD Convention. Michael and Greg give us their take on the event, from the seating plan to the presentations to the first pitch at the baseball game by Brian Huff. Greg considers the boxed lunch sandwich possibly one of the best he’s ever had!

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