The Road Ahead is dedicated to the future of the live events business. Hosted by Les Goldberg, CEO of LMG and ETP, each episode brings industry experts together for a candid conversation about labor, technology, and the craft of live production.
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August 5, 2026Episode 9442 min
How Cinema Cameras Are Reshaping Live Production - Episode 94
Les Goldberg talks with Rick Siegel - Director of Photography, Fancois Gathier from ARRI and Rick Price from LMG about the world of digital cinema cameras and live events. #BeyondTechnology
June 5, 2026Episode 9335 min
How Producers Keep Live Events on Track - Episode 93
What are the challenges of being a great producer for live events? Les Goldberg chats with Maxine Monsegue, John Mathis and Greg Defelice about how the producer plays a critical role in delivering a live event.
April 29, 2026Episode 9226 min
The Changing Landscape of Live Events Through M&A - Episode 92
Les Goldberg chats with CEO Digital Business Partner, Ivan Fernandes, about what is happening with all the mergers and acquisitions of the live production companies.
April 13, 2026Episode 9129 min
Navigating Live Events Amid Global Political Uncertainty - Episode 91
Les Goldberg talks with Michelle Smith from URMIA (University Risk Management & Insurance Association, Inc.), Jessica Parkhurst from Acentria Insurance & Foundation Risk Partners and Emilie Perkins from Raybourn Group International about how to plan live events with the impacts of constant political chaos around the world.
February 23, 2026Episode 9033 min
The State of the Live Events World Ensuring Audience Engagement - Episode 90
Les Goldberg hosted his very first podcast in front of a live audience at Camden Town Hall, bringing together some of London’s leading industry voices to talk all things live events. Joined by Conor Twohill from Envy Create, Technical Production Manager, Richard Owers and Matt Culverhouse from Made Human, the panel discussed the state of the industry and things that drive audience engagement.
January 16, 2026Episode 8926 min
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.
November 24, 2025Episode 8833 min
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.
October 13, 2025Episode 8741 min
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.
August 25, 2025Episode 8627 min
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
July 18, 2025Episode 8538 min
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.
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