Control Room Conversations

What does it actually take to become a Technical Director? Julia Boesch knows. She wanted to become a Technical Director, and she didn’t wait until graduation to make it happen.  Julia is a Technical Director and Control Room Operator at Warner Bros. Discovery in New York City, while also serving as a Production Leader and Technical Director for Hofstra Sports Media and pursuing her degree in Tele...

In this episode of Control Room Conversations, we sit down with freelance replay operator and Replay Row co-founder Tom Wadsworth to explore the finesse behind replay. Since beginning his career in 2016, Tom has worked across broadcasts and live productions for Fox Sports, ESPN, NFL Network, Riot Games, Van Wagner, AEG, and others. His work has taken him from major Los Angeles sports venues to nat...

This week on Control Room Conversations, I sit down with video producer and creative storyteller Courtney Keeler. From running local commercial shoots as a one-woman film crew to working the NBC control room during the Iowa Caucuses, Courtney brings a rare mix of production grit, newsroom instincts, and digital-marketing strategy. We talk about adaptability, creativity under pressure, the unexpect...

In this episode of Control Room Conversations, we’re joined by Madeleine Falk an actor, dancer, writer, producer, and circus/variety performer who’s built a career connecting on camera artistry with behind-the-scenes precision. Originally from Sweden, Madeleine began as a classically trained dancer before studying acting at The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and touring the world as part of The R...

In this episode of Control Room Conversations, John sits down with veteran news executive Sarah Walters, whose career has taken her to news Markets from Des Moines to Seattle, Chicago, New York. With decades of experience leading teams in high-pressure news environments, Sarah shares how she’s guided content strategy, managed breaking news, and kept newsroom operations running smoothly when every...

Michael Sanchez is a multimedia professional with 20+ years of experience in live event production at AEG, working as a Replay Operator, Technical Director, and Camera Operator.    Currently an Instructional Designer at Cal State Fullerton.   Michael combines technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and strong communication skills with a passion for music and collaboration.   You can find hi...

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