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This week we are talking with Tech Manager Joe Foster.  We discuss his many years and rolls in the business.  Joe has worked as Lighting Designer, Staging Supervisor, Key Grip, Stage Manager, and much more.  We talk about how he got started in the business, and some incredible stories along the way. Watch: Reba McEntire on "The Road" Watch: Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart, Brian Setzer, and E...

Last week we left Matt just has the next storm was brewing in his career!  This week, we talk about working in -60 degree temperatures, covering the Iditarod Sled Dog Race in Alaska, working in Nashville news, traveling the world, and even more! BlackhawkCinema.com Blackhawk Cinema on Instagram Blackhawk Aviation on Instagram Follow the show on Instagram @TheCamsChannelPodcast Follow the the host,...

Matt Barker has one of the most intense and diverse careers of anyone you will ever meet.  We talk about getting his start in Television in Virginia, moving to Nashville, chasing hurricanes, working with the U.S. Olympic Bobsled Team, INDY, NASCAR, Michael Jordan's AMA Motorcycle Racing Team, and so much more!  Part 2 is available now! BlackhawkCinema.com Blackhawk Cinema on Instagram Blackha...

This week we sit down with another rising star of the industry.  Brandon Bagwell is a great example of the power of networking and positivity.  We talk about his path to work in TV and Video Production, inclusion, and advice for folks just a few steps behind him. Brandon Bagwell on Linkedin Brandon Bagwell on Facebook Follow Brandon on Instagram Follow Brandon on X Email Brandon: B98Bagwell@gmail....

Brett Skelton is a Nashville based Jib Camera Operator.  He shares how he got started in video work and quickly discovered the Jib Camera. To contact Brett, you can email him JibAce1@Yahoo.com Watch the performance in the rain with Cole Swindell & Lainey Wilson. Follow the show on Instagram @TheCamsChannelPodcast Follow the the host, Tony Holt on Instagram @HoltVideo Check out the Swag Shop fo...

Larry Copeland is a Camera Operator who has been working in TV "forever."  We discuss his long career, starting at the local PBS station in Nashville in 1970, moving on to Opryland Productions, The Nashville Network [TNN], Country Music Television [CMT], and eventually becoming a freelance Camera Operator.  Larry has shot everything from Motorsports to The CMA Awards.  Larry shares some...

Justin Tart is a Nashville based Technical Director.  We talk about converting his college experience into technical directing professional sports broadcasts in less than a year after graduating.   Justin Tart on Linkedin Follow Justin on Instagram Email Justin: JustinATart@gmail.com  Follow the show on Instagram @TheCamsChannelPodcast Follow the the host, Tony Holt on Instagram @HoltVideo Check o...

After we wrapped recording on Tyler's episode, he had a thought -  what's the first real memory made with folks you work with?  For Tyler and I, it ended up being the same memory, and we share a few others. Tyler on Facebook Tyler on Instagram EMail Tyler: TDSpann@Gmail.com For more information visit TSpannVideo.com Follow the show on Instagram @TheCamsChannelPodcast Follow the the host,...

We chat with Jib Camera Operator Tyler Spann.  Tyler has been at it for over 15 years.  We talk about his first few years in the business, best and worst shows, learning the politics of the industry, and other lessons learned along the way. Also, check out BONUS content from Tyler available now! Tyler on Facebook Tyler on Instagram EMail Tyler: TDSpann@Gmail.com For more information visit TSpannVi...

We are talking with Camera Operator Bob Ivy.  We talk about his 25 years with the Tennessee Titans, and the importance of RESPECT.  He also shares one of my absolute favorite one-liners I have ever heard about the industry - Do not miss it! Follow the show on Instagram @TheCamsChannelPodcast Follow the the host, Tony Holt on Instagram @HoltVideo Check out the Swag Shop for Production Shirts, Pins,...

Joey Herro knows how to access his creative flow like no one else I have ever met, and when he’s in it, you better get out of his way.  He is a camera operator and and editor who truly knows how to seize the moment, and we even talk about that one time that he got shot in the head! BONUS!  If you want to see the drawing that Jeff Bridges made for Joey head on over to our Instagram page! @TheCamsCh...

Zac Leonard is a live event Video Director, he tours with very well known artists, doing arena shows all across the country, and across the world.   We talk about how everything got started for him,  some trial by fire moments, getting fired off his first tour ,  we talk about about tour life and we even get into a little “director talk”. Follow Zac on Instagram @ZacLeonard1 Follow the show on Ins...

We sit down with Camera Operator Mike King.  We dive deep into his past and his 45 year television production career.  We discuss the double edged sword that is freelancing, and he shares some incredible advice and stories. You can contact Mike by emailing him at claritytv@comcast.net . Facebook: Clarity TV Production Services Follow the show on Instagram @TheCamsChannelPodcast Follow the the host...

LynnMarie Rodick is an Associate Director for live television productions.  We discuss her nearly 40 years in the business.  We go beyond TV and talk about her music career, writing and starring in a one-woman show about her life, and raising her wonderful special needs son.  Please enjoy my conversation with LynnMarie Rodick! LynnMarie.net LynnMarie on Spotify Uncle Lenny's Country Cafe in F...

David C. Wright is a Video Engineer and Shader who has been in the business for 55 years.  We talk about his early days in the industry, having fun, asking questions, and learning to say no.  We also talk about his "big three" of television, guitars, and race cars. You can contact David by emailing him at racindave77@aol.com. Follow the show on Instagram @TheCamsChannelPodcast Follow the...

We are less than one week away from the first episode of The Cams Channel Podcast, but right now we have a preview of what you can expect! If you want to hear more, be sure to FOLLOW the show wherever you get your podcasts. First episode premieres August  20th! Follow the show on Instagram @TheCamsChannelPodcast Follow the the host, Tony Holt on Instagram @HoltVideo Check out the Swag Shop for Pro...