MxU

The MxU Podcast

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Where church leaders, techs, and creatives get practical tools and real talk to lead with excellence every Sunday. Hosted by the MxU team and special guests, we dive into worship, production, leadership, and everything in between.

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#031 - CoVid-eo 24. Guest Rusty Anderson. 03.04.2020 1:02:10

Jeff and Lee interview video director extraordinaire, Rusty Anderson. Rusty is the video director behind Passion Conferences, Chris Tomlin, any MANY others. He gave some very practical advice about cinematic video in live settings. Also you'll hear how cinema cameras are invading broadcast environments and how we can all get ahead of the curve. Check this episode out as you navigate this new lands...

#030 - Corona was better with limes. Guests CJ Alvarado and Jake Cody. 17.03.2020 54:40

Coronavirus has caused every church in the world to pivot. Jeff, Lee, and guests from Bayside Church CJ Alvarado and Jake Cody talk through what they are doing in Sacramento to meet the digital needs of their Church. Also, an update on future live events closes this episode.

#029 - A Fireworks Utopia. Guests from Passion Conference. 11.03.2020 1:18:49

In this lighting episode Daniel, Lee, and Jeff talk about a minimalist show they experienced on broadway. Special guests Taylor Charboneau, Noah Hawley, and Davis Kornegay from Passion City Church talk about the recent Passion Conference 2020. Enjoy a great discussion on how minimalism or fireworks in your event can be effective if done for the right reasons.

#028 - Lee, Your Mix Sucks! Guest Ricki Cook. 10.02.2020 1:59:38

Grace, Jeff, and Lee recap MxU Anaheim 2020 where Lee shares some invaluable feedback he received. Guest Ricki Cook from Hillsong Church shares some fantastic insights we can all use. And then a closing with one of the wildest #TurnDownForMxU entries yet! Buckle up for this one!

#027 - Our new Co-Host Grace Royse 24.12.2019 1:07:34

Announcing our new 3rd host, Grace Royse! This episode the trio dive DEEP into some leadership topics. Grace's extensive production management background has given her loads of experience that help guide this episode as she puts Jeff and Lee in the hot seat. Enjoy and welcome Grace to the MxU team!

#026 - 222 Noise Complaints. Guest Cory Edwards. 09.12.2019 57:45

Special guest Cory Edwards chats with Lee and Jeff about audio, lighting, and production management. With stories from Cory's most recent tour with Elevation, Hillsong, and Casting Crowns, the guys nerd out over some audio tricks and answer some listener Q/A.

#025 - Lighting Launch - With Daniel Connell 29.11.2019 58:19

The First MxU Lighting podcast episode with Daniel Connell. Hear Daniel's story, lessons for new LD's, and what's in store for the future of MxU as we add lighting to the brand.

#024 - Chapter 2. Guest Robert Scovill 16.09.2019 1:02:23

We're back. We talk about what's next for MxU. Then, we get down to business. Music history, how to emulate a drum room in live sound, immersive sound systems, and Lee's lack of respect for classic rock.

#023 - The Indiana Jones Ride & Greg Price 09.06.2019 1:09:18

We're back! After a 2 month hiatus the MxU Podcast has returned with a special interview with FOH engineer Greg Price. He's a great friend of team MxU with a TON of great stuff to share about life, mixing, his beginnings, and more.

#022 - Our Pirate Friend. Grace Royse 07.03.2019 1:07:44

You'll need to sit down for this one... We interview Grace Royse, FOH and monitor engineer, stage manager, and production manager for the likes of Sublime, 311, The Super Bowl, Fitz and the Tantrums, and many more!

#021 - The Fourth Scene Smells 14.01.2019 1:03:17

A Recap of all things Christmas, a VERY necessary censored #TurnDownForMxU, and another segment from the MxU FORUM featuring Senior Pastor Justin Miller! Details for 2019's MxU ALL-ACCESS and other events for year.

#020 - The Christmas Halftime Show 21.12.2018 55:03

Merry Christmas from MxU! This episode features a sample of the MxU FORUM held in Orlando last month, a Church sound complaint makes the TV news, and Jeff is at home for Christmas while Lee and Stone continue to grind away. The jealousy is real.

#019 - Breakfast With Stan 2 27.11.2018 1:09:30

The most laughs yet! Stan Endicott joins us again for another bucket of laughs. We talk Thanksgiving, side-jobs for church employees, how much is too-much when it comes to technology and church, and Connie's Beef Stroganoff.

#018 - Z28's and Spinal Tap 30.10.2018 56:56

Recorded on location, this episode contains stories from Stone's past as well as the dudes talking very specific on mix techniques and new learnings they are each currently working on.

#017 - Show Me The Money 20.10.2018 50:17

The dudes discuss day rates and salaries of production staff while on the soapbox, sensor some #TurnDownForMxU, and preview MxU Orlando and the all new MxU Forum.

#016 - Breakfast With Stan 24.08.2018 1:01:17

Breakfast with Stan Endicott, founder of Slingshot Group. Easily our favorite guest to date. So much so, we're gonna keep up this "Breakfast With Stan" series throughout the year. Enjoy this first installment of a candid convo with our dear friend, Stan.

#015 - Phil Bledsoe 19.08.2018 59:17

Phil is the FOH engineer for Sam Hunt. He's mixed for bands like Skillet, Tree 63, and Mathew West. But, the biggest reason we had him on is that he is a big reason Lee is doing what he's doing today. Along with some great road stories we also talk about Phil's experience as a mega-church TD. You're gonna love this and love Phil!

#014 - The Gattaca Bath 06.08.2018 1:20:09

Big changes, broadcast mixing, bleeping complaints, a counter argument to spending your church's money, summer vacations, and new MxU Live events announced. Also, ya know those other conferences we're always talking crap about?

#013 - How To Not Waste Your Church's Money 02.07.2018 1:01:32

How To Not Waste Your Church's Money. Recorded at the FILO conference May 2018. The fellas taught a breakout class at FILO and shared some practical steps on saving money. This one gets pretty real. Enjoy!

#012 - LIVE from the FILO Conference w/ Robert Scovill. 04.06.2018 1:01:10

Recorded live at the FILO conference in May, 2018. We celebrate the first live recording by having our friend Robert Scovill join the entire show. Robert even steps up to the soapbox!

#011 - The Blowback Sucks. Pat Baltzell Part 2. 25.04.2018 45:16

#TurnDownForMxU reaches new heights. Or depths. You be the judge! We wrap up our interview with Pat Baltzell and hear stories of top-secret new microphones used on the Oscar's. (Track repaired version)

#010 - Physics Are Fake. Pat Baltzell Part 1. 16.03.2018 1:08:41

Pat Baltzell is a 6-time Emmy Award winning FOH engineer for the world's largest TV events. The Super Bowl, The Oscars, The Grammy's, American Idol, and more. We get to the bottom of all the Monday morning mixers critiques of the 2018 Super Bowl. Your usual favorites also don't disappoint with a Stone Soapbox and some hilarious #TurnDownForMxU sound complaints!

#009 - Much.Too.Loud. Brad Madix Part 3 06.02.2018 1:04:42

It's already been a busy year for team MxU! We chat cheap vs expensive console, Sweden and SoCal, a soapbox like no other, MxU All-Access, and wrap up with the grand finale of Sir Madix!

#008 - The Christmas Hangover. Brad Madix Part 2. 31.12.2017 1:02:48

Not the Jim Beam+Egg Nog hangover. The Church at Christmas hangover. The fellas get real on their Christmas seasons. Celebrating the wins, but also being honest about the difficult days and how to stay encouraged during our busiest time of the year. Brad Madix brings in the new year with part 2 of his interview.

#007 - Gargling Peanut Butter. Brad Madix Interview. Part 1 20.11.2017 1:06:39

You can't handle all that Episode 7 has! A brand new type of MxU event is announced in this episode. A hilarious #TurnDownForMxU and part 1 of a fantastic interview with our new friend, Brad Madix (Rush, Def Leppard, Van Halen, Shakira, Beck, & then some).