In this second-to-final episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, hosts Michael and Greg sit down with Scott Wachter — the mind behind the Lighting Industry News Brief and a key player in countless NAILD projects since 2019.

Highlights:

Scott reflects on his journey from theater kid to the lighting industry’s go-to reporter.

Behind-the-scenes stories: live stream chaos, hilarious committee misfires, and the infamous “gun case in Vegas.”

The art of writing quirky titles (“TVs Blossom” explained!) and why reporting beats opinion-driven journalism.

Favorite wins, surprising failures, and the joy of seeing the News Brief chart alongside CNN and Bloomberg.

Scott’s next chapter: taking over Restoring Darkness and pushing it to new heights.

Why watch?

This episode is part farewell, part celebration — honoring Scott as the “George Harrison” of the Get a Grip band.

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