The Backstage Brief
Welcome to The Backstage Brief—a podcast built for the pros who make events happen.Whether you're an A/V tech, videographer, event planner, or freelancer, this show dives deep into the real-world challenges of live production—from gear mishaps and tech fails to planner communication and wedding day ...
Recent Episodes
April 21, 2025
Ep8. "Informed Brides Ask Better Questions - How to Choose the Right Videographer"
Send us a text Informed Brides Ask Better Questions: How to Choose the Right Videographer In this episode of The Backstage Brief , Sherwood Harrison shares the essential questions every bride should ask before hiring a weddin...
April 15, 2025
Ep7. "Let the Trucks Roll In: Parking Problems at Events".
Send us a text In this episode of The Backstage Brief , host Sherwood Harrison tackles a major pain point for production pros— poor parking accommodations at outdoor events . From being told to move his van and trailer a quar...
April 14, 2025
Ep6. "The Art of the Cue: Timing is Everything"
Send us a text In this episode of The Backstage Brief , host Sherwood Harrison breaks down one of the most critical elements in any production— timing . Whether you’re behind the soundboard, camera, lighting console, or coord...
April 14, 2025
Ep5. "Production Jargon 101 - 15 Terms Every Pro Should Know".
Send us a text Production Jargon 101 Ever feel lost when people start tossing around terms like “phantom power,” “b-roll,” or “gain staging”? In this episode of The Backstage Brief , we’re breaking down the most commonly used...
April 14, 2025
Ep3. "The Power of the Walkthrough - Why Every Event Needs one"
Send us a text Ever had a surprise at an event that could’ve been avoided with better planning? In this solo episode, Sherwood Harrison breaks down the simple but powerful practice of the event walkthrough. Whether you’re a p...
April 11, 2025
Ep4. "How to Build Trust With your Customers"
Send us a text Description: In this episode of The Backstage Brief , we explore one of the most important ingredients for success in any service-based business: trust . Whether you're a videographer, DJ, event planner, or par...
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