# LIGHT TALK Episode 484 - "A Smorgasbord for Seaweed"

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Podcast: [Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/light-talk-with-the-lumen-brothers-5969508)
Published: 2026-07-15T06:24:00+00:00
Episode link: https://lighttalk.libsyn.com/light-talk-episode-484-madness-at-msg
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Duration seconds: 3123

## Resource

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister discuss everything from Leaving a Production to Suing Backstage Coffee. Join Ellen, Dennis, David, and Steve, as they discuss: Madness at MSG; Max Keller's new book; 4th of July shenanigans; Repurposing your light cues from production to production; Is it really possible to work with a lot of directors over your career?; What to do when a family emergency pulls you away from a production a few days before load-in; The Snoot Group; Emmy Award nominations; Dealing with a playwright in residence; and Dennis up on the roof. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense. @lighttalkpodcast

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