Thinking Out Loud w/Friends of SoundBroker

AN OPEN CONVERSATION WITH FRIENDS THAT LOVE THE WORLD OF CONCERT AND SPECIAL EVENT PRODUCTIONS

Join our current events support zoomcast show hosted by Jan Landy and his knowledgeable affable panel of friends and colleagues for an entertaining robust discussion offering opinions on anything related to a working professional life in general.

Our ZoomCast isn’t just a fountain of knowledge; it’s also a opportunity to laugh. Think of it as therapy, but with more jokes and fewer couches. Join us and share your thoughts. Stay updated on life and world events, and enjoy multiple good chuckles along the way. 😄

Offer your support and opinions. We ZoomCast STREAM LIVE ON FACEBOOK, LINKEDIN, AND YOUTUBE every Wednesday at 5 PM  - Pacific (UTC-7)/ 8 PM EDT  

Topics Discussed (10/01/2025): Various audio equipment and technology topics, including recent experiences with headphones, historical concert sound systems, and modern digital consoles. They explored the impact of AI on entertainment industries and broader societal issues, including wealth disparities, healthcare costs, and political concerns. The conversation concluded with discussions about global inequality, cultural differences between countries, and personal experiences living in different parts of the world.

Various historical audio equipment, including mixers, amplifiers, and connectors from the 1970s and 1980s. Ken shared his experience building custom mixers and identified equipment in a historical photo shared by Gregory. They discussed the use of 70-volt line systems and phase checking procedures for PA systems. Gregory recounted a story about being knocked unconscious while checking speaker phase at an Aerosmith concert.  Jersey Joe's innovative but heavy PA equipment designs. 

The high cost of creating videos, with Gregory confirming that it can be around $100,000 per minute. Jan introduced the topic of Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated character causing controversy in the film industry, and shared concerns about AI's impact on future generations. The conversation touched on the potential for AI to replace human actors, the thin line between AI-generated and human content, and the ethical implications of using AI in entertainment and media.

Creators and Guests

Host
Jan Landy
Founder of SoundBroker.com and idealist realist

What is Thinking Out Loud w/Friends of SoundBroker?

Another in an ongoing series of reflections of life as recorded by Jan Landy mostly while driving in my car from where I am to where I am going.