About this podcast
SEAS Backstage podcast is your all-access pass to everything production and AV related for live events. Serving as a one-stop shop for industry news, production tips and tricks. From cutting-edge AV innovations to behind-the-scenes strategies, each episode is a step towards mastering the art of crafting experience focused events.
Let's navigate the event landscape together, one insight at a time as we help you Design, Produce and Inspire with your next event.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 45 episodes
- An AI World Still Needs Analog People · 11 minFresh from IMEX, Troy and Taylor discuss leveraging AI in event planning and why it will never replace the analog need for peer-to-peer networking. In this episode of SEAS…
- Taylor’s Not Good at Football: Lessons in Experiential Events · 11 minA packed agenda doesn’t always make a memorable event. In Episode 3 of SEAS Backstage with Troy and Taylor, the conversation starts with designing a story that connects the main…
- Find Your Circadian Cove at IMEX · 10 minIn this episode of SEAS Backstage with Troy and Taylor, Taylor Abbate previews her upcoming trip to IMEX America, including the Circadian Cove, a wellness experience she’s eager…
- We’re Back! SEAS Weekly Backstage Podcast Season 3 Episode 1 is online! · 11 minTroy Peters and Taylor Abbate kick off a new weekly format of Backstage with a conversation about what it takes to keep events relevant and attendees engaged. Drawing on their…
- Networking, ROI, and Real Connections with Elizabeth Carlson · 26 minIn this episode of SEAS Backstage, host Troy Peters sits down with Elizabeth Carlson, Events & Programs Specialist at the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce. From selling Girl Scout…
- Bridging the Gap: Helping STEM Experts Speak with Impact · 26 minIn this episode of SEAS Backstage, host Troy Peters sits down with Neil Thompson—engineer turned communication coach and founder of Teach the Geek. Neil shares his journey from…
- Hospitality Over Service: How Thoughtful Moments Create Lifelong Clients · 18 minIn this solo episode of CS Backstage, SEAS Productions' Chief Experience Officer Troy Peters shares how the book Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara has deeply influenced…
- Finding Authentic Connection Through Improv · 31 minIn this episode of SEAS Backstage, Troy sits down with executive coach, improv facilitator, and founder of The Olivine Project, Jerry Beers. Together, they explore the power of…
- The Power of Presence: Emotional Intelligence and Immersive Storytelling with Sylvie di Giusto · 33 minIn this episode of SEAS Backstage, host Troy sits down with international speaker Sylvie di Giusto, a trailblazer in immersive, holographic presentations and an expert in…
- “More Than Just a Keynote: The Future of Events” with Sylvie DiGiusto · 19 minIn this dynamic episode of SEAS Backstage, our Chief Experience Officer, Troy Peters, sits down with international keynote speaker Sylvie di Giusto, moments after her unique…
- Stronger Together: The Power of Partnership in Event Production · 29 minSuccess in event production isn’t just about having the right equipment or creative vision—it’s about strong partnerships that bring it all together. In this episode of SEAS…
- Setting the Stage with Scenic · 21 minTroy is joined this week by Ben Palmer from Expressive Structures, a company focused on using modular scenic to elevate live events. Ben shares how his lighting design background…
- Foundation Series - Vol 1. Ep. 5: Creative · 17 minGreat events don’t just happen—they tell a story. In the final episode of our Foundation Series, we explore how creative and storytelling elevate live productions from standard…
- Foundation Series - Vol 1. EP. 4: Staging · 14 minWelcome to episode 4 of our Foundation Series, where we explore the "who, what, why, when, and where" of live event production. This week, we dive into staging—not just the…
- Foundation Series – Vol. 1 Ep. 3: Lighting · 16 minIn this episode of SEAS Backstage, Troy Peters dives into the magical world of lighting design and its profound impact on live events. Drawing from decades of experience in the…
- Foundation Series - Vol 1. EP. 2: Video · 20 minIn today's podcast Troy delivers episode 2 of our Foundation Series. This episode shifts the focus to video. This isn’t a discussion about cameras or technical setups—it’s an…
- Foundation Series - Vol 1. EP 1: Audio · 19 minThe first installment of our new Foundation Series focuses on audio. In this series, we’re not discussing gear or technical specifics; instead, we’re diving into the underlying…
- Halloween Horror Stories · 23 minZack and Troy recount some of the scariest moments they've experienced live on show site. From sniper teams to run-ins with celebrity bodyguards they've experienced a wild array…
- The Value of A Great Venue · 25 minTroy is joined this week by Cris Joseph, Director of Business Development, with the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center. Listen in as Cris shares the ins and outs of what a premier…
- Event Scheduling For Success · 18 minIn today's episode of SEAS Backstage Zack is running through the various aspects of event planning and scheduling from the perspective of your AV Provider. Starting with a run…
