On this episode of the BlackBox Podcast, we cover everything from AI in audio to fundamentals—and whether any of us will still have jobs in five years. Shep’s going beast mode on racks, Lee’s mixing Maren Morris, Tyler is learning about the future and Brad is chilling. Also - we’re stepping in to help churches who’ve been left hanging... so there's that.

We also talk through current and future BlackBox projects—including our Worship Overhaul and Production Overhaul packages, designed to help churches rethink systems, streamline setups, and reignite their team culture from the stage to the booth.

If you're in church production, mixing front of house, building AVL systems, or leading creative ministry—this is for you.

This week on BlackBox, we’re covering a lot of ground:

• How to build real leadership — and what to do when you have to rebuild trust and culture from scratch.

• Do you actually need two kick drum mics? Or are we all just flexing?

• What the MrBeast live stream teaches us about innovation, attention, and pulling off high-pressure moments.

• Plus, some Severance spoilers (you’ve been warned) and why the best leaders notice when things start to slip.

If you care about church production, creative leadership, and running live events at a high level, you’re in the right spot.

BlackBox is the #1 podcast for church production leaders, audio engineers, and worship tech teams who want real talk, real strategy, and practical ideas to lead with confidence behind the scenes.

We go full throttle through some of the biggest production moments of the season—NAB, Coachella, and Easter. From cinematic broadcast trends in church to the sheer scale and precision of Coachella, we’re breaking down what’s worth paying attention to—and what’s just noise. We talk shop on the latest gear, what inspired us, and talk about the future of church content. If you’re leading in church production, creative direction, or broadcast, this one’s a must. Don’t fall behind.