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Professional Triers
by Mattos Designs LLC
We’re not experts… but we try real hard. Welcome to the Professional Triers Podcast — the laid-back, slightly chaotic show where RGB lighting nerds, Christmas die-hards, and mini-event junkies come to hang. Hosted by J.R. and Brian, we dive into everything from holiday lighting fails to epic builds, controller hacks, and “what the heck does this port do?” moments. We talk shop with community legends like Bobby Galeza, Tom & Fred, Ron Armstrong — and occasionally ourselves, when things go off the rails. We’re live, unscripted, and powered by zip ties, caffeine, and probably the wrong extension cord. Whether you’re lighting up your front yard, running pixels at a theme park, or just here for the laughs, this is your tribe. 💡 Recaps from SoCal Mini, Heartland Mini, Transworld, and whatever backyard build we just barely finished 🎤 Guest interviews, behind-the-scenes chaos, and real talk from the trenches 🎄 Christmas spirit? Year-round. Professionalism? Optional. 👉 Subscribe. Comm
Episodes
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Episode 129 Brand-new house. Same Clyde. New pixel problems.
What’s up Brian?! This week we’re joined by the pixel wizard himself — Clyde Lindsey of Pixel Pro Displays — and he's starting fresh with a brand-new house and a clean slate for blinky greatness. Fresh off the Ohio Mini, Clyde’s spilling the beans on: 🏡 His brand-new display setup (spoiler: it’s...
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Episode 128 J.R. Takes Ohio (And Probably the Wrong Exit)
What’s up Brian?! J.R. packed his bags, forgot half his gear, and flew cross-country to hit up the Ohio Mini — and of course, chaos followed. In this episode, we get the full debrief: Flight delays, sketchy hotels, and what not to pack Behind-the-scenes stories from the Ohio lighting crew Booth...
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🎧 Episode 127: “King of Coro… But We Didn’t Talk About Coro – James Hohensee from Boscoyo”
What’s up Brian?! We finally got James Hohensee III — the mastermind behind Boscoyo and the unofficial King of Coro — on the show… and barely talked about coro at all. 😂 Instead, we went off-script in the best way: 🎤 James opens up about community, burnout, and the real reason he keeps showing…
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🎧 Episode 126: “Devon Did What?! DB Lights & the Show That Broke the Neighborhood”
What’s up Brian?! In this episode, we sit down with Devon from DB Lights, a guy who took “go big or go home” and accidentally lit up everyone’s homes. We dive into: 💥 The insane show that pushed gear, pixels, and neighborhood patience to the limit 🎛️ How Devon built it, what broke, and who…
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🎧 Episode 125: “Fresh Off the Boat, Running Late & McVay’s Surprise Plan”
What’s up Brian?! This episode hits right after wheels-down — and we’re running on fumes, fast food, and pure lighting adrenaline. J.R.’s back from the high seas, Brian’s trying to keep it together, and McVay’s got something sneaky up his sleeve. We chat about: 🛳️ Post-cruise chaos and jumping...
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🎧 Episode 124: “Mini Madness with Bobby & Mr. Nash – Utah to Niagara & Everything in Between”
What’s up Brian?! This episode is a full-on RGB road trip as we catch up with Bobby Galeza and Mr. Nash after their whirlwind run through Utah, Niagara, and New York Minis — and oh man, it’s one for the books. We cover: 🚗 Travel fails, van chaos, and suspicious snacks 🎤 Mini highlights from...
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🎧 Episode 123: “Dad Life, McVay Memories & Michigan Lights”
What’s up Brian?! This episode’s a little different — a mix of heart, hustle, and holiday lights as we talk about life behind the pixels. From doing the dad thing, to saying goodbye to McVay Elementary, to lighting it up in Michigan, it’s an honest, unfiltered look at the people behind the props....
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🎧 Episode 122: “No Expo, No Cry – How Frozen & ERLE Minis Saved the Season”
What’s up Brian?! When Christmas Expo got canceled, the community didn’t fold — we fired up the backup generators (metaphorically) and kept the lights on anyway. In this episode, we shine a spotlight on the two Mini events that came in clutch: Frozen Mini and ERLE Mini. We dig into: 🎄 How the...
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🎧 Episode 121: “Bringing the Bright – Mini Events, Mega Passion 💡”
What’s up Brian?! In this episode, we shine a spotlight on the heart of the lighting world — the Mini Events. These aren’t just local meetups... they’re full-blown passion projects with zip ties, late nights, and friendships forged under pixel trees. We talk: 🎄 Why Minis matter way more than...
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Episode 120: “No Clue, Just Doing It Live – Chaos in Real Time”
What’s up Brian?! We hit record with zero agenda, zero prep, and zero clue — just raw, real-time chaos like only the Triers can deliver. It’s live, it’s loose, and yes… it somehow still turns into a full episode. Inside: 🎙️ Unscripted updates from the lighting trenches 🤦♂️ Rambling builds…
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🎧 Episode 119: “Late but Full Throttle – Lights, Laughter & Zero Chill”
What’s up Brian?! Yeah, we were late — but we showed up, fired it up, and didn’t lift. In this wide-open-throttle episode, we hit you with lighting chaos, event prep panic, and stories that probably should’ve stayed in the group chat. Expect: ⚙️ Last-minute builds (some held together by hope and...
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🎧 Episode 118: “Christmas Lights & Checkered Flags – The Ride Continues”
What’s up Brian?! In this high-octane episode, we mash up two things you didn’t know you needed together: Christmas lights and race cars. That’s right — the RGB life meets the need for speed, and the ride definitely doesn’t go as planned. We talk: 🏁 The crossover between lighting fanatics and…
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🎧 Episode 117: “SoCal Mini 2025 Preview – Bad Ideas, Big Plans & Blinky Brilliance”
What’s up Brian?! You know it’s almost showtime when we start talking SoCal Mini, and this episode is your front-row sneak peek into the 2025 edition — coming in hot with more pixels, more chaos, and probably someone forgetting the power supply. We break down what to expect at this year’s SoCal...
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Episode 116 - East Coast Mayhem: Christmas Shows, Minis & Shenanigans”
We took the Professional Triers energy straight to the East Coast and brought back stories, mishaps, and maybe a few TSA-flagged props. In this live episode, we unpack the madness that is the East Coast Christmas Show — from jaw-dropping builds to behind-the-scenes chaos that only our lighting…
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Episode 115 With the Librarian (a.k.a. Brian Michael)
This week we go full Dewey Decimal and hang out with the man, the myth, the pixel-organizing machine — Brian Michael, aka The Librarian. He’s the guy who’s quietly keeping the RGB world from total chaos… with spreadsheets, backups, and more tabs open than your browser during Black Friday. But…
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Episode 114 Behind the Magic with Tom Stallings & Fred (The Real Minirunners)
This week we’re pulling back the curtain on the guys who keep the lights running, the props standing, and the magic flowing — Tom Stallings and Fred! Forget the spotlight — these two are the backbone of big builds, helping everyone from first-timers to festival legends get their pixels in a row.…
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Episode 113 - Story Time!! (We Regret Nothing… Kinda)
We’re back — unscripted, under-caffeinated, and oversharing as usual! In this episode of Story Time!!, J.R. and Brian dive headfirst into the chaotic side of building big shows, questionable setups, and lessons learned the hard (read: hilarious) way. We talk about: Late-night builds that probably...
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Episode 112 - Ron Armstrong: The Legend, The Lights, The Late Nights
What’s up Brian?! In this episode, we finally wrangle the myth, the man, the Mini-Master himself — Ron Armstrong! He joins us for a laid-back (but wildly insightful) chat about his journey into RGB chaos, how he accidentally built a mini empire (literally), and why SoCal Mini has more extension...
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Episode 112 - Meet Bobby Galeza
🚨 Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look! 🚨 Meet Bobby Galeza, the mastermind behind Island Lights on Pork Chop Island! 🌟 In this episode, we dive deep into Bobby’s passion for Christmas light displays, how he turned a small traffic island into a holiday spectacle, and the challenges he overcame to...
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Episode 111 - The comeback Episode!
Back after a Lifetime: Behind the Scenes of JR Display
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Episode 111 - Thrills and Shakes: Disneyland Adventures Amidst Hurriquake
Join us in this thrilling episode of Professional Triers as we embark on an unforgettable adventure at Disneyland. After attending the SoCal Mini Event, a group of us decided to make the most of our time by visiting the magical park. Little did we know that we would be faced with unexpected...
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Episode 110 - Electrifying journey through the world's largest Christmas light mini
Join us as we take you on an electrifying journey through the world's largest Christmas light mini-event, the Southern California Lighting Enthusiasts So Cal Mini. In this special episode, hosts Brian, J.R., and editor Ronnie Ladd provide an up-close and personal experience from the event. They...
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Episode 108 - We talk all about the MAALG MINI.
Sign up today for https://karenmattos.cruisegenius.com/...
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Episode 107 - Exploring the Carolina Mini and Unforgettable LIVE PD Hot Spots!
In this exciting episode of Professional Triers, we embark on a thrilling adventure through the enchanting Carolina mini and take a drive to some unforgettable LIVE PD hot spots that are guaranteed to leave you on the edge of your seat! Join us as we delve into the jaw-dropping displays of…
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Episode 106 - Lights, Laughs, and Lessons: Inside the Rocky Mountain Mini
Welcome to “Lights, Laughs, and Lessons,” the podcast where we explore the exhilarating world of professional triers. In this episode, our hosts dive straight into the action-packed Utah Lighting mini-event, taking you on a thrilling journey through every moment of the weekend. From…
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Episode 105 - WE ARE BACK!!! again.....
We are back for good we hope lol. recap on what has been going on and we talk about Expo
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Episode 7: Zoom Room Heroes With Rick Harris
Using the xLights Zoom Room: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLf4Q98y_vk Show info and more videos from Rick Harris: https://harrischristmas.com CREDITS Hosted by JR Mattos and Brian McVay Guest-starring Rick Harris Edited by Seth Peace Supported by You (sub plz)
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Episode 6: Zoom Room Heroes (Guest Starring David Robinson)
Created, Hosted, and Filmed by JR Mattos and Brian McVay Guest Starring David Robinson Edited by Seth Peace
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Magic in the Mission Mountains. A husband and wife team do a Holiday Light show for a small community in Montana
5 Episodes in a row!! This week Magic in the Mission Mountains. A husband and wife team do a Holiday Light show for a small community in Montana.
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Professional Triers Special Episode xLights Zoom Room HERO'S With Ron Armstrong
xLights Zoom Room Hero's is all about the people who spend hours and hours saving the day for everyone that uses xLights. Now get to know the people behind the computer.
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Professional Triers Heartland Mini recap
Heartland Mini recap With Lee Lindquist
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Professional Triers Florida MINI recap
JR, Brian, Jorden, Carl & David discuss their trip to Florida.
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Guess who's back, back again.
We are trying again.
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Professional Triers @ JR's job
JR records Professional Triers live at his job along with his guest, Chris Bradford, the Director of Operations at Christmas in the Park in San Jose. Don't forget to like or subscribe or whatever this podcast service has to be notified of future episodes!
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Professional Triers With Matthew Eccles
Matthew Eccles is on this week's Professional Triers to talk about his display, Syracuse Lights. JR is currently "out of pocket" and has been replaced by Bobby Gazela. Be sure to like and subscribe!
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Professional Triers With Mitch Faas
NEW Coro Prop!!!!! We sit down with Mitch Faas all around great guy.
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Professional Triers with Bobby Galeza
We talk to Bobby Galeza about Island Lights on Pork Chop Island
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The Professional Triers are back!!!
JR and Brian are back and here to stay on our all new YouTube Channel. So make sure you Subscribe today!
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Professional Triers with Robert Gray from Visionary Light Shows
https://visionarylightshows.com/
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World premiere Of the 2020 XLATW Sequences and XATW members receive a special gift from our amazing community
World premiere Of the 2020 XLATW Sequences and XATW members receive a special gift from our amazing community
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Professional Triers - Tried (unedited )
JR's back but busy so we talk to each other.
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Magical Holiday Moments with Ben and Nancy Aromin
Ben and Nancy Aromin from Magical Holiday Moments, join Brian and Keith on this weeks episode of the Professional Triers.
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Professional Triers with Xlights (jr) Developer Mr. Scott Hansen
Professional Triers with Xlights (jr) Developer Mr. Scott Hansen http://scottnation.com/ Donate to Xlights!!!! https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donateCC_LG.gif http://scottnation.com/pb16-pixel-controller/
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Professional Triers - Ken MacMaster from Wired Watts
Professional Triers - Ken MacMaster from WiredWatts.com
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We’re not experts… but we try real hard. Welcome to the Professional Triers Podcast — the laid-back, slightly chaotic show where RGB lighting nerds, Christmas die-hards, and mini-event junkies come to hang. Hosted by J.R. and Brian, we dive into everything from holiday lighting fails to epic builds, controller hacks, and “what the heck does this port do?” moments. We talk shop with community legends like Bobby Galeza, Tom & Fred, Ron Armstrong — and occasionally ourselves, when things go off the rails. We’re live, unscripted, and powered by zip ties, caffeine, and probably the wrong extension cord. Whether you’re lighting up your front yard, running pixels at a theme park, or just here for the laughs, this is your tribe. 💡 Recaps from SoCal Mini, Heartland Mini, Transworld, and whatever backyard build we just barely finished 🎤 Guest interviews, behind-the-scenes chaos, and real talk from the trenches 🎄 Christmas spirit? Year-round. Professionalism? Optional. 👉 Subscribe. Comm
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We’re not experts… but we try real hard. Welcome to the Professional Triers Podcast — the laid-back, slightly chaotic show where RGB lighting nerds, Christmas die-hards, and mini-event junkies come to hang. Hosted by J.R. and Brian, we dive into everything from holiday lighting fails to epic...
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