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The Crew Call Pod

To pull back the curtain on high-end live events, sharing the perspective of the crew behind the moments—so others can lead better, build trust faster, and raise the bar in their own work.It’s not just what you build{design}. It’s how you build it{process}—and who you build it with{culture}.

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    Why I Lead: A CEO's Passion for Culture and Purpose

    ***This episode was recorded prior to the tragic event that took place, taking the life of our friend and hero Charlie Kirk. We will have episodes coming soon discussing the impact Charlie had on our team, as well as behind the scenes of producing the greatest memorial in history honoring him. Stay tuned, and enjoy a deeper look into what makes Brad McCraw tick and his passion for producing Live Events.On this episode of The Crew Call Pod, Brad McCraw, takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of building a successful event production company. From humble beginnings with just $1,000 in the bank to producing events for a U.S. President, Brad shares insights on the power of networking, the importance of excellence, and the impact of creating magical experiences. Discover how MOSAIC Pro Events stands out in the industry by focusing on people over profits and fostering partnerships that drive success. Tune in for an inspiring story of passion, perseverance, and the pursuit of excellence.

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    Smarter Event Planning, Fewer Surprises

    In this episode of The Crew Call Pod, smarter event planning starts long before show day. Brad, Andrew, Rob, and Jonathan dive into the details that keep events running smoothly, on budget, and on time. From early site visits and detailed pre-production to managing rigging, fire marshal requirements, and vendor relationships, it’s a behind-the-scenes look at the planning decisions that make seamless events possible. They also unpack lessons learned from recent shows and share insights that help avoid costly surprises when it matters most.

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    Off The Rails, With Lee Fields

    In this episode of The Crew Call Pod, Brad, CEO of MOSAIC Pro Events, and Andrew Knisley, Co-Owner of MOSAIC, talk ''off the rails" with Lee Fields. They have honest real world conversations from shedding pounds and staying fit in the industry, to insights on church production, integration and the touring industry. 

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    MOSAIC and Concept Pixels

    Welcome to The Crew Call Pod.In this episode of The Crew Call Pod, Brad, the CEO of MOSAIC Pro Events and Andrew Knisley Co-Owner of MOSAIC, sits down with Eddie Suparman  from Concept Pixels.From humble beginnings of CamLock feeder runs to DP’ing BeastGames Season 2 with MrBeast — Eddie, Brad, and Knisley dive into touring, running a production company, and everything in between.Host: Brad McCrawGuests: Andrew Knisley, Eddie Suparman

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    Video Village: The High Stakes

    Welcome to The Crew Call Pod.From driving massive LED walls to switching multi-camera broadcasts in real time, the video crew dives into the high-stakes world of pixels, frames, and flawless execution. They break down why high-resolution engineering, complex routing, and show-critical redundancy make corporate video some of the most demanding work in live events.They share behind-the-scenes stories from working on projects like MrBeast and The Sphere, navigating split-second decisions on high-res video switchers, wrangling thousands of pixels across massive canvases, and what's it like to be a video professional in the corporate, touring and festival industry of live events.Host: Brandon SampyGuests: Jess, Abril, Johann, Eddie

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    MOSAIC and DC PRO

    In this episode of The Crew Call Pod, Brad, the CEO of MOSAIC Pro Events and Andrew Knisley Co-Owner of MOSAIC, sits down with Daniel Connell  from DC Pro.From Touring to Church Production, Daniel Connell dives into his career in the production industry, from being at Church on the Move, to starting DC Pro, and how they support companies like MOSAIC in their events. 

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    Audio Bubs: The Corporate Challenge

    Welcome to The Crew Call Pod.From mixing full bands to whispering CEOs, 25 presenters, and live broadcasts, all on the same system, Brad and the crew discuss why corporate audio demands more focus, skill, and adaptability than most touring gigs.They share behind the scenes stories from long show days, high pressure ballrooms, and unexpected curveballs like last minute presenter changes, tricky acoustics, and the moments when redundancy saves the show. Beyond the gear and mixing, the crew talks about the focus, teamwork, and camaraderie that make surviving corporate audio possible.Host: BradGuests: Brandon, Andrew, Chachi, Drew

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    CEO Talk: MOSAIC and IPS

    In this episode of The Crew Call Pod, Brad, the CEO of MOSAIC Pro Events sits down with Nick from IPS, and discuss the production industry. Building companies  at the same time, Brad and Nick discuss the different categories of the production industry, and how to be successful in a service based industry.Book Recommendation Mentioned: Unreasonable Hospitality: By Will Guidara

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    Power Couple or Power Struggle?

    In this episode of The Crew Call Pod, Brad and Jennie pull back the curtain on what it's like to be married and operate high-stakes roles on show—him as producer, her as stage manager. As partners in both business and life, they navigate the chaos of live events with trust, timing, and a shared drive to deliver flawless execution. From calling cues to leading teams, they break down the reality of working side by side under pressure.Hosts: Brad and Jennie McCraw

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    Production Chicks

    Welcome to The Crew Call Pod, the first on site episode recorded in Denver, CO on site of a show for Foursquare church. We dive into the dynamics of a dominantly male industry, and how women can be a great asset for live events and production teams.Host: BradGuests: Alyssa, Abril, Ashlyn, Sonya, Jennie

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    The Price Of Excellence

    Welcome to The Crew Call Pod, in this episode we dive into what it means to be high end in the events industry, non negotiable roles for events, and how to care for clients and their C suite!Host: BradGuests: Brandon, Jennie,

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    An Ode To Church Production

    Welcome to The Crew Call Pod, the first on site episode recorded in Denver, CO on site of a show for Foursquare church. We have all been there in our careers, and still have a passion for the church world and production in it. So let’s chat church production. Host: BradGuests: Will, Sam, Brandon, PJ, Hadden

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    The Pilot

    Welcome to The Crew Call Pod, the pilot episodes, starting with a pair of recordings from different sets of staff members on staff at MOSAIC. In this episode,  we discuss Easter 2025, Gaff and Duv, and Advancing gear!Host: BradGuests: Knisley, Jennie, Rob

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

To pull back the curtain on high-end live events, sharing the perspective of the crew behind the moments—so others can lead better, build trust faster, and raise the bar in their own work.It’s not just what you build{design}. It’s how you build it{process}—and who you build it with{culture}.

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Sponsored by: MOSAIC Pro Events

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To pull back the curtain on high-end live events, sharing the perspective of the crew behind the moments—so others can lead better, build trust faster, and raise the bar in their own work.It’s not just what you build{design}. It’s how you build it{process}—and who you build it with{culture}.

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