The MxU Podcast

This is episode 168 of the MxU Podcast! Jeff and Spencer sit down with two familiar faces to the MxU community, Jeremy Bagwell & Jeremy Lommori. a.k.a "the Jeremys" The crew discusses broadcasting and whether or not your church, and churches in general, need to do it. The overarching principle is this: we're in a new digital age and technology is changing rapidly, do what's best for your church.Service Review (7:25 - 26:35)Every week, the crew takes some time to review a church service. This week, Heart & Soul church in Knoxville TN is reviewed. Jeff & Spencer give their thoughts on the mix and the broadcast while the Jeremys give their insight on the video side. Set up & tear down is no joke and sometimes hard to make look good, props to the team at Heart & Soul!Upcoming Content (26:36 - 34:35)Tomorrow, we're releasing another course with Todd Elliott, founder of FILO. This course is all around the idea that volunteers can be leaders too. The course encompasses the "Leadership 360" mentality to lead up, lead down, and lead laterally. No matter where you serve or in what position you serve in, you have the same capability to lead.Should You Be Broadcasting? (34:36 - 1:16:55) Streaming has quickly become a part of most churches, fueled by the need for online services during the pandemic. The church can lead in technology while also staying true to its mission, and that is the most important thing to recognize. It's important to ask the right questions before you invest money into something that may come at the cost of your in-person services.Links:Jeremy BagwellJeremy LommoriMxU Pop-UpsSend your service review submissions to ‘support@getmxu.com’

This is episode 167 of the MxU Podcast! Jeff and Spencer are joined by a familiar face, Dillan Howell of WKND Ready & EVNT Ready. They give the lowdown on what’s been happening in Dillan’s life, including a tense interaction at a baseball game. Here’s the question for this week’s podcast: “Is the grass greener on the other side?” - the guys & Dillan give their take on whether or not the church down the road is a better option.Service Review (04:30 - 14:41)Dillan might not have much to offer when it comes to audio feedback but he along with Jeff and Spencer give their thoughts on a service from Christ Chapel Bible Church. They evaluate the mix, the energy, and provide insight on the importance of an engaging opening. Submit your services to ‘support@getmxu.com’ or in our #peer-reviews channel on our slack community.Upcoming Content (14:42 - 17:07)Dillan might not know much about Waves LV1 but we’re in luck because Jeff does. Tomorrow, we’re releasing a course all about setting up and configuring Waves LV1 in your church. Stay tuned for the course release in your inbox as well as on our social platforms. We can’t wait to see how this course helps you and your church.Where Is The Grass Greener? (17:08 - 42:59)“Should I leave my church?” “Am I being treated fairly?” “Where can I go that I will have more opportunities?” These might be some of the questions you’re asking yourself as you decide whether or not your church is right for you. Dillan, Jeff, and Spencer share their insight on whether or not the grass is typically greener on the other side.MxU Pop-Ups (43:00 - 52:59)We’ve been having a ton of fun at our live events for this year which we’re calling “MxU Pop-Ups” and we would love for you to join us. Dillan shares some of his thoughts on this year’s events and explains a little bit about his role within them. Our next Pop-Up is in Columbus, OH on June 11th. We can’t wait to see you there!Links:Dillan HowellMxU Pop-UpsSend your service review submissions to ‘support@getmxu.com’

This is episode 166 of the MxU Podcast! Jeff and Spencer sit down with Phil Bledsoe, FOH engineer for Sam Hunt and a returning guest from episode 15 of the podcast. The guys chat about mixing for broadcast, and whether or not your church needs a broadcast console. Hint: You probably don’t.Service Review (06:30 - 10:53)There’s still debate around the MxU office on what to call this new segment, whether it’s “Turn up for MxU” or simply “Service Review.” Regardless - Jeff, Spencer, and Phil review a broadcast mix submitted by a member of the MxU community, Daniel. We’d love for you to submit a mix or service of your own for review, which you can do by emailing them to support@getmxu.com. If you’re a member of our slack community, post yours in the #peer-reviews channel.Upcoming Content (10:54 - 24:45)Tomorrow, we’re releasing “Basic Effects” on the MxU platform. This is a course by Phil Bledsoe designed to help you and your teams understand reverb and delay. It all starts with the basics and effects could be your simplest way to improve your mix in minutes. Stay tuned in to our social accounts and emails for the course drop!Broadcast Mixing (24:46 - 45:59)Do you need a broadcast console? Do you even need to be broadcasting? Jeff, Spencer, and Phil share their thoughts and insights on what seems to have become a hot topic in the church community. Here’s a suggestion: do what’s best for your church, don’t look to other churches on social media for what yours should be doing.MxU Pop-Ups (46:00 - 47:00)We still have a few more live events this year that we’re calling “MxU Pop-Ups” and we’d love for you to join us. Our next event is in Columbus, Ohio on June 11th. Head to our website to get your tickets, they’re going quick!Links:Everything we mentioned in the podcast in one space.Phil BledsoeAudience Mics Can Be SimpleMxU Pop-Ups

Welcome to the first episode of the revamped MxU podcast! To see the video form of this podcast, head to our YouTube channel.New SegmentsWith the changes we're making, we figured it time to introduce some new components to the podcast. Service Review - Each week will include a service review segment of sorts where Jeff, Spencer and other guests will provide constructive feedback on submissions from our community.Upcoming Content - Every Tuesday, we aim to release a course on the MxU platform. Get a sneak peak into what we're releasing the day before it drops.Lee FieldsAs some of you may have noticed, Lee Fields is no longer a part of the MxU podcast. Take a moment to reflect on his contributions to MxU and watch some of our favorite moments.MxU Pop-UpsOur events for this year are moving ahead rapidly! We're already almost halfway through our event agenda for 2024 with the next Pop-Up happening in Columbus Ohio on June 11th. Head to our website to get tickets soon as spots are filling up quickly.Upcoming ContentTomorrow, we're releasing content we shot with Todd Elliott from FILO centered around the core values of church production. From asking the right questions to pursuing excellence over perfection, the posture we have towards our church services will ultimately determine their outcome.

The guys are joined by Robb Blumenreder, who handles Customer and Market Insights for Sennheiser. Robb shares about his start in the industry and the journey from then to now. He gives us great insight into the world of wireless mics and IEM's, and has good advice on maintaining a stable RF environment in today's crowded frequency space. 

We are joined by some of the crew from the first MxU Pop-Up of the year at CCV in Phoenix. You'll get a sneak peek into some of the content from that day, and learn a bit about how to make your broadcast the best it can be. 

We’re joined by Chad Rose from Revelux LED, and he shares all about his background growing up in the church and leading worship and production. He gives us great advice on what to consider when buying and deploying an LED system, and how to make your LED experience then best it can be. 

The guys sit down for a great conversation with Matthew Irving and James Liu from Canon, to introduce you to their entire lineup of great solutions for church teams. You'll hear about budget-friendly options in their PTZ and camcorder lines, as well as larger sensor cameras and interchangeable lenses. Whether you're new to video, or a seasoned professional, we know you'll love hearing about their experience and learning from their advice. 

Jay and Jeff Turn Down for MxU, and chat with Tony Staires from LAWO about The Sphere in Las Vegas. Tony gives us a deep dive into the technology that makes this venue such a technological feat, and a great experience for audiences. Jay and his buddies then give us a firsthand take on what it's like to be in the crowd, the morning after their experience at U2 at The Sphere.

Jay and Jeff sit down for a great conversation with Russ Long from Yamaha. Russ is a legend in the recording and live concert industry's and you'll love hearing his story. He also give us great insight into Yamaha's newest mixing console, the DM7. Enjoy!