Aug 31, 20261h 22mS2
Lee Fields, Stephen “Shep” Sheppard, Brad Bramer, and Tyler Kerpsack are BlackBox—an independent team helping churches strengthen production systems, develop healthy teams, and make wise technical investments. Today...
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Black Box Podcast
Hosted by Black Box · technology · EN
About this Podcast:
Honest conversations at the intersection of church, production, and excellence.The Black Box Podcast is where high standards and honest talk meet. We explore what it really takes to pursue excellence in the church production world—from leadership and culture to gear, systems, and the people behind it all. This isn’t surface-level chatter or recycled advice. It’s thoughtful, unfiltered conversation for those who care about doing the work well, building healthy teams, and raising the bar for what’s possible in the Church.
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
Selective
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What is Black Box Podcast about?
Honest conversations at the intersection of church, production, and excellence. The Black Box Podcast is where high standards and honest talk meet. We explore what it really takes to pursue excellence in the church production world, from leadership and culture to gear, systems, and the people behind it all. This isn’t surface-level chatter or recycled advice.
Who hosts Black Box Podcast?
Black Box Podcast is hosted by Black Box. The show has published 16 episodes to date.
What has Black Box Podcast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Women, Volunteers & Leaving Church Staff Well (feat. Danielle Iselin)" (31 August 2026, 82 minutes), "Season 3 - We Back" (17 August 2026, 52 minutes), and "Kayne and Excellence in Worship - PT I" (20 April 2026, 73 minutes).
How often does Black Box Podcast publish?
Black Box Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 67 minutes across 16 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Black Box Podcast?
Booking probability for Black Box Podcast is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Black Box Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Black Box Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Black Box Podcast?
The strongest fits for Black Box Podcast are Religion & Faith and Business & Management Consulting. Black Box Podcast has a technology audience.
About the host
Black Box hosts Black Box Podcast, a technology podcast with 16 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #1
Season 3 - We Back
Aug 17, 202652 minS3BlackBox is stepping into a new season—with new conversations, fresh collaborators, and guests from across the church & production industry. In this episode, Shep, Brad Bramer & Tyler Kerpsack get back to the...
Episode #7
Kayne and Excellence in Worship - PT I
Apr 20, 20261h 13mS2In this episode, Lee Fields, Shep, Tyler Kerpsack, and Brad Bramer get into what it really looks like to operate at a high level when things go sideways. We talk real stories—from stadium shows to high-pressure...
Episode #8
Stop Mixing to Target Curves
Feb 16, 20261h 5mBlackPod is a no-fluff podcast for church production leaders, live audio engineers, and creatives who care about doing it right. Hosted by Lee Fields, Shep, Tyler Kerpsack, and Brad Bramer, BlackPod dives into...
- Feb 2, 20261h 1m
Hosted by Lee Fields, Stephen “Shep” Shepherd, Tyler Kerpsack, and Brad Bramer, the BlackBox Podcast is unfiltered conversation for church production teams, worship leaders, AVL directors, and creative pastors who...
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- Dec 17, 202550 minS2
In this episode, Lee Fields, Tyler Kerpsack, Shep, and Brad Bramer are back together talking through the realities of church production during the Christmas season. The conversation covers what it really looks like to...
- Dec 16, 202537 minS2
In this episode, Lee Fields, Tyler Kerpsack, Shep, and Brad Bramer are back together talking all things church production, worship technology, and creative leadership. The conversation dives into creating production...
- Nov 17, 202549 minS2
In this episode, Lee Fields, Shep, Brad Bramer, and Tyler Kerpsack break down the real-world challenges production leaders face today. We hit highlights from the ChurchFront Conference — smarter front light, LED...
- Oct 31, 20251h 15mS2
Season 2 of the BlackBox Podcast kicks off with Brad Bramer, Tyler Kerpsack, Shep, and Lee Fields back at the table — equal parts hilarious, honest, and technically nerdy. From Lee’s wedding weekend to Shep’s restaurant...
Episode #6
Pet Peeves, Get Gigs, and Be Better
Jun 23, 20251h 3mS1In Episode 6, the BlackBox crew dives deep into what it really takes to thrive in church production and creative ministry. We kick things off with a sneak peek at Service Reviews, launching this July—your chance to get...
Episode #5
AI Is Coming, But Do We Really Care?
May 26, 202538 minS1On 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...
Episode #4
Kick Mics, Trust, and Mr. Beast
Apr 28, 20251h 24mS1This 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...
Episode #3
NAB, Coachella, & Easter
Apr 14, 20251h 39mS1We 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...
Episode #2
Excuse My Mediocrity
Apr 4, 20251h 29mS1We’re coming in hot with a conversation that matters: excellence in church production and creative leadership. Too often, mediocrity hides behind spiritual language. But let’s be real—excellence reflects the character...
Episode #1
Disrupters Win
Mar 31, 20251h 29mS1In this kickoff episode, Lee, Tyler, Shep, and Brad sit down to unpack what Black Box is all about—how it started, why it matters, and where it’s heading. If you're a church production leader, creative pastor, or...
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