Episode 1
Coming June 15

Why This Show Exists

Publish Date: Monday, June 15, 2026

A manifesto. Why the live event industry needs a trustworthy voice, and why now. Mark Bowling lays out the mission behind MAD Events Podcast and what you can expect from the show.

Format: Solo • ~15 minutes
Episode 2
Coming Soon

How I am using AI

Publish Date: TBD

In this episode, I will review the setup that I am using today, covering AI Agents, platforms and specific use cases.

Format: Solo • ~20 minutes
Episode 3
Coming June 29

AI in Production from the Trenches

Publish Date: Monday, June 29, 2026

Greg Preece joins to talk real-world AI use in live events. Plus a deep dive on BlackSheep's Q&A v2 tool — an AI-powered audience engagement platform that replaces per-event SaaS like Slido.

Guest: Greg Preece • Format: Interview + App Demo
Episode 4
Coming July 6

The Invisible Crew

Publish Date: Monday, July 6, 2026

The people who make events happen rarely get the spotlight. This episode celebrates the crew — the riggers, the AV techs, the stagehands, the people who show up at 4 AM and stay until it's done.

Guest: TBD (Crew Veteran) • Format: Interview
Episode 5
Coming July 13

Sustainability Without the Sermon

Publish Date: Monday, July 13, 2026

Jasmine Crowe, founder of Goodr, joins to talk about sustainability in events — without the guilt trips or virtue signaling. Real solutions, real impact, real conversations.

Guest: Jasmine Crowe (Goodr) • Format: Interview
Episode 6
Coming July 20

What Clients Actually Want

Publish Date: Monday, July 20, 2026

Flipping the perspective. A client-side VP of Events joins to share what they actually care about when hiring event production teams — and what makes them come back.

Guest: TBD (Client-Side VP) • Format: Interview