Had the pleasure of a few days with esteemed news shooter, Jack Rayzor. We were doing live shots for MSNBC, including Chuck Todd’s morning program. The hill we were on could be none-windier and I found myself having to get creative to ensure adequate wind protection for the many folk we ushered through. Highlights included Graham Nash, Jim Brown, Maria Shriver, and Jesse Jackson, who wandered on to our little set to shake hands. It was a ‘pinch me’ week.

All wires with a boom in a zep for uh-ohs.

Another Horseman of Austin’s Apocalypse, The Circuit of the Americas racetrack out by the airport, has brought untold riches to a few chosen ones here. Had the opportunity to interview one of the track’s designers, literally on the track itself. It was Kevin Schwantz, I believe.

Simple, two-camera setup, all lavs.

Ah, the Magic Castle! Ever since I was working in LA, way back when as a puppeteer, I’ve always wanted to check it out. Turns out I got to spend most of a week there, taking in all the history. I even got to meet my hero, Dan Castallaneta, who couldn’t have been nicer. Coat and tie required, however. It was fun to be out there during Oscar time…

Richard Turner was doing several shows there, I wired him and bugged the table with two OST mics, as there was no time to wire the two helpers.

Shot out at Spiderwood Studios. All on the CMIT.

Judy Greer is Judy Great. That is all…