Chris P. Giles

The story

Twenty years of running shows.

Before I ever touched a big stage, I had two classrooms: the church sound booth and the DJ booth. One taught me to serve the moment. The other taught me to move a crowd. Both taught me to listen.

That turned into hundreds of events across the country: concerts, conferences, worship nights, fashion shows and brand events. Somewhere along the way I started Black Thai Media.

Then 2020 hit and every stage went dark. So I turned the cameras on myself: Amazon Live, YouTube, podcasts, hundreds of live streams. Here’s what I learned. The instincts that keep a live show alive are the same ones that keep an audience coming back.

Now I’m in Charlotte. I still mix and call shows, and still making podcasts and content. I’m also using AI and automation to help businesses create more content with less lift.

Front-of-house view during a worship service

Speaking + booking

Book Chris for your show or stage.

I've worked as an A1 and A2 audio engineer, a show caller, and a live event producer. I host podcasts, create content, and run Black Thai Media. I've spent most of my career making sure other people get heard. Every now and then I'm happy to be the one on mic.

Podcast guest

Your show, your format. I'll bring real stories from behind the board and an honest look at building a media company. Bonus: my audio will already be dialed in before you hit record.

Guest spotRemote or in studio

Stage, panel, or workshop

Conferences, creative and church events, industry meetups. A talk, a panel seat, or a hands-on workshop. And yes, I'll finish on time. I've called enough shows to respect a run of show.

Honorarium · inquireTalk · Panel · Workshop

Book Chris to speak →Send the date, the room, and the crowd. I'll get back to you.

One-on-one time with someone who's done this live. You bring the setup, the plan, or the problem. I bring twenty years of show days. This is me teaching and troubleshooting with you, not a done-for-you service.

How I can help

Consulting.

Churches, corporate teams and event planners who need someone technical in their corner. I’ll help you figure out what you actually need before you spend a dollar.

Training.

Hands-on audio and live streaming training for production teams and volunteers, especially in faith-based spaces.

Podcasts and streaming.

Brands, coaches and creators who want to launch or level up without guessing at the tech.

If your event, stream or show needs to sound like a real production, let’s talk.

Video call