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The Tie-In

The Tie-In

Written by: Zena Harris and Mark Rabin
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Behind the scenes, sustainability in action. Entrepreneurs Zena Harris and Mark Rabin talk shop with filmmakers, event producers, and entertainment professionals from around the world in a quest to amplify the voices of people who are innovating, leveraging their influence, connecting ideas, and inspiring crews to make the entertainment we love more sustainable.Copyright 2026 Zena Harris and Mark Rabin Art Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • S3 E1: From The Field: Burning Man’s Renewable Energy Innovators Are Kicking Gass
    Jan 6 2026

    This week on “The Tie-In,” Mark is on The Playa talking to the innovators who are using the extreme environment of Burning Man as the proving grounds for portable, replicable, user-friendly renewable energy microgrids. Meet some of Burning Man's renewable energy pioneers and learn about the infrastructure they are creating to help meet The Burning Man Project’s 2030 goals set out in their Net Zero Black Rock City Initiative. Mark brings us into Black Rock City to hear from Solarpunk’s Xtina Chu and Corey Johnson, Dragon Wing’s Dr. Ryan Wartena, Burning Man Org’s Director of Regeneration George Reed III, Halo Hybrid Solution’s Ben Seiger, and Bao Chicka Wow Wow’s Daniel Hua and Marcus De Paula.

    Learn more about our guests:

    Ben Sieger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bseager/

    Solarpunks Website: https://www.solarpunks.club/

    Solarpunks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solarpunks.club/

    Burning Man Project: https://burningman.org/about/about-us/sustainability/

    Dragon Wings Website: https://www.dragonwings.co/

    Bao Chicka Wow Wow Website: https://www.baochickawowwow.com/

    Please like & follow “The Tie-In” here: @the_tie_in_pod

    1. You can learn more about our hosts, Zena Harris and Mark Rabin & connect with them here:
    2. Zena Harris on LinkedIn
    3. Mark Rabin on LinkedIn

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • S2 E52: Mark and Zena’s Journey Through the Sustainable Entertainment Landscape: Season Two Recap
    Dec 23 2025

    This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark reflect on their second season. Season 2 included nearly 50 interviews! Join Zena and Mark as they look back on what they've done this year and share the lessons they've learned from their guests.

    Please like & follow “The Tie-In” here: @the_tie_in_pod

    1. You can learn more about our hosts, Zena Harris and Mark Rabin & connect with them here:
    2. Zena Harris on LinkedIn
    3. Mark Rabin on LinkedIn

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    31 mins
  • S2 E51: CJ Jerard and Jonah Geschwind: Outside Days, How To Produce A Large-scale Sustainable Event
    Dec 16 2025

    This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark talk with CJ Jerard, Chief Brand Officer at Outside, and Jonah Geschwind, CEO of Green Disco, about planning and production of Outside Days, Denver, Colorado’s 3-day festival that brings family and friends outside to enjoy music, ideas, film, and experiences. Outside Days has aspired to become the most sustainable festival in the country, tune in to get the behind-the-scenes details on how they make it happen.

    Learn more about Outside Days, Jonah, and CJ:

    • Outside Days Website
    • Green Disco Website
    • Jonah on LinkedIn
    • CJ on LinkedIn

    Please like & follow “The Tie-In” here: @the_tie_in_pod

    • You can learn more about our hosts, Zena Harris and Mark Rabin & connect with them here:
    • Zena Harris on LinkedIn
    • Mark Rabin on LinkedIn

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    56 mins
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