138: I Don’t Wanna Be The Cheesey Boy with Philipp Gude | The AV/IT Amplifier Podcast

Ryan continues his conversation with Philipp Gude of GUDE Systems, this time focusing less on product specs and more on personality, company culture, family business, customer feedback, and the human side of smart power. Also included: pronunciation help, German beer guidance, sandwich theory, and the inevitable development of Mr. Strom, the power management movie we apparently all need now. Read More

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June 3, 2026

137: Reliable as F*** with Philipp Gude | The AV/IT Amplifier Podcast

Ryan Gray talks with Philipp Gude of GUDE Systems about smart power management, remote rebooting, and why reliability matters so much in higher education AV environments. The conversation moves from GUDE’s family company roots and people first culture to InfoComm 2026, HETMA Approved testing, and the role of campus standardization in modern AV support. Philipp also shares thoughts on GUDE’s global presence, working across power standards, and how HETMA can continue growing through collaboration with established higher education technology communities in Europe. Read More

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May 27, 2026

HETMA Presents… Chair to Chair: Aaron Baker, Events Chair

In this May episode of HETMA Presents… Chair to Chair, Erin Maher-Moran sits down with Aaron Baker, Events Chair for HETMA and a higher ed technology professional at Stephen F. Austin State University. Their conversation explores Aaron’s accidental path into higher ed AV, how HETMA helped him find a wider professional community, and what it takes to create meaningful events that bring higher ed technology managers together. Read More

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May 13, 2026

There’s No Good Time to Sharpen the Saw | Community Connections with Ryan

This Community Connections installment reflects on the tension of returning from two weeks away when there was no good time to be gone, and when there may not be a good time coming anytime soon. It explores how rest, sustainability, and time away are not just individual choices, but signs of whether our teams, systems, and institutions have actually made room for people to remain whole. Read More

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May 6, 2026

136: You Never Go Full Bald with Chris Kelly | The AV/IT Amplifier Podcast

Chris Kelly returns to The AV/IT Amplifier Podcast for part two with Ryan Gray, discussing Higher Ed AV Media, volunteer contributors, neurodivergence, teamwork, planning, spontaneity, and community connection. The episode blends thoughtful reflection with plenty of comedy, ending with Chris’s updated call to “stay curious and get connected.” Read More

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April 29, 2026

135: The Managing Editor with Chris Kelly | The AV/IT Amplifier Podcast

Chris Kelly returns to The AV/IT Amplifier Podcast to talk about stepping into the role of Managing Editor for Higher Ed AV Media and why content creation matters for the higher education AV community. The conversation explores how volunteer media work can amplify more voices, create pathways for people who may not see themselves as writers or podcasters, and help colleagues understand events, campuses, accessibility, and community from a peer perspective. Read More

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