332: The Canvas Outage and the InfoComm Countdown | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on May 8, 2026: This week on The AV Life, Tim Van Woeart is joined by Brandy Johnson, Nancy Blanchard, Renee Benson, Steve Borho, and a surprise drop-in from Joe Way for a classic crew conversation that starts with a serious higher ed technology disruption and somehow still finds its way to dogs, border crossings, World Cup logistics, InfoComm plans, and youth sports... Read More

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May 4, 2026

331: Project Confidence, PM Wisdom, and Spring Transitions | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on April 30, 2026: This episode of The AV Life features host Tim Van Woeart alongside Murphy Daley for a spring check-in that blends higher ed life, project management lessons, family milestones, and the growing momentum around Murphy’s Audio Video Project Manager Handbook. Recording on the final day of April, Tim reflects on Rutgers University Newark kicking off its... Read More

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April 27, 2026

330: Trade Shows, Travel Hacks, and Changes at Apple | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on April 23, 2026: In this episode of The AV Life, host Tim Van Woeart is joined by Brandy Johnson, Nancy Blanchard, virtual Murphy Daley,and special guest Chris Kelly, Managing Editor for Higher Ed AV Media. The crew reflects on a successful NAB Show, noting a pivot toward “quality over quantity” in leads. Excitement builds... Read More

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April 20, 2026

329: AV Industry Shakeups & Summer Prep: What’s Ahead for Higher Ed | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on April 16, 2026: This episode features Tim Van Woeart, Nancy Blanchard, and Murphy Daley discussing current trends across the AV industry and higher education. The conversation highlights a recent wave of mergers and acquisitions, supply chain and labor challenges impacting installations, and preparations for summer project season. Murphy’s “PM Minute” focuses on eliminating... Read More

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April 13, 2026

328: Why “This Is How We’ve Always Done It” Fails in AV | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on April 9, 2026 This episode of The AV Life features host Tim Van Woeart alongside Nancy Blanchard, Joe Way, Murphy Daley, and new crew member Brandy Johnson, with guest Steve Borho, a 40-year AV veteran. Murphy delivers a “PM Minute” focused on understanding project systems at a foundational level—encouraging professionals to decouple rigid... Read More

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March 23, 2026

327: St. Patrick’s Day Party | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on March 19, 2026: This St. Patrick’s Day-themed episode of The AV Life Podcast features hosts Joe Way, Tim Van Woeart, Nancy Blanchard, and Murphy Daley, joined by returning guests Brandy Johnson (PTZOptics) and Philip Leimbach. The group blends humor and industry insight, starting with Murphy’s “PM Minute,” emphasizing the importance of effective project... Read More

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