129: Trust Drips In and Pours Out with Isaac Abbs | The AV/IT Amplifier Podcast

Isaac Abbs, CIO at Pima Community College, joins Ryan Gray for a candid look at what modern IT leadership really requires: trust, visibility, and relentless communication. They also dig into the “easy button” philosophy for classrooms and meeting spaces—why usability wins, and how Zoom Rooms and AV-over-IP can help get there. Read More

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Higher Ed AV Podcast ISE Preview with HETMA and Higher Ed AV Crew

January 20, 2026

341: ISE 2026 Preview Episode with the HETMA and Higher Ed AV Crew | Higher Ed AV Podcast

HETMA’s Pre-ISE 2026 warm-up continues with a packed crew heading to Barcelona, and an even bigger presence than ever that includes two booths, expanded media coverage, and the debut of EdTech Congress on the itinerary. The team shares how to survive and thrive at ISE’s massive show floor, why intentional planning matters, and how HETMA curates the week so no higher ed attendee feels lost (or alone). Whether you’re traveling or following from home, this episode lays out how HETMA will bridge both events and bring the best of ISE to the global higher ed community in real time. Read More

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January 19, 2026

318: The AV Life Book Club Debut | The AV Life Podcast

318: The AV Life Book Club Debut | The AV Life Podcast Recorded on January 13, 2025: In this debut episode of The AV Life Book Club, the team dives deep into The AV Project Manager Handbook with its author, Murphy Daley, exploring what it really takes to manage successful AV projects. From the importance... Read More

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Higher Ed AV Podcast 340 XTEN-AV What's New What's Next

January 16, 2026

340: Special Episode: Unlock XTEN-AV: What’s New, What’s Next | Higher Ed AV Podcast

Joe Way sits down with Sahil Dhingra (XTEN-AV CEO) and Chris Dechter (University of Wyoming and AV SuperFriends) for a higher ed focused deep dive into XTEN-AV workflows from fast departmental refreshes to full integrator handoffs. They share how power users standardize room types, duplicate designs, build custom libraries, and generate the documentation that makes in-house integration scalable, plus a preview of what’s coming next with AI and multi-space project organization. Read More

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January 15, 2026

76: Finding My Way Back | brAVe [space]

In this deeply personal solo episode, I’m opening up about preparing to return to work after three months of FMLA leave. No guest this week—just me, my thoughts, and the complicated emotions that come with transitioning back to the office as a new parent. I share what it’s really like to navigate the conflicting feelings... Read More

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January 14, 2026

128: If You Think Nobody Cares, You’re Wrong with Thomas Eastlack | The AV/IT Amplifier Podcast

After a stretch of inconsistency, Ryan kicks off 2026 with a simple promise: the show is back, and the conversations are the fuel. In this in-person episode, he sits down with Thomas Eastlack, a familiar face at Yavapai College who recently moved from the IT service desk into a newly created role supporting HR technology. Read More

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129: Trust Drips In and Pours Out with Isaac Abbs | The AV/IT Amplifier Podcast

341: ISE 2026 Preview Episode with the HETMA and Higher Ed AV Crew | Higher Ed AV Podcast

318: The AV Life Book Club Debut | The AV Life Podcast

340: Special Episode: Unlock XTEN-AV: What’s New, What’s Next | Higher Ed AV Podcast

76: Finding My Way Back | brAVe [space]

128: If You Think Nobody Cares, You’re Wrong with Thomas Eastlack | The AV/IT Amplifier Podcast

339: Alicia Berlanga, Cluster Manager, EdTech Congress Barcelona | Higher Ed AV Podcast

317: A Milestone Anniversary, a Nomination, and a Look Ahead to 2026 | The AV Life Podcast

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127: Don’t Lose Yourself with Thomas Eastlack | The AV/IT Amplifier Podcast

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