333: A Dongle Has Entered the Courtroom | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on May 14, 2026: In Episode 333 of The AV Life, Tim Van Woeart may be temporarily off camera, but the crew has no trouble keeping the show moving. Renee Benson checks in from the road as InfoComm preparation ramps up, sharing the pace and pressure of visiting customers ahead of major product announcements. Brandy Johnson joins the conversation with... Read More

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May 11, 2026

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 7, 2026

80: Neesha Sookoo Joins the brAVe [space] | brAVe [space]

In this episode of brAVe [space], Neesha Sookoo shares what it’s like building and advocating for AV in a small but essential department, and why visibility and communication matter more than ever in higher ed technology. 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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May 5, 2026

355: AVIXA CEO, David Labuskes, Kicks Off the Road to #InfoComm26 | Higher Ed AV Podcast with Joe Way

In this annual InfoComm preview episode, Joe Way welcomes back David Labuskes, CEO of AVIXA, for what may be Dave’s final Higher Ed AV Podcast appearance before his retirement at the end of the year. Together, they discuss why InfoComm is more than a trade show, how end users and higher education continue to shape the future of AV, and why community-centered organizations like HETMA have become essential to the industry’s growth. 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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