361: The AV Life Crossover Episode with Nancy Blanchard | Higher Ed AV Podcast with Joe Way

What happens when the scheduled host does not show up? Joe Way and Nancy Blanchard take over the show, turn it into an unexpected crossover episode, and have the kind of honest AV conversation that could never have been planned. Nancy, Territory Sales Manager for ScreenBeam, joins Joe to discuss her long-standing connection to the... Read More

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July 27, 2026

344: Summer, Stadiums, and Smarter AV Systems | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on July 21, 2026: As the summer moves along quickly, our hosts pause to discuss concerts, travel, major sporting events, and the approaching fall event season. The conversation highlights the community impact and logistical scale of FIFA fan festivals, stadiums, volunteers, and event production, with curiosity about the AV, IT, and project-management lessons learned... Read More

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July 23, 2026

360: Release Announcement: “Producing Leaders: 9 Principles for Developing High-Performing Teams” | Higher Ed AV Podcast with Joe Way

After taking his now-usual post-InfoComm break, Joe Way returns to the Higher Ed AV Podcast with a major announcement… His second book, “Producing Leaders: 9 Principles for Developing High-Performing Teams,” is on the way. In this solo episode, Joe explains why the hardest part of leading an AV organization is rarely the technology. The real... Read More

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July 20, 2026

343: Is “Good Enough” AV Good Enough? | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on July 14, 2026: On this week’s AV Life Podcast, Tim Van Woeart is joined by James King, Murphy Daley, Renee Benson, and Nancy Blanchard to discuss whether “good enough” AV is still sufficient in higher education. The panel begins by recapping the successful HETMA Roadshow at Creighton University, highlighting collaboration between vendors, institutions,... Read More

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July 16, 2026

83: Elias Puurunen Joins the brAVe [space] | brAVe [space]

What does the future of AV and higher education look like? Britt Yenser and Elias Puurunen dive into hybrid experiences and the growing role of AV professionals in shaping the future of teaching and learning. If you care about technology that puts people first, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Read More

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July 15, 2026

141: Average Size Zach with Zach Moss | The AV/IT Amplifier Podcast

Ryan Gray talks with Zach Moss of Yavapai College about project management in higher education IT, including transparency, ambiguity, stakeholder trust, emotional intelligence, and the human work required to keep complex technology projects moving. Read More

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July 15, 2026

74: You’re Not Allowed to Tell This Story | AV SuperFriends

Freshly returned from the show floor at InfoComm 2026, the AV SuperFriends gather for a full-length roundtable on trade show regrets: the booths they missed, the sessions they skipped, the demos they should have recorded, and the party they may never emotionally recover from missing. Read More

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July 6, 2026

342: The Women of AV Takeover | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on July 2, 2026: In a special Women of AV Takeover episode of The AV Life, Renee Benson hosts an engaging discussion with Nancy Blanchard, Murphy Daley, Brandy Johnson, and guests Gisela Ramirez & Erin Maher-Moran about leadership, mentorship, and the experiences of women working throughout the AV industry. The panel reflects on networking... Read More

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July 3, 2026

341: Three Tims Talking Tech | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on June 29, 2026: In this special episode of The AV Life, host Tim Van Woeart is joined by Tim Albright (AVNation) and Tim Neviska (HETMA) for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, professional growth, and the state of the AV industry. Tim Albright discusses the inspiration behind his new book, Building on Ashes, sharing... Read More

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July 2, 2026

82: Haley Lind Tuohy Joins the brAVe [space] | brAVe [space]

In this episode of brAVe [space], host Britt Yenser talks with Haley Lind Tuohy about what it really takes to build more inclusive workplaces. From her "triangle theory" of DE&I to conversations about empathy, anxiety, meditation, and meaningful rest, Haley shares honest insights on leading with intention and creating spaces where people can thrive. Read More

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July 1, 2026

140: I’ll Get There On Thursday with Zach Moss | The AV/IT Amplifier Podcast

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July 1, 2026

73: It Only 3/4s of the Way Plays Nice Together | AV SuperFriends

This episode of AV SuperFriends: On Topic digs into how higher ed AV projects really begin, from formal intake forms and ticketing systems to emails, hallway conversations, and support requests that quietly become full-scale projects. The panel explores the messy line between tickets, incidents, problems, consultations, and projects, while comparing the tools and processes campuses use to create scope, accountability, funding, and forward motion. Read More

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