127: Don’t Lose Yourself 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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January 6, 2026

338: Byron Tarry, NEXXT Chief Transformation Officer, eXplore ISE ’26 | Higher Ed AV Podcast

Joe kicks off his pre-ISE series with Byron Tarry (NEXXT) to cut through the hype and explain what AI really means for the AV industry... beyond features, toward transformation in how we design experiences, run support, and prove outcomes. They preview the free NEXXT eXplore ISE '26 program happening Sunday–Monday before ISE, built for everyone from executives to frontline techs, with leadership discussion, innovation frameworks, and a hands-on sprint where teams actually build ideas. Read More

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January 2, 2026

HETMA Presents… This Month in Higher Ed AV: December 2025

Dropping in the early days of January 2026, this “December 2025” edition intentionally looks backward before it looks ahead—using the turn of the year as a moment to reflect, reset, and reconnect. Instead of a single host monologue, the episode is built around community voice notes: real people sharing their biggest wins, challenges, and surprises... Read More

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January 1, 2026

75: Setting Goals on Your Own Timeline | brAVe [space] Podcast

As we step into 2026, host Britt Yenser shares her thoughtful approach to New Year’s resolutions and goal-setting. In this episode, Britt breaks down her three-part process for setting and achieving meaningful goals. But here’s the twist—Britt also explores why winter might not actually be the ideal time for everyone to launch new goals. She... Read More

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January 1, 2026

66: KFC Classroom | AV SuperFriends

Recorded December 12, 2025: It’s the AV SuperFriends New Year’s special, which means one part retrospective, one part speculation, and several parts nonsense. The panel looks back at their predictions for 2025 to see who deserves credit, who gets partial credit, and who should maybe stop predicting things altogether. From conference room technology to AV-over-IP... Read More

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December 31, 2025

126: Wish You Were Asked? 2025 | The AV/IT Amplifier Podcast

We close out 2025 with a listen back to some of our favorite guests this year and their answers to the questions they wish to be asked. Stay tuned for new episodes of The AV/IT Amplifier Podcast in 2026! Connect with Ryan@Ryan_A_Grayhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanagrayryan@higheredav.com Voiceover by Chris Dechter Have feedback or guest ideas? Let us know! This... Read More

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