AV SuperFriends: On Topic
The AV SuperFriends discuss design, installation, and support of classroom and commercial AV integrations.
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July 1, 2026 • 37 mins
Recorded June 12, 2026
In this Fourth of July–flavored episode of On Topic, the panel celebrates America’s birthday the only way they know how: by declaring independence from the worst habits in higher ed AV.
This month’s grievances include single-vendor ecosystem lock-in, consultant-led designs that ignore campus standards, isolated “AV network islands,” overcomplicated touch panels, mys...
In this Fourth of July–flavored episode of On Topic, the panel celebrates America’s birthday the only way they know how: by declaring independence from the worst habits in higher ed AV.
This month’s grievances include single-vendor ecosystem lock-in, consultant-led designs that ignore campus standards, isolated “AV network islands,” overcomplicated touch panels, mys...
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June 1, 2026 • 43 mins
AV SuperFriends: On Topic - We won’t do anything until that form is filled out
Recorded May 15, 2026
This episode of On Topic gets into the glamorous, soul-polishing world of how AV projects actually begin, which is apparently somewhere between a formal intake form, a support ticket that got out of hand, a hallway ambush, and someone discovering the room needs power, asbestos abatement, and lots of opinions...
Recorded May 15, 2026
This episode of On Topic gets into the glamorous, soul-polishing world of how AV projects actually begin, which is apparently somewhere between a formal intake form, a support ticket that got out of hand, a hallway ambush, and someone discovering the room needs power, asbestos abatement, and lots of opinions...
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May 1, 2026 • 38 mins
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Why are you doing speechlift from the can?
Recorded April 17, 2026
In this episode, the crew turns a simple question about classroom speakers into a full-blown AV theology fight. Should small classrooms use ceiling speakers, front-wall point-source speakers, voice lift, program audio, or whatever happens to be lying around in the warehouse? Naturally, the answer is “it depends,&rdquo...
Why are you doing speechlift from the can?
Recorded April 17, 2026
In this episode, the crew turns a simple question about classroom speakers into a full-blown AV theology fight. Should small classrooms use ceiling speakers, front-wall point-source speakers, voice lift, program audio, or whatever happens to be lying around in the warehouse? Naturally, the answer is “it depends,&rdquo...
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April 1, 2026 • 42 mins
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It's functioning, but not fully functional
Recorded March 13, 2026
This episode of On Topic tackles “Spring cleaning” by focusing less on tidy closets and more on the grime higher ed AV teams create for themselves. The panel trades stories about delayed refreshes, inherited programming messes, legacy systems that refuse to die, rushed project deadlines, and the temporary fixes that...
It's functioning, but not fully functional
Recorded March 13, 2026
This episode of On Topic tackles “Spring cleaning” by focusing less on tidy closets and more on the grime higher ed AV teams create for themselves. The panel trades stories about delayed refreshes, inherited programming messes, legacy systems that refuse to die, rushed project deadlines, and the temporary fixes that...
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March 1, 2026 • 36 mins
AV SuperFriends: On Topic
The Ten Suggestions
Recorded February 13, 2026
It’s March (yes, March– deal with it), the AV SuperFriends gather to lay down the law… higher ed AV law, that is. This month’s On Topic tackles the Top Ten Commandments of AV: the rules you should follow, the ones you sometimes break, and the ones you pretend you’ve always believed in.
From protecting au...
The Ten Suggestions
Recorded February 13, 2026
It’s March (yes, March– deal with it), the AV SuperFriends gather to lay down the law… higher ed AV law, that is. This month’s On Topic tackles the Top Ten Commandments of AV: the rules you should follow, the ones you sometimes break, and the ones you pretend you’ve always believed in.
From protecting au...
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February 1, 2026 • 37 mins
AV SuperFriends: On Topic - If it happened last year, you can ignore it
Recorded January 16, 2026
In this episode of On Topic, the panel leans hard into the “Groundhog Day” reality of higher ed AV, where every semester feels like a rerun of the last one. From the same classrooms and support tickets to the same mysterious $7 HDMI cable failures, the panel reflects on why our work so often feels stuck o...
Recorded January 16, 2026
In this episode of On Topic, the panel leans hard into the “Groundhog Day” reality of higher ed AV, where every semester feels like a rerun of the last one. From the same classrooms and support tickets to the same mysterious $7 HDMI cable failures, the panel reflects on why our work so often feels stuck o...
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January 1, 2026 • 64 mins
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 realities, the team grades themselves with the kind ...
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 realities, the team grades themselves with the kind ...
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December 1, 2025 • 41 mins
Recorded November 14, 2025: The AV SuperFriends kick off their first holiday special of the season with a spirited look at the gear, gadgets, and AV workflows that should make life easier, but only if you also bought the missing accessories, licenses, adapters, or seventeen extra widgets the manufacturer forgot to mention. In classic Christmas fashion, the crew shares their “Batteries Not Included” frustrations: so...
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November 1, 2025 • 38 mins
AV SuperFriends: On Topic
"I Bet They're Super Tech-Savvy"
Recorded October 24, 2025
In this Thanksgiving special, the crew gathers at the bustling Circus Circus in Las Vegas (by way of theater of the mind). Chris, Jamie, Marc, Larry, Justin, and special guest Frank Alaimo, dive into the chaos of AV integration during the holiday season, while serving up piping hot takes and mashed-up opinions.
As they navig...
"I Bet They're Super Tech-Savvy"
Recorded October 24, 2025
In this Thanksgiving special, the crew gathers at the bustling Circus Circus in Las Vegas (by way of theater of the mind). Chris, Jamie, Marc, Larry, Justin, and special guest Frank Alaimo, dive into the chaos of AV integration during the holiday season, while serving up piping hot takes and mashed-up opinions.
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October 1, 2025 • 67 mins
AV SuperFriends: On Topic - I hope AQAV isn’t listening to this…
Recorded September 19, 2025
It’s October, and the AV SuperFriends are leaning into the spooky season with a conversation that’s equal parts eerie and insightful. They tackle some of the haunted house problems in higher ed AV: ghost signals that won’t quit, obsolete equipment that seems impossible to kill off, and the s...
Recorded September 19, 2025
It’s October, and the AV SuperFriends are leaning into the spooky season with a conversation that’s equal parts eerie and insightful. They tackle some of the haunted house problems in higher ed AV: ghost signals that won’t quit, obsolete equipment that seems impossible to kill off, and the s...
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September 1, 2025 • 38 mins
AV Superfriends: On Topic
Episode 62
Back-toSchool Chatter
Recorded August 15, 2025
In this episode, Chris, Jamie, Larry, and Justin revel in the chaos and excitement of back-to-school preparations and reminisce about their experiences from ten years ago while tackling the challenges of the new academic year.
The discussion kicks off with a lighthearted look at the absurdities of the back-to-school ru...
Episode 62
Back-toSchool Chatter
Recorded August 15, 2025
In this episode, Chris, Jamie, Larry, and Justin revel in the chaos and excitement of back-to-school preparations and reminisce about their experiences from ten years ago while tackling the challenges of the new academic year.
The discussion kicks off with a lighthearted look at the absurdities of the back-to-school ru...
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August 1, 2025 • 44 mins
AV SuperFriends: On Topic
Episode 61: The statute of limitations has run out, right?
Recorded July 11, 2025
In this episode, the goon squad discusses testing AV equipment and the often murky waters of bench testing. Join Chris, Jamie, Larry, and Justin as they share their experiences, opinions, and a few laughs about the realities of ensuring gear works as intended before it hits the field.
The discuss...
Episode 61: The statute of limitations has run out, right?
Recorded July 11, 2025
In this episode, the goon squad discusses testing AV equipment and the often murky waters of bench testing. Join Chris, Jamie, Larry, and Justin as they share their experiences, opinions, and a few laughs about the realities of ensuring gear works as intended before it hits the field.
The discuss...
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July 1, 2025 • 37 mins
AV SuperFriends On Topic Episode 60: Fourth of July Special
Recorded June 20, 2025
In this explosive Independence Day special, the AV SuperFriends celebrate five years of podcasting with a bang! Join Chris, Jamie, Larry, and Justin as they blow up the things they dislike about AV and IT in higher education.
From cloud-based control systems to oversized DSPs, the panel tackles the industry's most frustrating tre...
Recorded June 20, 2025
In this explosive Independence Day special, the AV SuperFriends celebrate five years of podcasting with a bang! Join Chris, Jamie, Larry, and Justin as they blow up the things they dislike about AV and IT in higher education.
From cloud-based control systems to oversized DSPs, the panel tackles the industry's most frustrating tre...
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June 1, 2025 • 81 mins
AV SuperFriends On Topic
Episode 59: Don't Skip Friday!
Recorded May 9, 2025
In this episode, the crew gathers for a lively roundtable discussion focused on the upcoming Infocomm trade show. Join Chris, Jamie, Marc, Rachel, Larry, and Justin as they share their excitement and insights about what to expect at the conference, along with their personal agendas and speaking engagements. The conversation is filled w...
Episode 59: Don't Skip Friday!
Recorded May 9, 2025
In this episode, the crew gathers for a lively roundtable discussion focused on the upcoming Infocomm trade show. Join Chris, Jamie, Marc, Rachel, Larry, and Justin as they share their excitement and insights about what to expect at the conference, along with their personal agendas and speaking engagements. The conversation is filled w...
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May 1, 2025 • 44 mins
AV SuperFriends On Topic Episode 58: Microphone in the Bathroom
Recorded April 18, 2025
In this episode, the gang looks at the chaos and excitement surrounding commencement season in higher education. From the intricacies of AV setups to the humorous mishaps that can occur, our experts share their experiences and insights on managing these large-scale events. Tune in for a blend of technical expertise and light-hearte...
Recorded April 18, 2025
In this episode, the gang looks at the chaos and excitement surrounding commencement season in higher education. From the intricacies of AV setups to the humorous mishaps that can occur, our experts share their experiences and insights on managing these large-scale events. Tune in for a blend of technical expertise and light-hearte...
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April 1, 2025 • 33 mins
AV SuperFriends On Topic Episode 57: The Other Choice is More Stupid
Recorded March 14, 2025
In this episode, the gang dives into the annual ritual of spring cleaning, sharing their unique takes on what it means to declutter in the AV world. From the challenges of managing outdated equipment to the humorous anecdotes of discovering long-forgotten gear, the panel explores the importance of refreshing and reorganizing t...
Recorded March 14, 2025
In this episode, the gang dives into the annual ritual of spring cleaning, sharing their unique takes on what it means to declutter in the AV world. From the challenges of managing outdated equipment to the humorous anecdotes of discovering long-forgotten gear, the panel explores the importance of refreshing and reorganizing t...
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March 1, 2025 • 40 mins
AV SuperFriends: On Topic Episode 56: Across a student’s lifespan…
Recorded February 19, 2025
In this lively episode, we tackle updating standards amidst fluctuating budgets and the pressure of one-time funds. The discussion also covers the practicalities of AV over IP technology and how it can reshape classroom environments. From the importance of stocking common components to the nuances of managing dep...
Recorded February 19, 2025
In this lively episode, we tackle updating standards amidst fluctuating budgets and the pressure of one-time funds. The discussion also covers the practicalities of AV over IP technology and how it can reshape classroom environments. From the importance of stocking common components to the nuances of managing dep...
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February 1, 2025 • 47 mins
AV SuperFriends On Topic: The next big trend in video
Recorded January 17, 2025
It’s February, which means Groundhog Day! On this episode of On Topic, we review the perennial favorites of the IT and AV world that keep coming back year after year, from the trials of consultants to the challenges of wireless display technologies. We cover the ongoing debates around device compatibility, network security, and the e...
Recorded January 17, 2025
It’s February, which means Groundhog Day! On this episode of On Topic, we review the perennial favorites of the IT and AV world that keep coming back year after year, from the trials of consultants to the challenges of wireless display technologies. We cover the ongoing debates around device compatibility, network security, and the e...
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January 1, 2025 • 55 mins
AV SuperFriends On Topic: Justin's Theory of Boxes
Recorded December 13, 2025
Welcome to the future!
Join us as we review last year's predictions, with some hits and plenty of misses, and make bold new forecasts for the year ahead. From more Microsoft integration woes to the potential of all-in-one LED displays, there's plenty to discuss and debate. AI-suggested Alternate show titles:
Recorded December 13, 2025
Welcome to the future!
Join us as we review last year's predictions, with some hits and plenty of misses, and make bold new forecasts for the year ahead. From more Microsoft integration woes to the potential of all-in-one LED displays, there's plenty to discuss and debate. AI-suggested Alternate show titles:
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December 2, 2024 • 43 mins
AV SuperFriends: On Topic
Episode 53
"And then this morning happened..."
Recorded November 22, 2024
In this special holiday episode, we explore why we've all landed on AV Santa's naughty list this year. Jamie recounts a PTP clock fiasco, Marc reviews his overly ambitious Teams Rooms rollout, Larry finds himself recommending 21:9 displays, Justin grapples with direct view LED walls and network islands, and Chris ...
Episode 53
"And then this morning happened..."
Recorded November 22, 2024
In this special holiday episode, we explore why we've all landed on AV Santa's naughty list this year. Jamie recounts a PTP clock fiasco, Marc reviews his overly ambitious Teams Rooms rollout, Larry finds himself recommending 21:9 displays, Justin grapples with direct view LED walls and network islands, and Chris ...
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