AV SuperFriends: On Topic
The AV SuperFriends discuss design, installation, and support of classroom and commercial AV integrations.
Episodes
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: software that secre...
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November 1, 2025 • 38 mins
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"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 navigate the complexities of holi...
"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 navigate the complexities of holi...
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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ed AV: ghost signals that won’t quit, obsolete equipment that seems impossible to kill off, and the slow creep of outdated standards lurking in classroom...
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ed AV: ghost signals that won’t quit, obsolete equipment that seems impossible to kill off, and the slow creep of outdated standards lurking in classroom...
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September 1, 2025 • 38 mins
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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 rush, including the frantic requests f...
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 rush, including the frantic requests f...
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August 1, 2025 • 44 mins
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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 discussion kicks off with a humorous tak...
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 discussion kicks off with a humorous tak...
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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 trends and technologies tha...
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 trends and technologies tha...
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June 1, 2025 • 81 mins
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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 with the trademark humor ...
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 with the trademark humor ...
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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-hearted banter!
We also...
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-hearted banter!
We also...
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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 their spaces.
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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 their spaces.
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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 departmental requests, this epis...
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 departmental requests, this epis...
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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 ever-elusive search for...
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 ever-elusive search for...
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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:
- Predictions, Pontifications, and Preposterous...
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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 rounds it off with tales...
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 rounds it off with tales...
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November 1, 2024 • 46 mins
AV Superfriends: On Topic
Thanksgiving Special - AV Side Dishes
Recorded October 30, 2024
(I’m still letting AI write this, but I have to edit it more and more recently - cjd)
It's time for a Thanksgiving special with the AV SuperFriends! We’re discussing our favorite AV "side dishes"—those unsung heroes in AV systems that make everything work smoothly.
As they gather for a virtual Thanksgiving dinner, the AV SuperFriends explore the ro...
Thanksgiving Special - AV Side Dishes
Recorded October 30, 2024
(I’m still letting AI write this, but I have to edit it more and more recently - cjd)
It's time for a Thanksgiving special with the AV SuperFriends! We’re discussing our favorite AV "side dishes"—those unsung heroes in AV systems that make everything work smoothly.
As they gather for a virtual Thanksgiving dinner, the AV SuperFriends explore the ro...
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October 1, 2024 • 33 mins
On Topic Episode 51: The Spookiest Trends in AV
Recorded September 20, 2024 (Yes, I let AI write this - cjd) Welcome to the AV SuperFriends on Topic, episode number 51! In this special October episode, we dive into the scariest trends in AV. From the pitfalls of over-reliance on IT-centric AV solutions to the haunting rise of unrealistic client expectations, this episode is packed with spine-chilling insights and our signature blen...
Recorded September 20, 2024 (Yes, I let AI write this - cjd) Welcome to the AV SuperFriends on Topic, episode number 51! In this special October episode, we dive into the scariest trends in AV. From the pitfalls of over-reliance on IT-centric AV solutions to the haunting rise of unrealistic client expectations, this episode is packed with spine-chilling insights and our signature blen...
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September 1, 2024 • 45 mins
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Episode 50: Dollars and Sense
Recorded August 16, 2024
(Yes, I let AI write all this stuff - cjd)
Chris Dechter kicks off another Friday afternoon podcast adventure with the AV SuperFriends. Despite a larger panel and some absences, the team dives into the ever-thrilling topic of budgeting in higher education AV systems.Joined by a diverse panel including Marc Cholewczynski, Larry Darling, Justin Rexing, Lyle ...
Episode 50: Dollars and Sense
Recorded August 16, 2024
(Yes, I let AI write all this stuff - cjd)
Chris Dechter kicks off another Friday afternoon podcast adventure with the AV SuperFriends. Despite a larger panel and some absences, the team dives into the ever-thrilling topic of budgeting in higher education AV systems.Joined by a diverse panel including Marc Cholewczynski, Larry Darling, Justin Rexing, Lyle ...
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August 1, 2024 • 31 mins
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On Topic Episode 49: Unique Boutique
Recorded (and streamed live) on July 26, 2024
No topic provided again this month, so we decided to look at the numbers for display technologies. Where does it make sense to consider LCDs vs. projectors vs. LEDs? Chris even built a spreadsheet of rough numbers because he’s a nerd that way. Are LEDs becoming cheap enough to replace projectors? Is anyone building LCD videowalls thes...
On Topic Episode 49: Unique Boutique
Recorded (and streamed live) on July 26, 2024
No topic provided again this month, so we decided to look at the numbers for display technologies. Where does it make sense to consider LCDs vs. projectors vs. LEDs? Chris even built a spreadsheet of rough numbers because he’s a nerd that way. Are LEDs becoming cheap enough to replace projectors? Is anyone building LCD videowalls thes...
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July 2, 2024 • 30 mins
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Episode 48
Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice
Recorded June 26, 2024
No topic was provided this month, so instead we’re going to make this our summer Fourth of July special. So, get out your flags, wake up the kids for the renewal of their annual loyalty oath, fire up the grills, smoker, or barbecue, light off the sparklers and firecrackers, and let’s celebrate America by blowing up a small part of it.
We’ve ...
Episode 48
Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice
Recorded June 26, 2024
No topic was provided this month, so instead we’re going to make this our summer Fourth of July special. So, get out your flags, wake up the kids for the renewal of their annual loyalty oath, fire up the grills, smoker, or barbecue, light off the sparklers and firecrackers, and let’s celebrate America by blowing up a small part of it.
We’ve ...
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June 1, 2024 • 29 mins
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Episode 47: Just Don’t Do Zero Trust
Recorded (and streamed live) on May 17, 2024
This month’s topic is “InfoComm” so we saw that as an opportunity to discuss what trends we’re seeing, what we’re looking forward to and what types of products we’re looking for at the show. We also teased some of the recordings and events we’ll be attending at InfoComm so follow us on the Tweeters and LinkedIn to find us on th...
Episode 47: Just Don’t Do Zero Trust
Recorded (and streamed live) on May 17, 2024
This month’s topic is “InfoComm” so we saw that as an opportunity to discuss what trends we’re seeing, what we’re looking forward to and what types of products we’re looking for at the show. We also teased some of the recordings and events we’ll be attending at InfoComm so follow us on the Tweeters and LinkedIn to find us on th...
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May 6, 2024 • 27 mins
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Episode 46: A Lazy Mistake
Recorded April 16, 2024
This month’s topic is “Commencement” and we don’t want to talk about that. So, instead, we’re going to talk about working with students, graduating students to the next level of their academic and professional careers, and converting student workers into full time employees.
We stream our recording sessions for On Topic live on or about 3pm Eastern / 12pm P...
Episode 46: A Lazy Mistake
Recorded April 16, 2024
This month’s topic is “Commencement” and we don’t want to talk about that. So, instead, we’re going to talk about working with students, graduating students to the next level of their academic and professional careers, and converting student workers into full time employees.
We stream our recording sessions for On Topic live on or about 3pm Eastern / 12pm P...
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