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AV/IT Amplifier

Higher education institutions rely on audio-visual (AV) and information technology (IT) solutions as a key backbone for modern teaching and learning. The AV/IT industry plays a critical role in providing these solutions, and it is important to highlight the latest trends, innovations, and perspectives in this sector. The podcast “The AV/IT Amplifier” aims to fill this gap by featuring interviews with people from Higher Education Institutions and the AV/IT Industry who have an idea, concept, perspective, event or product that would be helpful or interesting to the target audience of higher education technology managers. The host of the podcast is Ryan Gray, Assistant Director of IT at Yavapai College.

“The AV/IT Amplifier” podcast will have a bi-monthly schedule with two recordings per month, each being split in half to provide for weekly episodes. Each episode will be targeted for 30 minutes to be about the length of an average commute. The first half of each recording will focus on the primary topic for that guest, while the second half will be a profile of the person.

The podcast will not only focus on technical topics but also on non-technical ones such as effective people management, pedagogy, community building, building a personal brand, career planning, professional development and other similar topics for our audience. The split episode format allows for a dive into the topic and the opportunity to get to know the person and perhaps draw the connections between why that topic is so important to that guest.

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
32 minutes
Episodes
120
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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100: The Main Thing - 100th Episode Special Part 1

100: The Main Thing - 100th Episode Special Part 1

Welcome to a very special 100th episode of the AV/IT Amplifier!

What started as a casual invite to past guests turned into an unscripted, heartwarming, and hilariously chaotic reunion of AV/IT voices …
00:36:23  |   Wed 16 Apr 2025
099: Taking the Opportunity to Mentor with Patrick Angielczyk

099: Taking the Opportunity to Mentor with Patrick Angielczyk

We're back with week 2! Ryan Gray and Patrick Angielczyk discuss the significance of trade shows in the AV industry, the importance of lifelong learning, and the value of mentorship. Patrick shares h…
00:29:37  |   Wed 09 Apr 2025
098: Rising Professional with Patrick Angielczyk

098: Rising Professional with Patrick Angielczyk

In this episode of the AV/IT Amplifier, Ryan Gray interviews Patrick Angielczyk, an AV Technologist at Mohawk College. They discuss the importance of roadshows in the AV community, the value of volun…
00:32:36  |   Wed 02 Apr 2025
097: I Just Like the Positivity That Goes There with Adrian Doughty

097: I Just Like the Positivity That Goes There with Adrian Doughty

We're back for week 2 with Adrian Doughty.  He and Ryan discuss the importance of human connection in the tech industry. Adrian shares his approach to connecting with customers, emphasizing the need …
00:33:17  |   Wed 26 Mar 2025
096: The Egg but Not From a Chicken with Adrian Doughty

096: The Egg but Not From a Chicken with Adrian Doughty

This week Ryan Gray interviews Adrian Doughty, the Director of Sales at Nureva, who shares his unique journey into the AV industry, the evolution of audio technology, and the importance of flexibilit…
00:33:27  |   Wed 19 Mar 2025
095: Gray Matter Moment - Hear Me Out

095: Gray Matter Moment - Hear Me Out

The Gray Matter Moment is back!  Ryan discusses his experience with the Authentic Leadership Experience program, focusing on self-awareness, navigating a VUCA world, understanding biases, and the imp…
00:30:19  |   Wed 12 Mar 2025
094: Powers Out! with Troy Powers

094: Powers Out! with Troy Powers

We're back for week 2 with Troy Powers!  We take a deep dive and explore a variety of topics ranging from personal dynamics of introversion and extroversion to the importance of higher education and …
00:32:24  |   Wed 05 Mar 2025
093: The Only Way to Fix Everything is Learning How to Fix the Things with Troy Powers

093: The Only Way to Fix Everything is Learning How to Fix the Things with Troy Powers

This week, host Ryan Gray speaks with Troy Powers, the new vice chair of HETMA, about his transition into this leadership role, the importance of balancing work and volunteer opportunities, and the m…
00:31:35  |   Wed 26 Feb 2025
092: #ISE2025 with Troy and Dustin

092: #ISE2025 with Troy and Dustin

Ryan Gray discusses the recent ISE event in Barcelona with first-time attendees Dustin Myers and Troy Powers. They share their experiences, insights on the scale of the event, the value of attending,…
00:24:47  |   Wed 19 Feb 2025
091: A Walk Around the Roadshow

091: A Walk Around the Roadshow

Take a walk with Ryan around the HETMA Arizona Roadshow.  Recorded 1/21/2025 at Mesa Community College.


Connect with Ryan: 
https://twitter.com/Ryan_A_Gray
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanagray/
ryan@hig…
00:43:31  |   Wed 29 Jan 2025
090: It's A Lot To Be A Human with Kellie Campbell

090: It's A Lot To Be A Human with Kellie Campbell

We're back for week 2!  Ryan Gray and Dr. Kellie Campbell explore various themes surrounding technology, leadership, and personal growth. Dr. Campbell shares her journey into the IT and AV world, emp…
00:33:39  |   Wed 15 Jan 2025
089: Extra Extrovert CIO with Kellie Campbell

089: Extra Extrovert CIO with Kellie Campbell

Ryan Gray interviews Kellie Campbell, the Chief Information Officer and Vice President of Technology for the Vermont State College System. They discuss the evolving role of CIOs in higher education, …
00:33:36  |   Wed 08 Jan 2025
088: Memorable Moments of 2024

088: Memorable Moments of 2024

We ring in the new year on the first day of 2025 with a look back at some memorable moments from 2024.  We revisit some gems from:

Britt Yenser
Chris Hewitt
Ann Kelly
Tim Albright
Craig Underwood and
Kamee…
00:26:11  |   Wed 01 Jan 2025
087: What Do You Wish You Were Asked?

087: What Do You Wish You Were Asked?

A Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!  This week we bring you some voices from the past year of the show and their answer to the common question, "What is a question you wish people would ask you b…
00:30:26  |   Wed 25 Dec 2024
086: Behold The Turtle with Evan Gray

086: Behold The Turtle with Evan Gray

We're back for week 2 and brothers Ryan and Evan Gray explore the significance of building relationships in education, the role of mentorship, and the balance between work and personal life. Evan sha…
00:36:20  |   Wed 18 Dec 2024
085: The Champ of Relationship Building with Evan Gray

085: The Champ of Relationship Building with Evan Gray

In this episode of the AV/IT Amplifier, host Ryan Gray speaks with Evan Gray about the importance of peer mentoring in higher education, particularly in online learning environments. Evan shares his …
00:33:00  |   Wed 11 Dec 2024
084: Of Stochastic Parrots and Drunk Interns with Dr. Punya Mishra - Special Edition Part 2

084: Of Stochastic Parrots and Drunk Interns with Dr. Punya Mishra - Special Edition Part 2

We're back with part 2 of this conversation with Dr. Punya Mishra.  We explore the multifaceted relationship between AI, ethics, education, and human interaction. The discussion explores the authenti…
00:32:48  |   Wed 04 Dec 2024
083: Of Stochastic Parrots and Drunk Interns with Dr. Punya Mishra - Special Edition Part 1

083: Of Stochastic Parrots and Drunk Interns with Dr. Punya Mishra - Special Edition Part 1

This week we bring you the first half of a conversation with Dr. Punya Mishra recorded for the Yavapai College WIN Coalition Speaker Series.  Dr. Mishra discusses the intersection of technology, lear…
00:31:29  |   Wed 27 Nov 2024
082: Love Big, Laugh Often and Keep It Classy with Samantha Powell

082: Love Big, Laugh Often and Keep It Classy with Samantha Powell

Back for week 2, Ryan Gray and Samantha Powell explore the themes of advocacy, vulnerability, self-care, and the importance of setting boundaries. Samantha shares her experiences in the industry, her…
00:33:12  |   Wed 20 Nov 2024
081: Advocate for the AV Industry with Samantha Powell

081: Advocate for the AV Industry with Samantha Powell

In this episode of the AVIT Amplifier, host Ryan Gray speaks with Samantha Powell, the Manager of Industry Advocacy at AVIXA. They discuss Samantha's role in advocating for the AV industry, the impor…
00:31:47  |   Wed 13 Nov 2024
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