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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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060: Godfather of the In-House Integrators with Tom Aldridge

060: Godfather of the In-House Integrators with Tom Aldridge

Recorded live at ACCTO 2024, we welcome Tom Aldridge and have a conversation that explores the journey of in-house integration in higher education and AV/IT circles, focusing on the development of an…
00:31:43  |   Wed 19 Jun 2024
059: Have A Good One with Craig Underwood

059: Have A Good One with Craig Underwood

We're back for week two with Craig Underwood, the director of AV Engineering at Moravian University. They discuss various topics, including Craig's introverted-extroverted personality, his sessions a…
00:31:35  |   Wed 05 Jun 2024
058: The Formula for Success with Craig Underwood

058: The Formula for Success with Craig Underwood

In this conversation, Ryan Gray interviews Craig Underwood, the director of AV Engineering at Moravian University. They discuss Craig's journey in the AV industry and his keys to success, which inclu…
00:33:37  |   Wed 29 May 2024
057: That Thing You Think Is Not Normal, It's Super Normal with Molly Gray

057: That Thing You Think Is Not Normal, It's Super Normal with Molly Gray

We're back for week 2 with the most popular guest of the show's first year, Molly Gray. Don't miss this chat about topics including Halloween costumes, facing fears, the importance of touch, hard con…
00:32:15  |   Wed 22 May 2024
056: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Molly Gray

056: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Molly Gray

In this episode, Ryan Gray celebrates the one-year anniversary of the AVIT Amplifier podcast by bringing back his wife, Molly Gray, who is an HR professional. They discuss the topic of having difficu…
00:33:57  |   Wed 15 May 2024
055: I am the Michael Scott of the Office with Chris Dieterich

055: I am the Michael Scott of the Office with Chris Dieterich

In this episode, Ryan Gray interviews Chris Dietrich, the manager of the Learning Technologies team for the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix. They discuss topics such as introversio…
00:31:44  |   Wed 08 May 2024
054: Ready To Do More with Chris Dieterich

054: Ready To Do More with Chris Dieterich

In this episode, host Ryan Gray engages in a dynamic conversation with Chris Dietrich, delving into various aspects of technology leadership and innovation within the educational landscape. They expl…
00:32:19  |   Wed 01 May 2024
053: You Already Done Made Me Cry Once with Tim Albright

053: You Already Done Made Me Cry Once with Tim Albright

We welcome back Tim Albright, the founder and president of AV Nation, for week 2! Hear about the origins of AV Week, his strong emotional connection to music and why he grew his hair so long! Tim ope…
00:30:52  |   Wed 24 Apr 2024
052: I Ask Smart People Dumb Questions with Tim Albright

052: I Ask Smart People Dumb Questions with Tim Albright

Tim Albright, the founder and president of AV Nation, discusses the evolution of AV Nation and its role in serving the AV and IT integration industry. He emphasizes the importance of AV and IT integr…
00:31:52  |   Wed 17 Apr 2024
051: Send a Chicken not a Tree with Joé Lloyd

051: Send a Chicken not a Tree with Joé Lloyd

In this conversation, Joé Lloyd, Senior Director of Business Development at AVIXA, discusses her background, extroverted nature, and career path. She shares insights from her early jobs in retail and…
00:30:39  |   Wed 10 Apr 2024
050: Gift of Connection with Joé Lloyd

050: Gift of Connection with Joé Lloyd

In this conversation, Ryan Gray interviews Joé Lloyd about her role at AVIXA and the value of the HETMA community. They discuss the Enterprise Connect conference, the benefits of AVIXA membership, an…
00:31:44  |   Wed 03 Apr 2024
049: Order Something Blue with Britt Yenser

049: Order Something Blue with Britt Yenser

In this conversation, Britt Yenser discusses various topics including life hacks, poetry, social media, the importance of sight, cosplaying at work, favorite movies and TV shows, pets and their names…
00:33:48  |   Wed 27 Mar 2024
048: Closed Mouths Don't Get Fed with Britt Yenser

048: Closed Mouths Don't Get Fed with Britt Yenser

In this episode, Britt Yenser discusses the importance of speaking up and advocating for oneself. She emphasizes the need to overcome imposter phenomenon and heal the inner child to build confidence.…
00:33:49  |   Wed 20 Mar 2024
047: The Gray Matter Moment - Sharpen the Saw

047: The Gray Matter Moment - Sharpen the Saw

In this episode, Ryan Gray discusses the importance of taking time away from work and the value of rest and rejuvenation. He emphasizes the need to step away from daily routines and consider new pers…
00:30:01  |   Wed 13 Mar 2024
046: Leave the World a Little Better Than You Found It with Chris Hewitt

046: Leave the World a Little Better Than You Found It with Chris Hewitt

In this episode, Ryan Gray and Chris Hewitt discuss various topics related to the AV industry and personal experiences. They talk about the power of networking and the importance of trade shows in co…
00:33:36  |   Wed 06 Mar 2024
045: Breaking Down Silos with Chris Hewitt

045: Breaking Down Silos with Chris Hewitt

In this conversation, Ryan Gray and Chris Hewitt discuss the importance of breaking down silos between AV and IT departments in higher education. They emphasize the need for collaboration and the sha…
00:31:09  |   Wed 28 Feb 2024
044: I Hope You Can Take Something Away with Ann Kelly

044: I Hope You Can Take Something Away with Ann Kelly

In this episode, Ryan Gray interviews Anne Kelly, a stage performer and V production person. They discuss topics such as introversion vs. extraversion, playing an extrovert, dealing with the drain of…
00:31:33  |   Wed 21 Feb 2024
043: Hustle with Ann Kelly

043: Hustle with Ann Kelly

In this conversation, Ann Kelly, Assistant Manager of Events and Classroom Technologies at Yale School of Medicine, discusses her career journey and experiences as a woman in a male-dominated industr…
00:32:15  |   Wed 14 Feb 2024
042: We Are Gathered Here Today with Jennifer Weaver

042: We Are Gathered Here Today with Jennifer Weaver

AV/IT Amplifier
Episode 042

In this conversation, Ryan Gray interviews Jen Weaver, the business development manager for education at Starin. They discuss topics such as introversion vs. extroversion, t…
00:31:04  |   Wed 07 Feb 2024
041: Ally of the Year with Jennifer Weaver

041: Ally of the Year with Jennifer Weaver

AV/IT Amplifier
Episode 041

n this episode, Ryan Gray interviews Jennifer Weaver, the Business Development Manager for Starin. They discuss Jennifer's role in the AV industry, the services provided by…
00:32:06  |   Wed 31 Jan 2024
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