The AV Life
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Host Tim Van Woeart of Rutgers University discusses topics relevant to the commercial AV industry.
Episodes
- 332: The Canvas Outage and the InfoComm Countdown
This episode of The AV Life covers the recent Canvas cyberattack and its effects on higher education. The discussion also moves to World Cup logistics, InfoComm plans, and youth sports officiating.
- 331: Project Confidence, PM Wisdom, and Spring Transitions
In this episode of The AV Life, host Tim Van Woeart and guest Murphy Daley discuss project management wisdom, higher education AV updates, and personal milestones during a spring check-in. They cover Murphy's Project Manager Handbook, the…
- 330: Trade Shows, Travel Hacks, and Changes at Apple
In this episode of The AV Life, hosts and guests recap the NAB Show, discuss travel plans for InfoComm 2026, and analyze the implications of Tim Cook's departure from Apple, focusing on AI's role in education and future strategies.
- 329: AV Industry Shakeups & Summer Prep: What’s Ahead for Higher Ed
This episode of The AV Life features Tim Van Woeart, Nancy Blanchard, and Murphy Daley discussing current AV industry trends, including mergers, acquisitions, and supply chain challenges, with a focus on higher education preparations for s…
- 328: Why “This Is How We’ve Always Done It” Fails in AV
In The AV Life #328, host Tim Van Woeart and guests, including 40-year AV veteran Steve Borho, discuss the pitfalls of rigid workflows in AV. They emphasize flexibility in project management and sales, especially for higher education, and…
- 327: The AV Life St. Patrick's Day Party
Episode 327 of The AV Life Podcast celebrates St. Patrick's Day with hosts Joe Way, Tim Van Woeart, Nancy Blanchard, Murphy Daley, and guests Brandy Johnson and Philip Leimbach. They cover project management, AI's role in creativity, music…
- 326: The AV Project Manager Handbook Is Here!
The AV Life podcast celebrates the release of Murphy Daley’s new book, The AV Project Manager Handbook. The hosts discuss the need for AV-specific project management resources, the importance of organized project information, and the use o…
- 325: Are You Your Own Best Advocate? Rethinking Self-Assessments
In The AV Life Podcast episode 325, host Tim Van Woeart and guests Joe Way, Nancy Blanchard, James King, and Brandy Johnson discuss self-assessments and performance reviews within the AV industry. They cover strategies for self-advocacy, d…
- 324: Pivot Like a Pro: When Project Plans Fall Apart
This episode of The AV Life explores leadership adaptability in higher education AV, focusing on how project managers can pivot when plans fail due to unforeseen circumstances. It emphasizes defining outcomes, aligning teams, and maintaini…
- 323: Live from HETMA Virtual Conference Happy Hour
The AV Life Podcast, recorded live at the HETMA Virtual Conference Happy Hour, discusses AI in higher education AV, accessibility features, and HETMA
- 322: HETMA Takeover--Inside the Virtual Conference You Can’t Miss
The AV Life podcast features a HETMA Takeover, previewing their virtual conference. Discussions include HETMA's growth to over 10,000 members, accessible AV design, AI in AV, AV over IP, and the value of community interaction.
- 321: Live from ISE: Inside the World’s Most Exhausting AV Show
This episode, recorded live at ISE in Barcelona, covers the scale, planning strategies, and evolving themes of the AV industry's largest global event. Hosts Tim Van Woeart and Renee Benson discuss collaboration, education technology, and e…
- 320: Conferences, Culture, and Campus Challenges
The AV Life podcast covers higher education AV topics including ISE, product innovation, HETMA initiatives, and campus challenges like declining enrollment and budget constraints. Hosts Tim Van Woeart, Nancy Blanchard, and Renee Benson exp…
- 319: Bold Predictions, Big Layoffs, and the Future of AV
The AV Life podcast features a panel discussing 2026 predictions for the AV industry, leadership, and the real-world impact of AI versus hype. They also cover industry turbulence like layoffs and consolidation, evolving trade shows, and po…
- 318: The AV Life Book Club Debut
The debut episode of The AV Life Book Club features author Murphy Daley discussing The AV Project Manager Handbook. The conversation covers project management standards, documentation, scope control, and lessons learned in the AV industry,…
- 317: A Milestone Anniversary, a Nomination, and a Look Ahead to 2026
The AV Life podcast marks Tim Van Woeart's 15-year anniversary in higher education AV, highlighting lessons learned and the importance of people skills. The episode also features Chi Hang Lo's nomination for AV Professional of the Year and…
- 316: Holiday Party '25
The AV Life Podcast's 316th episode features an annual holiday party with hosts and industry guests discussing year-end reflections, career milestones, challenges in higher education AV, industry events like ISE and InfoComm, and work-life…
- 315: Boundaries, Burnout, and the Busy AV Season
The AV Life episode 315 features a discussion on year-end AV industry challenges including burnout, workload management, and setting boundaries, with insights on higher education purchasing and upcoming industry events.
- 314: Productive Rest, Big Potato Energy, and the Power of Collaboration
In this episode, Tim Van Woeart and Murphy Daley catch up on holiday food and traditions, discuss the HETMA theme of Productive Rest, and explore collaboration, planning, and communication in AV and IT work. They also touch on personal ane…
- 313: All By Myself
In a solo episode dedicated to his late colleague Steve Smith, host Tim explores the HETMA December theme of 'Productive Rest.' He addresses burnout, holiday-season overload, and the importance of setting boundaries for AV professionals, w…
- 312: Attitude of Gratitude: Community, Careers, and Change
In The AV Life episode 312, host Tim Van Woeart and guests discuss gratitude's role in career growth, community support in higher-ed AV, and navigating professional and personal transitions. Topics include legacy equipment, work-life bound…
- 311: From Accreditation to AV Strategy: Lessons from the Field
This episode of The AV Life discusses current AV industry challenges, including project delays, budget shifts, and higher education technology demands. Guests share insights on accreditation planning, HETMA's mission, and strategies for na…
- 310: War Stories: When AV Projects Go Sideways
The AV Life podcast features guest Kevin Kwasneski and the crew sharing AV project 'war stories,' including stressful installs, communication issues, and lessons learned from unexpected crises and intense teamwork.
- 309: Tricks, Treats & Tech: The Spooky Side of AV
The AV Life podcast, featuring hosts Tim and Nancy with guests Tim Albright, Brittney Grant, and Jennifer Weaver, discusses Halloween traditions, AV tech mishaps, and the community spirit of the AV world. The episode also touches on upcomi…
- 308: HETMA Hits the Road to Nashville!
The AV Life episode 308 features Jon Youse discussing the upcoming HETMA Roadshow in Nashville, the importance of community in higher education AV, and insights into planning regional events. The conversation also touches on personal exper…
- 307: From Atari to Immersive Rooms: A Conversation with Igloo Vision’s Bex Wade
In this episode of The AV Life, Bex Wade from Igloo Vision discusses immersive technology and its applications, while host Tim Van Woert and regular crew members delve into project management, industry events, classic gaming, and 90s pop c…
- 306: From the Vault: Tariffs, Climate, and COVID: An AV Reality Check
This episode features Tim Van Woeart and Nancy Blanchard discussing the AV industry's supply chain, impacted by tariffs, climate change realities, and lingering effects of COVID-19. They cover topics like extreme weather, U.S. tariffs, man…
- 305: From Budgets to Zombies: AV Fun in the Fall
Hosts Van Woeart and Murphy Daley reflect on the semester's start, budget planning, and seasonal AV projects like Halloween setups. They also touch on public broadcasting's future and the value of earned wisdom.
- 304: When Projects Die/End
Chris Kelly discusses classroom AV support in higher education, covering lecture capture and synchronous learning. The episode also touches on project management, honors Corey Moss, previews HETMA events, and includes a debate on deepfakes.
- 303: AV as a Platform
In this episode of The AV Life, guest Chi Hang Lo details UCLA's AV as a Platform initiative, a pilot program for a scalable AV automation system designed to integrate various university functions and enhance the overall campus experience.
- 302: Life Is a Highway: Building Systems for Success
The AV Life, episode 302, celebrates their journey beyond 300 episodes by discussing the "Life is a Highway" theme, focusing on building systems and repeatable habits for success. The episode covers the Prism Scholarship Golf Tournament, t…
- 301: Catch up from March: Roast of COVID
In episode 301, The AV Life hosts and guests revisit the impact of COVID-19, discussing emergency funding, supply chain challenges, and how the pandemic reshaped classrooms, conference rooms, and the AV/IT relationship. They explore change…
- 300: The 300th Episode Spectacular
The AV Life celebrates its 300th episode with host Tim Van Woeart, the crew, and special guests, reflecting on the show's origins and the legacy of founder Corey Moss. The episode includes discussions on AI's impact on the AV industry, AV…
- 299: Countdown to 300: Summer Wrap, Fall Spin Up
The AV Life episode 299, "Countdown to 300," features hosts Tim Van Woeart, Murphy Daley, and Nancy Blanchard. They discuss listener invitations for the 300th episode, reflect on the show's evolution, and cover topics including industry aw…
- 298: Catch Up from March: Camp HETMA Preview and CTS Tips
In episode 298, Tim Van Woeart and Murphy Daley discuss life and AV, including Murphy's health and new certification, practical CTS study tips, the HETMA Prism Scholarship, and a preview of InfoComm events like the HETMA Education Summit a…
- 297: Catch Up from April: HETMA Roadshow Toronto Review
This episode reviews the HETMA Roadshow in Toronto, discussing highlights like the sustainable
- 296: Infocomm Asia
The AV Life podcast crew discusses summer adventures before diving into a recap of InfoComm Asia in Bangkok. Joe Way shares insights on the show's unique atmosphere, innovative tech, and HETMA's potential for growth in the APAC region, com…
- 295: Catch Up From May: The Reset
In episode 295, Tim Van Woeart and Murphy Daley discuss life updates, career changes, travel, and the concept of a reset. Tim shares details about his new role at Rutgers Newark and classroom technology, while Murphy recaps local governmen…
- 294: Aaron Peterson, Mistakes, and Networks
This episode of The AV Life features guest Aaron Peterson discussing the importance of learning from mistakes, building professional networks, and finding mentors. Hosts Tim Van Woeart and crew members Nancy and James join Peterson to shar…
- 293: True North with Brittney Grant
In The AV Life episode "True North," host Tim Van Woeart and Renee Benson interview Brittney Grant. They discuss Brittney's journey in the AV industry, mentorship, professional growth, and navigating the evolving AV landscape, drawing less…
- 292: Catch Up from May: Tarrifs, Travel and Tim's Big Move
This "lost" episode of The AV Life features host Tim Van Woeart with Joe Way and Renee Benson discussing Tim's move to Rutgers Newark, InfoComm 2025 preparations, and the effects of tariffs, supply chain changes, and travel on higher ed AV.
- 291: True North with Tammy Fuqua
In this episode of The AV Life, host Tim Van Woeart and guests Tammy Fuqua, Murphy Daley, James King, and Nancy Blanchard discuss finding and living your "true north." They explore themes of clarity, personal alignment, values, empathy, tr…
- 290: Live from Infocomm 25
Recorded live at InfoComm Orlando 2025, The AV Life crew discusses the show floor energy, HETMA booth highlights, and personal experiences. The episode covers daily recaps, standout technology, social events, and the impact of industry cha…
- 289: Post Infocomm 25
The AV Life podcast episode 289 features hosts Tim Van Woeart, Nancy Blanchard, Renee Benson, and Murphy Daley discussing their experiences at InfoComm 2025. They cover favorite booths, AVIXA
- 288: HETMA and Corey
The AV Life podcast's 288th episode features hosts Tim Van Woeargt, Renee Benson, Nancy Blanchard, and James King, Joe Way discussing HETMA updates and reflecting on the show's origins and the legacy of Corey Moss.
- 287: Conferences! Conferences! Conferences!
Episode 287 of The AV Life features Tim, Murphy, Nancy, and Joe discussing various conference events like the HETMA Virtual Conference, HETMA Toronto Roadshow, Infocomm, and HETMA Education Summit.
- 286: Live From ISE!
This episode of The AV Life features hosts Tim and Renee interviewing guests live from ISE in Barcelona. They speak with AVIXA CEO Dave Labuskes, Erin Maher-Moran, Troy Powers, and Britt Yenser about their initial thoughts on the event.
- 285: ISE Before You Go
In episode 285 of The AV Life, hosts Tim, Nancy, and Joe preview the upcoming ISE event. Nancy also shares her experiences from the HETMA Roadshow in Arizona.
- 284: ISE and the New Year
AV Life episode 284 features Joe Way and Murphy discussing New Year's plans and resolutions. They also cover HETMA's participation in ISE 2025.
- 283:The Bald AV Guys, Pace, & NextLVL Learning
George Chacko and Rich Miller join The AV Life to discuss their numerous upcoming projects and ventures.