Host Tim Van Woeart of Rutgers University discusses topics relevant to the commercial AV industry.
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Sep 28, 2026 · 1:00:22
The crew welcomes Mike Pederson of Iowa State University and Seth Warner of Plexus AV for a discussion of the 2026 AV landscape. Join hosts this week Tim Van Woeart, Murphy…
Sep 21, 2026 · 56:24
This week on The AV Life Podcast, hosts Tim Van Woeart, Murphy Daley, and James King continue the value of regional and national AV trade shows, with Joe Way joining later in the…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:08:53
Chris Netto joins The AV Life Podcast this week for a candid discussion about the evolving AV trade show and road show landscape. The panel examines lower attendance at major…
Sep 7, 2026 · 48:36
How can technology be used as a learning tool in a classroom and not as a distraction? This week on The AV Life Podcast, hosts Tim Van Woeart, Brandy Johnson, and Nancy Blanchard…
Aug 31, 2026 · 59:45
Tim Van Woeart hosts Troy Hanna of 22 Miles alongside Murphy Daley, Renee Benson, Brandy Johnson, and Nancy Blanchard for a conversation about AV and software migrations, with…
Aug 24, 2026 · 32:46
Join this week's panel as they discuss how the AV industry continues improve its recognition of women in the AV industry. Brandy Johnson introduces her new LinkedIn Women of AV…
Aug 17, 2026 · 52:03
What happens when private equity enters AV? This week's AV Life Podcast is a wide-ranging episode that moves from higher education AV events into one of the industry's biggest…
Aug 10, 2026 · 1:03:17
This week's AV Life heats up as storms continue to wreak havoc on life and projects across the nation. Tim Van Woeart, Murphy Daley, Renee Benson, Brandy Johnson, James King, and…
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:31:19
With Tim Van Woeart unexpectedly unable to host, Joe Way takes over The AV Life for an impromptu episode that turns into an engaging conversation with Nancy Blanchard of…
Jul 27, 2026 · 46:24
As the summer moves along quickly, our hosts pause to discuss concerts, travel, major sporting events, and the approaching fall event season. The conversation highlights the…
Jul 20, 2026 · 44:03
On this week's AV Life Podcast, Tim Van Woeart is joined by James King, Murphy Daley, Renee Benson, and Nancy Blanchard to discuss whether "good enough" AV is still sufficient in…
Jul 6, 2026 · 59:27
In a special Women of AV Takeover episode of The AV Life, Renee Benson hosts an engaging discussion with Nancy Blanchard, Murphy Daley, Brandy Johnson, and guests Gisela Ramirez…
Jul 3, 2026 · 42:03
In this special episode of The AV Life, host Tim Van Woeart is joined by Tim Albright (AVNation) and Tim Neviska (HETMA) for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership,…
Jun 22, 2026 · 26:15
Missing Tim Van Woeart for the final live report from InfoComm, our hosts fight through the noise of the HETMA happening happy hour below to wrap-up InfoComm 2026. The group…
Jun 19, 2026 · 18:56
Day two of The AV Life's live coverage from InfoComm 2026 focuses on the momentum building across the show floor as attendees juggle booth demonstrations, networking events, and…
Jun 17, 2026 · 19:09
Recorded live from InfoComm 2026, hosts Tim Van Woeart and Murphy Daley, along with live reports from Renee Benson (Sony Electronics), Brandy Johnson (PTZOptics), and Nancy…
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:19:56
This week's AV Life Podcast is the one to start InfoComm 2026! Join our full panel of hosts Tim Van Woeart, Nancy Blanchard, Murphy Daley, Brandy Johnson, Joe Way, and James King…
Jun 8, 2026 · 50:45
With InfoComm 2026 just around the corner, Tim Van Woeart, Nancy Blanchard, Brandy Johnson, and Murphy Daley preview the upcoming show, share booth information, discuss…
Jun 1, 2026 · 20:47
In this solo episode, host Tim Van Woeart reflects on the fast arrival of June and the transition period it represents for higher education AV professionals. Tim discusses the…
May 25, 2026 · 56:56
This week on episode 334 of the The AV Life Podcast, our hosts cover a wide-ranging discussion from practical hydration tips at InfoComm in Las Vegas to today's hiring challenges…
May 18, 2026 · 48:40
In Episode 333 of The AV Life , Tim Van Woear t may be temporarily off camera, but the crew has no trouble keeping the show moving. Renee Benson checks in from the road as…
May 11, 2026 · 48:44
This week on The AV Life , Tim Van Woeart is joined by Brandy Johnson , Nancy Blanchard , Renee Benson , Steve Borho , and a surprise drop-in from Joe Way for a classic crew…
May 4, 2026 · 36:21
This episode of The AV Life features host Tim Van Woeart alongside Murphy Daley for a spring check-in that blends higher ed life, project management lessons, family milestones,…
Apr 27, 2026 · 57:27
In this episode of The AV Life , host Tim Van Woeart is joined by Brandy Johnson , Nancy Blanchard , virtual Murphy Daley , and special guest Chris Kelly , Managing Editor for…
Apr 20, 2026 · 41:53
This episode features Tim Van Woeart, Nancy Blanchard, and Murphy Daley discussing current trends across the AV industry and higher education. The conversation highlights a…
Apr 13, 2026 · 1:09:22
This episode of The AV Life features host Tim Van Woeart alongside Nancy Blanchard, Joe Way, Murphy Daley, and new crew member Brandy Johnson, with guest Steve Borho, a 40-year…
Mar 23, 2026 · 1:03:32
This St. Patrick’s Day-themed episode of The AV Life Podcast features hosts Joe Way, Tim Van Woeart, Nancy Blanchard, and Murphy Daley, joined by returning guests Brandy Johnson…
Mar 16, 2026 · 46:52
In this episode of The AV Life , hosts Tim, Renee Benson, Nancy Blanchard, and Murphy Daley celebrate the release of Murphy Daley’s new book, The AV Project Manager Handbook. The…
Mar 9, 2026 · 56:56
In this episode of The AV Life Podcast, host Tim Van Woeart is joined by Joe Way, Nancy Blanchard, James King, and returning guest Brandy Johnson (PTZOptics) for a candid…
Mar 2, 2026 · 49:20
This week our hosts reflect on leadership, adaptability, and operational consistency in higher education AV. Murphy’s PM Minute focuses on a core project management reality:…
Feb 23, 2026 · 52:56
Recorded live during the HETMA Virtual Conference Happy Hour, this episode of The AV Life Podcast features hosts Tim Van Woeart, Murphy Daley, Nancy Blanchard, and Joe Way…
Feb 16, 2026 · 44:50
In this HETMA Takeover episode of The AV Life, the hosts welcome leadership from the Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance (HETMA) to preview this year’s highly…
Feb 9, 2026 · 25:39
Recorded live during ISE in Barcelona, this episode captures the energy, exhaustion, and excitement of one of the AV industry’s largest global events. Tim Van Woeart and Renee…
Feb 2, 2026 · 49:04
In this episode of The AV Life Podcast , hosts Tim Van Woeart, Nancy Blanchard, and Renee Benson kick off February with a wide-ranging discussion focused on the current and…
Jan 26, 2026 · 1:09:55
In this wide-ranging and candid episode of The AV Life Podcast, the panel dives headfirst into 2026 predictions for the AV industry, blending humor, hard truths, and lived…
Jan 19, 2026 · 57:10
In this debut episode of The AV Life Book Club, the team dives deep into The AV Project Manager Handbook with its author, Murphy Daley, exploring what it really takes to manage…
Jan 12, 2026 · 1:10:15
This episode of The AV Life reflects on major milestones in higher education AV while looking ahead to the future of the industry. Host Tim Van Woeart celebrates his 15-year…
Dec 22, 2025 · 1:19:26
In this annual holiday party episode of The AV Life Podcast, hosts Tim Van Woeart, Murphy Daley, Renee Benson (Sony Electronics), and Nancy Blanchard (ScreenBeam) are joined by a…
Dec 15, 2025 · 46:30
In this episode of The AV Life, host Tim Van Woert is joined by Renee Benson, Nancy Blanchard, and Murphy Daley for a candid, year-end conversation about the hectic fourth…
Dec 8, 2025 · 44:35
In this post-Thanksgiving installment, Tim Van Woeart welcomes back co-host Murphy Daley for a warm, funny, and wide-ranging conversation. The pair catch up on holiday adventures…
Dec 1, 2025 · 12:32
In this special solo episode, Tim sits down—crewless but full-hearted—to open December’s HETMA Road to 10K theme: Productive Rest. After dedicating the episode to his late…
Nov 24, 2025 · 1:15:02
In this special “Attitude of Gratitude” episode of The AV Life, host Tim Van Woeart welcomes an extended panel including Nancy Blanchard (ScreenBeam), Renee Benson (Sony), Murphy…
Nov 17, 2025 · 47:29
This week the AV Life crew digs into why the AV industry feels “weird” right now—from project delays and shifting budgets to higher ed’s changing technology demands. James King…
Nov 10, 2025 · 54:37
This week the AV Life crew welcomes guest Kevin Kwasneski from 22 Miles, and the team share their biggest AV war stories : stressful installs, communication breakdowns, project…
Oct 27, 2025 · 1:01:19
It’s a spooktacular 👻 time on The AV Life podcast this week! Join Tim and Nancy with guests Tim Albright, Brittney Grant, and Jennifer Weaver as they celebrate Halloween…
Oct 20, 2025 · 55:53
The AV Life crew welcomes guest Jon Youse, Regional Board Chair for HETMA and Director of Educational Technology Support at Ivy Tech Community College. Together, they preview the…
Oct 13, 2025 · 45:39
In this lively and wide-ranging episode of The AV Life, host Tim Van Woert welcomes Bex Wade from Igloo Vision, along with regular crew members Nancy Blanchard, Renee Benson, and…
Oct 6, 2025 · 37:50
In this one-on-one episode, Tim Van Woeart and Nancy Blanchard dive into a wide-ranging conversation that blends climate realities, tariffs, and the AV industry’s global supply…
Sep 29, 2025 · 32:41
In this “cozy” episode of The AV Life, hosts Van Woeart and Murphy Daley hold down the fort as a two-person crew. They reflect on the busy start of the semester, budget planning…
Sep 22, 2025 · 58:57
In this episode of The AV Life, host Tim Van Woeart welcomes Chris Kelly from Creighton University to discuss classroom AV support in higher education, including strategies for…
Sep 15, 2025 · 52:33
This episode of The AV Life dives into UCLA’s groundbreaking AV as a Platform initiative. The hosts welcome special guest Chi Hang Lo, who shares details about the…
Sep 8, 2025 · 48:07
In the 302nd episode of The AV Life, the hosts celebrate the continuing journey beyond their 300th show. They dive into the upcoming Prism Scholarship Golf Tournament, share…
Sep 5, 2025 · 1:14:54
Recorded March 18, 2025 Better late than never! Host Tim Van Woeart sits down with Chris Neto (Midwich; creator of AV in the AM) and crew members Joe Way , Renee Benson , and…
Sep 1, 2025 · 1:27:33
Recorded June 25, 2025, this milestone episode celebrates The AV Life’s 300th recording with a perfect blend of old-school chaos and heartfelt reflection. Host Tim Van Woeart…
Aug 25, 2025 · 44:56
Recorded: August 19, 2025 Crew: Host Tim Van Woeart, with Murphy Daley and Nancy Blanchard As the show lines up its 300th milestone, Tim throws out an open invite for listeners…
Aug 22, 2025 · 34:07
Recorded March 25, 2025 Host Tim Van Woeart and co-host Murphy Daley catch up on life and AV. Murphy shares a health update and why she’s diving into a water-management…
Aug 18, 2025 · 38:34
Recorded April 1, 2025 In this catch-up episode, Tim Van Woeart and Nancy Blanchard (now with PPDS Professional Display Solutions ) reconnect to share updates, swap stories, and…
Aug 11, 2025 · 37:20
Recorded in August 5, 2025, the crew reunites to catch up on summer adventures before diving into a full recap of InfoComm Asia. Host Tim Van Woeart is joined by Joe Way and…
Aug 8, 2025 · 51:01
Recorded May 6, 2025 This crew episode features Tim Van Woeart and Murphy Daley catching up on life, career moves, travel mishaps, and what it means to hit the reset button. Tim…
Aug 4, 2025 · 58:05
This episode dives into the human side of AV life—mistakes that teach us lessons, networks that support us, and how professional growth often happens in the most unexpected ways.…
Jul 28, 2025 · 49:12
Recorded July 22, 2025 Tim Van Woeart and Renee Benson welcome Brittney Grant, AV professional at Aims Community College and Chair of HETMA’s Approved Program, for a conversation…
Jul 26, 2025 · 49:26
Recorded May 13, 2025 This “lost” episode of The AV Life goes back to a recording that didn’t post when originally captured but remains as relevant as ever. Host Tim Van Woeart…
Jul 21, 2025 · 54:49
In this reflective and heartfelt episode of The AV Life , host Tim Van Woeart is joined by crew members Murphy Daley , James King , and Nancy Blanchard for a meaningful…
Jul 18, 2025 · 55:04
Recorded June 11-13, 2025, live at the HETMA Booth (4887), InfoComm Orlando. The AV Life crew returns with a three-part episode recorded live from the show floor at InfoComm…
Jul 7, 2025 · 36:07
Recorded June 26, 2025 After a hot and humid week in Orlando, the crew of The AV Life reconnects to swap stories, shout out favorite moments, and wind down from another whirlwind…
Jul 4, 2025 · 50:40
In this special 4th of July release, The AV Life team gathers for a conversation that connects where the show started with where the AV community is heading. Host Tim Van Woeargt…
Mar 4, 2025 · 1:02:49
This is an episode made for YouTube! Tim, Murphy, Nancy and Joe talk about so many conference items that are coming up or just happened. HETMA Virtual Conference, HETMA Toronto…
Feb 4, 2025 · 31:05
Hey everyone! Now this was a great episode! Tim and Renee check in with Nancy and Joe while they are at ISE in Barcelona and the list of people we get on the show is incredible!…
Jan 31, 2025 · 39:46
Hey everyone! This week Tim, Nancy, and Joe discuss what they are most excited for at ISE and Nancy's experience at the HETMA Roadshow in Arizona! Hope you listen in as you make…
Jan 21, 2025 · 45:04
Happy New Year AVTweeps!! We welcome Joe Way and Murphy to the show to talk about our plans and resolutions for the New Year and about HETMA and their involvement at ISE 2025!…
Oct 30, 2024 · 45:53
As Joe Way would say: "Boy, do we have a great one for you today!" We welcome George Chacko and Rich Miller to the show as we discuss all the things that they have going on (and…
Sep 30, 2024 · 45:55
Tim, Renee and Murphy kick things back in gear for the fall here on the podcast! Listen in as we get the ball rolling for this fall! Sit back and enjoy!
Jul 29, 2024 · 1:08:15
Hey Everyone! This week Tim, Murphy and Joe welcome Erin Maher-Moran and Ryan Gray to a shenanigans-filled episode where the new HETMA Chair and Vice Chair (respectively) talk…
Jul 9, 2024 · 57:01
They say it's always good to look at something with a fresh pair of eyes. This week we welcome Robyn Bryce and Jon Gunzel to the show as they give their first-timers insight to…
Jun 24, 2024 · 14:05
Tim and Nancy wrap up the last day on the floor at Infocomm. They share their experiences and thoughts and don't miss products! Sit back and enjoy!
Jun 14, 2024 · 8:52
Today we have a quick episode where we welcome Joel Carroll from Mersive! Renee and Tim share their thoughts about the show up to now and Joel gives us a little inside as to what…
Jun 13, 2024 · 19:29
Hey everyone! We had a great day for the first day of Infocomm '24! Listen in to find out our early thoughts. Murphy, Renee, Nancy and Tim with special surprise guests Frank…
Jun 9, 2024 · 56:57
It's almost time!!! Tim, Murphy, and Nancy talk about some of the last minute things you need to be aware of! See you at Booth C5651! Wednesday through Friday!! Sit back and enjoy!
May 28, 2024 · 52:37
Hey Everyone! This week we welcome Carrie Garcia to the show! We talk about our goals for Infocomm '24 and a Ted Talk that Tim found about wearable Audio Computers by Jason…
May 22, 2024 · 45:58
Tim and crew start talking about all the awesome things coming up with Infocomm. The workshops, the education, the Higher Ed AV Awards, and so much more!! Sit back and enjoy!!
May 7, 2024 · 46:51
Hey everyone! Tim, Renee, Nancy, and Murphy recap the NJ HETMA Roadshow and that leads into a great discussion about the importance of creating partnerships. Don't forget about…
May 1, 2024 · 49:29
And we're back! We welcome back Joe Way as a crew member. Does he keep his crew-level-credibility? Will he get put back to a guest? His streak is on the line! Murphy talks a…
Mar 4, 2024 · 42:11
Welcome to March AVTweeps!! As the HETMA Conference wraps up and we all MARCH towards our summer projects we talk about the great 5 years that HETMA has had and out plans for…
Feb 26, 2024 · 43:44
As we close out the month of February we welcome Adrian Doughty from Nureva to the show! It's time for us to talk about all the things we love about our industry! And it wouldn't…
Feb 19, 2024 · 1:02:56
It's that time of year again!! HETMA takes over The AV Life! Ryan Gray and Mike Pedersen join us and Tim, James and Joe all put our HETMA Hats on! Hear about all the great things…
Jan 29, 2024 · 52:10
Hey AVTweeps! Tim and the crew welcome the one and only Rich Ventura to the show as we share our bold (and maybe not so bold) predictions for 2024! Is it Digital Signage? Is it…
Dec 29, 2023 · 1:05:38
Happy Holidays everyone!! What more could we ask for on our Holiday Party Episode than a PACKED house! We welcome an All Star group of AVTweeps to the show including: Tim…
Dec 18, 2023 · 51:02
On this week's episode we welcome back one of the TPoAV, Lisle Waldron! Tim, James, and Lisle talk about the importance of professional development and investing in yourself and…
Dec 4, 2023 · 56:23
We're starting to put a wrap on 2023 and as we do we have invited Dan Ferrisi and Harry Meade on to the show to join us and to talk about how they are finishing up their year and…
Nov 27, 2023 · 58:20
Welcome to the annual Thankful for AV episode! We have an All-Star group of guests with us today! Tammy Fuqua, Iffat Chaudhry, Jennifer Weaver, and Kaleo Lee! We have our PM…
Nov 20, 2023 · 52:49
Tim and the gang welcome, Richard Hutton, Lex Evans, and Lisle Waldron to the show where we pull apart the Las Vegas Sphere as it gets more and more into the spotlight and we…
Oct 9, 2023 · 59:02
This week is an incredible episode! Kameesha Jones, Britt Yenser, Kianna Pompa, Noreen Esson, Erica Carroll, Hunter Stacey, and our very own James King join as part of the CI: 40…
Oct 2, 2023 · 46:22
This week Tim and the crew welcome Paul Harris, CEO of Aurora Multimedia, and Joe Way, wearing his HETMA hat, to the show as we discuss Aurora's $6.6 Million technology donation…
Sep 25, 2023 · 38:53
Unfortunately, we couldn't get Robin Thicke for this episode but, Tim, James, and Nancy are talking about the Blurred Lines that are forming between the residential and…
Sep 11, 2023 · 48:12
Hey everyone! Welcome to fall!! Well the fall semester that is! Here's the high quality content you subscribe to here on The AV Life! Joe Way gives us his updates! Murphy and her…
Jul 28, 2023 · 40:27
Here's a special Friday edition of The AV Life! We welcome Erin Maher-Moran and Cindy Davis to the show as we talk about The 1st HETMA Roadshow stop in Baltimore and The AV/IT…
Jul 10, 2023 · 1:11:40
Let's beat the heat with this lost episode featuring an all-star group of AVTweeps!! It's our annual Christmas Episode with Michelle Loret, Ryan Gray, and Mike Pedersen. Let's…
Jul 3, 2023 · 45:40
This week Tim and the crew start talking summer and have a great PM minute with Murphy where we might nudge you a long with your summer projects. Sit back and enjoy!!
Jun 27, 2023 · 30:05
The crew gets together in-person from Wednesday at Infocomm '23 in beautiful Orlando, FL!! We share our early thoughts about the show and what we are expecting from the rest of…
Jun 5, 2023 · 56:37
This week we welcome back Tammy Fuqua to the show! Tammy just published an article through Commercial Integrator that is a gentle reminder about Harassment. We are so very close…
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